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February 22, 2026

Romans 4:1–3 — What Saith the Scripture? When God Speaks Through His Word Romans 4:1–3 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. I. The Question That Silences Opinion “What shall we say then?” Paul does not begin with emotion. He does not begin with tradition. He does not begin with experience. He begins with a question. This is how truth is discovered — not by assumption, but by examination. Abraham was the most respected patriarch in Jewish history. If anyone could claim righteousness by works, surely it would be him. But Paul asks: “What shall we say then?” In other words:     •    What is the conclusion?     •    What does the evidence show?     •    What does God declare? II. The Limitation of Human Glory “But not before God.” Verse 2 is sobering. For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. Before men, a man can boast. Before God, no flesh glories. This is the same spirit you handled so well in Romans 3 — that no one stands justified by performance. Even Abraham, the friend of God, had nothing to boast of in God’s presence. Because justification is not earned. It is declared. III. The Authority That Settles Everything “For what saith the scripture?” Here is the heart of your focus. Paul does not say:     •    What did Abraham feel?     •    What did the rabbis teach?     •    What is the majority opinion? He asks: “What saith the scripture?” This is the anchor of Christianity. God speaks — through Scripture. Scripture is not commentary about God. It is the voice of God preserved. When Scripture speaks:     •    God is speaking.     •    Heaven is testifying.     •    The matter is settled. And what does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” Paul quotes Genesis 15:6. Not tradition. Not philosophy. Not speculation. Scripture. IV. The Meaning of “It Was Counted” The word “counted” means:     •    Credited     •    Imputed     •    Put to one’s account Abraham believed. God credited righteousness. Notice: Abraham did not work for it. Abraham did not earn it. Abraham did not deserve it. He believed God. And Scripture says that faith was counted as righteousness. That means righteousness comes:     •    By believing God’s word.     •    By trusting God’s promise.     •    By resting in what God declares. V. What This Means for Us Paul’s argument is clear: If Abraham was justified by believing what God said… Then we are justified the same way. Not by:     •    Church membership     •    Moral effort     •    Religious routine     •    Heritage But by believing what God says. And today, what does Scripture say? It says:     •    Christ died for our sins.     •    Christ was buried.     •    Christ rose again.     •    Whoever believes in Him shall not perish. The authority is not our feeling. The authority is: What saith the Scripture? Summary     1.    God settles doctrine through Scripture.     2.    Abraham proves justification is by faith.     3.    Faith is believing what God says.     4.    Righteousness is credited, not earned.     5.    The final authority is always Scripture. Poem “When Scripture Speaks” When Scripture speaks, let man be still, For heaven declares the Father’s will. Not works, not pride, not human claim, But faith alone in God’s great Name. Abraham heard — and simply believed, And righteousness was then received. When God has spoken, doubt must cease, For in His Word the soul finds peace. Cliché When God has spoken in Scripture, the debate is over and faith is the only proper response.