IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ABRAHAM’S FAITH

Romans 4:1-25

Key Verse 4:12 “And he is then also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also follow in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.”

1. On what basis was Abraham made righteous before God? (1-3; cf. Genesis 15:6) Why is it so important that Abraham’s righteousness was not earned by being circumcised or by doing some good deeds (works)? (4-5)

2. According to David, who are the truly blessed? (6-8) How did David experience God’s forgiveness of sins without works? (cf. Psalm 32:3-5)

3. Why is it so crucial that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness beforehe was circumcised? (9-10) Of what is circumcision a sign? (11a)

4. What promise did Abraham receive and how? (13-14) Who are Abraham’s offspring? (12,16-17; cf. Galatians 3:7)

5. What was Abraham’s specific problem and how did be apply his faith to his own problem? (18-22) How did he give glory to God? (20)

6. What does it mean to walk in the footsteps of Abraham’s faith? (12,16,24)