Romans 4 - The Faith of Abraham

In today’s episode, we’re diving into Romans 4, where Paul takes us back to the story of Abraham to illustrate a central truth of the gospel: justification by faith. Paul explains that Abraham was not made righteous by works or adherence to the law—after all, the law didn’t even exist yet—but by his faith in God’s promises. This faith was “credited to him as righteousness,” making Abraham the spiritual father of all who believe, both Jew and Gentile. Paul emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace, not something we can earn, and that this same faith in God’s power to bring life from death is what justifies us through Jesus Christ. As we unpack this chapter, we’ll explore how Abraham’s example speaks to us today, reminding us that faith, not performance, is the foundation of our relationship with God.