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1 EGW COL 263.4 (1900 Christ’s Object Lessons)

… . “Father Abraham,” he prayed, “have mercy on me.” He did not pray to God, but to Abraham. Thus he showed that he placed Abraham above God, and that he relied on his relationship …

2 EGW DA 466.6 (1898 The Desire of Ages)

… of Abraham. Jesus told them that this claim could be established only by doing the works of Abraham. The true children of Abraham would live, as he did, a life …

3 EGW COL 268.2 (1900 Christ’s Object Lessons)

… from Abraham; but by failing to do the works of Abraham, they proved that they were not his true children. Only those who prove themselves to be spiritually …

4 EGW PP 153.4 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… of Abraham.” Galatians 3:7. But Abraham's faith was made manifest by his works. “Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son …

5 EGW PP 370.3 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… to Abraham in the promise, “In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.” Genesis 22:18. This promise pointed to Christ. So Abraham understood it (see …

6 EGW DA 469.3 (1898 The Desire of Ages)

… suffering, Abraham was enabled to behold the Saviour's mission of sacrifice. But Israel would not understand that which was so unwelcome to their proud …

7 EGW PP 169.4 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… to Abraham are to be fulfilled through Christ. All that are Christ's are “Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise”—heirs to “an inheritance incorruptible …

8 EGW PP 127.1 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… to Abraham while he dwelt in “Ur of the Chaldees” and in obedience to it he removed to Haran. Thus far his father's family accompanied him, for with their idolatry …

9 EGW PP 140.3 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.” It was a high honor to which Abraham was called, that of being the father of the people who for centuries were the …

10 BIBLE 1BC 1092.4 (1953 EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 1)

… ). Abraham Saw Coming Redeemer —Christ said to the Pharisees, “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad” ( John 8:56 ). How did Abraham know …

11 EGW PP 147.1 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… that Abraham's affections should be given to another, and the Lord did not reprove her for requiring the banishment of her rival. Both Abraham and Sarah distrusted …

12 EGW PP 155.1 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… to Abraham demanded the most agonizing sacrifice. All heaven beheld with wonder and admiration Abraham's unfaltering obedience. All heaven applauded …

13 EGW COL 401.2 (1900 Christ’s Object Lessons)

… that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith …

14 EGW PP 144.3 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… of Abraham is with them. If the homes of professed Christians had a right religious mold, they would exert a mighty influence for good. They would indeed be …

15 EGW PP 173.5 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… of Abraham and Sarah had resulted in the birth of Ishmael, the mingling of the righteous seed with the ungodly. The father's influence upon his son was counteracted …

16 EGW PK 683.1 (1917 Prophets and Kings)

… of Abraham, and afterward repeated again and again to his posterity, “In thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” Genesis 12:3. As the purpose of God for …

17 BIBLE 1BC 1094.5 (1953 EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 1)

… upon Abraham the gospel of salvation to men; and in order to make the truth a reality, and to test his faith, He required Abraham to slay his darling Isaac. All …

18 EGW PP 759.3 (1890 Patriarchs and Prophets)

… with Abraham until the law was promulgated at Sinai. Paul seems to refer to the first promise made by God to Abraham when he was called to leave Haran. Genesis …

19 EGW DA 468.3 (1898 The Desire of Ages)

Jesus continued, drawing a sharp contrast between the position of the Jews and that of Abraham: “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day: and he saw it, and was glad.”

20 EGW COL 269.3 (1900 Christ’s Object Lessons)

… of Abraham, but he was separated from Abraham by an impassable gulf—a character wrongly developed. Abraham served God, following His word in faith and obedience …