CONTENTS This chapter is rendered the more memorable, in that it contains the substance of the Covenant of Grace, which, though here represented as made between God and Abram, yet in reality, forms the outline of that everlasting Covenant made with the Lord Jesus Christ, for all the spiritual seed... [ Continue Reading ]
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. Charming view of Abram's faith and humility. So, depend upon it more or less, are all Abram's spiritual children. See Daniel 8:17 - Daniel 10:15; Revelation 1:17 Reader! do not overlook the expression. God call... [ Continue Reading ]
Neither shall thy name anymore be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. The name Abram signifies a great Father: and Abraham, the Father of a multitude. It is pleasing to observe, that the Gospel Church when married to the Bridegroom hath her na... [ Continue Reading ]
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Reader! pause over that very precious word in this place, everlasting, and then read it afresh; and beg the Holy Ghost to... [ Continue Reading ]
Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear? It is profitable to observe, how God's purposes are accomplished, concerning the fulfilment of this promise. As this chi... [ Continue Reading ]
And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee! Oh! that all parents had Abraham's spirit, and used this prayer!... [ Continue Reading ]
And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him. How condescending are the repetitions of promises! Hebrews 6:18. The-name of Isaac, signifies laughter:... [ Continue Reading ]
And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him. Abraham made haste and delayed not. See Psalms 119:... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS My Christian Brother! Are you included in this blessed Covenant? Have you the marks and characters of it? Can you say as Paul did, We are the true circumcision, which worship God in spirit; rejoice in Christ Jesus; and have no confidence in the flesh. Pause over the question! And oh! th... [ Continue Reading ]