Billions claim Abraham has their “father”• Jews, Muslims, “Christians”• Only true Christians can make the claim,

Gal. 3:26-29⁃ Only in Christ⁃ Only in belief & baptism

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Abraham sets an example for the faithful• Faith• Action• Sacrifice

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

GREAT FAITH

OUR FAITH

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Compelled him to leave home,Heb. 11:8-10; Gen. 12:1, 4• Advanced society• Age 75

GREAT FAITH

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Compelled him to sacrifice his son,Heb. 11:17-19• No delay, Gen. 22:2, 3• Three-day journey, Gen. 22:4• Bound Isaac, Gen. 22:9

GREAT FAITH

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Why did Abraham do these things?• He believed God & His word,

Jas. 2:21-23• God’s promise of something better,

Heb. 11:13-16

GREAT FAITH

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

The Bible demands faith in God & His Son,Heb. 11:6; Jn. 8:24

OUR FAITH

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

What does your faith compel you to do?• Relay For Life• NRA• Rotary Club

OUR FAITH

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Because of your faith in God & His Son,would you…• Leave your home, Gen. 19:12-16; Eph. 6:4• “Sacrifice” your child, Mt. 10:34-39• Leave the religion of your family,

1 Thes. 1:9, 10; 2:14, 15

OUR FAITH

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Because of your faith in God & His Son,would you…• Put away your spouse, Mt. 19:9; 14:3, 4• Turn from sin, Acts 3:19• Be baptized, Acts 2:38

OUR FAITH

Some have the faith of Abraham, Gal. 3:26-29• Faith• Action• Sacrifice

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Others do not• Wrong faith• Wrong action• Lack sacrifice

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM