Rom 4:10 | TNotes | STEP | 4:10 God accepted Abraham before he was circumcised! Paul’s point is simple: God’s declaration of Abraham’s righteousness in Gen 15:6 could not have been based on his circumcision, which happened later (Gen 17 ). This point further demonstrates that God’s acceptance and blessing is a free gift and not earned by works.

bGen 15:6►

cGen 17►

‏ Romans 4:10

4:10 ^a God accepted Abraham before he was circumcised! Paul’s point is simple: God’s declaration of Abraham’s righteousness in Gen 15:6 ^b could not have been based on his circumcision, which happened later (Gen 17 ^c). This point further demonstrates that God’s acceptance and blessing is a free gift and not earned by works.