A Response Of Saving Faith-4 Series

Abraham offered his only son as a burnt offering.

It took great faith to do this.

This offering was a “test” for Abraham. God designed the “test.”

Abraham was the one to whom the promises had been promised.

Abraham offered his only son, the only one thru whom the promises could be fulfilled.

:18—“of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,”

God had previously revealed this truth to Abraham regarding his son “Isaac” per:

Gen. 21:8-13—“So the child[Isaac] grew & was weaned. And Abraham made a great feast on the same day that Isaac was weaned. And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. Therefore she said to Abraham, “Cast out this bondwoman & her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac.” And the matter was very displeasing in Abraham’s sight because of his son. But God said to Abraham, “Do not let it be displeasing in your sight because of the lad or because of your bondwoman. Whatever Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac your seed shall be called. Yet I will also make a nation of the son of the bondwoman, because he is your seed.””

Cf.—Rom. 9:6-13—“But it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” That is, those who are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as the seed. For this is the word of promise: “At this time I will come & Sarah shall have a son.” And not only this, but when Rebecca also had conceived by one man, even by our father Isaac(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), it was said to her, “The older shall serve the younger.” As it is written, “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.””

“Tested/Tried”—peirazw—1) To try whether a thing can be done—1a) To attempt, endeavour; 2) To try, make trial of, test: for the purpose of ascertaining his quality, or what he thinks, or how he will behave himself. Strong—To test (objectively), i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline.

“Offered up”2X—prosferw—1) To bring to, lead to—1a) One to a person who can heal him or is ready to show him some kindness, one to a person who is to judge him, 1b) To bring a present or a thing, to reach or hand a thing to one, 1c) To put to; 2) To be borne towards one, to attack, assail. Strong—To bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender (especially to God), treat.

“Received”(See :19—komizw)—anadecomai—1) To take up, take upon’s self, undertake, assume; 2) To receive, entertain anyone hospitably. Strong—To entertain (as a guest) Used 2X.

“Promises”(See :9)—epaggelia—1) Announcement; 2) Promise—2a) The act of promising, a promise given or to be given, 2b) A promised good or blessing. Strong—An announcement(for information, assent or pledge; especially--A divine assurance of good).