Genesis 15–17: On The Lord's Covenant Ceremony, Sarah's Covenant Scheme, and Abraham's Covenant Sign (Bible Talk, Ep. 5)
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Ishmael Not Receiving the Covenant?
In Romans 4, Paul addresses Genesis 15 and Genesis 17. He seems to take very specific detail in both the comment in verse 6 of 15 and the act of circumcision. I think it's pretty clear that even though Ishmael is being circumcised, he's not receiving the covenant. And so Abraham was given righteousness as a gift because of his faith.
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