What does the Bible say about Abraham?

Abraham, originally named Abram, is known as the father of faith and the friend of God. Genesis 12:1-3 records God’s call: “Get out of your country, from your family… to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation.” Abraham obeyed and left without knowing where he was going (Hebrews 11:8).

God made a covenant with Abraham, promising land, descendants, and that “in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:3). This points directly to the coming of the Messiah through his lineage.

Romans 4:3 says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” His faith, not works, made him righteous before God. He is the model of justification by faith.

He was tested when God commanded him to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice. Genesis 22:12 says, “Now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son.” His obedience foreshadowed God’s own sacrifice of His Son.

Despite moments of fear and failure, such as when he lied about Sarah being his sister (Genesis 20:2), Abraham continued to trust in God’s promises. Hebrews 11:17-19 highlights his faith, stating he believed God could raise Isaac from the dead.

Abraham is the father of all who believe (Galatians 3:7), and the covenant made with him remains foundational to redemptive history. James 2:23 declares, “And he was called the friend of God.”

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