Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Romans 4:1-12
by: Cheri Appel.
The apostle Paul preached that outside of faith, our works are dead, equal to garbage (Philippians 3:8). So, how were Old Testament people, like Abraham, saved? According to today’s passage, what did Abraham do? What was he credited for? Has Salvation always been based on faith, whether before or after Christ? Did it matter if Abraham was circumcised or not? Has God always offered His salvation everyone? John 3:16 says that anyone who believes in God’s Son, Jesus, the promised Messiah, who died and rose again, can accept God’s gift of forgiveness and salvation. God never changes. His love for each person drives His plan which is offered to all.
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