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The Story-Line of The Story-Line of Christian Prophetic RhetorolectChristian Prophetic Rhetorolect

LESSON 1: PROPHETIC BEGINNINGS LESSON 1: PROPHETIC BEGINNINGS IN ABRAHAMIN ABRAHAM

The story-line of Christian prophetic rhetorolect The story-line of Christian prophetic rhetorolect begins with Abraham, who is at first called “Abram.” begins with Abraham, who is at first called “Abram.”

No New Testament writing ever refers to Abraham as No New Testament writing ever refers to Abraham as a prophet, but he functions for Christian prophetic rhetorolect a prophet, but he functions for Christian prophetic rhetorolect as a prophet for a number of reasons.as a prophet for a number of reasons.

Click to read reasons why the story of Abraham is a Click to read reasons why the story of Abraham is a beginning for the Christian prophetic story-line.beginning for the Christian prophetic story-line.

Why does the Christian prophetic story-line Why does the Christian prophetic story-line begin with Abram/Abraham?begin with Abram/Abraham?

(1) Abram is “called” by God to be a person who fulfills a (1) Abram is “called” by God to be a person who fulfills a sequence of tasks in the context of promises by God about sequence of tasks in the context of promises by God about blessings and curses.blessings and curses.

(2) God’s call to Abram concerns a specific area of land, (2) God’s call to Abram concerns a specific area of land, where people live as “God’s people,” “God’s nation,” or where people live as “God’s people,” “God’s nation,” or “God’s kingdom.”“God’s kingdom.”

Click for further explanation of why the Abraham story Click for further explanation of why the Abraham story is a beginning for the Christian prophetic story-line.is a beginning for the Christian prophetic story-line.

Why the Christian prophetic story-line begins Why the Christian prophetic story-line begins with Abram/Abraham cont.with Abram/Abraham cont.

(3) God speaks to Abram a number of times, either directly (3) God speaks to Abram a number of times, either directly

or through a messenger/angel, to give him specific directions or through a messenger/angel, to give him specific directions

and promises.and promises.

(4) Abram’s acceptance of God’s tasks creates a covenant in (4) Abram’s acceptance of God’s tasks creates a covenant in

which God changes his name to “Abraham” in the context of which God changes his name to “Abraham” in the context of

special promises.special promises.

(5) Abraham struggles obediently and faithfully in the context (5) Abraham struggles obediently and faithfully in the context

of God’s covenant with him.of God’s covenant with him.

What is the nature of God’s initial call to Abram? Click What is the nature of God’s initial call to Abram? Click to find out.to find out.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: GOD’S INITIAL CALL TO ABRAMGOD’S INITIAL CALL TO ABRAM

First, God chooses Abram, and “calls” him by telling him to First, God chooses Abram, and “calls” him by telling him to “Go.”“Go.”

Second, God sends Abram to a particular “land.”Second, God sends Abram to a particular “land.”

Genesis 12:1 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your Genesis 12:1 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.”that I will show you.”

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Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: GOD’S INITIAL CALL TO ABRAM cont.GOD’S INITIAL CALL TO ABRAM cont.

Third, God will fulfill a promise focused on “a great nation,” Third, God will fulfill a promise focused on “a great nation,” which later will be called God’s special “kingdom.”which later will be called God’s special “kingdom.”

Genesis 12:2: I will make of you a great nation. Genesis 12:2: I will make of you a great nation.

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Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: GOD’S INITIAL CALL TO ABRAM cont.GOD’S INITIAL CALL TO ABRAM cont.

Fourth, the promise contains blessings and curses.Fourth, the promise contains blessings and curses.

Genesis 12:2 and I will bless you, and make your name Genesis 12:2 and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. great, so that you will be a blessing.

12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”shall be blessed.”(read Genesis 12)(read Genesis 12)

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CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT PRESENTS CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT PRESENTS GOD’S CALL AND PROMISE TO ABRAHAM IN ACTS GOD’S CALL AND PROMISE TO ABRAHAM IN ACTS

AND HEBREWSAND HEBREWS

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Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: GOD’S CALL AND PROMISE TO ABRAHAM GOD’S CALL AND PROMISE TO ABRAHAM

in Acts and Hebrews in Acts and Hebrews

Acts 3:12 Peter … addressed the people, Acts 3:12 Peter … addressed the people,

3:25 “You are the children of the prophets, and of the 3:25 “You are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘In your seed will all the families of the earth be Abraham, ‘In your seed will all the families of the earth be blessed.’”blessed.’” (read (read Acts 3Acts 3))

Acts 7:2 He said, “Brothers and fathers, listen. The God of Acts 7:2 He said, “Brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,

7:3 and said to him, ‘Get out of your land, and from your 7:3 and said to him, ‘Get out of your land, and from your relatives, and come into a land which I will show you.’”relatives, and come into a land which I will show you.’”

(read (read Acts 7Acts 7))

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in Acts and Hebrews cont. (1) in Acts and Hebrews cont. (1)

Hebrews 6:13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, Hebrews 6:13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,

6:146:14 saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” multiplying I will multiply you.”

6:156:15 Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.promise.

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in Acts and Hebrews cont. (2) in Acts and Hebrews cont. (2)

Hebrews 11:8 By faith, Abraham, when he was called, Hebrews 11:8 By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went. inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went.

11:9 By faith, he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as 11:9 By faith, he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a land not his own, dwelling in tents, with Isaac and in a land not his own, dwelling in tents, with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise.Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise.

(read Hebrews 11)(read Hebrews 11)

Click for God’s promise to Abraham of many Click for God’s promise to Abraham of many descendants.descendants.

Hebrew Bible ResourceHebrew Bible Resource

In the Hebrew Bible, God promises many descendants to In the Hebrew Bible, God promises many descendants to Abraham.Abraham.

Click to read about God’s promise to Abraham of Click to read about God’s promise to Abraham of many descendants.many descendants.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: GOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAHAMGOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAHAM

OF MANY DESCENDANTSOF MANY DESCENDANTS

Genesis 15:4 But the word of the LORD came to him … Genesis 15:4 But the word of the LORD came to him …

15:5 Adonai brought him outside, and said, “Look now toward the 15:5 Adonai brought him outside, and said, “Look now toward the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” He said to sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” He said to Abram, “So shall your seed be.” Abram, “So shall your seed be.”

(read Genesis 15)(read Genesis 15)

17:3 Abram fell on his face. God talked with him, saying, 17:3 Abram fell on his face. God talked with him, saying,

17:4 “As for me, behold, my covenant is with you. You will be the 17:4 “As for me, behold, my covenant is with you. You will be the father of a multitude of nations. father of a multitude of nations.

17:5 Neither will your name any more be called Abram, but your 17:5 Neither will your name any more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a name will be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.” multitude of nations.”

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Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: GOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAHAMGOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAHAMOF MANY DESCENDANTS cont.OF MANY DESCENDANTS cont.

Genesis 17:6 “I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will Genesis 17:6 “I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you. Kings will come out of you. make nations of you. Kings will come out of you.

17:7 I will establish my covenant between me and you and 17:7 I will establish my covenant between me and you and your seed after you throughout their generations for an your seed after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and to your seed everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and to your seed after you.” (read Genesis 17)after you.” (read Genesis 17)

22:16 “By myself I have sworn,” says the LORD 22:16 “By myself I have sworn,” says the LORD

22:17 “…that I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your 22:17 “…that I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your seed greatly like the stars of the heavens, and like the sand seed greatly like the stars of the heavens, and like the sand which is on the seashore. Your seed will possess the gate of which is on the seashore. Your seed will possess the gate of his enemies.” (read Genesis 22)his enemies.” (read Genesis 22)

Click to continue God’s promise to Abraham.Click to continue God’s promise to Abraham.

CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT USES THE CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT USES THE TERM “FAITH” TO REFER TO ABRAHAM’S “HOPE TERM “FAITH” TO REFER TO ABRAHAM’S “HOPE AGAINST HOPE” TO BECOME “FATHER OF MANY AGAINST HOPE” TO BECOME “FATHER OF MANY

NATIONS”NATIONS”


Christian Prophetic RhetorolectChristian Prophetic Rhetorolectin Romans 4 and Hebrews: in Romans 4 and Hebrews:

ABRAHAM’S “HOPING AGAINST HOPE”ABRAHAM’S “HOPING AGAINST HOPE”

Romans 4:18 Who in hope believed against hope, to the end Romans 4:18 Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, “So will your seed be.”that which had been spoken, “So will your seed be.”

4:19 Without being weakened in faith, he didn’t consider his 4:19 Without being weakened in faith, he didn’t consider his own body, already having been worn out, (he being about a own body, already having been worn out, (he being about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

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ABRAHAM’S “HOPING AGAINST HOPE” cont. (1)ABRAHAM’S “HOPING AGAINST HOPE” cont. (1)

Romans 4:20 Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t Romans 4:20 Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God, glory to God,

4:21 and being fully assured that what he had promised, he 4:21 and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was also able to perform. was also able to perform.

(read Romans 4)(read Romans 4)




Hebrews 6:13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, Hebrews 6:13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,

6:14 saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying 6:14 saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.”I will multiply you.”

6:15 Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the 6:15 Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise. promise.

(read Hebrews 6)(read Hebrews 6)




Hebrews 11:11 By faith, even Sarah herself received power Hebrews 11:11 By faith, even Sarah herself received power to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised. since she counted him faithful who had promised.

11:12 Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude, 11:12 Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore, and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore, were fathered by one man, and him as good as deadwere fathered by one man, and him as good as dead. (read (read Hebrews 11)Hebrews 11)


Hebrew Bible ResourceHebrew Bible Resource

In the Hebrew Bible, Abraham believed God, and God In the Hebrew Bible, Abraham believed God, and God accepted his belief as righteousness.accepted his belief as righteousness.

Click to read about God’s acceptance of Abraham’s Click to read about God’s acceptance of Abraham’s belief.belief.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: ABRAHAM’S BELIEF AS “RIGHTEOUSNESS”ABRAHAM’S BELIEF AS “RIGHTEOUSNESS”

Genesis 15:6: He believed in Adonai; and he reckoned it to Genesis 15:6: He believed in Adonai; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.him for righteousness.

Genesis 17:9 God said to Abraham, “As for you, you will Genesis 17:9 God said to Abraham, “As for you, you will keep my covenant, you and your seed after you throughout keep my covenant, you and your seed after you throughout their generations.”their generations.”

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Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: ABRAHAM’S BELIEF AS “RIGHTEOUSNESS” ABRAHAM’S BELIEF AS “RIGHTEOUSNESS”

cont. (1) cont. (1)

Genesis 18:17 The LORD said, “… Genesis 18:17 The LORD said, “…

18:19 For I have known him, to the end that he may 18:19 For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Adonai, to do righteousness and may keep the way of Adonai, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Adonai may bring on Abraham that justice; to the end that Adonai may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”which he has spoken of him.”


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CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN PAUL’S CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN PAUL’S LETTERS INTERPRETS ABRAHAM’S BELIEF AS LETTERS INTERPRETS ABRAHAM’S BELIEF AS

“FAITH” WHEREBY GOD “RECKONS AS RIGHTEOUS” “FAITH” WHEREBY GOD “RECKONS AS RIGHTEOUS” EVEN “GENTILES” (NATIONS)EVEN “GENTILES” (NATIONS)


Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Romans 4: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Romans 4: ABRAHAM’S BELIEF IS “FAITH” ABRAHAM’S BELIEF IS “FAITH”

THROUGH WHICH GOD “RECKONED TO HIM” THROUGH WHICH GOD “RECKONED TO HIM” RIGHTEOUSNESS “FOR GENTILES”RIGHTEOUSNESS “FOR GENTILES”

Romans 4:3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham Romans 4:3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 4:94:9 Is this blessing then pronounced on the circumcised, or on Is this blessing then pronounced on the circumcised, or on the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. to Abraham for righteousness. 4:11 He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the 4:11 He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all those who uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they might be in uncircumcision, that believe, though they might be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might also be accounted to them. righteousness might also be accounted to them. (read Romans 4)(read Romans 4)

Click to read about God’s “justifying the Gentiles by Click to read about God’s “justifying the Gentiles by faith” in Galatians 3. faith” in Galatians 3.

Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Galatians 3: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Galatians 3: ABRAHAM’S BELIEF IS “FAITH” ABRAHAM’S BELIEF IS “FAITH”

THROUGH WHICH GOD “RECKONED TO HIM” THROUGH WHICH GOD “RECKONED TO HIM” RIGHTEOUSNESS “FOR GENTILES” cont.RIGHTEOUSNESS “FOR GENTILES” cont.

Galatians 3:6 Even as Abraham “believed God, and it was Galatians 3:6 Even as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.” counted to him for righteousness.”

3:7 Know therefore that those who are of faith, the same are 3:7 Know therefore that those who are of faith, the same are children of Abraham. children of Abraham.

3:8 The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the 3:8 The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you all the nations will be blessed.”Abraham, saying, “In you all the nations will be blessed.”

3:9 So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful 3:9 So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham. Abraham.

(read Galatians 3)(read Galatians 3)

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CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN PAUL’S CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN PAUL’S LETTER TO ROMANS EMPHASIZES THAT GOD LETTER TO ROMANS EMPHASIZES THAT GOD

“RECKONED” ABRAHAM AS RIGHTEOUS “BEFORE” “RECKONED” ABRAHAM AS RIGHTEOUS “BEFORE” HE WAS CIRCUMCISEDHE WAS CIRCUMCISED


Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Romans 4: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Romans 4: GOD “RECKONED” ABRAHAM AS “RIGHTEOUS”GOD “RECKONED” ABRAHAM AS “RIGHTEOUS”

BEFORE HE WAS CIRCUMCISEDBEFORE HE WAS CIRCUMCISED

Romans 4:9 Is this blessing then pronounced on the Romans 4:9 Is this blessing then pronounced on the circumcised, or on the uncircumcised also? For we say that circumcised, or on the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness.

4:10 How then was it counted? When he was in 4:10 How then was it counted? When he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.in uncircumcision.

(First, read Genesis 15:5-6)(First, read Genesis 15:5-6)

(Second, read Genesis 17:10, 23-27)(Second, read Genesis 17:10, 23-27)

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Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Galatians 3: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Galatians 3: CIRCUMCISION CIRCUMCISION

AS A “SIGN” AND “SEAL” AS A “SIGN” AND “SEAL” OF “RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH”OF “RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH”

Romans 4:11 He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of Romans 4:11 He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all those who uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they might be in uncircumcision, that believe, though they might be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might also be accounted to them. righteousness might also be accounted to them.

4:12 He is the father of circumcision to those who not only 4:12 He is the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had in that faith of our father Abraham, which he had in uncircumcision.uncircumcision.

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Hebrew Bible Resource:Hebrew Bible Resource:ABRAHAM AND PROMISE OF LANDABRAHAM AND PROMISE OF LAND

In Genesis, God promised “the land” to Abraham's In Genesis, God promised “the land” to Abraham's offspring.offspring.

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Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: ABRAHAM AND PROMISE OF LANDABRAHAM AND PROMISE OF LAND

Genesis 13:14 The LORD said to Abram, “ … Genesis 13:14 The LORD said to Abram, “ …

13:15 for all the land which you see, I will give to you, and to 13:15 for all the land which you see, I will give to you, and to

your offspring forever.your offspring forever.”” (read Genesis 13) (read Genesis 13)

Genesis 17:3 Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to Genesis 17:3 Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, “… him, “…

17:8 I will give to you, and to your seed after you, the land 17:8 I will give to you, and to your seed after you, the land where you are traveling, all the land of Canaan, for an where you are traveling, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession. I will be their God.” everlasting possession. I will be their God.”


Click for continuation of God’s promise of land to Click for continuation of God’s promise of land to Abraham and his offspring.Abraham and his offspring.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: ABRAHAM AND PROMISE OF LAND cont.ABRAHAM AND PROMISE OF LAND cont.

Genesis 22:16 By myself I have sworn, says the LORD: “… Genesis 22:16 By myself I have sworn, says the LORD: “… 22:18 In your seed will all the nations of the earth be 22:18 In your seed will all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”


Genesis 24:6 Abraham said, “… Genesis 24:6 Abraham said, “…

24:7 Adonai, the God of heaven, who took me from my 24:7 Adonai, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house, and from the land of my birth, who spoke to father’s house, and from the land of my birth, who spoke to me, and who swore to me, saying, ‘I will give this land to me, and who swore to me, saying, ‘I will give this land to your seed.’ He will send his angel before you, and you shall your seed.’ He will send his angel before you, and you shall take a wife for my son from there.” (read Genesis 24)take a wife for my son from there.” (read Genesis 24)

Click for Christian prophetic rhetorolect about God’s Click for Christian prophetic rhetorolect about God’s promise to Abraham and his offspring.promise to Abraham and his offspring.

CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN PAUL’S CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN PAUL’S LETTER TO GALATIANS INTERPRETS ABRAHAM’S LETTER TO GALATIANS INTERPRETS ABRAHAM’S

OFFSPRING AS CHRISTOFFSPRING AS CHRIST


Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Galatians 3: in Galatians 3:

ABRAHAM’S “OFFSPRING” AS CHRISTABRAHAM’S “OFFSPRING” AS CHRIST

Galatians 3:16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham Galatians 3:16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He doesn’t say, “To seeds,” as of many, but and to his seed. He doesn’t say, “To seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “To your seed,” which is Christ.as of one, “To your seed,” which is Christ.

3:18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of 3:18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by promise. promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by promise. (read Galatians 3)(read Galatians 3)

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CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN PAUL’S CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN PAUL’S LETTER TO ROMANS INTERPRETS ABRAHAM’S LETTER TO ROMANS INTERPRETS ABRAHAM’S

“BEING RECKONED AS RIGHTEOUS” “BEING RECKONED AS RIGHTEOUS” FOR GENTILES WHO BELIEVE IN CHRISTFOR GENTILES WHO BELIEVE IN CHRIST

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Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Romans 4: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect in Romans 4: GOD’S “RECKONING OF ABRAHAM AS RIGHTEOUS” GOD’S “RECKONING OF ABRAHAM AS RIGHTEOUS”

FOR GENTILES WHO BELIEVE IN CHRISTFOR GENTILES WHO BELIEVE IN CHRIST

Romans 4:22 Therefore it also was “reckoned to him for Romans 4:22 Therefore it also was “reckoned to him for righteousness.”righteousness.”

4:23 Now it was not written that it was accounted to him for 4:23 Now it was not written that it was accounted to him for his sake alone, his sake alone,

4:24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be accounted, who 4:24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be accounted, who believe in him who raised Jesus, our Lord, from the dead, believe in him who raised Jesus, our Lord, from the dead, 4:25 who was delivered up for our trespasses, and was 4:25 who was delivered up for our trespasses, and was raised for our justification. raised for our justification.

(read Romans 4)(read Romans 4)

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Good Work!Good Work!

In this lesson you have learned that:In this lesson you have learned that:

The story of Abram is a beginning for the Christian The story of Abram is a beginning for the Christian prophetic story-line because Abram was “called” by God to prophetic story-line because Abram was “called” by God to fulfill a sequence of tasks in the context of promises by God fulfill a sequence of tasks in the context of promises by God about blessings and curses.about blessings and curses.

Abram’s name was changed to Abraham by God Abram’s name was changed to Abraham by God when God made him the ancestor of many nations and when God made him the ancestor of many nations and formed the covenant.formed the covenant.

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The New Testament reconfigures Abraham’s hope The New Testament reconfigures Abraham’s hope as an enduring faith in God.as an enduring faith in God.

Due to this enduring faith, Abraham and Sarah Due to this enduring faith, Abraham and Sarah “received power of procreation.” (Hebrews 11:11-12)“received power of procreation.” (Hebrews 11:11-12)

God promises Abraham both descendents and God promises Abraham both descendents and land.land.

Abraham’s belief in the power of God is “faith” Abraham’s belief in the power of God is “faith” through which God “reckoned to him” righteousness “for through which God “reckoned to him” righteousness “for gentiles.”gentiles.”

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THIS WAS THE FIRST LESSON on the Christian THIS WAS THE FIRST LESSON on the Christian Prophetic Story-Line. Prophetic Story-Line.

May the promises of good things to people May the promises of good things to people inspire you to continue with Lesson 2 on Moses.inspire you to continue with Lesson 2 on Moses.

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