Romans 4:3
3 For [gar] what [tis] saith [lego] the scripture [graphe]? [de] Abraham [Abraam] believed [pisteuo] God [theos], and [kai] it was counted [logizomai] unto him [autos] for [eis] righteousness [dikaiosune].
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3 For
what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him
as righteousness.” ESV
And with all of the explanation, which was only to
clarify the issue, Paul quotes Gen. 15:6, which should settle the issue once
and for all.
Abraham believed and that credited to him,
righteousness.
This belief was non-meritorious. You do not get credit for believing. Belief is a mere thought.
And any boasting before men, was irrelevant, as it had
nothing to do with the spiritual realm.
Therefore man can boast all he wants, but it has no value as far as
eternity is concerned. Its value is
restricted to this world and we know that this world is temporary, therefore
any boasting is likewise temporary, and anything that is temporary will end and
be no more.
Therefore the works of man are worthless, valueless
and of no accord. They accomplish
nothing.
The blessings from God are gifts, and gifts cannot be
earned, nor even deserved.
Abraham, received many promises from God, and the
meaning of, believe, indicates Abrahams, undiminished faith and trust in God, believing
that God is able to do that which He promises, and will do it.
