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Abraham and the God of Covenants

Abraham and the God of Covenants. Genesis 15. Covenants in the times of Abraham. Royal Grant – Suzerain & vessel treaty - Parity treaty -. Royal Grant of Yahweh to Abraham. Genesis 15:2-4 is a Suzerain treaty Genesis 15: 7-18 is a royal Grant

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Abraham and the God of Covenants

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  1. Abrahamand the God of Covenants Genesis 15

  2. Covenants in the times of Abraham • Royal Grant – • Suzerain & vessel treaty - • Parity treaty -

  3. Royal Grant of Yahweh to Abraham • Genesis 15:2-4 is a Suzerain treaty • Genesis 15: 7-18 is a royal Grant “These grants are perpetualand unconditional.”

  4. Royal Grant • V.7 – I am, who brought you out… • V.8 – How can I have a guarantee…? • V.9 & 10 – “Cut a covenant” Ancient tradition that meant “May it be so done to me if I don’t keep my oath and pledge.” • V.12 – 18 God covenants alone…

  5. Royal Grants to Believers "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.  Isaiah 1:18 crosswindministry.org

  6. Royal Grants to Believers • And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever - the Spirit of truth....But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.  I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.   John 14:16-18  • Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.  Hebrews 13:5 • Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.   John 14:27

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