“And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.”
James 2:23
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Connection with Abram's faith
James quotes Genesis 15:6 here and adds that Abraham "was called a friend of God". That is what this kind of trust makes a person: someone known by God and welcome near Him.
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'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.' James and Paul both quote this — real faith always shows up in how you live.
“Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Abraham believed God — James on faith and works
“Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
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