Jun
19
2009
The Friend of God
"Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham Thy friend for ever?" 2 Chronicles 20:7
"But thou, Israel, art My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham My friend." Isaiah 41:8
"And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God." James 2:23
2 Chronicles 20:7 - The region of Abraham's possession - his land
Isaiah 41:8 - The race of Abraham's posterity - his nation
James 2:23 - The righteousness of Abraham's position - his sacrifice