Faith’s Poster Boy – Additional Resource

Words to Remember:
“If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.’ (Romans 4:2-3)”

Further Reading:

Cranford, Michael, “Abraham in Romans 4: Father of All Who Believe,” New Testament Studies 41 (1995): 71-88.

Articles: (click to view)

• God Credits Faith as Righteousness, by John Piper
• Abraham in the New Testament, by Steve Moyise
• Justification by Faith: The Case of Abraham and David (Romans 4:1-8) at bible.org

Videos: (click to view)

• Paul’s First Point, the Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton

Podcasts: (click to access)

• “The Faith of Rabbis and Philosophers” (Second Sunday after Pentecost), Chapter, Verse, and Season: A Lectionary Podcast
• “Father Abraham” (Second Sunday in Lent), Chapter, Verse, and Season: A Lectionary Podcast