1. THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM CHAPTER 15

2. foundation of faith: divine revelation ­Creation ­Word ­History ­Himself

3. Essence of faith: Reasoned Trust “Abraham believed God” – aman = true, steadfast, reliable – “Abraham had believed God”

4. faith blind leap proof no t Essence of faith: Reasoned Trust

5. Hebrews 11:1, 3 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen... By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.

6. Essence of faith: Reasoned Trust Romans 4:20....regarding the promise of God, Abraham did not waver in disbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God....

7. faith knowledge of facts commitment surrender, turning blind leap proof no t Essence of faith: Reasoned Trust

8. John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name....

9. Essence of faith: Reasoned Trust Consistent with the evidence, but beyond what I can prove, I become convinced that God is true, and so I choose to trust in Him.

10. result of faith: relationship & Reward ­Relationship: Justification Romans 4:5 But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness....

11. result of faith: relationship & Reward ­Relationship: Justification ­Reward: Assurance

12. Application – Trust God for the first time – – Trust God more through His word – – Trust God in difficult times –

13. Sermon Audio, video and Notes Grace Bible Church @briangfisher Grace Bible Texas App Next week: Learning from Lot (Genesis 19)