FAITH IN THE CRUCIBLE Abraham the “father of them that believe”

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FAITH IN THE CRUCIBLE Abraham the “father of them that believe” Genesis 22: faith in the crucible Crucible: trial, test (based on use of a pot, vessel, or furnace to assay metals, chemicals and to separate contaminants) Testing/trying of faith in Jas. 1:3; 1 Pet. 1:7 to determine its genuineness Tested by God

Test of faith - helpful (1) Action of faith (2) Eagerness of faith (3) Preparation of faith (3) Adoration of faith (5) Trust of faith (5, 8) Example of faith (6) Obedience of faith (9) Perfection of faith (10)

Acknowledgement of faith (12) Reward of faith (16-18) Practicality of faith: Stands the test, gains the reward (What will its impact on us be?)