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Tuesday: Reckoned as Righteous — 3 Comments

Paul makes the argument that Abraham, a figure to whom all could appeal for validation, "believed God". This is the gospel of faith...."Believe in the Lord Jesus", is the same as having faith in the Lord Jesus, which assures the sinner of salvation. it was Abraham's "belief in God" that assured as well, Abraham's salvation...or his "belief in God" accounted him righteous before God....just as the sinner's "belief in Jesus" assures the sinner of salvation....and accounts the sinner righteous before God as well. Abraham then was saved totally on his "belief in God"...which "belief" stands alone, needing no further clarification...nor help from any source, including the law; at least, according to Paul.

"Have faith inGod"...says Jesus in Mark 11:22 This was the faith that Abraham had in God, and that was accounted unto him as righteousness. This is the similar faith to which Paul referred in his..." I live by the faith of the Son of God"...Gal.2:20 And is the same faith that Jesus says we sinners must have in God.... Not try to keep his commandments...just have faith in him..."and all these things will be added unto you".... and "these things" will be added as a gift from God...."not of works less any man should boast".

A life of faith is therefore patterned by both the examples of Abraham and Paul. And these are lives that are exemplified by the love and concern for the spiritual and temporal wellbeing of others to