Maranatha
Redemption: Abraham Believed God
The Redemption Series looks at how the story of Redemption is not confined to 33 years in the life of Jesus. The thread (Jesus Christ) of the redemption story is weaved throughout all of Scripture. It truly is ancient, endless and live today. YOU can be a living part of the greatest story ever told.
Locations & Times
Maranatha
6240 Lucas Rd, Plain City, OH 43064, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
About to embark on the long story of redemption in the Bible and Abraham plays a key role.
Abram was to make a long journey(appox 1000 mi) from Ur to the promised land of Canaan.
God told Abram to leave his family and culture which worshiped other gods (esp. moon-god Sin).
He was calling a person and people to be separate from the unbelieving world.
Notice that all that humanity was seeking at Tower of Babel God has wanted for them all along, but they were attempting it without God.
God was now making a promise to bless and redeem all the peoples of the earth through an act of his love and grace by faith.
What was the guarantee of this blessing? God - "I will show, make, bless"
There was one imperative/command: Go
Multiple declarative statements: About the love and sovereignty of God.
Abram was to make a long journey(appox 1000 mi) from Ur to the promised land of Canaan.
God told Abram to leave his family and culture which worshiped other gods (esp. moon-god Sin).
He was calling a person and people to be separate from the unbelieving world.
Notice that all that humanity was seeking at Tower of Babel God has wanted for them all along, but they were attempting it without God.
God was now making a promise to bless and redeem all the peoples of the earth through an act of his love and grace by faith.
What was the guarantee of this blessing? God - "I will show, make, bless"
There was one imperative/command: Go
Multiple declarative statements: About the love and sovereignty of God.
Abraham obeyed and went even though he didn't know where he was going!
Notice the city! Who is the architect and builder? God
We also receive it by faith.
Notice the city! Who is the architect and builder? God
We also receive it by faith.
What is your why? What motivates you to get out of bed? Purpose?
Abraham knew his why. He was here to give glory to a God he was fully convinced would keep his promises.
Notice the declaratives about God:
Guaranteed by God's grace
Believed God would bless many nations through him
Gives life to the dead
Calls all things into existence
Believed what had be spoken by God
Righteousness was credited to him by faith, not works.
The same holds true for us also!
Faith is the guarantee that we also inherit the world as descendants of Abraham.
If the cost of obedience is too high then our love is too weak – Elyse Fitzpatrick in Counsel from the Cross
Abraham knew his why. He was here to give glory to a God he was fully convinced would keep his promises.
Notice the declaratives about God:
Guaranteed by God's grace
Believed God would bless many nations through him
Gives life to the dead
Calls all things into existence
Believed what had be spoken by God
Righteousness was credited to him by faith, not works.
The same holds true for us also!
Faith is the guarantee that we also inherit the world as descendants of Abraham.
If the cost of obedience is too high then our love is too weak – Elyse Fitzpatrick in Counsel from the Cross
Do we preach the gospel to ourselves daily?
IOW, Does the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ make a difference in how you live each day?
Does this thought even cross our minds?
IOW, Does the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ make a difference in how you live each day?
Does this thought even cross our minds?
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