Romans 4:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 4:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 4:18 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The NIV reads: "Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “S..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 4:18 — NIV
“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.””
— Romans 4:18 (NIV)
Cross-References for Romans 4:18
“He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.””
Similar promise of numerous descendants to Abraham
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Defines faith as assurance about things not seen
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.”
Illustrates Abraham's faith in obeying God's call
“Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead.”
Contextually linked to the previous verse, elaborating on Abraham's faith
“being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”
Highlights Abraham's conviction in God's ability to fulfill His promises
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