# it is by faith "it is by faith that we receive the promise" or "we receive the promise by faith" # in order that the promise may rest on grace "so that what he promised might be a free gift" # those who are under the law This refers to the Jewish people, who were obligated to obey the law of Moses. # those who share the faith of Abraham "those who believe as Abraham did" # father of us all Here the word "us" refers to Paul and includes all Jewish and non-Jewish believers in Christ. Abraham is the physical ancestor of the Jewish people, but he is also the spiritual father of those who have faith.