“Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness… And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: And the father…to them… who also walk in the steps of that faith… For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not… through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed.”
I really found this entire chapter very interesting to me. From these excerpts I came to realize that faith is rewarded whether or not we are members of the church. I thought the chapter was interesting as it explained that Abraham received the law because of his faithfulness. It made me ponder if I have because I was given the law, being raised in the gospel, or if I have faith because I truly believe in the Savior? This helped me realize that I will not be saved in the law, but I can be saved through my faith in the Savior. I also think that people who are born on this earth and are never taught the gospel but live faithful to the knowledge they do have will be blessed because of their faithfulness. I am grateful that in the end we will be judged by the perfect judge who will know our circumstances perfectly.
Romans 5:3 – If we glory in tribulation than we can experience the benefits of them, patience, experiences, and hope.
"But, we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope."
I love the way that the early apostles viewed there hardships. They had a eternal perspective and understood them for what they really were. I know in my life it can be easy to get caught up in the moment and only think about myself, that is something that I need to work on. I also liked the chain reaction that was explained, tribulations brings patience, patience brings experience, experience brings hope. I thought it was interesting that tribulations overall brings hope. I don't think that the worldly view of tribulation would result in an increase of hope, it will only bring despair and hopelessness. But I know that through our tribulations the Lord wants to enable us with hope, and I know that if we start out with patience that can be the end result, through our reliance on the Savior.
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