Romans 4:1-5 (ESV)
What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5 And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness
Takeaways:
- The power of salvation is God’s grace, not our faith.
- Give up any claim that you can make yourself right with God, and then you become a prime candidate to receive His grace and salvation.