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While I referred to a number of biblical passages, here are the extrabiblical texts cited (extra = Latin for outside; hence, "outside the Bible):
- “…You, O Lord… have not appointed repentance for the righteous, for Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, who did not sin against you.” Pr. Man. 8
- “For Abraham was perfect in all his actions with the Lord and was pleasing through righteousness…” Jub. 23.10.
- “And we find that Abraham our ancestor had performed the whole law before it was given.” Qidd. 4.14.
- “The faith with which their ancestor Abraham believed in me merits that I should divide the sea for them.” Mek. Exod. 14.15[35b]
The discussion of justification by faith continues...
Suggested for memory: "For what does the Scripture say? 'Abraham, believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness'" (Romans 4:3).