Rom.4.13

Romans 4:13

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For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

Abraham Receives the Promise

Justification by Faith Evidenced in Old Testament

Cross References

Genesis 17:4

KJVGOD

As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

Abraham to Father Many Nations

Abraham and the Covenant of Circumcision

Genesis 22:17

KJVGODJesus

That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;

The LORD Provides the Sacrifice

The Offering of Isaac

Acts 13:32

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And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,

In Pisidian Antioch

First Missionary Journey

Romans 4:12

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And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.

Abraham Justified by Faith

Justification by Faith Evidenced in Old Testament

Romans 9:8

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That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.

God’s Sovereign Choice

Solicitude for Israel

Galatians 3:16

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Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

The Purpose of the Law

Intent of the Law

Galatians 3:29

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And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Sons through Faith in Christ

Intent of the Law

Hebrews 7:6

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But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

Melchizedek and Abraham

Melchizedek’s Priesthood Like Christ’s

Hebrews 11:7

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By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

Romans 4:13

For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

Abraham Receives the Promise

Justification by Faith Evidenced in Old Testament

Cross References

Abraham to Father Many Nations

Abraham and the Covenant of Circumcision

The LORD Provides the Sacrifice

The Offering of Isaac

In Pisidian Antioch

First Missionary Journey

Abraham Justified by Faith

Justification by Faith Evidenced in Old Testament

God’s Sovereign Choice

Solicitude for Israel

The Purpose of the Law

Intent of the Law

Sons through Faith in Christ

Intent of the Law

Melchizedek and Abraham

Melchizedek’s Priesthood Like Christ’s

The Faith of Abel, Enoch, Noah

The Triumphs of Faith