By Faith:

Abraham - The father of nations!


Find the verses in:


1.  Genesis 17:
2.  Romans 4:
3.  Genesis 22:
4.  James 2:
5.  Hebrews 11:
6.  Galatians 3:



1.  "And even when he reached the land God promised him, he lived there by faith - for he was like  a foreigner, living in tents.  And so did Isaac and Jacob who inherit the same promise."

2.  "So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith."

3.  "Don't you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?"

4.  "You see, his faith and his actions worked together.  His actions made his faith complete."

5.  "God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering my son," Abraham answered.  And they both walked on together."

6.  "This is my covenant with you: I will make you the father of a multitude of nations!"

7.  "That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, "I have made you the father of many nations.  This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing."

8.  "What's more, I am changing your name.  It will no longer be Abram.  Instead, you will be called Abraham, for you will be the father of many nations."

9.  "What's more, the Scriptures looked forward to this time when God would declare the Gentiles to be righteous because of their faith.  God proclaimed this good news to Abraham long ago when he said, "All nations will be blessed through you."

10.  "It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when God was testing him.  Abraham, who had received God's promises, was ready to sacrifice his only son, Isaac."