Romans 4:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.”
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Read Full Chapter →Because of this faith, it was credited to Abraham as righteousness.
What Does Romans 4:22 Mean?
Paul brings the example of Abraham to its conclusion. Because of the faith just described, the faith that held to God's promise against all odds and was fully persuaded of His power, it was credited to him as righteousness. Paul returns to the words of Genesis 15:6 where he began.
Here the whole argument comes home. The righteousness Abraham received was not earned by deeds but reckoned to his trust. His faith, resting wholly on God, was the response God honored and counted as righteousness. This single verse ties the patriarch's long story to the gospel Paul proclaims. The God who credited Abraham's faith still meets believing hearts the same way, receiving their trust and counting them righteous in His sight.
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What does Romans 4:22 mean?
Because of this faith, it was credited to Abraham as righteousness.