• God Gave Faith to Abraham so that Abraham Would Believe God's Word of Promise — Gen 12:1-3; 15:1-6; 17:1-8
  • The promise of a land
  • The promise of a "seed"
    • Many nations
    • The Savior
• God Gave Abraham Faith to Believe God's Word of Promise in the Midst of Adverse Circumstances
  • Abraham's age
  • Sarah's condition
• God Gave Abraham Faith to Act on the Promise
  • Abraham believed God
  • "So Abraham departed"
  • "So Abraham rose up early"
• God Fulfilled His Plan and Purpose
  • Israel
    • A people
    • A land
    • The Savior
  • Justification by faith
    • For the Jew
    • For the Gentile
• Principles of Faith for Application to Us Today — Rom 4:23-25
  • Faith believes the Word of God
    • The character of God
    • The ability of God
    • The commitment of God
  • Faith does not ask for proof
    • Does not seek
    • Does not need
  • Faith believes the Word of God with assurance
    • Does not stagger
    • Fully persuaded
      • About the Promiser
      • About the performance
  • Faith gives strength
    • Rises above circumstances
    • Looks through the doubts
    • Overcomes unbelief
    • The most vital element
  • Faith gives glory to God
    • Goes with grace
    • Excludes boasting
    • Excludes merit

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