Romans 4:1-12.

Romans 4:1-12
The Example of Abraham

Well then, what can we say about our ancestor Abraham? If he became
acceptable to God because of what he did, then he would have something
to brag about. But he would never be able to brag about it to God.
The Scriptures say, "God accepted Abraham because Abraham had faith in
him."
Money paid to workers isn't a gift. It is something they earn by
working. But you cannot make God accept you because of something you
do. God accepts sinners only because they have faith in him. In the
Scriptures David talks about the blessings that come to people who are
acceptable to God, even though they don't do anything to deserve these
blessings. David says,
"God blesses people whose sins are forgiven and whose evil deeds are
forgotten. The Lord blesses people whose sins are erased from his
book." Are these blessings meant for circumcised people or for those
who are not circumcised? Well, the Scriptures say that God accepted
Abraham because Abraham had faith in him. But when did this happen?
Was it before or after Abraham was circumcised? Of course, it was
before. Abraham let himself be circumcised to show that he had been
accepted because of his faith even before he was circumcised. This
makes Abraham the father of all who are acceptable to God because of
their faith, even though they are not circumcised. This also makes
Abraham the father of everyone who is circumcised and has faith in
God, as Abraham did before he was circumcised."

God bless you.