As it is written: I have made you a father to many nations, even before God whom you have believed, who gives life to the dead, and calls those things which are not, as though they were. (as it is written: “I have made you a Father of many nations.”) before God, Whom he believed, Who quickens the dead, and calls those things which are not as though they were; (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”). #anguilla....Happy Saturday folks! As it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations.” He is our father, in the presence of God in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being the things that do not exist. The purpose of prayer is not to speak things into existence but to conform our will to God’s (see Luke 22:42). That’s what the Scripture means when it says: “I have made you the father of many nations.” He is our example and father, for in God’s presence he believed that God can raise the dead and call into being things that don’t even exist yet. Yeah. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our new, New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. Romans 4:17 (KJV) – (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.. Paul introduced the above principle of God calling things that are NOT, as though they were (ALREADY) in Romans 4:16-18. As it is written in the Scriptures: “I am making you a father of many nations.” This is true before God. Cross References Romans 4:17 (as it is written, "I have made you a father of many nations") in the presence of Him whom he believed - God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did. As it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.”Genesis 17:5 This is in the presence of him whom he believed: God, who gives life to the dead, and calls the things that are not, as though they were. He believed God when he said that things were true even though they had not happened yet. "Calleth those things that be not, as though they were"(KJV) doesn't seem as dogmatic as "calls into existence the things that do not exist"(ESV) but there is no essential difference in their meaning. (16) This fatherhood is spiritual, depending only upon the power of God, who made the promise. Abraham was first named “father” and then. But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. Some were chosen as singers and others as those who played instruments, some collected the money that was offered to the Temple, others took care of the tithes that the nation bought to the Lord, they took care of ministry of the Temple, these were Levites (1 Chronicles 23-26). (John 4:24) The spiritual realm is higher than the natural realm. They are presumptuous, self-willed. Abraham’s God also creates things that did not exist before. Romans 4:17. Speak it into existence. And especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. Another passage often used as a proof text that we can speak things into existence is Romans 4:17, which speaks of “the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were … 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all. 27 They did not understand that He spoke to them of the Father. both those who have lived in faith by the Law, and those who have exhibited a faith like that of Abraham. Most of you have heard Abraham mentioned in the New Testament in Romans 4:17 where it says, “he called those things that ‘BE NOT’ as though they WERE.” He had the promise but it was way out there somewhere. As it is written I have made thee a father of many nations, &c.] The passage referred to, is in ( Genesis 17:4 Genesis 17:5) ; which proves him to be a father not of the Jews only, since they cannot be called "many nations", but of the Gentiles also; and which must be understood in a spiritual sense, for Abraham was the father of them, “(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations.) It is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:5) God considers Abraham to be our father. in God’s sight. He is our father in the sight of God in whom he trusted, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence that which does not exist. The God that Abraham believed in gives life to the dead. He gives the security of his own promise to all men who can be called “children of Abraham”, i.e. The God of Abraham and his offspring – both physical (natural seed) and spiritual (those who share Abraham’s faith in the promise) – gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were. That is how the heavens and the earth got here in the first place. Then Tobias said to Raphael, "Brother Azariah, speak about those things which you spoke about on the way here, and let this matter be completed." This is where we must be cautious with our words. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say that God made Abraham the father of many nations. as the scripture says, “I have made you father of many nations.” So the promise is good in the sight of God, in whom Abraham believed—the God who brings the dead to life and whose command brings into being what did not exist. He is the father of us all. The whole thing, then, is a matter of faith on man’s part and generosity on God’s. 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. In Romans 4:17, Paul describes the faith of Abraham and provides us another example of what faith looks like. 26 I have many things to say and to judge concerning you, but He who sent Me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I heard from Him." God calls things that are NOT as though they were (ALREADY) Introduction. Jun 29, 2014 - Speak those things that are not, as though they were. He speaks, and something is made out of nothing. This is as close as it gets to that phrase that I know of. You can have as much faith as you want in this, but it is ungodly. am making, (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations). I've heard many pastors and tv preachers quote this as though it is written. Right Thinking, Right Words, Blessed Life – Daily Devotional (Day 10). 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. " Speak those things that are not as though they were " .... .... basically, Atlanta looks NOTHING like this but at least I can picture us there. He makes the dead live again. "You can call those things which are not, as though they were." 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. (Romans 4:17) :: The Power of the Positive Confession of God's Word! 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. God will accept all people in every nation who trust God as Abraham did. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries. He believed that God could make dead people live. The truth that God “calls into being things that were not” is expressed various ways in various translations: God “calleth those things which be not as though they were” (KJV), “calls into existence the things that do not exist” (ESV), “calls into being that which does not exist” (NASB), and “summons the things that do not yet exist as though they already do” (NET). 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless. speak those things that are not as though they were you can…” SPEAK THOSE THINGS THAT ARE NOT AS THOUGH THEY WERE YOU CAN HAVE WHAT YOU SAY GOOD OR BAD STOP…” 1,103 Likes, 57 Comments - CPLOUNGE (@iamthecrabman_) on Instagram: “THANK GOD FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! King James Version (KJV), Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival. ¶ as it is written, As a father of many Gentiles have I placed thee before God, whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which are not as those that are. Romans 4:17 Context. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. the holy writings say, `I have made you the father of many nations.' The KJV appears more 'passive voice', but in fact is the same as the NA28. as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”)—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. 25 Then they said to Him, "Who are You?" God created all matter, and He can change it as well! As it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations.” Abraham acted in faith when he stood in the presence of God, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don’t yet exist. As it is written: ‘I have made you a father of many nations.’ He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed – the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. King James Translators' Notes. He used that principle at least four times, that I am aware of so far, in the same book of Romans. 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. And Jesus said to them, "Just what I have been saying to you from the beginning. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. ! (For context, the father of many nations to which Paul is referring is Abraham.) “(as it is written, ‘I have made you a father of many nations’) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did;” (NKJV). He hadn’t received it yet in the natural. As it is written: I have made you the father of many nations. Also, Romans 4:17 says, (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were." To whichever group we belong, Abraham is in a real sense our father, as the scripture says: ‘I have made you a father of many nations’. (John 10:9-10) When we say that we speak those things into existence as though they are, we negated the power and glory of God. As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. God is a Spirit and those that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit, and in Truth! Isn’t that what we’ve always read in Scripture, God saying to Abraham, “I set you up as father of many peoples”? 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.” for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. He believed in God, who gives life to the dead and calls things into existence that do not exist. This faith is valid because of the existence of God himself, who can make the dead live, and speak his Word to those who are yet unborn. Bible Verses about Speaking - Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they… A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth… Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which… He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth… Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing… And this promise is from God himself, who makes the dead live again and speaks of future events with as much certainty as though they were already past. (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, (just as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”) before God, in whom he believed, the one who makes the dead alive and who calls the things that are not as. As it is written in the Scriptures: “I am making you a father of many nations.” This is true before God, the God Abraham believed, the God who gives life to the dead and who creates something out of nothing. The worlds were framed by the Word of God (Hebrews 11:3). God calls those things that are not as though they were. As it is written: I have made you a father to many nations, even before God whom you have believed, who gives life to the dead, and calls those things which are not, as though they were. Abraham was made the father of many nations by God. as it is written, AV HAMON GOYIM N’TATICHA ("I have made you father of many nations" BERESHIS 17:5). And do not become idolaters as were some of them. He believed God. Jul 7, 2017 - Speak Faith :: God desires that we call those things that be not, as though they were. Nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, "In Isaac your seed shall be called. We, in essence, deem ourselves, God. as it is written, ‘I have made you the father of many nations’)—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. 2 Now [] early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. The which. who is father of us all (according as it hath been written -- `A father of many nations I have set thee,') before Him whom he did believe -- God, who is quickening the dead, and is calling the things that be not as being. 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. Geneva Study Bible (As it is written, I have made thee a {16} father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even {m} God, who {n} quickeneth the dead, and {o} calleth those things which be not as though they were. I've heard many people say this is Biblical. 2 Corinthians 4:18 - While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen [are] temporal; but the things which are not seen [are] eternal. before him: or, like unto him. 17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Romans 4:17 - (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Cross References Once they were not, now they are—because God called them as though they were. (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did; The Holy Writings say, “I have made you a father of many nations.” This promise is good because of Who God is. 8 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. NRSV as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”)—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. As it is written, For I have set thee father of many folks, before God to whom thou hast believed. That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing. Yet still they entertained them cheerfully, and afterwards they had a ram of the flock killed, and they set a supply of meat on the table. as Scripture says: “I have made you a father of many nations.” Abraham believed when he stood in the presence of the God who gives life to dead people and calls into existence things that don’t even exist. We call Abraham “father” not because he got God’s attention by living like a saint, but because God made something out of Abraham when he was a nobody. Matthew 12:34-36 - O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Abraham Receives the Promise … 16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. as it is written, “I have made you father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not exist. John 8 New King James Version (NKJV) Jesus the Light of the World. Abraham believed in God—the God who gives life to the dead and decides that things will happen that have not yet happened. just as the Bible says, ‘I have made you the father of many nations.’ This happened in the presence of the God in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that do not exist. 14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. And do not become idolaters as were some of them. Speaking your Faith is… “Calling those things that be not, as though they were.” (Romans 4:17) This was in the sight of Hashem in whom "he believed," G-d who gives Chayyim to the Mesim and calls things which have no existence into existence. Cross References Acts 26:5 They knew me from the first, if they were willing to testify, that according to the strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. 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