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ABRAHAM WAVERED NOT

ABRAHAM WAVERED NOT. ROMANS 4:18-25. ABRAHAM WAVERED NOT. Waver: To show indecision; unsteady δ ιακωλυω : Discern; contend; judge Acts 15:9, No difference between Jews and Gentiles Jude 1:9, Michael contended with the Devil διεκρίθη : To withdraw from; hesitate; doubt

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ABRAHAM WAVERED NOT

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  1. ABRAHAM WAVERED NOT ROMANS 4:18-25

  2. ABRAHAM WAVERED NOT • Waver: To show indecision; unsteady • διακωλυω: Discern; contend; judge • Acts 15:9, No difference between Jews and Gentiles • Jude 1:9, Michael contended with the Devil • διεκρίθη: To withdraw from; hesitate; doubt • Acts 10:20, God told Peter, “Don’t doubt anything” • Jas 2:4, Christians were partial within themselves

  3. ABRAHAM HAD OPPORTUNITY • Abraham struggled with his faith • He sinned seriously…Gn. 12:13-19; 20:2-12 • He was impatient …Gn. 15:1-6 • He was willing to compromise…Gn. 16:2; 17:18

  4. ABRAHAM HAD OPPORTUNITY • He was afraid…Gn 12:12; 20:11 • He was anxious…Gn 15:2-3 • He wanted to please men…Gn 16:2 • He was led by emotion…Gn 17:18; 21:11 • He was plagued the past …Gn 16:5; 21:9-13 • He was surrounded by doubters…Gn 18:12-14

  5. ABRAHAM HAD OPPORTUNITY • Abraham reached a turning point • Romans 4:20-21 parallels Genesis 21 • The Lord visits Sarah…Gn 18:10 • Abraham ceased to waver…Jas 1:6

  6. ABRAHAM WAS STRENGTHENED • Abraham was strengthened in faith • He hoped against hope…Ro 4:18; Gn 15:1-6 • He did not consider his body…Ro 4:19; Gn 18:14 • He was fully convinced…Ro 4:21; Gn 22:8; Heb 11:19 • He gave glory to God…Ro 4:20

  7. ABRAHAM DEEMED RIGHTEOUS • Abraham believed God and offered proof his faith • God responded by deeming Abraham righteous • This historical account was written for us • If we believe in God and offer proof of our faith • Then, God will respond by deeming us righteous

  8. ABRAHAM WAVERED NOT ROMANS 4:18-25

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