Even when there was no reason for hope, 

Abraham kept hoping—

believing… 

Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. 

In fact, 

his faith grew stronger…

He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. 

And because of Abraham’s faith, 

God counted him as righteous…  

It was recorded for our benefit…

assuring us that God will also count us as righteous 

if we believe in him, 

the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 

He was handed over to die because of our sins,

and he was raised to life to make us right with God.

Romans 4:18, 20-25