13. Abraham’s Faith

Abraham’s Faith

Talk 13 of 19 in the series: Romans 2008/9 Cathedral Bible Study

The next talk in the series is Joy in God

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And to the one who does not work

but trusts him who justifies the ungodly,

his faith is counted as righteousness

Romans 4:5

 

1. Boasting Excluded
   • on the law of faith not works
   • overthrowing or upholding the Law
2. Abraham: The Classic Case from the Law
   • nothing to boast about
   • The Old Testament Text
3. The Logic
   • boasting works vs humble faith
   • counted as due or gift
4. The Righteousness
   • the one who trusts
   • him who justifies the ungodly
   • counted as
   • David concurs
5. The Implications of the Timing
   • Abraham’s circumcision
   • the Father of faith
6. What is this Faith
   • believe, belief, trust depend rely
   • Him who justifies the ungodly
   • God who counts righteousness apart from works