Rom.4.5

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Rom.4.5

But if you see that the job is too big for you, that it's something only God can do, and you trust him to do it--you could never do it for yourself no matter how hard and long you worked--well, that trusting-him--to-do-it is what gets you set right with God, by God. Sheer gift.

Rom.4.5

However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.

Rom.4.5

But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,