Peter Barnes
SERMON NOTES
ABRAHAM, THE FATHER OF FAITH
Joshua 24:14; Genesis 12:1-5; 15:1-6 & Galatians 3:6-9, 26-29
– Abraham lived around 2000 B.C. He is said to be the faith of all who believe in Christ (Rom.4:11-12).
1. Abraham’s background
– Joshua 24:1-4
2. God calls Abraham
– Genesis 12:1-5.
(a) a promised land;
(b) a great number of people;
(c) world-wide blessing.
3. Abraham sinned.
– cowardly in Genesis 12 and 20. He took a second wife in Genesis 16.
4. God justifies Abraham by faith.
– Gen.15:6.
5. Abraham is fulfilled in Christ.
– points to Christ – Galatians 3:6-9, 29; John 8:56.