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God swore two main promises to Abraham that's potentially transferrable to ALL OF MANKIND. To make of him and his descendants A GREAT NATION... and that THROUGH HIM [that is; the FAITH that he displayed through his actions] ALL THE NATIONS [families: all of mankind] OF THE EARTH WOULD BE BLESSED [that is; the promise of Salvation through the Messiah whose descent is traced through Abraham].
Ultimately, the "Great Nation" promised to Abraham translates into the GOOD NEWS [gospel] of the COMING KINGDOM OF GOD, that only those who shall be saved through the Messiah's Salvation shall inherit and enter into.
And only those who "BELIEVE" in the God of Abraham [who was and is Jesus Christ; the Almighty Creator God of the Old Testament - see John 1:3] or who in other words "possess the Faith of Abraham" may regard themselves as Abraham's children, and, subsequently, may consider themselves heirs of the Promise.
"Even as Abraham BELIEVED God... Know ye therefore that THEY WHICH ARE OF FAITH [that is: they who also BELIEVE God as Abraham did], THE SAME ARE THE CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM." (Gal.3:6
"And IF YE BE CHRIST'S [who was and is Abraham's God], THEN ARE YE ABRAHAM'S SEED, and HEIRS ACCORDING TO THE PROMISE..." (verse 29).
If the Faith [the BELIEFS] of Abraham, therefore, is in you... then you are an HEIR of THE PROMISE OF SALVATION. Because Abraham is one of God's Heirs of His Kingdom... and His Salvation.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoIt depends, what believers you are talking about. Whereas Christianity uses the term "salvation" a lot, some other religions hardly use the term.In any case - and keep in mind that this varies from one religion to another - salvation is often believed to be dependent on believing, on behaving well in this life, or on both.
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What is the difference between the history of salvation and salvation history?
Salvation history already happened. It is the fulfillment of the promise of redemption. History of salvation started long before and keeps on rolling until now.
Is it allowed to marry someone who goes to church and you don't?
as far as I know it is, but it not recommended-it is, rather recommended that both parties be believers and go to church although the non-believer can be led into salvation by the believer
What is the word for one who worships?
He / She is called a Believer
What has the author Jerome P Theisen written?
Jerome P. Theisen has written: 'The ultimate church and the promise of salvation' -- subject(s): Christianity, History of doctrines, Mission of the church, Salvation, Salvation outside the church
In which area bible differs from geetha and qua-ran?
The bible differs mainly from the quran and the Geeta, as these two books do not promise you salvation as the bible promises free salvation , if you believe in Jesus.
What promise became the foundation of Christian faith?
The promise of salvation and resurrection became the foundations of Christianity. Christians believe that by the death of Christ on the cross, they are saved from sin and will, after death, resurrect to a new life in Christ.
What is the abbreviation for salvation?
The abbreviation for salvation is "SAL."
How the Old and New Testaments related with Jesus's ministry?
Old Testament was pure promise and the New Testament looks back opon the fulfilled promise with universal salvation with personal reconciliation - sign your name on the dotted line.
Do the phrases 'keep one's promise' 'deliver on one's promise' and 'honor one's promise' mean the same?
Yes, all three phrases convey the idea of fulfilling a promise or commitment made to someone. They essentially mean the same thing, emphasizing the importance of following through on one's word or agreement.
What do you call some one if they believe in God?
A believer.
Can a believer anoint another believer or must one of them be a preist pastor etc?
Roman Caholics believe we do not have the authority to do that unlike ordained priests.
Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God whereby were sealed until the day of judgment what does this mean?
If this is taken in connection with the preceding verse, it means that worthless talk grieves the Spirit. It may also be linked to verses 25-28 to indicate that lying, unrighteous anger, and stealing also hurt Him. Or in a still wider sense, it may be saying that we should abstain from anything and everything that grieves Him.Sealed is mentioned in Eph 1:13ffEph 1:13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,Eph 1:14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.These verses tell us that the believer is sealed with HS at time of salvation. A seal speaks of ownership and security. He is the seal that guarantees our preservation until Christ returns for us and our salvation is complete.Paul here (Eph 4:30) uses the eternal security of the believer as one of the strongest reasons why we should not sin.
