From “The Living Bible ”
Romans 4:3-6 “For the Scriptures tell us Abraham believed God and that is why God canceled his sins and declared him,’not guilty.’ But didn’t he earn his right to Heaven by all the good things he did? No, for being SAVED is a GIFT. If a person could earn it by being good, then it wouldn’t be FREE—but it is! “It is given to those who do not work for it. For God declares sinners to be good in his sight, if they have faith in Christ to save them from God’s wrath. King David spoke of this, describing the happiness of an undeserving sinner who is declared’not guilty’ by God. “‘,
…wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit.