Romans 4:1-8 ▼

1 What then can we say that Abraham, our physical ancestor, has found?

2 If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to brag about—but not before God.

3 For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness.

4 Now to the one who works, pay is not considered as a gift, but as something owed.

5 But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous, his faith is credited for righteousness.

6 Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of the man God credits righteousness to apart from works:

7 How joyful are those whose lawless acts are forgiven and whose sins are covered!

8 How joyful is the man the Lord will never charge with sin!