If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
Cross References
Romans 3:27Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.
1 Corinthians 1:31Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."
Treasury of Scripture
For if Abraham were justified by works, he has whereof to glory; but not before God.
Abraham.
Romans 3:20-28
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin…
Philippians 3:9
And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
he hath.
Romans 3:27
Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
Romans 15:17
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
Ezekiel 8:9
And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.
but.
Genesis 12:12,13,18,20
Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive…
Genesis 20:9-13
Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done…
Joshua 24:2
And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.
