Romans 4:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.”
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Read Full Chapter →Abraham was completely convinced that God had the power to do whatever He had promised.
What Does Romans 4:21 Mean?
Paul names the conviction at the core of Abraham's faith. He was fully persuaded, settled and certain, that the God who had promised was also able to carry it out. His confidence rested not on his own ability but on God's.
This is the quiet center of all faith: trusting that God's power matches His word. Abraham did not merely hope God might act; he was sure God could and would. A promise is only as good as the one who makes it, and Abraham knew the One he was dealing with. When we are fully persuaded of God's ability, fear loses its grip, for we rest on a strength far greater than our own. What God says, He is able to perform, every time.
Romans 4:21 in the Original Language
plerophoreo (πληροφορέω), 'fully persuaded' -- to be completely convinced, brought to full assurance.
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What does Romans 4:21 mean?
Abraham was completely convinced that God had the power to do whatever He had promised.