Father Abraham
Abraham’s story reveals that salvation has always been by faith, not by works.
What makes a person right with God? The apostle Paul answers this timeless question in Romans 4 by taking us to the story of Abraham—the man known as the friend of God. Paul shows that Abraham’s righteousness wasn’t earned by good works or obedience to the Law; it was granted to him by God’s grace through faith.
Stephen Davey explains that Abraham believed God’s promise of redemption through the coming Messiah, centuries before the Law of Moses or the ministry of Christ. Abraham’s life demonstrates that salvation has always been by grace through faith, not by human effort. Even though Abraham failed at times—lying to Pharaoh, doubting God’s provision—God intervened with mercy and credited Abraham’s faith as righteousness.
Through Abraham’s example, we’re reminded that justification is not a reward for good behavior but a gift from a gracious God. The same faith that saved Abraham saves us today when we place our trust in Jesus Christ.
Discover how this ancient story still speaks powerfully to modern hearts—offering hope, assurance, and the reminder that God’s grace is greater than all our sin.