26. He waited so that he could display his approval at the present time. This shows that he is a God of justice, a God who approves of people who believe in Jesus.
27. So, do we have anything to brag about? Bragging has been eliminated. On what basis was it eliminated? On the basis of our own efforts? No, indeed! Rather, it is eliminated on the basis of faith.
28. We conclude that a person has God’s approval by faith, not by his own efforts.
29. Is God only the God of the Jews? Isn’t he also the God of people who are not Jewish? Certainly, he is,
30. since it is the same God who approves circumcised people by faith and uncircumcised people through this same faith.
31. Are we abolishing the laws in the Scriptures by this faith? That’s unthinkable! Rather, we are supporting these laws.