Paul continues using Abraham as an example of someone saved by faith, not works, in Romans 4:13-25. True faith, though not earned by effort, produces obedience—not perfection, but a changed trajectory. Abraham serves as an example of this kind of faith: believing God’s promises despite plenty of reasons for doubt, trusting that God keeps every promise he makes. Because of his faith, righteousness was credited to Abraham, just as it is to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ. We’re made right with God by faith—not effort, it’s how it worked for Abraham and it’s how it works for us.
The New Testament book of Romans isn’t just another letter—it’s one of the richest, most influential theological documents in history. Paul wrote it to a church he’d never been to, with hopes of partnering with them so that together they could reach even more people with the gospel. Learn what followers of Jesus are called to believe, and how we're sent to live.
