This second part of our study into the promises to Abraham weaves together all the New Testament commentary on this faithful man. First, we see how he never received the promise of the land during his lifetime which necessitates that he be raised from the dead. The scriptures also show Jesus as the true son of Abraham and how believers are the spiritual descendants of the promise. This means we can receive the blessing of forgiveness and the hope to be partakers of the kingdom of God when Jesus reigns on the earth.
The first part of the Promises to Abraham can be found here.
A document with every New Testament passage concerning Abraham can be found here.
Key Verse:
“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” (Galatians 3:8-9)
Outline:
- Introduction
- Quick review of the last podcast
- Overview of all the NT commentary on Abraham grouped into four categories
- The Land
- Given no inheritance (Acts 7:2-5)
- Sitting in the future kingdom (Matt. 8:11)
- The need for resurrection (Matt. 22:32)
- They all died in faith (Heb. 11:8-9,13)
- The Seed = Jesus
- The Genealogy of Jesus (Matt. 1:1-2; Luke 1:33,55,73)
- The Spiritual Seed (Matt. 3:9; John 8:33-58; Rom. 9:6-8)
- The Blessing of Forgiveness
- Peter’s preaching (Acts 3:25-26)
- Justified by faith (Gal. 3:6-9)
- Baptism into Christ to inherit the promises (Gal. 3:26-29)
- The Inheritance by Faith
- Heir of the world (Rom. 4:13) by faith (v. 16) and resurrection (v. 17)
- Faith and works (James 2:21-23)
- Conclusion