“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;”
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God. Abraham was strengthened in faith and glorified God—treating him as trustworthy and powerful. This is the essence of faith: to honor God's character and power even when circumstances contradict the promise.
Church Fathers on Romans 4:20
“But he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief.” For God neither gave any proof nor made any sign, but there were only bare words promising such things as nature did not hold out any hopes of. Yet still he says, “he staggered not.” He does not say, “He did not disbelieve,” but, “He staggered not,” that is, he neither doubted nor hesitated though the hindrances were so great. From this we learn, that if God promise even countless impossibilities, and he that…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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