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Righteousness Through Faith
All commentators agree this verse is a cornerstone for the doctrine of justification by faith. Abram was not declared righteous because of his actions or character, but because he believed God. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes explain that God 'counted' or 'imputed' righteousness to him. This demonstrates that a right standing with God is a gift received through faith, not something earned by works.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 15:1–21
18th Century
Theologian
- דבר dābār — “a word, a thing;” the word being the sign of the thing.
- אדני 'ǎdonāy — “Adonai, the…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 15:6
19th Century
Bishop
He believed in the Lord (in Jehovah) — We have here the germ of the doctrine of free justification.
Abram was both a holy ma…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 15:6
19th Century
Preacher
Oh, what a blessing to learn the way of ample faith in God! This is the saving quality in many a life.
Look through Paul's list of the heroe…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 15:6
16th Century
Theologian
And he believed in the Lord. None of us would be able to conceive the rich and hidden doctrine which this passage contains, unless Paul ha…
John Gill
On Genesis 15:6
17th Century
Pastor
And he believed in the Lord
The Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan are,
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 15:2–6
17th Century
Minister
Though we must never complain about God, we have permission to complain to Him and to state all our concerns. It brings ease to a burdened spirit t…