Saturday, January 17, 2009
Abaham's Faith
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM
Genesis 12:1-9; Hebrews 11:8-19
INTRO: A study of Abraham is a study of faith. As we study the faith he had, we are challenged and encourage to have the same kind of faith. We can trust the same God as Abraham!
FAITH BASED ON A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
The Lord said to Abram
Genesis 12:1
The word of the Lord came to Abram
Genesis 15:1, 9
When Abram was 99, the Lord appeared to him
17:1
God changed his name Genesis 17:5
FAITH EXPECTED MIRACLES
"We will worship and we will come back." Genesis 22:5
He saw promises from a distance (Heb 11:13)
FAITH SHOWN BY WORKS
Circumcision, Genesis 17
Willingness to sacrifice Isaac, Gen 22
James says "Faith without works is dead." James 2:26
FAITH BROUGHT AFFIRMATION FROM GOD
Abram believed the Lord and He credited it to him as righteousness. Gen 15:6
FAITH INVOLVES A FAITHFUL GOD
he considered Him faithful who made the promise...Heb 11:11
God's faithful provision is seen in Matthew 6
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WHAT ABOUT YOU? Do you have this kind of faith? Have you come to trust God? for salvation? For provision? Will you live a life of trust and dependence on Him?
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Greenville (CA) Southern Baptist Church
January 11, 2009
