Romans 4:9-12 - An Obedient Faith

Main idea: Righteousness only comes to us through faith.

(1) Righteousness is received apart from circumcision
(2) Righteousness has a sign and seal in circumcision
(3) Righteousness is given with or without circumcision

Discussion Questions:
1. What does the delay between Abraham’s justification and his circumcision teach us about the role of works in salvation?
2. In what ways do modern believers sometimes fall into the same mindset as those who thought circumcision contributed to salvation?
3. How do sacraments like baptism and communion function as signs and seals today? In what ways are they similar to and different from circumcision in the Old Testament?
4. What are some ways that faith is like walking? How does this metaphor help us understand the Christian life?