What God Counts (Romans 4:1-12)

We’re all counters—tracking dollars, steps, hours, even spiritual things like prayers, sins avoided, and Bible pages read. But Romans 4 asks a life-altering question: What does God count? In this message, Pastor Zach Carter unpacks Paul’s stunning answer: God doesn’t count our works. He counts faith as righteousness. He doesn’t count our sins against us when we trust in Christ. And He counts all who believe as true children of Abraham. Here how this truth interrupts our “spiritual accounting,” brings freedom from performance-driven religion, and anchors our assurance in Christ’s finished work. 0:00 We are all counters. 2:48 What does God count? 3:42 Abraham's Example of Faith. 4:30 Paul's Main Points Unveiled. 6:01 The Importance of the Word 'Count'. 13:33 God Counts Faith as Righteousness. 21:33 David's Testimony on Righteousness. 26:31 Children of Abraham Defined. 33:06 Justification by Faith Alone. 34:39 Understanding Faith and Righteousness. 38:49 The Final Judgment: What Counts?