Religion & Spirituality
In Romans 4, Paul asks about God's blessing on Abraham; did he earn it, or was it a gift? It was a GIFT, by faith. The Father has already given anyone who believes in Christ every good thing, but not everyone is in a position to receive it. They are standing at the wrong door: the door of wages. You can't EARN God's promises. But there is another door; it's the door of grace and mercy.