<p>Paul illustrates that “justification by faith” alone is not a novelty in Romans 4 by using Abraham as the ultimate Old Testament example. Abraham's faith was “credited to him as righteousness,” effectively challenging traditional Jewish beliefs and universally showing that salvation is a gift of grace, not works. </p>

Paul illustrates that “justification by faith” alone is not a novelty in Romans 4 by using Abraham as the ultimate Old Testament example. Abraham's faith was “credited to him as righteousness,” effectively challenging traditional Jewish beliefs and universally showing that salvation is a gift of grace, not works.

<p>Paul illustrates that “justification by faith” alone is not a novelty in Romans 4 by using Abraham as the ultimate Old Testament example. Abraham's faith was “credited to him as righteousness,” effectively challenging traditional Jewish beliefs and universally showing that salvation is a gift of grace, not works.&nbsp;</p>

11. SALVATION: The Illustration of Redemption

Disciples make disciples. Jesus designed His Church the way He wanted it, and He wants His Church the way He designed it. Beaumont's First Baptist Church exists to share the good news of Jesus Christ and to invest in those who come to faith so they can grow in spiritual maturity (and repeat the process).

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11. SALVATION: The Illustration of Redemption

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