Romans 4:9 Now then, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it for Gentiles, too? Well, what about Abraham?
We have been saying he was declared righteous by God because of his faith.

Romans 10:17Yet faith comes from listening to this message of good news—the Good News about Christ.

Hebrews 11:2   God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith.

Hebrews 11:6 So, you see, it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.