Lets go to the scripture where this is mentioned and explained,
in regards to Abraham's faith, "Abram believed the LORD, and he
credited it to him as righteousness." (Gensis 15:6)
What is this that Abraham believe about God that cause his faith to
be credited to him as righteousness?
In Roman 4 Paul explained it, "to the man who does not work but
trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as
righteousness."
what does this means? meaning,
This faith, the basis of us being justified, the faith in the
finished and completed work of Christ, receiving the gift of
salvation by grace from God relieing completely on the finished
work of Christ.
It is this faith in God that is to be declared as
righteousness.
Roman 4 : 1-5
1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in
this matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had
something to boast aboutbut not before God. 3What does the
Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as
righteousness."
4Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift,
but as an obligation. 5However, to the man who does not work but
trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as
righteousness.
The faith of a little child, full dependency on God.
