Abraham and the Gospel (Genesis 15:6)

Sunday, January 19, 2025
No character in history other than Jesus Christ has had more influence in the world than the man Abraham. Three major world religions have come from his family line: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. His story is a journey of faith in the unbreakable promises of God. His faith in God led him to do things that, to the natural man, seem irrational, but because of that faith, he saw God do extraordinary things.
The key verse repeated multiple times to summarize Abraham’s legacy is Genesis 15:6, which says, “And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” The core of the gospel is found in those words. The gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again to offer us eternal life. All who believe in Him are saved from their sin and made righteous in the eyes of God. Salvation is by grace through faith and not by works.
Abraham did not earn righteousness through his extraordinary accomplishments. Abraham believed in God’s promises, and God “counted it to him for righteousness.” The same truth that applied to him also applies to you. To be saved from your sin and made righteous, you must have faith in God alone. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” (Acts 16:31)