Romans 4:11 "And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised..."
Abraham was credited righteousness before he was circumcised. He was declared right in God's eyes before he had followed one letter of the law, obeyed one commandment, or lifted a tiny finger for God! God credited righteousness to him because of his faith, not due to his good works, deeds or accomplishments! My righteousness and salvation is a complete gift from God. I can't earn it or add to it. That is awesome!
