There are three prevailing doctrines about salvation today. Some believe salvation is achieved solely through faith, leading to righteousness. Others argue that faith and works are the path to salvation. Additionally, some hold the view that faith, works, and the observance of the law are all necessary for salvation. Let’s first examine Abraham’s journey. How did he attain the righteousness of God? Was it through faith, works, or by adhering to the Law? Consider what Abraham was instructed to do. Hebrews 11:8 By faith, Abraham obeyed when called to go to a place he would later inherit. He went out without knowing where he was going. By faith, he lived in the land of promise, as if he were a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise. He was looking forward to a city with a foundation, whose builder and maker is God. Then we are told. Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them from a distance and being convinced of them. They embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on earth. Those who make such claims clearly seek a country. And indeed, if they had remembered the country from which they came, they might have had the opportunity to return. But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. We can see that they all died in faith, not receiving the promises that God had made to Abraham. However, their actions demonstrated their belief in God. That is what true faith does—it brings forth actions that reflect one’s faith. This all occurred 400 years before the Law was given to Moses. We can conclude that righteousness came through faith in God, believing His word, even without the presence of the Law. (See comment for the rest)