Abraham – Man of faith The New Testament often uses Abraham as the prime example of faith. Let’s...

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Abraham – Man of faithThe New Testament often uses Abraham as the

prime example of faith.

Let’s focus on a few passages together.

Abraham – Man of faithThe New Testament often uses Abraham as the

prime example of faith.

Let’s focus on a few passages together.

Romans 4:1-5 – Faith and Righteousness

Faith alone, apart from any good works =

righteous before

God.

So…Did you learn the lesson?

Certainly…

Abraham – Man of faithThe New Testament often uses Abraham as the

prime example of faith.

Let’s focus on a few passages together.

James 2:-26 – Faith, works, and others.

When we add good works to what we

believe, our faith is

matured and has a

powerful impact on

others.

James 2:-26 – Faith, works, and others

Good works

strengthen or

“give life to”

our faith.

James 2:-26 – Faith, works, and others

Without works, our

faith is ineffective or “dead”.

So…Did you learn the lesson?

Potentially!

Abraham – Man of faithThe New Testament often uses Abraham as the

prime example of faith.

Let’s focus on a few passages together.

Abraham – Man of faithThe New Testament often uses Abraham as the

prime example of faith.

Let’s focus on a few passages together.

Heb. 11:17-19 – Faith starts with who God is

Believing starts and ends with what we believe is

true of god and His

promises.

Heb. 11:17-19 – Faith starts with who God is

By faith, we look beyond

ourexperience.

Heb. 11:17-19 – Faith starts with who God is

By faith, we realize our future lives will see the realization

of god’s promises!

Abraham – Man of faithThe New Testament often uses Abraham as the

prime example of faith.

Let’s focus on a few passages together.

Abraham – Man of faithThe New Testament often uses Abraham as the

prime example of faith.

Let’s focus on a few passages together.

Abraham – Man of faithThe New Testament often uses Abraham as the

prime example of faith.

Let’s focus on a few passages together.

Hebrews 11:8-10 – Faith can build a better future

When we obey God by faith,

we build a better

future in eternity.

So…Are you learning the lesson?

Umm…

Faith can…

Justify me before God,

before men, and shape my eternal

experience!

And, it all starts with believing

Him.