“For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.” (Galatians 3:18) A primary rule of Bible interpretation is the principle that says, Old Testament types and shadows illustrate New Testament … [Read more...]
A Drink in the Wilderness
Genesis 21:14-21 God had instructed Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael out of his house. It seemed very grievous to Abraham at first, until God explained to Abraham that He had a plan for Ishmael (Genesis 21:12-13). God revealed to Abraham that He … [Read more...]
The Everlasting Covenant: The Conclusion
The Everlasting Covenant was revealed to Abraham by God, Who is a Spirit. Abraham was a Spiritual man, who possessed Faith (Galatians 3:7, 9). This Covenant applied also to the Spiritual Seed of Abraham (even Jesus): “Now to Abraham and his seed … [Read more...]
The Fifth Aspect of the Everlasting Covenant: “The Picture”
Text verses: Genesis 17:9-14 “This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.” (Genesis 17:10) “And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall … [Read more...]
The Fourth Aspect of the Everlasting Covenant “Possession”
“And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.” (Genesis 17:8) The word “everlasting” means without end, forever and ever. … [Read more...]
The Third Aspect of the Covenant: “Personal”
“And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.” (Genesis 17:7) The Everlasting Covenant is Personal. See Romans 8:29, … [Read more...]
