Rom 4:3 | TNotes | STEP | 4:3 Paul quotes Gen 15:6 . In response to God’s promise that he would have descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, Abraham believed God . It was faith that established Abraham’s relationship with God—not works (Rom 4:3-8 ), circumcision (4:9-12 ), the law (4:13-17 ), or the number of his descendants (4:18-21 ).

bGen 15:6►

cRom 4:3-8►

d4:9-12►

e4:13-17►

f4:18-21►

‏ Romans 4:3

4:3 ^a Paul quotes Gen 15:6 ^b. In response to God’s promise that he would have descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, Abraham believed God. It was faith that established Abraham’s relationship with God—not works (Rom 4:3-8 ^c), circumcision (4:9-12 ^d), the law (4:13-17 ^e), or the number of his descendants (4:18-21 ^f).