Romans 4:1
Let's take Abraham as an example. From a human viewpoint he is the father of our nation. Let's ask, “What was his experience?”
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In The King James Version
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
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Cross References
Matthew 3:9and don't presume to say proudly to yourselves, ‘Abraham is our father.’ I tell you that God could make children of Abraham from these stones.
Luke 16:24‘Father Abraham,’ he called out, ‘Have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I'm burning in agony.’
John 8:33“We're descendants of Abraham! We've never been anyone's slaves,” they answered. “How can you say that we'll be set free?”
John 8:53Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and the prophets died. Who do you think you are?”
Acts 13:26My brothers, children of Abraham and those of you who have reverence for God: the message of this salvation has been sent to us!
Romans 6:1So what's our response? Should we continue to sin so we can have even more grace?
Matthew Henry on Romans 4:1
The great gospel doctrine of justification by faith without the works of the law was so very contrary to the notions the Jews had learnt from those that sat in Moses' chair, that it would hardly go down with them; and therefore the apostle insists very largely upon it, and labours much in the confirmation and illustration of it. He had before proved it by reason and argument, now in this chapter he proves it by example, which in some places serves for confirmation as well as illustration. The example he pitches… Read the whole commentary →