Abraham: Man of Faith

The Life of Abraham:
Man of Faith
Genesis 25.7-10; Hebrews 11.8-19

Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad. [John 8:56]

Consider Abraham: "He believed God,and it was credited to him as righteousness." [Galatians 3:6]

Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? [James 2:21]

A. THE NATURE OF FAITH

1. Where our faith comes from

2. How our faith will show itself

3. What role our faith will play

   a. The starting point

   b. The daily attitude

B. THE VALUE OF FAITH

1. Difficulties [11.8]

2. The unknown [11.8]

Most of us live a cautious life on the principle of safety first.
To live the Christian life there is necessary a certain reckless willingness to adventure.
If faith does not involve risk, it is not faith.
If faith can see every step of the way, it is not faith. [Wm Barclay]

3. Alone [11.9]

4. Yearnings [11.9-10; 2 Corinthians 5.1-4]

5. The impossible [11.17-19; Romans 8.31-39]

John Olson