Key Figures — Romans 4

2 figures

1. Abraham

   Patriarch of Israel and exemplar of faith.

   Abraham is presented as the model of faith, justified by belief in God's promises rather than by works. His faith was 'credited to him as righteousness,' illustrating the principle of justification by faith.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 15 (God's covenant with Abraham and the promise of descendants)
   • Galatians Chapter 3 (Paul discusses Abraham's faith and the blessing to the Gentiles)
   • Hebrews Chapter 11 (Abraham's faith commended in the hall of faith)

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2. David

   King of Israel and a man after God's own heart.

   David is cited as another example of one who speaks of the blessedness of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works. His words in the Psalms highlight the blessedness of forgiveness and the covering of sins.

   Related passages

   • Psalm 32 (David speaks of the blessedness of forgiveness)
   • Acts Chapter 13 (Paul references David in his sermon about Jesus)

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   • #Forgiveness
   • #Blessedness

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