“For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith.” -Romans 4:13
Paul finally situates law and faith in direct opposition. The promise of heirship was not made to Abraham because he earned favor with God by keeping the law. It had not yet been given. Abraha…
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