Genesis 15:1
Some time later the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, and your reward will be very great."
Treated in 7 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Till He Come ·
Fragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh cites Gen. xv. 1
…He did to Abraham, “Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” (Gen. xv. 1.) To be addressed as Daniel was of old, “O man greatly beloved” (Dan. x. 19), is worth a…
- Communion with God ·
Of communion with Christ in a conjugal relation, in its consequential affections cites Gen. xv. 1
…the confederate kings of the vale of Sodom, God appears to him with a glorious promise, Gen. xv. 1, “Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” What now could his…
- The Bondage of the Will ·
Discussion: Part the First cites Gen. xv. 1
…(1 Cor. xv. 58.) So also God supports Abraham, saying “I am thy exceeding great reward.” (Gen. xv. 1.) Just in the same manner as you would console any one, by signifying to him, that his…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 11 — The Difference Between the Two Testaments cites Gen. 15:1
…is thus addressed, “Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward,” (Gen. 15:1). Here we see that the Lord is the final reward promised to Abraham that he might not…
- The Big Story ·
A Promise to Abraham cites Genesis 15:1
…Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward” (Genesis 15:1). And Abram, honestly, pushes back. What good is any of this, he says, if he has no son?…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 1: In the Beginning ·
Count the Stars cites Genesis 15:1–6
…Abram’s family. So if you trust Jesus, you are one of those stars! Read it in your Bible: Genesis 15:1–6 Dear God, thank you that you always keep your promises, even when they seem impossible.…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 25 — Of the Last Resurrection cites Gen. 15:1
…several passages, “Fear not, Abraham; I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward,” (Gen. 15:1). With this accords David’s sentiment, “The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance, and…