Ur of the Chaldees had enjoyed a high state of civilization, the people had long since departed from any knowledge of the true God. This alone shows us a God of grace. The call Abraham received was very clear. He understood perfectly what God wanted him to do. The same is true today for those who are listen ing and willing to know what the Lord wants them to do. The Word of God today is just as David saw it, “A lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path” (Psalm 119:105). Next, notice Abraham’s obedience. He did not hesitate a moment to obey. Doubtless he sold everything he possessed. With his loved ones, he immediately started out to the land of God’s choosing (Hebrews 11:8). His unusual actions were based upon implicit faith in what the Lord had said. The Apostle Paul uses Abraham as an example of the faith which men must have for the salvation of their souls (Romans 4:1-5). “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” This same principle functions today when men put their faith and trust in God’s promises for salavtion. In this way they receive the righteousness which alone can take a person to heaven. The promises to Abraham came in several parts. God promised to give him a land, to make of him a great nation, and to bless those who blessed him, and curse those who cursed him. Some of these things literally have been fulfilled. All parts of the cove nant are unconditional. There are no The words of Christ have not only prov en themselves flawless, they have also proven themselves inexhaustible. strings attached. The reception was all based on faith. As for us, it is not a matter of putting our faith and trust in Christ and then having to do something to keep our salvation. All we do is receive Jesus as our Re
point. While we should treasure what we have in natural resources, think what this earth would have been like without the fall of man! The greatest judgment of all, how ever, was separation from God Him self (verse 22). Adam and Eve were removed from the garden. How sad to see them driven out of this human paradise! You and I are born the descendants of fallen Adam. The curse that came upon him befell the entire race (Romans 5:12). But amid such a dark picture there is set forth the promise of a Saviour (verse 15). Notice that it occurs before the judgment pronounced on woman in verse 16. What grace to promise the Redeemer amid such circumstances. Why did not God destroy man, wip ing him from the face of the earth? Instead a guarantee of the Saviour is promised. At the cross Genesis 3:15 was fulfilled to the very letter. There the Lord was bruised (Isaiah 53:6). Here, too, the head of the serpent was crushed. Satan was defeated and overthrown as the work of re demption was accomplished through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. By faith in Jesus Christ all man may share in the victory of Calvary. For giveness today from the penalty of sin is available to everyone. It is simply a matter of putting your faith and trust in the Redeemer who was promised. We urge you to do so now. Chapter Two The Biblical road to Bethlehem begins in Genesis 3:15. The second point along the road is God’s promise to Abraham. Here the race is identi fied from which the Redeemer will come (Genesis 12:1-3). It is tremen dous to consider the call of Abraham. Was there something unusually good about Abraham as far as his relig ious conviction was concerned? Why should he be singled out? He came from a heathen country where men worshipped idols. While the area of Page 12
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