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Who was Abraham
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Who was Abraham What is a Covenant What was Promised Explanation of what was Promised Why do I need to know all this? Is this the only time this promise occurs? When will God fulfill His Promises? What do I need to do about this?
“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.” “And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.”
He lived in Ur of the Chaldees near Babel (Gen. 11: 27-32) - He lived in Ur of the Chaldees near Babel (Gen. 11: 27-32)
A very rich family (Gen. 12:5) - A very rich family (Gen. 12:5)
- Abraham worshipped idols (Josh. 24:2)
- In Ur God told him to leave, and go to a land that God would show him (Gen. 12:1 )
- Abraham Obeyed without knowing where God wanted him to go (Heb. 11:8)
More than a promise A solemn agreement A commitment A contract between two or more parties
At Ur & Haran {Genesis 12:2-3} - At Ur & Haran {Genesis 12:2-3}
- Abraham is to become a great nation and a great name
- God would bless him that blessed Abraham, and curse: him that cursed him
- In Abraham shall all nations be blessed
At Sichem (Shechem) {Genesis 12:7} - At Sichem (Shechem) {Genesis 12:7}
- Abraham to have children who would inherit land
- At Bethel {Genesis 13:14-17}
- Abram & his seed to inherit Palestine forever.
- His seed to be multitudinous
At Hebron {Genesis 15} - At Hebron {Genesis 15}
- God makes a covenant by sacrifice
- The boundaries of the land are defined
- At Mount Moriah {Genesis 22}
- Abraham to possess the gates of his enemies
- In his seed all nations to be blessed
- Promise is confirmed by an oath
The blessing of Abraham is: - The blessing of Abraham is:
- Justification from sins for all baptized into Christ
- (Galatians 3:7-9)
- (Galatians 3:29)
"The Hope of Israel". That phrase employed by the Apostle Paul was used to sum up the whole substance and issues of his life-ministry “For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.” (Acts 28:20).
The Promise is to Baptized Faithful Believers It Promises Eternal Life / Immortality Living on Earth Resurrection from the Dead !!
Similar Promises are made - In the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 3:15)
- To Noah after the flood (Genesis 9)
- To Isaac - Abraham’s Son (Genesis 26)
- To Jacob - Abraham’s Grand Son (Genesis 28)
- To King David (2 Samuel 7)
- To the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 1:32-33)
The terms have not yet been fulfilled (Hebrews 11:13,39; Acts 7:5) The terms have not yet been fulfilled (Hebrews 11:13,39; Acts 7:5) The Prophets declared that fulfillment will be at Christs’s Return - 1300 years after Abraham (Micah 7:20)
- 2000 years after Abraham (Luke 1:72,73)
- 2050 years after Abraham (Romans 15:8; Galatians 3)
Believe - Believe
- Be Baptized
- Faithfully obey God’s Commandments
- Become God’s friend
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