From the Matthew Henry Commentary:
His faith was supported by the sense he had of the mighty power of God, who was able to raise the dead; he reasoned thus with himself, and so he resolved all his doubts. It does not appear that he had any expectation of being countermanded, and prevented from offering up his son; such an expectation would have spoiled the trial, and consequently the triumph, of his faith; but he knew that God was able to raise him from the dead, and he believed that God would do so, since such great things depended upon his son, which must have failed if Isaac had not a further life.
This indicates that Abraham had the type of faith that believes what God has promised us will be fulfilled even when the circumstances would seem to preclude that fulfillment. Also, we should understand that true faith never compromises our Biblical principles for any sake, even that of what we might perceive as a greater good.
Abraham's obedience, as demonstrated by his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac, is seen as a demonstration of unwavering faith in God. This story is often interpreted as a model of obedience and trust for believers across different religions, inspiring a deeper commitment to faith. By setting an example of obedience, Abraham's actions have had a lasting impact on the way people understand and practice faith around the world.
In the way that "Hebrews" is understood today, their founder was Abraham (see for example Genesis ch.14). In its original meaning, "Hebrews" referred to all the descendants of Eber, an ancestor of Abraham (Genesis ch.10,11).
By the way they act and reflect.
By the way they act and reflect.
He helped to end slavery so he basically ended slavery.
Reason for faith? The gods were their way of explaining the world around them. For example, if there's a storm, Zeus (sky god) is angry.
it is the reason that things are the way they are today. it contributed to the ending of slavery. it was also the most famous speech given by president Abraham Lincoln.
One important lesson about faith that can be learned from the Bible story of Abraham and Isaac is the importance of trusting in God's plan, even when it may be difficult or challenging. Abraham demonstrated unwavering faith when he was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, believing that God would provide a way. This story teaches us that having faith means trusting in God's wisdom and guidance, even in the face of uncertainty or adversity.
A:Leon R. Kass (The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis) says that in a strange way the passage about Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son speaks more about God's faith in Abraham than Abraham's faith in God. Kass also cites an insightful comment from a student he taught at his university. If you say that Abraham, when he goes up Mount Moriah, neither hopes nor believes in the slightest that Isaac will somehow be saved or restored at the end of it all - if you say that Abraham has resigned himself wholly to the loss of his son Isaac - then you must also say . . . that Abraham is here offering Isaac to a God whom Abraham believes to be a liar. For did not God promise that "it is through Isaac that offspring shall be called for you (Genesis 21:12)?
Utilizing evidence and reasoning on the scriptures. The apostle Paul was known to do that. (Acts 17:2-3) Use the Bible to show what kind of individual Jehovah God is as well as what He's done. Show how His principles do bring the most benefit to one's life when applied. Here's an example. Someone might wonder if abiding by Jehovah's standards is worth it like the scriptures point out. (Isaiah 48:17-18) The only way one could know is by reasoning and looking at the evidence along with it. If society as a whole abided by even a few of the Bible's principles, such as no murder, no stealing, no lying, no coveting what others have (Deuteronomy 5:17,19-21) and using the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12), life would be drastically different, and for the better, just as Jehovah claimed it would be. (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)
Leon R. Kass (The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis) says that, in a strange way, the passage about Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son speaks more about God's faith in Abraham than Abraham's faith in God.He goes on to say that if you say that Abraham, when he goes up Mount Moriah, neither hopes nor believes in the slightest that Isaac will somehow be saved or restored at the end of it all - if you say that Abraham has resigned himself wholly to the loss of his son Isaac - then you must also say that Abraham is offering Isaac to a God whom Abraham believes to be a liar. For did not God promise that "it is through Isaac that offspring shall be called for you (21:12)? God's covenant was with lsaac - not with Ishmael or Lot, nor with some other son of Abraham - to be an "everlasting covenant for his offspring to come" (17:19). Abraham's name itself("Father of many") bears the mark of this covenant.Kass' analysis tells us that Abraham could only have been confident that Isaac would not die.
As an example, the word marvelous can be used in a sentence in this way: "You look marvelous today!"