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Who Was Abraham?
In short
Abraham is called the father of faith. God called him to leave his home for a land he had never seen, and promised to make him into a great nation and to bless the whole world through his family.
He believed God's promise even when it seemed impossible, and that faith was counted to him as righteousness, a pattern for all who trust God.
“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.”
Genesis 15:6 · King James Version (public domain)
Abraham at a glance
| Name | Abraham |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | Genesis |
| Key passage on this page | Genesis 15:6 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 8 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- James 2:23
- Galatians 3:6-14
- Romans 4:9
- Romans 4:20-25
- Romans 4:3-6
- Psalms 106:31
- Hebrews 11:8
- Romans 4:11
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Abraham in the Bible?
Abraham appears in Genesis. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside Genesis 15:6?
Readers most often set it next to James 2:23, Galatians 3:6-14, Romans 4:9, Romans 4:20-25.
Why does Abraham matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Abraham is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Abraham more than we can. We bring you Abraham, Genesis. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read the key passage, Genesis 15:6, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Abraham's story says about God, not only about Abraham.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read the story of Abraham
You can read the story of Abraham in Genesis on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
