Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.
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Bible References
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Galatians 3:9
So then, all those who have faith [in Jesus] receive a blessing along with Abraham, a man of faith.
Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? [Gen. 15:6 says], "And Abraham believed God, so God considered him righteous."
Romans 9:32
Why? Because they did not [attempt to do it] by faith [in Him], but by trying to fulfill all the requirements [of the law]. So, they stumbled over "the stumbling stone," [i.e., the Jews refused to become obedient to Christ. See I Pet. 2:6-8].
James 2:23
So, the Scripture was fulfilled, which says [Gen. 15:6], "Abraham believed God and [so] God considered him righteous," and he was called God's friend.
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Romans 4:6
Even King David also spoke of the blessing experienced by the person who was considered righteous by God apart from doing good deeds.
2 Corinthians 5:19
That is, God was in Christ restoring the world to fellowship with Himself, not counting people's sins against them. And He entrusted to us the message of restoring people to fellowship [with Him].