Romans 4:3-6

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Romans 4:1-8

Blessedness Follows Faith Romans 4:1-8 In this chapter the doctrine of justification by faith is illustrated from the life of Abraham. It is evident that he was not justified because of his good works. Nothing is said of them, though he had crossed the desert in obedience to the divine command. No; he believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness, Romans 4:3 . The life of God in the soul of man is one and the same in every age. The measure of light may vary from the twilight... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Romans 4:1-25

The apostle now dealt with another difficulty that might arise in the mind of the Jew, showing that the method of grace, namely, imputing righteousness in response to faith, is in harmony with the whole history of Israel. As an illustration of this the apostle took the case of Abraham, father and founder of the nation, and showed how he was accepted and rewarded through faith, and not through works, both by his personal acceptance by God, and by his position as recipient of the promise of a... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Romans 4:1-5

Abraham an Exemplar of Faith Romans 4:1-5 , Romans 4:13-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS In our verses there are several things relative to the faith of Abraham that are worthy of note: 1. What did Abraham find according to the flesh? The query is one of a far vista, for it deeply concerns every one of us. (1) If Abraham were justified by the flesh he might have had whereof to glory, but not before God. He could have gloried before men, because men look at the outward appearances. Men delight to boast... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:3

JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.’Romans 4:3What was Abraham’s standing before God? If it was one of blessed acceptance, how was that privilege secured and maintained? I. The relation in which Abraham stood towards God was one of harmony and friendship.—If he was a pilgrim and a stranger so far as earth was concerned, he evidently had a rest and a home in God; so much so, that God speaks of him as ‘Abraham, My beloved.’ II. On what... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 4:1-8

The Way Of Justification Through Faith Illustrated In Abraham And Announced By David (4:1-8). Paul now demonstrates that Abraham’s acceptability with God was by faith, not works, something which is then further confirmed by David. This thus confirms that Abraham was not justified by his works. This went totally contrary to contemporary Jewish teaching which was that Abraham was justified by his works which were pleasing to God. And Paul stresses that it is on the basis of Scripture. read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 4:1-25

God Has Provided A Way By Which Men Can Be Accounted As In The Right Before God (3:21-4:25). Paul has spent a considerable time, from Romans 1:18 onwards, in demonstrating that all are under sin (weighed down under it and condemned by it). And he has shown that this includes the common herd of idolaters (Romans 1:18-27); the generality of people (Romans 1:28-32); those who for one reason or another see themselves as above the norm (philosophers, judges, Rabbis, Jews - Romans 2:1-16); and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 4:3

‘For what does the scripture say? “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness.” ’ Having in Romans 4:2 introduced the idea of God ‘reckoning’ something (counting it as so even if it is not) Paul will now refer to two Scriptures in which the word is used. The first relates to Abraham, who is the subject of his whole present argument. It is demonstrating that what he has been declaring is ‘in the Law’ (i.e. in the Scriptures), as he had claimed in Romans 3:21. He... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 4:4-5

‘Now to him who works, the reward is not reckoned as of grace, but as of debt, but to him that who does not work, but believe on him who reckons as in the right the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.’ Paul now brings out the significance of that Scripture in respect of the matter they are dealing with. When it comes to man being rewarded for his works, the reward is not looked on as ‘of grace’ (freely given as an undeserved favour), but as of debt (it has been duly earned and the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 4:6

‘Even as David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works, saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, And whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom, The Lord will not in any way (ou me) reckon sin.’ He then proceeds to amplify his argument with reference to David’s words in Psalms 32:1-2. David speaks on behalf of those who had come to God, calling on Him to ‘reckon them as righteous apart from works’, purely on the basis of His... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 4:1-11

Romans 4:1-1 Kings : a . The Example of Abraham. Romans 4:1 . The Jewish objector once more: “ What about Abraham then?” ( mg.) ; if the circumcised Israelite is justified on no more favourable terms than the Gentile outsider, how was it with “ our” great “ forefather” ? Abraham’ s case was the instantia probans for Jewish theology. Romans 4:2 f. “ If Abraham had been justified by works,” Paul replies, “ he has ground of glorying; but” however great his glory amongst men, “ he has none... read more

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