Questions for Discussion & Application
- What questions do you have about today’s passage?
- Why do you think Paul used Abraham’s faith to illustrate the idea that one can only be made right with God through faith and not by works?
- What specific promises of God did Abraham believe? How are these promises fulfilled in Christ? (See Genesis 12:1-3; 15:5-6; 17:5)
- What other person from the Old Testament is given in today’s passage as an example of being counted righteous by faith?
- How does Paul defend his position that Abraham is the spiritual forefather of all who believe (or trust God’s promises that are fulfilled in Christ)?
- What descriptions of Abraham’s faith do we see in verses 17-21? Who and what were ultimately the object of Abraham’s faith?
- How is your faith as a Christian like Abraham’s faith?
- Why is it such incredible news that all who believe in Jesus are counted righteous in Him? Who can you share this good news with?
