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I. ABRAHAM’S EXAMPLE.

What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Romans 4:1-3 NIV

II. NO AMOUNT OF WORKS WILL EARN GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS. IT’S A GIFT, NOT A WAGE.

III. DAVID’S EXAMPLE.

6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Romans 4:6-7 NIV

IV. ABRAHAM’S RIGHTEOUSNESS

10 Under what circumstances was it credited? Was it after he was circumcised, or before? It was not after, but before! 11 And he received circumcision as a sign, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but have not been circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.
Romans 4:10-11 NIV