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In Romans chapter 4 AMP, the apostle Paul writes in verse 2 "...if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about..."
In verse 3 Paul expounds, emphasizing that Abram first "trusted" God's words in Gen. 15:5. God responds by--"crediting" him with "righteousness". My underlying assumption is that Paul acquiesces with Matthew 25:46 which clearly states that the "righteous" will come into "eternal life". Essentially, Abram believes God is capable of fulfilling his promise in Gen. 15:5, and God issues salvation to Abram.
Paul goes on in Romans 4 arguing that Abram couldn't have possibly earned righteousness. In the Romans 4 example, righteousness, and therefore eternal life is a gift offered to those that have faith in God's promises alone.
If Paul is correct here, then the only prerequisite to life eternal is to grow in ones ability to hear God and once we decipher his words, believe in them.
Is there anymore to salvation than this?
In verse 3 Paul expounds, emphasizing that Abram first "trusted" God's words in Gen. 15:5. God responds by--"crediting" him with "righteousness". My underlying assumption is that Paul acquiesces with Matthew 25:46 which clearly states that the "righteous" will come into "eternal life". Essentially, Abram believes God is capable of fulfilling his promise in Gen. 15:5, and God issues salvation to Abram.
Paul goes on in Romans 4 arguing that Abram couldn't have possibly earned righteousness. In the Romans 4 example, righteousness, and therefore eternal life is a gift offered to those that have faith in God's promises alone.
If Paul is correct here, then the only prerequisite to life eternal is to grow in ones ability to hear God and once we decipher his words, believe in them.
Is there anymore to salvation than this?