For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—

For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

Abraham Justified by Faith

What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter?

And he received circumcision as a sign, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but have not been circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.

It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.

Israel’s Unbelief

What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;

Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone.

But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down)

Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but tremble.