Romans 4 v9-25 Venlon Bradford 8-26-2012

Romans 4.9-25-“That Faith” [1]. Circumcision—the SEAL of faith: Abraham’s faith wasProspective, v. 9-11. [2]. Progeny (offspring)—the SEED of faith: Abraham’s faithwas Productive (natural and spiritual), v. 16. Galatians 3:6-12. [3]. Confidence—the STRENGTH of faith: Abraham’s faith wasPersuasive, v. 20-22. [4]. Experience—the STEPS of faith: Abraham’s faith wasProgressive, v. 12. What were the STEPS of Abraham’s Faith? [I]. Step # 1—Leaving all for God. Genesis  12:5. Hebrews  11:8 [II]. Step # 2—Leaving all with God, Genesis  13:9. v. 14-15 [III]. Step # 3—Finding all in God, Genesis  15:1. Psalm 3:3. Psalm 84:11 [IV]. Step # 4—Yielding all to God, Genesis  22:15-18 Look closely at v. 24-25. Romans  12:1-2. Titus  1:1