Abraham, the Friend of God

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Abraham, the Friend of God

• To Abraham a great compliment was given Jas. 2
  21-23, cp. 2 Chroni. 20 7, Isa. 41 8. Friend,
  one attached to another by esteem, respect and
  affection.
• Why was Abraham called the friend of God?

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Abraham, the Friend of God

• Abraham was a man of great faith (Gen. 12 Gen.
  15 1-6).

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Abraham, the Friend of God

• Abraham was a man of implicit obedience. Great
  faith is not only trusting but also obedient
  (Gen. 12 22 Heb. 11 8, 17).

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Abraham, the Friend of God

• Abraham was a man of immediacy and promptitude
  (Gen. 12 4, see also Matt. 4 18-22 Acts 9 20
  Acts 10 33 16 33).

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Abraham, the Friend of God

• Abraham was a man of hospitality and generosity
  (Gen. 18 1-8, Heb. 13 2).

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Abraham, the Friend of God

• Abraham was a man of peace, even when it required
  sacrifice (Gen. 13 5-12).

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Abraham, the Friend of God

• Abraham was a man who controlled his household
  (Gen. 18 18, 19).

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Abraham, the Friend of God

• You, too, can be a friend of God!
• Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command
  you (John 15 14).