“Abraham, who was called the friend of God, proved himself faithful by becoming obedient to the words of God.”
Clement of Rome, 1th c. — LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 10.1
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23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
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21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
— James 2:23 —
24Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
25Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?