Faith's Father (Romans 4:1-11)

From Little League Trophies to a cruise in the Caribbean for winning a sales contest in your company most of us understand the thrill and the pride of standing before a reward stand and winning. There is a legitimate pride of accomplishment and the sweet satisfaction of a well-earned reward for hard work, but did you know that when you stand before God, this is one judgment where all your hard work will not get you across the threshold of heaven? Abraham is viewed as the father of both Jews and Arabs, but few understand how you actually do become a son or daughter of Abraham.