In Romans 3 Paul states that we are saved by faith; however, the Jews would doubt it claiming that we are declared just before the Lord by obeying the Torah.
Paul goes to Genesis in the Torah and points to Abraham. He was declared just before the Lord because he trusted in Him, he trusted in his promises. This happened before the circumcision. Thus, Abraham is the father of those who trust in the Lord and not only those who were circumcised.
In this way, the church in Rome gathers Jews and gentiles as the people of the Lord.
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