Abraham was declared righteous because of his faith in Yahweh, not by keeping the law, which didn't exist for another 430 years.
Paul explains that circumcision was an outward display of the faith Abraham already had, meaning faith was given before circumcision, making it a free gift, not something earned.
Paul uses the analogy of a movie director who is present during every scene, seeing all frames at once and still being active in them, to illustrate God's omniscience and omnipresence.
Paul says suffering produces endurance, character, and hope in the glory of God, teaching us that God can be trusted with our suffering.
Paul describes the law as helpful in diagnosing sin but also as a source of increased temptation for those who are already sinners, highlighting the law's limitations in solving sin's root problem.
The fruit of righteousness is sanctification and eternal life, contrasting with the shame produced by sin.
Paul emphasizes that Christ's death saves us from our sins and that His resurrection justifies us, providing not just the absence of punishment but the presence of blessing.
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