Romans 4:20 (WEB)
Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God,
Catechism · 3
I Believe
“Because he was "strong in his faith", Abraham became the "father of all who believe".” — Catechism footnote: Rom 4:11, 18; 4:20; cf. Gen 15:5.
"I Believe in the Holy Spirit"
“Against all human hope, God promises descendants to Abraham, as the fruit of faith and of the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gen 18:1-15; Lk 1:26-38. 54-55; Jn 1:12-13; Rom 4:16-21.
“By the Holy Spirit's power and her faith, her virginity became uniquely fruitful.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 1:26-38; Rom 4:18-21; Gal 4:26-28.
Fathers and councils · 2
Augustine of Hippo
“Because He had made man of clay, He anointed him with clay, for whom He had not made eyes in the womb.” — editor's note: Rom. iv. 20, 21.
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Leo the Great
“Be not disturbed by the cavils of silly questionings, and let not the effects of the Divine word be dissipated by human calculation; we with Abraham believe in God and “waver not through unbelief” but “know most assuredly that what the Lord promised, He is able to perform.”” — editor's note: Rom. iv. 20, 21.
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Cross-references · 3
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Catechism §146.
Cited together in Catechism §146.