Romans 4:13

“For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.”

"For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith." - Romans 4:13
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What does Romans 4:13 mean?

Romans 4:13 (KJV) "For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith." In this verse, the Apostle Paul is continuing his discussion on the nature of salvation and righteousness…

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Inheritance of Faith: A Look at Romans 4:13

In Romans 4:13, the Apostle Paul brings forth a profound truth that reshapes our understanding of God’s promises and the legacy of faith. The verse reads, “For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through…

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A Prayer of Faith and Promise: Embracing Righteousness in the Light of Romans 4:13

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, grateful for the gift of Your Word, which enlightens our minds and strengthens our spirits. Today, we stand in awe of the promise recorded in Romans 4:13, where it is revealed that, "For the promise, that he should be the…

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Romans 4:13 - "For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith."
Romans 4:13-14 - "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. For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void."
"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. For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void." - Romans 4:13-14
Romans 13:4 - "For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil."
Romans 13:8
Romans 13:8
Romans 10:13-15
Romans 13:13 - "Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying."
Romans 2:4
Romans 4:3
Romans 4:4 - "Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt."
Romans 12:13 - "Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."
Romans 15:4-6
romans 12: 4-5
Romans 16:13 - "Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine."
depict the theme of Romans 13:8-14
Romans 5:4 - "And patience, experience; and experience, hope:"
Romans 4:22 - "And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness."
Romans 10:13 - "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Romans 5:13 - "(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law."
Romans 13:10 - "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law."
Romans 2:13 - "(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified."
Romans 9:13 - "As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated."
Combine the authority theme described in Romans 13:1-7 and Revelation 13:1-10.
Romans 13:5 - "Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake."
Romans 4:8 - "Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin."
Romans 4:15 - "Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression."
Romans 3:13 - "Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:"
Romans 10:4 - "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."