Romans 4
Oct 1, 2017 • Romans
Emphasis: Faith of Abraham
Circumcision became a sign of Israel's faith in God and seal of the righteousness God had already declared for Abraham. In this way, Abraham became a spiritual father to all who come to God by faith, even those who are not circumcised for religious reasons; in this passage, referred to as the Gentiles. Abraham also became a spiritual father, as well as a physical one, to all the believing Jews who would follow the example of his faith in God (Romans 4:9–12).
Abraham's faith is worthy of imitation. Abraham established his love of God through faith. Abraham grew in his faith as he trusted and obeyed God even when circumstance appeared not to be in his favor. He and Sarah would become the parents of many nations.
Circumcision became a sign of Israel's faith in God and seal of the righteousness God had already declared for Abraham. In this way, Abraham became a spiritual father to all who come to God by faith, even those who are not circumcised for religious reasons; in this passage, referred to as the Gentiles. Abraham also became a spiritual father, as well as a physical one, to all the believing Jews who would follow the example of his faith in God (Romans 4:9–12).
Abraham's faith is worthy of imitation. Abraham established his love of God through faith. Abraham grew in his faith as he trusted and obeyed God even when circumstance appeared not to be in his favor. He and Sarah would become the parents of many nations.