He (Abraham) staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what he (God) had promised, he (God) was able also to perform.
“Faith is a firm persuasion or conviction brought about by hearing the word of God.”
And therefore it was imputed to him (Abraham) for righteousness. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; but for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
Imputed – “credited to his account.”
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 4:20 – 5:2
Justified – “declared righteous”.
Faith – “A firm persuasion or conviction from hearing God’s word”.
Peace – as opposed to being at war with God.
Through Christ – “Neither is there salvation in any other…”
Access – Faith is the gang plank used to board the ship of grace.
Grace – “God’s help or enabling”.
Rejoice – having been justified (declared righteous) – WHAT JOY!
Hope – Confident assurance……that God will be glorified.
And he (Abraham) believed in the Lord; and He (God) counted it to him for righteousness. Genesis 15:6
Are you fully persuaded?
...let the word of Christ dwell (take up its life) in you richly…
Definitions from W.E. Vines Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words – Copyright 1984, 1996, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN.