Genesis Part 43 | Counted Righteous
from Pastor Sherman Burkhead Hosted by Sherman Burkhead
In this message from Genesis 15:1–6, “Counted Righteous,” we see that righteousness before God comes not by works, but by believing His promise. God meets Abram in his fear, reminding us that even faithful believers struggle, and that His presence—not changed circumstances—is our true security. Abram brings honest questions to God, showing that real faith wrestles with doubt while still trusting. God then reaffirms His promise, lifting Abram’s perspective beyond present discouragement. Finally, we see the powerful truth of justification: Abram believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness—a gift, not something earned. This points us to the gospel, where our sin is credited to Christ and His righteousness to us. Faith is simply the open hand receiving what Christ has already accomplished. The question remains: what are you trusting in for your standing before God—yourself, or Christ alone?
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