And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them. Cross References Genesis 17:10This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, which you are to keep: Every male among you must be circumcised. Genesis 17:11 You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you. Genesis 17:24 So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised, Psalm 47:9 The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted. Luke 19:9 Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham. John 3:33 Whoever accepts His testimony has certified that God is truthful. Romans 3:22 And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, Romans 3:30 since there is One God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. Romans 4:10 In what context was it credited? Was it after his circumcision, or before? It was not after, but before. Romans 4:12 And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. Romans 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham's offspring--not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. Chapter Outline 1. Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness;10. before he was circumcised. 13. By faith only he and his seed received the promise. 16. Abraham is the father of all who believe. 24. Our faith also shall be credited to us as righteousness. Jump to Previous Accounted Attesting Believe Circumcised Circumcision Credited Faith Faith-Righteousness Forefather Imputed Mark Purpose Reality Received Reckoned Righteousness Seal Sign Uncircumcised UncircumcisionJump to Next Accounted Attesting Believe Circumcised Circumcision Credited Faith Faith-Righteousness Forefather Imputed Mark Purpose Reality Received Reckoned Righteousness Seal Sign Uncircumcised Uncircumcision |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the sign. Genesis 17:10 Exodus 12:13 Exodus 31:13, 17 Ezekiel 20:12, 20 a seal. Romans 2:28, 29 Deuteronomy 30:6 2 Corinthians 1:22 Ephesians 1:13 Ephesians 4:30 Revelation 9:4 righteousness. Romans 4:13 Romans 3:22 Romans 9:30 Romans 10:6 Galatians 5:5 Philippians 3:9 Hebrews 11:7 2 Peter 1:1 father. Romans 4:12, 16-18 Romans 3:22, 26 Romans 9:6, 33 Romans 10:4, 11 Matthew 8:11 Matthew 16:16 Luke 19:9 John 3:15, 16, 36 John 6:35, 40, 40, 47 John 7:38, 39 John 8:33 John 11:25, 26 Galatians 3:7, 22, 29 Galatians 6:16 that righteousness. Romans 4:6 Links Romans 4:11 NIVRomans 4:11 NLT Romans 4:11 ESV Romans 4:11 NASB Romans 4:11 KJV Romans 4:11 Bible Apps Romans 4:11 Parallel Romans 4:11 Biblia Paralela Romans 4:11 Chinese Bible Romans 4:11 French Bible Romans 4:11 German Bible Romans 4:11 Commentaries Bible Hub |