Rom.4.13

Romans 4:13

KJV

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

Cross References

Genesis 17:4

KJV GOD

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

Abraham to Father Many Nations

Genesis 22:17

KJV GOD Jesus

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

Acts 13:32

KJV

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

In Pisidian Antioch

Romans 4:12

KJV

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

Romans 9:8

KJV

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

Galatians 3:16

KJV GOD

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

Galatians 3:29

KJV

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

Sons through Faith in Christ

Hebrews 7:6

KJV

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

Melchizedek and Abraham

Hebrews 11:7

KJV

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.