Abraham Believed God — Romans 4 & Justification by Faith

B21L9 Romans 4 reveals something most people miss — Abraham was justified by faith ALONE, not works. What does that mean for you today? ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study of Romans 4, we trace Paul's inspired argument back to Abraham in Genesis 12, 13, and 15 — uncovering why God chose one man of faith to bless all families of the earth. We explore the two distinct promises God made to Abraham: an earthly promise (the dust of the earth — the nation of Israel) and a heavenly promise (the stars of heaven — the Body of Christ). Romans 4:2-4 makes it unmistakably clear: Abraham did not work for his righteousness. He simply believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • Romans 4:2-4 — Can Abraham boast? Faith vs. works explained • Genesis 12:1-3 — God's covenant with Abram and the Abrahamic promise • Genesis 13:16 — The earthly seed promise (dust of the earth) • Genesis 15:5 — The heavenly seed promise (stars of heaven) • Why Israel has suffered — Satan's strategy to disrupt God's redemptive plan • Matthew 24:32-34 — The fig tree parable and Israel's guaranteed survival • The difference between Israel's earthly promises and the Church's heavenly promises • Grace through faith plus nothing — Romans 4:4 explained 🔑 Romans 4 justification by faith, Abraham believed God Genesis 15:6, faith vs works Romans 4, Abrahamic covenant Genesis 12 13 15, earthly vs heavenly promises Israel and the Church, grace age believers Body of Christ, Matthew 24:32 fig tree parable Israel end times. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Romans 4 01:00 — Paul as God's Instrument: Scripture Written by the Holy Spirit 03:10 — Why Paul References Abraham in a Lesson on Justification 04:10 — II Corinthians: Paul's Letters Are Weighty — The Word of God 06:08 — Returning to Romans 4 — Abraham as the Example of Faith 06:53 — Genesis 12:1-3 — God's Covenant Call to Abram 07:50 — The Biblical Timeline: Adam, Abraham, and the Cross 08:26 — 2,000 Years of Human Failure Before Abraham 09:50 — God's Plan: One Man of Faith to Build a Redemptive Nation 11:06 — Why Have the Jews Suffered? Satan's War Against Israel 12:01 — Satan's Goal: Destroy Israel to Disrupt Prophecy 13:43 — Mixed Marriages & the Threat to Israel's Identity 14:13 — Matthew 24:32-34 — The Fig Tree Parable Explained 15:10 — "This Generation Shall Not Pass" — The Greek Word Geneo 16:20 — Genesis 12 Revisited — Earthly Promises to Abraham 17:02 — Israel's Promises Are Earthly; the Church's Are Heavenly 17:50 — Abraham: Father of Both Earthly and Heavenly People 18:31 — Genesis 13:16 — Seed as the Dust of the Earth 19:32 — Genesis 15:5 — Count the Stars — The Heavenly Seed Promise 21:23 — Back to Romans 4 — Abraham Found Nothing by Works 22:27 — Romans 4:2 — If Justified by Works, He Could Glory 23:04 — Romans 4:3 — Abraham Believed God and Was Counted Righteous 24:34 — Romans 4:4 — Working vs. Grace: You Cannot Put God in Debt 25:44 — A Pastor's Story: Joining Churches Without Salvation 27:24 — God's Way: Grace Through Faith Plus Nothing 27:36 — Closing