The God Who Writes His Own Agreements (Genesis 12)
Podcast: The Carson Center PodcastPublished On: Wed Jan 01 2025
Description: In this lecture, Don Carson discusses God's sovereignty and covenant promises as he unpacks Abraham's story in Genesis 12. Carson critiques common misconceptions about God's relationship with humanity, demonstrating how God's covenant with Abraham points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. The lecture stresses the importance of understanding God's grace, as seen in Abraham's obedience and trust in God's promises. He teaches the following:The three common misconceptions of God’s relationship with humanityWhy God does not need humanity’s worship or obedienceWhy it's important to understand God’s sovereignty and graceGod unconditionally fulfills his promises, even when humans failThe cultural significance of Abraham’s obedience to GodThe story of Abraham and Isaac is a prefiguration of God's ultimate act of grace in sending his Son to die for humanity
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