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THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM. Billions claim Abraham has their “father” Jews, Muslims, “Christians” Only true Christians can make the claim, Gal. 3:26-29 Only in Christ Only in belief & baptism. THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM. Abraham sets an example for the faithful Faith Action Sacrifice.
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THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM • Billions claim Abraham has their “father” • Jews, Muslims, “Christians” • Only true Christians can make the claim, Gal. 3:26-29 • Only in Christ • Only in belief & baptism
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM • Abraham sets an example for the faithful • Faith • Action • Sacrifice
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM great faith our faith
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM great faith • Compelled him to leave home, • Heb. 11:8-10; Gen. 12:1, 4 • Advanced society • Age 75
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM great faith • Compelled him to sacrifice his son, • Heb. 11:17-19 • No delay, Gen. 22:2, 3 • Three-day journey, Gen. 22:4 • Bound Isaac, Gen. 22:9
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM great faith • Why did Abraham do these things? • He believed God & His word, • Jas. 2:21-23 • God’s promise of something better, • Heb. 11:13-16
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM our faith The Bible demands faith in God & His Son, Heb. 11:6; Jn. 8:24
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM our faith • What does your faith compel you to do? • Relay For Life • NRA • Rotary Club
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM our faith • Because of your faith in God & His Son, • would you… • Leave your home, Gen. 19:12-16; Eph. 6:4 • “Sacrifice” your child, Mt. 10:34-39 • Leave the religion of your family, • 1 Thes. 1:9, 10; 2:14, 15
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM our faith • Because of your faith in God & His Son, • would you… • Put away your spouse, Mt. 19:9; 14:3, 4 • Turn from sin, Acts 3:19 • Be baptized, Acts 2:38
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM • Some have the faith of Abraham, Gal. 3:26-29 • Faith • Action • Sacrifice
THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM • Others do not • Wrong faith • Wrong action • Lack sacrifice