0
He promised that Abram, (Abraham) would have a son, and that he would have as many descendants as there are stars in the sky.
God changed Abram's name to Abraham because he had to prepare him for when he moved his descendants to Canaan.
(Abraham means "Father of many.") (No, I am not Jewish.)
God promised Abraham that he would have a son in his old age, he got Isaac when he was about 100 years old,and he told him his decedents would be as numerous as the stars , or grains of sand in the beach.
God promised Abraham that he would have a son in his old age, mind you he was almost 100 years then. He would have a son and his decedents would be as numerous as the stars in the sky or the grains of sand.
his son as a sacrifice
frm
bimito
Another Answer:
To see if Abram, latter changed to Abraham, would OBEY God and have FAITH in Him in all things. Hence he is known as the Father of the Faithful. To him was given the unconditional, everlasting covenant of inheritance of the Earth - the future home of God the Father and God the Son and all spiritually 'born again' sons and daughters in the God Family. We must be of his 'seed' and become spiritual Israel, with the faith of Christ within us via God's Holy Spirit. Read Hebrews chapters 9 and 10 for more details.
What a good question. Many focus on that he would become a great nation but the verses go on to say that all the nations of the earth would be able to bless themselves by means of him. When you relate that back to the promise in Genesis 3:15 you can appreciate that he was privileged to provide the lineage for man to get the messiah or Jesus. That is the way we can receive blessings from God. What an honor.
A great nation, a renowned person, a blessing (to the world), very numerous, and the inheritor of the Holy Land. Genesis ch.12 and 17. See also:
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
In which book will you find God's calling of Abraham?
You can find it in the book of Genesis. (Gen. 11) God calls upon Abram because he obeys God and will become one of God's favorite people. God tells Abram to do something, and he will do it. He almost sacrifices his own son! Later, God changes Abram's name to Abraham.
What was the convenant between Abram and God?
God gave Abram the Land. This was the first covenant. The second was circumcision. Sorry for the mistake, esp, with God`s word.
What has the author Hanford Abram Edson written?
Hanford Abram Edson has written: 'The church, God's building'
Who wrestled with God at the brook of Jabbok in the bible?
Abram
When did Abram first believe in God?
According to tradition, the young Abram first thought of the existence of One God at the age of three years old, in 1809 BCE.
What did the firepot and a torch pass between Abram's sacrifices after he questioned God about his promise?
A firepot and a torch passed between Abram's sacrifices after he had questioned God about His promises because by passing between the halves of the sacrifices, God was swearing a covenant oath with Abram, solemnly promising that the land would be his.
What did god say to abram?
That He would make of him a great nation.
Did Abram's father Terah believe in God?
It is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible whether Terah, Abram's father, believed in God. However, Terah's family was from a region known for idol worship, so it is likely that he may have been influenced by these beliefs. It was Abram who later became the patriarch of monotheistic faith in God.
What did abram promise god?
abraham promised him a child to love and worship.
What directions does god give to abram?
One of them is to kill abrams son
What is the real name of Abraham?
Before God changed his name to Abraham, it was Abram.
What bible story is this from genesis chapter 15 verse 5?
It comes from the conversation between God and Abram - regarding his offspring, at a time when Abram was elderly and childless.
