Correct.
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac; and he who had received
the promises was offering up his only begotten son
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it
was he to whom it was said, "In Isaac your descendants shall be called."
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He considered
that God is able to raise men even from the dead; from which he also
received him back as a type." Hebrews 11:17-19 (NAS)
Abraham's faith was so great, that he would obey God's command regardless.
Despite the pain and loss of losing a son, Abraham knew that God was able to
raise men even from the dead...even the promised son Isaac.
By Faith
Abraham Offered Up Isaac (Hebrews 11:17)
Faith is the assurance of things
hoped for...
the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews
11:1 |
1. What is the
thing hoped for...or is not seen? |
What Is
The Thing Hoped For:
That
God would be able to raise men, even Isaac
from the dead. |
Question 16b:
According to Hebrews 11:17-19 what part did God ask Abraham to play in this?
- Nothing. God did not ask anything of Abraham.
- God told Abraham to offer his son Isaac.
- God told him to just believe.
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