G0011–Ἀβραάμ–Abraam

"Now," exclaimed the Jews, "we know that you are possessed by a demon. Abraham died, and so did the Prophets, and yet *you* say, `If any one shall have obeyed my teaching, he shall in no case ever taste death.'

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

Are you really greater than our forefather Abraham? For he died. And the prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?"

Ἀβραάμ, Abraam “Abraham,”

Abraham your forefather exulted in the hope of seeing my day: and he saw it, and was glad."

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

"You are not yet fifty years old," cried the Jews, "and have you seen Abraham?"

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

"In most solemn truth," answered Jesus, "I tell you that before Abraham came into existence, I am."

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our forefathers, has conferred this honour on His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and disowned in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to let Him go.

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “of Abraham”

"You are the heirs of the Prophets, and of the Covenant which God made with your forefathers when He said to Abraham, `And through your posterity all the families of the world shall be blessed.'

Ἀβραάμ· Abraam “Abraham;”

The reply of Stephen was, "Sirs--brethren and fathers--listen to me. God Most Glorious appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was living in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

and they were taken to Shechem and were laid in the tomb which Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a sum of money paid in silver.

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

"But as the time drew near for the fulfilment of the promise which God had made to Abraham, the people became many times more numerous in Egypt,

Ἀβραάμ, Abraam “to Abraham,”

"`I am the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob.' "Quaking with fear Moses did not dare gaze.

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “of Abraham”

"Brethren, descendants of the family of Abraham, and all among you who fear God, to us has this Message of salvation been sent.

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “of Abraham”

What then shall we say that Abraham, our earthly forefather, has gained?

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

For if he was held to be righteous on the ground of his actions, he has something to boast of; but not in the presence of God.

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

For what says the Scripture? "And Abraham believed God, and this was placed to his credit as righteousness."

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

This declaration of blessedness, then, does it come simply to the circumcised, or to the uncircumcised as well? For Abraham's faith--so we affirm--was placed to his credit as righteousness.

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “to Abraham”

and the forefather of the circumcised, namely of those who not merely are circumcised, but also walk in the steps of the faith which our forefather Abraham had while he was as yet uncircumcised.

Ἀβραάμ. Abraam “Abraham.”

Again, the promise that he should inherit the world did not come to Abraham or his posterity conditioned by Law, but by faith-righteousness.

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “to Abraham”

All depends on faith, and for this reason--that acceptance with God might be an act of pure grace,

Ἀβραάμ, Abraam “of Abraham,”

nor because they are Abraham's true children. But the promise was "Through Isaac shall your posterity be reckoned."

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “of Abraham”

I ask then, Has God cast off His People? No, indeed. Why, I myself am an Israelite, of the posterity of Abraham and of the tribe of Benjamin.

Ἀβραάμ, Abraam “of Abraham,”

Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.

Ἀβραάμ Abraam “of Abraham”

even as Abraham believed God, and his faith was placed to his account as righteousness?

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “Abraham”

Notice therefore that those who possess faith are true sons of Abraham.

Ἀβραάμ. Abraam “of Abraham.”

And the Scripture, foreseeing that in consequence of faith God would declare the nations to be free from guilt, sent beforehand the Good News to Abraham, saying, "In you all the nations shall be blessed."

Ἀβραὰμ Abraam “to Abraham”