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. 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. 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. He gives the security of his own promise to all men who can be called “children of Abraham”, i.e. That is how the heavens and the earth got here in the first place. 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. 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. You can have as much faith as you want in this, but it is ungodly. Once they were not, now they are—because God called them as though they were. John 8 New King James Version (NKJV) Jesus the Light of the World. 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! 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. Abraham was made the father of many nations by God. 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. (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. 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). Yeah. 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. am making, (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations). He speaks, and something is made out of nothing. 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. 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. Right Thinking, Right Words, Blessed Life – Daily Devotional (Day 10). 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. 25 Then they said to Him, "Who are You?" As it is written in the Scriptures: “I am making you a father of many nations.” This is true before God. 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. Cross References 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. And especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. He believed God when he said that things were true even though they had not happened yet. 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. He makes the dead live again. God calls things that are NOT as though they were (ALREADY) Introduction. Speak it into existence. Romans 4:17. 17Â (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. This is as close as it gets to that phrase that I know of. Nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, "In Isaac your seed shall be called. 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. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.” He believed in God, who gives life to the dead and calls things into existence that do not exist. 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). 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. But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. 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. 27 They did not understand that He spoke to them of the Father. 18Â 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. They are presumptuous, self-willed. 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… 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. 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. 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. "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. Abraham’s God also creates things that did not exist before. 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." the holy writings say, `I have made you the father of many nations.' Paul introduced the above principle of God calling things that are NOT, as though they were (ALREADY) in Romans 4:16-18. The purpose of prayer is not to speak things into existence but to conform our will to God’s (see Luke 22:42). Jun 29, 2014 - Speak those things that are not, as though they were. before him: or, like unto him. 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. 16Â 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. #anguilla....Happy Saturday folks! 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, 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) :: The Power of the Positive Confession of God's Word! 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. Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 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. We, in essence, deem ourselves, God. God calls those things that are not as though they were. The worlds were framed by the Word of God (Hebrews 11:3). (For context, the father of many nations to which Paul is referring is Abraham.) 19Â 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: 20Â He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21Â And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 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. 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 … And Jesus said to them, "Just what I have been saying to you from the beginning. "You can call those things which are 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. He used that principle at least four times, that I am aware of so far, in the same book of Romans. A lot of people aren’t speaking in faith and are trying to speak things with wrong or impure motives in their own hearts as well. King James Translators' Notes. And do not become idolaters as were some of them. 22Â And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 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.. He believed God. 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’. Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. both those who have lived in faith by the Law, and those who have exhibited a faith like that of Abraham. 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. 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." 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. It is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:5) God considers Abraham to be our father. The which. Romans 4:17 Context. Matthew 12:34-36 - O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? As it is written: I have made you the father of many nations. 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(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”). Isn’t that what we’ve always read in Scripture, God saying to Abraham, “I set you up as father of many peoples”? And do not become idolaters as were some of them. 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. 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." 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. for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 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. 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. God created all matter, and He can change it as well! 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. 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. 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!!! as it is written, AV HAMON GOYIM N’TATICHA ("I have made you father of many nations" BERESHIS 17:5). “(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations.) 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. ! As it is written, For I have set thee father of many folks, before God to whom thou hast believed. I've heard many pastors and tv preachers quote this as though it is written. 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. He is the father of us all. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries. God will accept all people in every nation who trust God as Abraham did. " Speak those things that are not as though they were " .... .... basically, Atlanta looks NOTHING like this but at least I can picture us there. in God’s sight. (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) before God whom he believed, and who raises the dead, and calls those things that do not exist as though they did. (John 4:24) The spiritual realm is higher than the natural realm. This is where we must be cautious with our words. Jul 7, 2017 - Speak Faith :: God desires that we call those things that be not, as though they were. He hadn’t received it yet in the natural. 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. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. The KJV appears more 'passive voice', but in fact is the same as the NA28. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say that God made Abraham the father of many nations. But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. (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. The whole thing, then, is a matter of faith on man’s part and generosity on God’s. The God that Abraham believed in gives life to the dead. ¶ 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. 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. I've heard many people say this is Biblical. (16) This fatherhood is spiritual, depending only upon the power of God, who made the promise. “(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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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