Abraham’s Faith… And Ours

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I. Abraham’s faith was tested.

A. It took faith to leave all behind and follow God – Genesis 12:1-7

B. Abraham had faith that he would have a son – Genesis 15:1-7

C. God established His covenant to him and his generations – Genesis 17:1-9

D. Sarah was told she would have a son in Genesis 18:10-15, and it came to pass as God said – Genesis 21:1-7

E. Abraham was later asked to sacrifice the son of promise on Mount Moriah – Genesis 22:1-19

II. Abraham’s faith relates to our faith – Romans 4:16-25

A. God’s promise is of faith that it may be of grace – Romans 4:16

1. We are saved by grace through faith – Ephesians 2:5-8

2. Also, we become of Abraham’s seed through Jesus Christ – Galatians 3:16, 22-29

B. God has power

1. To give life – Romans 4:17; 8:11

2. To cause things to happen that otherwise could not – Isaiah 51:2

C. Abraham was well aware of this – Romans 4:18

D. He did not consider his own body as dead – Romans 4:19; Genesis 17:15-21

E. Sarah, too, trusted God – Hebrews 11:11-12

F. Abraham’s faith was unwavering – Romans 4:20; James 1:5-8

G. God is able to do everything, and Abraham believed that – Romans 4:21; Hebrews 11:17-19; Ephesians 3:20; Matthew 19:26

H. It was accounted to Abraham for righteousness because he believed God – Romans 4:22; Genesis 15:6

I. These things were written for our benefit, as well as that of Abraham – Romans 4:23-24

J. If Abraham believed that God could raise up Isaac, we need to believe that God raised Jesus Christ – Romans 4:25

1. This is what was preached on Pentecost – Acts 2:23-24; Isaiah 53:4-5; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 1 John 5:4-5

2. It is still preached today

III. Our faith is proven

A. God kept the promise to Abraham

1.  He reminded Isaac – Genesis 26:4-5

2. He reminded Jacob – Genesis 28:14

B. God will keep His promise to us if we remain faithful to Him (Revelation 2:10)!

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