Righteousness Is a Five-Letter Word

Romans 4

Romans 4:1-3

1A. Abraham Prove Righteousness Comes by Faith

Genesis 15:6

Romans 4:4-5

1B. Grace Is Not Wages—It Is a Gift

Romans 4:6-8

Psalm 51:16-17

Romans 4:9-10

2. Circumcision Proves Righteousness Comes Before Religious Works

Romans 4:11-12

Romans 4:13-15

3. The Law Proves Righteousness Must Come by Grace through Faith

Romans 4:16

Romans 4:16-22

4. Faith Proves Righteousness Comes by God’s Power, Not Ours

Abraham grasped two concepts about God:

1. God gives life to the dead

2. God calls into existence things that do not exist

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Four Marks of Abraham’s Faith:

1. He did not waver in unbelief (v. 20)

2. He grew strong in faith (v. 20)

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