“yet god, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. he did this through christ...

“Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when

he freed us from the penalty for our sins.” (Romans 3:24, NLT)

Unwavering Faith

Romans 4:16-25

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“So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift.

And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live

according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s.

For Abraham is the father of all who believe.” (Romans 4:16,

NLT)

“So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift.

And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live

according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s.

For Abraham is the father of all who believe.” (Romans 4:16,

NLT)

“I remember your genuine faith, for you share the

faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and

your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith

continues strong in you.” (2 Timothy 1:5, NLT)

“That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of

many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.”

(Romans 4:17, NLT)

“That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of

many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.”

(Romans 4:17, NLT)

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives

us assurance about things we cannot see.” (Hebrews

11:1, NLT)

“And it is impossible to please God without faith.

Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6, NLT)

“That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of

many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.”

(Romans 4:17, NLT)

“That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of

many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.”

(Romans 4:17, NLT)

Believing“Even Though”

“Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham

kept hoping—believing that he would become the father

of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how

many descendants you will have!”” (Romans 4:18, NLT)

“And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.” (Romans

4:19, NLT)

Even when there was no reason for hope…

…even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.

Faith does not naively ignore life’s challenges;

faith faces them head-on.

Abraham kept hoping—believing…

Abraham’s faith did not weaken…

• Belief• Certainty

• Commitment

Abraham’s Crisis of Certainty

“But Abram replied, “O Sovereign LORD, what

good are all your blessings when I don’t

even have a son?” (Genesis 15:2, NLT)

Unwavering faith is continuing to act on our beliefs even though our

world is quaking, our pulse is quickening, and our mind is questioning.

Faith allows God to determine the limits of

the challenge rather than allowing the challenges to

define the limits of our God.

“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s

promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.”

(Romans 4:20, NLT)

“No distrust made him waver concerning the

promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as

he gave glory to God,” (Romans 4:20, RSV)

“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s

promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.”

(Romans 4:20, NLT)

Faith grows in hostile climates.

Believing the God Who Said So

“For God had said to him…,” (Romans 4:18)

“He was fully convinced that God is able to do

whatever he promises.” (Romans 4:21, NLT)

God’s “Word” Sustained Abraham in His Uncertainty

“Then the LORD took Abram outside and said to him, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you

can. That’s how many descendants you will

have!”” (Genesis 15:5, NLT)

“…God will also count us as righteous if we believe in him, the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was

handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to

life to make us right with God.” (Romans 4:24–25, NLT)

God will consider us acquitted of our guilt and included into His family…

even though.

Will you believe “even though?”