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Original
Notes
We have Abraham as our father: Some Jews believed that being part of Abraham's family line guaranteed their salvation (see John 8:33–39; Acts 7:2; Romans 4:1).
And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.': God chose the Israelites as his people, but he could reject them. If he wanted, he could create children of Abraham from these very stones (compare Hosea 1:3–9; Romans 9:6–8, 27–28; 11:17–21).
Events
- John the Baptist Begins Ministryc. AD 26
Parallels
People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people
Glossary
Baptism Baptism of Jesus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conversion Exhortation Genealogy Gospel John the Baptist Luke, Gospel of Prophecy
Topics
Baptism: John's Christian Minister: Faithful: John the Baptist Reproof: Faithfulness in John the Baptist, of the Jews Sadducees: Rebuked by John the Baptist Salvation: Conditions of Wicked (People): Warned