Tag: Abraham
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Abraham and Sarah,
The love story of Abraham and Sarah diverges from traditional narratives, reflecting complexity and tension. Abraham’s faith often renders Sarah seemingly expendable, while her barrenness symbolizes societal shame. Despite their challenges, God’s promise to make them a great nation showcases divine strength emerging from human frailty, setting the stage for a profound covenant.
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Abraham, The Father of Us All
Romans 4:9-25 Verses 9-12 continue Paul’s treatment of Abraham. But whereas verses 1-8 argued that he was justified by faith rather than works, verses 9-12 shift the focus to the topic of the identity of the children of Abraham. We always need to remember that the apostle is dealing with warring church in Rome, divided…
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The Faith of Abraham, Father of Us all
Lesson 5 Romans 4:1-25 Paul so far has set before us his basic understanding of justification by faith in Romans 3:21-26. Paul had been very emphatic that justification by faith has been in effect, even during Old Testament times (Romans 3:21; Romans 1:2). Yet with all this he has not given any evidence to support…
Pastor Lester Bentley 