Romans 4:3

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What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and that faith was regarded as the basis of Abraham’s approval by God.”

Cross References

Genesis 15:6

Then Abram believed the Lord, and that faith was regarded as the basis of Abram’s approval by the Lord.

Psalm 106:31

Because of this, Phinehas was considered righteous forever, throughout every generation.

Isaiah 8:20

They should go to the teachings and to the written instructions. If people don’t speak these words, it is because it doesn’t dawn on them.

Matthew 20:9

“Those who started working about 5 p.m. came, and each received a day’s wages.

Mark 12:10

Have you never read the Scripture passage: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Romans 10:11

Scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be ashamed.”

Romans 11:2

God has not rejected his people whom he knew long ago. Don’t you know what Elijah says in the Scripture passage when he complains to God about Israel? He says,

Romans 4:11

Abraham’s faith was the basis of his approval by God while he was still uncircumcised. The mark of circumcision is the seal of that approval. Therefore, he is the father of every believer who is not circumcised, and their faith, too, is regarded as the basis of their approval by God.

Romans 4:5

However, when people don’t work but believe God, the one who approves ungodly people, their faith is regarded as the basis of God’s approval.

Romans 4:9

Are only the circumcised people blessed, or are uncircumcised people blessed as well? We say, “Abraham’s faith was regarded as the basis of God’s approval.”

Romans 9:17

For example, Scripture says to Pharaoh, “I put you here for this reason: to demonstrate my power through you and to spread my name throughout the earth.”

James 2:23

The Scripture passage came true. It says, “Abraham believed God, and that faith was regarded as the basis of Abraham’s approval by God.” So Abraham was called God’s friend.

James 4:5

Do you think this passage means nothing? It says, “The Spirit that lives in us wants us to be his own.”