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1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter?
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1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter?
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2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God.
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2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God.
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3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."
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3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."
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4 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation.
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4 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation.
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5 However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.
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5 However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.
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6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
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6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
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7 "Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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7 "Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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8 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him."
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8 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him."
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9 Is this blessedness only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness.
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9 Is this blessedness only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
