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Genesis 15:2-3

Abraham asks for clarification regarding an heir because earlier, God had said that Abraham's family would be great (Genesis 12:2-3). In response, God promises him innumerable descendants, using an illustration requiring Abraham to count the stars of heaven (Genesis 15:4-5).

John W. Ritenbaugh
Countdown to Pentecost 2001

Related Topics: Abraham | Abraham, Descendants of | Abraham's Children | Abraham's Offspring | God's Promises | God's Promises to Abraham | Promises to Abraham

Genesis 15:1-6

Abraham was concerned that he had no children. In this section, God promised him that he would have countless children. Into this comes faith; Abraham believed Him. It is that simple. When it says that Abraham believed, we can understand from James 2 and elsewhere that his belief motivated him to submit—to obey God.

John W. Ritenbaugh
The Covenants, Grace and Law (Part 27)

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Other commentary entries containing this verse:

Romans 11:33
James 1:17

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Are You Living the Abundant Life?
Countdown to Pentecost 2001
Jephthah's Vow: Did He or Didn't He?
Sermon Transcripts
Belief with Obedience
Defining Logos (Part Two)
The Covenants, Grace and Law (Part 27)
The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part 2)  (2)
The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part 2)
The Night to be Much Observed
The Wavesheaf and the Selfsame Day
What Does God Really Want? (Part 4)

 

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