a short conclusion about his life.
2007-02-19 15:48:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
BIBLE DICTIONARY
Abraham
Father of a multitude.
Originally called Abram, exalted father (Gen. 11: 26; Gen. 17: 5). Son of Terah, born in Ur of the Chaldees (Gen. 11: 26-28). The migration to Haran, where Terah died, is found in Gen. 11: 31. Abraham’s journey to Canaan, the divine call, and the covenant are recorded in Gen. 12: 1-5. His sojourn in Egypt is given in Gen. 11 - 20 and Abr. 1 - 3.
Other important events
Settlement in Hebron (Gen. 13: 18).
Rescue of Lot and the meeting with Melchizedek (Gen. 14).
Further blessings and promises (Gen. 15: 1; Gen. 17: 8).
Institution of circumcision and change of name to Abraham (Gen. 17: 9-27).
Intercession for Lot at Sodom (Gen. 19).
Offering of Isaac and renewal of the covenant and blessings (Gen. 22).
Death of Sarah and purchase of the cave of Machpelah as a family burial place (Gen. 23).
Abraham’s death and burial (Gen. 25: 8-10).
Abraham is always regarded in the O.T. as founder of the covenant race, which is personified in the house of Israel. He is the “father of the faithful.” John the Baptist and Paul rebuked those holding the erroneous idea that natural descent from Abraham was by itself sufficient to secure God’s favor (Matt. 3: 9; Rom. 9: 7). For references to him in Jesus’ teachings see Matt. 8: 11; Luke 16: 22; John 8: 56.
Latter-day revelation has clarified the significance of the Abrahamic covenant and other aspects of Abraham’s life and ministry. We learn that he was greatly blessed with divine revelation concerning the planetary system, the creation of the earth, and the premortal activities of the spirits of mankind. One of the most valiant spirits in the premortal life, he was chosen to be a leader in the kingdom of God before he was born into this world (Abr. 1 - 5). We also learn from latter-day revelation that because of Abraham’s faithfulness he is now exalted and sits upon a throne in eternity (D&C 132: 29, 37).
2007-02-19 18:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abraham was called the Father of many nations. What is probably best remembered about him was his level of faith. He was about 90 when he became a father and that was promised to him years before that. But he held on to that promise.
He also was tested and was given great responsibility.
Abraham is considered one of the pivotal characters in the Old Testament.
2007-02-19 15:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abraham was a righteous prophet. The Lord made a covenant with him that if he remained righteous his decendants would number the sand of the sea and that they would have the blessings and right to the priesthood.
2007-02-19 16:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by rndyh77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abraham is the Forfather of a minimum of four substantial monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, & Bahai. God instructed Abraham that He might Bless everybody who might bless him, & Curse everybody who dared curse him. Abraham tried to intercede for the cities of Sodom & Gohmorrah, by using fact his nephew Lot lived there. His maximum sought after act of religion become his close to sacrifice of his son Isaac to God.
2016-09-29 08:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was the Father of many nations and a friend of God
2007-02-19 15:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋