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Romans 4:16-18 The Faith of Abraham

16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were.

18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”

Cross References for Romans 4:16-18

Titus 3:7 - so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal l... Click to read the verse Titus 3:7 Click to read the verse Titus 3:7

Isaiah 51:2 - look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was but on... Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:2

Romans 4:11 - And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith whil... Click to read the verse Romans 4:11 Click to read the verse Romans 4:11

Galatians 3:16 - The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say “and to seeds,”... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16

Romans 9:8 - In other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is the children o... Click to read the verse Romans 9:8 Click to read the verse Romans 9:8

Hebrews 6:13-19 - The Certainty of God’s Promise When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one gre... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:13-19 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:13-19

James 2:21 - Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac... Click to read the verse James 2:21 Click to read the verse James 2:21

Galatians 3:9 - So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:9

Galatians 3:22 - But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:22

Romans 3:24-26 - and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Romans 3:24-26 Click to read the verse Romans 3:24-26

Romans 5:1 - Peace and Joy Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God thr... Click to read the verse Romans 5:1 Click to read the verse Romans 5:1

Hebrews 6:19 - We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary beh... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:19 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:19

Galatians 3:12 - The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” Click to read the verse Galatians 3:12 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:12

Romans 6:14 - For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. Click to read the verse Romans 6:14 Click to read the verse Romans 6:14

Romans 15:8 - For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, to confir... Click to read the verse Romans 15:8 Click to read the verse Romans 15:8

Psalms 73:1 - Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:1

Luke 19:9 - Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of ... Click to read the verse Luke 19:9 Click to read the verse Luke 19:9

2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if yo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10

Romans 11:18 - do not boast over those branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but th... Click to read the verse Romans 11:18 Click to read the verse Romans 11:18

Isaiah 45:25 - But in the Lord all the descendants of Israel will be found righteous and will exult. Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:25 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:25

Psalms 24:6 - Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 24:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:6

2 Thessalonians 2:16 - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us ete... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16

Luke 3:8 - Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abrah... Click to read the verse Luke 3:8 Click to read the verse Luke 3:8

Isaiah 65:23 - They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people ble... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:23

Ephesians 2:8 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the g... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8

Ephesians 2:5 - made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:5

Romans 4:14 - For if those who live by law are heirs, faith has no value and the promise is worthless, Click to read the verse Romans 4:14 Click to read the verse Romans 4:14

John 8:39 - “Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you... Click to read the verse John 8:39 Click to read the verse John 8:39

Romans 9:32 - Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over th... Click to read the verse Romans 9:32 Click to read the verse Romans 9:32

Romans 3:24 - and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Romans 3:24 Click to read the verse Romans 3:24

Romans 4:1 - Abraham Justified by Faith What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in t... Click to read the verse Romans 4:1 Click to read the verse Romans 4:1

Galatians 2:15 - “We who are Jews by birth and not ‘Gentile sinners’ Click to read the verse Galatians 2:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:15

Galatians 3:7-12 - Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:7-12 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:7-12