Jun 29, 2014 - Speak those things that are not, as though they were. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries. 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. Isn’t that what we’ve always read in Scripture, God saying to Abraham, “I set you up as father of many peoples”? The worlds were framed by the Word of God (Hebrews 11:3). Speaking your Faith is… “Calling those things that be not, as though they were.” (Romans 4:17) They are presumptuous, self-willed. 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. 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." God calls things that are NOT as though they were (ALREADY) Introduction. 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. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. And especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. 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(For context, the father of many nations to which Paul is referring is Abraham.) As it is written: I have made you the father of many nations. God created all matter, and He can change it as well! 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. 8 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. (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. 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. Abraham’s God also creates things that did not exist before. 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. for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. God calls those things that are not as though they were. as it is written, AV HAMON GOYIM N’TATICHA ("I have made you father of many nations" BERESHIS 17:5). Speak it into existence. "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. But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. 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. 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." I've heard many pastors and tv preachers quote this as though it is written. 22Â And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. Romans 4:17 Context. 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. It is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:5) God considers Abraham to be our father. 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. 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