FATHER ABRAHAM HAD MANY SONS (3 OF 7)
by Scott Maze
Father Abraham Had Many Sons (3 of 7)
Series: Abraham: The Story of God’s Promise
Scott Maze
Romans 4
Hi, I am Scott Maze and have the privilege of serving as pastor. Since we have opened our new building here in North Fort Worth, we have had so many new guests. We are so glad you are here and we invite you to complete the guest card in your worship guide, if you will.
Today, we continue our series on1of the most important men in all of the Bible as well as all of history: Abraham, the father of the faith (Romans 4:11b). Abraham is the pattern and the paragon of faith for all believers of all time. If you have your Bibles, would you turn to Romans 4 with me. If you didn't bring a Bible, then you'll find one under your seat in front of you. We'll return to Genesis next week, but I thought we'd pause for a moment to see how the New Testament speaks of the importance of Abraham.
Did you know that your New Testaments mention Abraham more than seventy times? Your New Testament wants to teach you this simple truth: Abraham believed God and God calculated Abraham's belief as if Abraham had never sinned. Abraham's experience can be yours. Abraham gazed at his problems but remained glued to God's promises. And you can be a child of Abraham.
Today's Scripture
What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? ''Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.'' 4 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5 And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness...''
16 That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring-not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, wh ...
Series: Abraham: The Story of God’s Promise
Scott Maze
Romans 4
Hi, I am Scott Maze and have the privilege of serving as pastor. Since we have opened our new building here in North Fort Worth, we have had so many new guests. We are so glad you are here and we invite you to complete the guest card in your worship guide, if you will.
Today, we continue our series on1of the most important men in all of the Bible as well as all of history: Abraham, the father of the faith (Romans 4:11b). Abraham is the pattern and the paragon of faith for all believers of all time. If you have your Bibles, would you turn to Romans 4 with me. If you didn't bring a Bible, then you'll find one under your seat in front of you. We'll return to Genesis next week, but I thought we'd pause for a moment to see how the New Testament speaks of the importance of Abraham.
Did you know that your New Testaments mention Abraham more than seventy times? Your New Testament wants to teach you this simple truth: Abraham believed God and God calculated Abraham's belief as if Abraham had never sinned. Abraham's experience can be yours. Abraham gazed at his problems but remained glued to God's promises. And you can be a child of Abraham.
Today's Scripture
What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? ''Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.'' 4 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5 And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness...''
16 That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring-not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, wh ...
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