Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation And so the promise was based on faith, in order that the promise should be guaranteed as God's free gift to all of Abraham's descendants--not just to those who obey the Law, but also to those who believe as Abraham did. For Abraham is the spiritual father of us all; New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Therefore is it of faith, that according to grace the promise might be firm to all the seed: not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, of faith. Romans 3:24-26 Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, . . . Romans 5:1 Being justified therefore by faith, let us have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ: Galatians 3:7-12,22 Know ye, therefore, that they who are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. . . . Ephesians 2:5,8 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together in Christ (by whose grace you are saved) . . . Titus 3:7 That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs according to hope of life everlasting. the promise. Hebrews 6:13-19 For God making promises to Abraham, because he had no one greater by whom he might swear, swore by himself, . . . 2 Peter 1:10 Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time. but to. Romans 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the justice of the faith which he had, being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, being uncircumcised: that unto them also it may be reputed to justice: the father. Romans 9:8 That is to say, not they that are the children of the flesh are the children of God: but they that are the children of the promise are accounted for the seed. Isaiah 51:2 Look unto Abraham your father, and to Sara that bore you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and multiplied him. Context Abraham Receives the Promise…15For the law worketh wrath. For where there is no law, neither is there transgression. 16Therefore is it of faith, that according to grace the promise might be firm to all the seed: not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, 17(As it is written: I have made thee a father of many nations), before God, whom he believed: who quickeneth the dead and calleth those things that are not, as those that are.… Cross References Luke 19:9 Jesus said to him: This day is salvation come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham. Romans 3:22 Even the justice of God, by faith of Jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all them that believe in him: for there is no distinction. Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Romans 3:30 For it is one God that justifieth circumcision by faith and uncircumcision through faith. Romans 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the justice of the faith which he had, being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, being uncircumcised: that unto them also it may be reputed to justice: Romans 9:8 That is to say, not they that are the children of the flesh are the children of God: but they that are the children of the promise are accounted for the seed. Romans 15:8 For I say that Christ Jesus was minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: Galatians 3:7 Know ye, therefore, that they who are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. Galatians 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Christ Jesus: that we may receive the promise of the Spirit by faith. Galatians 3:16 To Abraham were the promises made and to his seed. He saith not: And to his seeds as of many. But as of one: And to thy seed, which is Christ. Jump to Previous Abraham Abraham's Acceptance Accordance Act Adherents Cause Depends Descendants End Faith Grace Guaranteed Law Offspring Order Promise Pure Reason Rest Seed Share Sure WordJump to Next Abraham Abraham's Acceptance Accordance Act Adherents Cause Depends Descendants End Faith Grace Guaranteed Law Offspring Order Promise Pure Reason Rest Seed Share Sure WordLinks Romans 4:16 NIVRomans 4:16 NLT Romans 4:16 ESV Romans 4:16 NASB Romans 4:16 Bible Apps Romans 4:16 Biblia Paralela Romans 4:16 Chinese Bible Romans 4:16 French Bible Romans 4:16 German Bible Alphabetical: Abraham Abraham's accordance all also and are be but by comes descendants faith father For grace guaranteed He in is it law may not of offspring only order promise reason so that the Therefore this those to us who will with NT Letters: Romans 4:16 For this cause it is of faith (Rom. Ro) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |