^Rm3:28For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. ..... ^4:1For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. ^4:1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? ²If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. ³What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." ⁴Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. ⁵However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness. ⁶David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

    ⁷�Blessed are they
       whose transgressions are forgiven,
       whose sins are covered.
    ⁸Blessed is the man
       whose sin the Lord will never count against him." (Psa32:1-2) - NIV

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