Observations
Quick observation
A glance at the passage made me think of the level that Abraham’s trust in God. His faith in God had earned him righteousness before God. The thought is elicited by the fact that God does not joke or falsely consider one righteous. It means that Abrahams trust in God was true and justifies.
Translation Comparison
The passage has no major translational differences that alter meaning. The only slight variation is the direct usage of Abram in the NIV Bible as compared to the use of the pronoun he in NKJV and KJV. Similarly key works such as accounted and credited have been used in NKJV and NIV but all mean Gods Justification.
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Literary Context
The passage falls in the first book of the Old Testament. It forms the foundation of the relationship between mankind and God. It presents the first instance in the Bible where faith as an act of believing is introduced. Similarly, other major introduction includes credit and righteousness. The three concepts form the basis of God's relationship with his believers. Moses, the Author of Genesis is keen to record it because it sets a foundation for God to make a covenant with a man who has absolute trust in him.
Historical-Cultural Context
The passage appears is chapter 15 of the book of Genesis. Prior to the passage, God promises Abram many descendants who will inherit him. Abraham affirmation that he believes in Gods promise and that God believes in his trust is depicted by the passage an affirmation that he is destined to receive Gods promise.
Genre
The genre of Genesis is historical. The chapter sets out the history on the relationship of God and mankind. Through the chapter, aspects such as Gods form of Communication to man are depicted in 15:1, his title of being master, promises and the connection through faith are also exhibited. Moses brings out this relationship so that he can set a foundation for all the believers. This historical bit of the Bible sets a foundation in which faith in God is built on.
Word Studies
The passage presents three crucial words; belief, righteous and credit. Belief is used to express the act if Abram having faith in God. Through his act of faith that is expressed by believing in God's promises is credited. The accreditation insinuates God's justification that Abram is righteous. Abram gains God's approval of being righteous because of his exemplary demonstration of faith in Him.
Original Meaning
The purpose of the passage is to encourage Gods believers' to have faith in him. It is through faith in God that one gets justification. Similarly, though believing in God, one gets Gods promises. God demonstrates the powers that are manifested to mankind through faith in him.
Theological/Practical Application
The passage challenges Gods believers to seek the highest justification of being righteous. It is through faith that God’s believers demonstrate their belief in Him. Similarly, his promises are fulfilled once one believes in him.
