#Repost @storytellerchurch ・・・ Foundations of the kingdom : Prototype “Kingdom“ Person 👑 Abraham is shown in both Old Testament and New Testament as the prototype of all who experience God‘s processes of seeking to reinstate man through redemption, first and foremost, in his relationship to God by faith, without works (Romans 4:1-25). But too seldom is the second facet of redemption noted. Abraham is also shown as a case of God’s program to recover man’s “reign in life“ (Romans 5:17). Abraham is designated as the “father” of all who walk his pathway of faith (Romans 4:12). As such, he is God‘s revealed example ofHis plan to eventually reestablish His kingdom’s rule in all the earth through people of His covenant. Through Abraham, whom He wills to become “a great nation“ (restoring rule) and to whom He chooses to give “a great name“ (restoring authority), God declares His plans to beget innumerable children who will be modeled after this prototypical “father of faith“. This truth is confirmed in Romans 4:13 where Abraham’s designation as “heir of the world“ parallels Jesus’ promise that His followers, who humble themselves in faith, shall also be recipients of “the kingdom” and shall “inherit the earth”. (Matt 5:3-5). (Genesis 12:1-3) . . . foundationsofthekingdom #storytellerchurch #kingdomperson #kingdomofGod #genesis #biblestudy #faith #tustinchurch #genesis12 #genesis #kingdomdynamics #abraham #studyingthebible #fatheroffaith #redeemed #everynationcalifornia #ensocal #genesisbiblestudy https://www.instagram.com/p/BrFgfFQndKI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tr8l5uhpttz3
