#99 – Father Abraham

Feb 4, 2021

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Genesis Chapter 12 and introduce Abraham. They explore the importance of Abraham in the book of Genesis, the social and personal costs of Abraham leaving everything behind, the concept of election, and the promises God made to Abraham and his offspring.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Introduction of Abram and the Focus on His Family Line

02:48 • 2min

The Call of Abraham: Leaving Everything Behind

04:50 • 9min

Exploring Election and God's Promise to Abram

13:55 • 4min

Abraham: God's Chosen Instrument

18:06 • 16min

In this episode Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley discuss Genesis Chapter 12 and introduce Abraham. More specifically they take a look at where Abraham comes from, the components of the call of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, the significance of election, and God’s presence, place, purpose and people.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Genesis 12, 15, 17, 1 Peter 1:1, Romans 9-11

“Progressive Dispensationalism” by Craig Blaising

“Kingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants” by Gentry and Wellum

“God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology” by Gentry and Wellum

“Introducing Covenant Theology” by Michael Horton

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