The Gospel Conference Series


The Gospel According to Abraham

Arizona Bible Conference

September 2–4, 2016

“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the
gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, ‘In you all the nations shall be blessed.’
So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.” Gal 3:8–9
“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He does not say, ‘And to seeds,’
as of many, but as of one, ‘And to your Seed,’ who is Christ.” Gal 3:16
Gene taught “The Gospel According to Abraham” over Labor Day weekend in Prescott, Arizona.
We have recently completed studies in “The Gospel According to Isaiah” (No. Virginia April 2016) and “The Gospel According to David” (Colorado May 2016). The purpose of these studies is to show that the Gospel message—pointing men to Jesus Christ in faith—is declared throughout Scripture. In fact, this is the central message of the Bible. Certainly, in the Old Testament, the nature of the Gospel message is necessarily prophetic as His coming and redemption are spoken of as future events. Job’s statement regarding his “Redeemer” reveals that, in ancient times, the message of the coming Savior was clearly stated and understood.

In the future, we will also study “The Gospel According to Noah” (Uniontown October 2016) and then “The Gospel According to Moses” (No. Virginia Spring 2017). The combined weight of these studies should greatly strengthen our faith in the unity and harmony of the Scriptures and, at the same time, motivate us to “imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises,” Heb 6:12.

Paul states that the Gospel was “preached … beforehand [in advance] … to Abraham.” The content of that message was that “In you all the nations shall be blessed.” Let’s look at the repetition of the message first, then we will consider its implications. There are five passages in which this promise is made to Abraham. Each is significant in the life and history of Abraham.
By gaining an understanding of the unity and harmony of the biblical message, we come to see that, indeed, Jesus Christ is the focus from Genesis to Revelation; and faith in Him as Savior is the only way to enter into eternal life. This is just as true for Old Testament people as for those living after the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

Gene Cunningham - October 12, 2000

Biblical Chivalry #6

Biblical Chivalry #6

GOD is in the business of building men. We can only fail the Christian life by actively resisting GOD. The majesty of meekness: Psa 18:1-36 commemorates GOD giving David victory. Psalm 18 is the 2nd of the Messianic Psalms. (1st is Psalm 2, 3rd is Psalm 22) 2Sa 22 is a chronicle of David’s victories. 2Sam 23 is David’s mighty men. Psa 18:34 the bow’s strength is not in the arms, but the technique of the pull. Quivers = children; the arrows which hit a target far from us when we train them to submit to the will of GOD. Psa 18:35-36 gentleness; concept of authority and power are at the right hand or the ruler, gentleness is the key to David’s success. Mat 11:28-29 vs 29 is the promise kept from submitting to vs 28. The yoke is his work, not our unnecessary burdens; the yoke is a part of simplicity. Luk 9:23 the cross is the same as the yoke. After taking on the yoke of Christ we must grow in his word through discipleship. Eph 4: gives us the futility of the unbelievers. What are we to learn? The answer is the character of the LORD Jesus Christ. Meekness is power under control, the submission to the leadership and authority of GOD. Phi 2:5-9 is the example of meekness. Heb 10:5 example of the power of GOD in a man totally committed. Joshua 14: Example of a meek man in the Old Testament. Christians must have the spirit of a fighter like Caleb. Meekness is to our character as a bow string is to a bow. Without meekness we are a bow without a string. The string is the virtue of meekness. 1Pe 3:4 wives are the bow string to the husband. The bow and the string — each useless without the other.



Scripture References: Psalms 18:35-36, Psalms 18:34, Psalms 2:3, Hebrews 10:5, Psalms 18:1-36, Philippians 2:5-9, Luke 9:23, Matthew 11:28-29

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Men are to have a battle a romance and victory. Chivalry defined 'a knight' gentlemen in the highest sense of the word. Chivalry is a code of conduct containing courage honor and readiness. Our role from GOD is to be a man with courage endurance and love!

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