Romans 4:23 - To Our Benefit
Nov
20
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11/20/2008 8:00 AM
The record of this extraordinary faith was not made on his account only; but it was made to show the way in which men may be regarded and treated as righteous by God. If Abraham was so regarded and treated, then, on the same principle, all others may be. God has but one mode of justifying people. (Dr. Albert Barnes)
"Now not for his sake only was it written that it was credited to him," (NASB)
"Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;" (KJV)
"And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn't just for Abraham's benefit. It was recorded" (NLT)
"But the statement it was credited to him was not written only for Abraham's sake," (NET)
We see that Abraham became the forerunner of our faith. He is the example of God's method of saving us all! By faith we are joined with Christ in His death and raised with Him into a new life. Because of our faith in His sacrifice, His righteousness is credited to our account.
The record of this extraordinary faith was not made on his account only; but it was made to show the way in which men may be regarded and treated as righteous by God. If Abraham was so regarded and treated, then, on the same principle, all others may be. God has but one mode of justifying people. (Dr. Albert Barnes)
The record of this extraordinary faith was not made on his account only; but it was made to show the way in which men may be regarded and treated as righteous by God. If Abraham was so regarded and treated, then, on the same principle, all others may be. God has but one mode of justifying people. (Matthew Henry)
Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled. (Romans 15:4 NLT)
Wasn't He actually speaking to us? Yes, it was written for us, so that the one who plows and the one who threshes the grain might both expect a share of the harvest. (1 Corinthians 9:10 NLT)