Rm4

Abraham was "declared" righteous because of his faith. Prior to God's declaration, he was totally unrighteous. His "works" did not justify him, it was "God's work", by faith.

No work or amount of works could ever have justified Abraham. And no work or amount of works can ever justify us. Anyone and everyone who is "made righteous", is made righteous by God. Salvation is an act of God's mercy, made possible through His grace. Our faith, not works, is the connector between God's gift and our salvation.

I am so grateful for God's grace that has brought about our salvation.