Romans 4:1-8

1What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found?

2If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about — but not before God.

3For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness.

4Now to the one who works, pay is not credited as a gift, but as something owed.

5But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness.

6Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

7Blessed are those whose lawless acts are forgiven and whose sins are covered.

8Blessed is the person the Lord will never charge with sin.