
Abraham was justified by faith, not by works! (Romans 4:1-16)
Abraham proves Old Testament saints were justified by faith and not by works.
Abraham proves Old Testament saints were justified by faith and not by works.
Paul continues his proof of both Jew and Gentile under sin. Thus, God provided His own means of righteousness – faith in Jesus alone.
Paul teaches there is no partiality with God. All who sinned will perish, whether with or without law.
It is sometimes said that the Old Testament saints believed in Jesus to be saved. That is, they were looking FORWARD to Jesus and the cross as the means of their salvation. But is that accurate? However, saints have always been saved “by faith”, what was it that the Old Testament saints had to believe to be saved?