Romans 4
18Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be."[d] 19Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah's womb was also dead. 20Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
2006-12-20 03:35:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In a nutshell, Abraham recognized that as far a reproducing was concerned, his body as well as Sarah was dead, however he had faith in God's promise, so then in-spite of the physical improbabilities he had faith that God's promise would come to fruition.
Now I recall seeing a response on Hagar and Ishmael, however I know that wasn't your question. However you can read the account in: Gen. 16:12; 21:8-14; 17-21
2006-12-20 04:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by nicky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. When Abraham was physically beyond any hope of having a child, he based his hope on God's promises instead.He believed that his offspring would be as numerous as the stars of the heavens.
Sarah had no children previously in her life, and by the time Gd gave this promise she was well past childbearing age.
Glorifying God means declaring who God is.
Abraham's faith was a model because he believed in a God who can raise the dead. We follow Abraham's example when we believe that God raised Jesus from the dead and will grant us eternal life also.
2006-12-20 11:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by Ulrika 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am not 100 years old, but I do try to live my life that way. You'll see verses in Hebrews 11 that have to do with Abraham and his faith in God making him different to other people and justified by God.
So yes, I believe that Paul was telling the truth, in both cases. That's what a Christian is now. Those that trust God, as good as dead (to themselves), and promised things we won't see until we get to be with God.
2006-12-20 11:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course I believe it! Abraham had much faith in the Lord even when it seemed impossible to him that Sarah would bear children at that old of an age....Every scripture in the Bible proves true!
2006-12-20 11:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its true.
Both Abraham and Sarah believed they were past child bearing age.
However, since Abraham knew God said a child would come through them, he believed.
Although, he must have been a bit bewildered as to how God would make it happen.
When Isaac came out and started crying, Abraham didn't wonder anymore.
2006-12-20 11:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, he impregnated Sarah's slave girl while waiting for Sarah's womb to resurrect so i don't know how "unwavering" was Abraham's faith.
of course, he left the slave girl and his first born son out in the desert alone to meet their fate so obviously his second born son was of more value to him. what a wonderful daddy Abraham was.
PS. gee ... how studiously Christian respondents ignore Hagar and Ishmael.
2006-12-20 11:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by nebtet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2006-12-20 11:56:49 · answer #7 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋