Abraham's Unwavering Faith Journey
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Identify with Peter or Barnabas more than
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– To stagger
(KJV); waver (NASB); hesitate
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But the question is, “Had this
always been the case in the life of
Abraham?”
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Can we be like Abraham in faith?
Paul’s Use of “
Faith
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It is a faith that transcends mere mental
assent and emphasizes a trust that
indicates loyalty, surrender, fidelity and
allegiance to Jesus as King (Rom. 1:5;
6:16; 16:26; 6:3, 4; Gal. 2:20).
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Paul’s contrast between faith and works is
not a contrast between mental assent and
obedience, but between two different
systems of justification (Rom. 3:27).
Abraham Grew Into Great Faith
Romans 4:19-26
Faith is a Journey, Not a
Snapshot!
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The Faith of Abraham
Romans 4:12 (NKJV)
and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the
circumcision,
but
who also walk in the steps of the faith
which our father
Abraham had while still uncircumcised.
Genesis 15:6
Genesis 15:6
Genesis 12:1-3
Genesis 12:1-3
Heb. 11:8; Acts 7:2
Heb. 11:8; Acts 7:2
Genesis 15:6; 21
Genesis 15:6; 21
Romans 4:1-4,12
Romans 4:1-4,12
Genesis 15:6
Genesis 15:6
James 2:21-23
James 2:21-23
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He sinned seriously (Gn. 12:13-19; 20:2-12).
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He was impatient (Gn. 15:1-6).
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He was willing to compromise (Gn. 16:2;
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Romans 4:20-21 parallels Genesis 21.
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The visitation of the Lord to Sarah (cf. 18:10).
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Abraham ceased to waver (cf. James 1:6).
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He was afraid (Gen. 12:12; 20:11).
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He was anxious (Gen. 15:2-3).
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He wanted to please men (Gen. 16:2).
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He was led by emotion (Gen. 17:18; cf. 21:11).
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He was plagued by the consequences of his
past mistakes (Gen. 16:5; cf. 21:9-13).
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He was surrounded by doubters (Gen. 18:12-
14).
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In order to be strong, we must be tested.
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God tested Abraham (Gn. 22:1-18).
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Mt. Moriah
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The fire, the wood and a knife.
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Where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
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God will provide Himself a lamb
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(vv. 5 & 8).
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Against all probability he expected (Gen. 17:17).
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Faith looks to God
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Ascribe what is due Him and obey in all things
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Genesis 21:33
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Genesis 15:6 is applied as a generalization
(See James 2:21-24 which cites both
Genesis 15 and 22, while Hebrews 11:8
references Genesis 12).
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Abraham
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s biography is preserved in order
to give us encouragement.
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The Faith of Abraham
Believed
the Lord
Reckoned it to him
as righteousness
99 Years Old
“Therefore, it was
also credited to him
as righteousness
Working Faith
Isaac Offered
Genesis 15:6
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Our goal is to get to where we do not
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One step at a time…till faith grows
stronger in Thee…till hope grows stronger
in me.
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Abraham's journey of faith, from struggles and wavering to eventual unwavering trust in God. Discover the lessons we can learn from his story and how we can grow in faith despite our shortcomings and doubts.
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Abraham Did Not Abraham Did Not Waver Waver We are awed & overwhelmed by this truth: Identify with Peter or Barnabas more than one we picture as having unwavering faith (Matthew 26:72; Mark 9:24; Galatians 2:13) We are painfully aware of the shortcomings in our own spiritual maturity!
Abraham Did Not Abraham Did Not Waver Waver What it is to Waver ? (diakrin ) To stagger (KJV); waver (NASB); hesitate (Strong); doubt (Thayer). But the question is, Had this always been the case in the life of Abraham? Can we be like Abraham in faith?
Pauls Use of Paul s Use of Faith Faith It is a faith that transcends mere mental assent and emphasizes a trust that indicates loyalty, surrender, fidelity and allegiance to Jesus as King (Rom. 1:5; 6:16; 16:26; 6:3, 4; Gal. 2:20). Paul s contrast between faith and works is not a contrast between mental assent and obedience, but between two different systems of justification (Rom. 3:27).
Abraham Grew Into Great Faith Abraham Grew Into Great Faith Romans 4:19 Romans 4:19- -26 26 Faith is a Journey, Not a Snapshot!
The Faith of Abraham Romans 4:12 (NKJV) and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of the faith which our father Abraham had while still uncircumcised. Genesis 12:1-3 Heb. 11:8; Acts 7:2 Genesis 15:6; 21 Romans 4:1-4,12 Genesis 15:6 Genesis 15:6 James 2:21-23 6
Abraham Did Not Waver Abraham Did Not Waver 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). Abraham Reached a Turning Point: Romans 4:20-21 parallels Genesis 21. The visitation of the Lord to Sarah (cf. 18:10). Abraham ceased to waver (cf. James 1:6).
Abraham Did Not Waver Abraham Did Not Waver Why did Abraham Struggle So? He was afraid (Gen. 12:12; 20:11). He was anxious (Gen. 15:2-3). He wanted to please men (Gen. 16:2). He was led by emotion (Gen. 17:18; cf. 21:11). He was plagued by the consequences of his past mistakes (Gen. 16:5; cf. 21:9-13). He was surrounded by doubters (Gen. 18:12- 14).
Abraham Did Not Waver Abraham Did Not Waver Abraham Overcame and Was Strong In order to be strong, we must be tested. God tested Abraham (Gn. 22:1-18). Mt. Moriah The fire, the wood and a knife. Where is the lamb for a burnt offering? God will provide Himself a lamb (vv. 5 & 8). Abraham s faith is settled (Heb. 11:17-19). Finally, God says Now, I know (v. 12).
Abraham Did Not Waver Abraham Did Not Waver Against hope believed in hope (Rom. 4:18) Against all probability he expected (Gen. 17:17). He considered not (Rom. 4:19). Faith looks to God s strength, not difficulties. Genesis 18:14. Giving glory to God (Romans 4:20) Ascribe what is due Him and obey in all things Genesis 21:33
It was not written for his sake alone Genesis 15:6 is applied as a generalization (See James 2:21-24 which cites both Genesis 15 and 22, while Hebrews 11:8 references Genesis 12). Abraham s biography is preserved in order to give us encouragement.
The Faith of Abraham Genesis 15 (Rom. 4:3) Genesis 21 (Rom. 4:16-21) Genesis 22 (James 2:21-23) 99 Years Old Therefore, it was also credited to him as righteousness Believed the Lord Working Faith Isaac Offered Genesis 15:6 Fulfilled Reckoned it to him as righteousness Same Faith 12
It shall be imputed if we believe (Romans 4:24) Our goal is to get to where we do not stagger. One step at a time till faith grows stronger in Thee till hope grows stronger in me.
