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Faith That Honors God
Commentators explain that Abraham's faith was counted as righteousness because it was an unwavering trust in God's specific promise and power. By believing God could do the impossible, Abraham demonstrated supreme attachment and gave glory to God. This act of trust, not a vague belief, was what God honored.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 4:22
18th Century
Theologian
And therefore, this faith was so implicit, and so unwavering, that it was a demonstration that he was the firm friend of God. He was tried…
Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 4:16–22
19th Century
Preacher
Not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, (as it is written, I have…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 4:22
The final value of Abraham in respect to justification is that his faith becomes the standard for all believers. “Against all hope,” this man belie…
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John Calvin
On Romans 4:22
16th Century
Theologian
And it was therefore imputed, etc. It now becomes more clear how and in what manner faith brought righteousness to Abraham; and t…
John Gill
On Romans 4:22
17th Century
Pastor
And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness .
] Not because his faith was strong, and he had a full assuran…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 4:13–22
17th Century
Minister
The promise was made to Abraham long before the law. It points to Christ, and it refers to the promise in Genesis 12:3: In Thee shall all famil…