Was Abraham justified by faith or works? View all View original

This Bible contradiction is from the Skeptic's Annotated Bible.

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He was justified by faith.

Romans 4:2 View context

For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.

He was justified by works.

James 2:21 View context

Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?