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Discover five inspiring statements from Romans 4:13-25 that showcase Abraham's unwavering faith and belief in God's promises, examining key moments from Genesis that demonstrate his strong conviction. Reflect on how these lessons can strengthen your own faith journey.
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Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) I. “Who, contrary to hope, in hope believed” (4:18a).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) I. “Who, contrary to hope, in hope believed” (4:18a). A. A child in his old age - land as a possession (Genesis 17:1-8).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) I. “Who, contrary to hope, in hope believed” (4:18a). A. A child in his old age - land as a possession (Genesis 17:1-8). B. Christians believe contrary to hope (Romans 5:1-5).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) II. “Not being weak in faith” (4:19a).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) II. “Not being weak in faith” (4:19a). A. Abraham’s faith was strong (Genesis 12:1-3).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) II. “Not being weak in faith” (4:19a). A. Abraham’s faith was strong (Genesis 12:1-3). B. We must not have a weak faith (Luke 17:5-10).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) III. “He did not consider his own body” (4:19b).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) III. “He did not consider his own body” (4:19b). A. Abraham did not allow the condition of his body to deter his faith.
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) III. “He did not consider his own body” (4:19b). A. Abraham did not allow the condition of his body to deter his faith. B. Serving Christ calls on us to forgo the consideration of the body (Galatians 5:16,17).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) IV. “He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief” (4:20a). (Genesis 17:9-14; Romans 4:11,12).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) IV. “He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief” (4:20a). (Genesis 17:9-14; Romans 4:11,12). A. How could Abraham have wavered?
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) IV. “He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief” (4:20a). (Genesis 17:9-14; Romans 4:11,12). A. How could Abraham have wavered? B. How do we waver? (I Kings 18:21).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) V. “Being fully convinced that what He had promised He was able to perform” (4:21).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) V. “Being fully convinced that what He had promised He was able to perform” (4:21). A. The sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22:1-3; Hebrews 11:17-19).
Five Statements About Abraham - (Romans 4:13-25) V. “Being fully convinced that what He had promised He was able to perform” (4:21). A. The sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22:1-3; Hebrews 11:17-19). B. Are we persuaded that God will keep his promises? (Matthew 16:25).