Romans 4:2

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"If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about–but not before God."

Does this mean that free will is much more paradoxical than it may seem? I mean, doesn’t it seem as if he COULD boast before God if he worked his way to heaven, use his free will to overcome his obstacles?
 
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If Abraham were justified by works, or by his own works, he might have glory, and be commended by men, who judge only according to outward appearances; but not with God: that is, he could not be truly justified, so as to deserve a reward in heaven, without faith and the grace of God.
 
thinkandmull said:
"If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about–but not before God."

Does this mean that free will is much more paradoxical than it may seem? I mean, doesn’t it seem as if he COULD boast before God if he worked his way to heaven, use his free will to overcome his obstacles?
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"Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due." Rom 4:4
Our faith teaches us that man simply cannot justify himself in any case, apart from God IOW. Faith is the beginning of restored relationship with God, making man no longer separated from Him.
 
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