Hebrews 11:17
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. The man who had been given the promises was offering up his only son,
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 2 — Of Faith cites Heb. 11:17
…faith in Noah, that he feared the destruction of the world, when as yet it was not seen (Heb. 11:17). If fear of impending punishment was a work of faith, threatening ought not to be…
- A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life ·
Recommending devotion at three o'clock, called in Scripture the ninth hour of the day. The subject of prayer at this hour is resignation to the Divine pleasure. The nature and duty of conformity to the will of God, in all our actions and designs cites Heb. xi. 17
…to offer up Isaac — "accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead." [Heb. xi. 17, 19] Now this faith is the true pattern of Christian resignation to the Divine pleasure…
- A Body of Divinity ·
The Being of God cites Heb 11:17
…with God is to walk by faith. We are said to draw nigh to God, Heb 10:02, and to see him. Heb 11:17. ‘As seeing him who is invisible:, and to have fellowship with him. I John 1:3. ‘Our…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Christ's Prophetic Office cites Heb 11:17
…seen, but at things which are not seen.’ 2 Cor 4:18. Moses saw him who is ‘invisible.’ Heb 11:17. And the patriarchs saw a better country, viz. an heavenly, where are delights of angels…
- He Holds My Tomorrows ·
Abraham Tested cites Hebrews 11:17-19
…to raise men, even from the dead; hence speaking figuratively, he did receive him back” (Hebrews 11:17-19). This time the example is made of Abraham’s obedience when God told him to sacrifice his…
- Holiness ·
The Fight cites Heb. xi. 2-27
…Messiah. They saw Him that is invisible. “By faith the elders obtained a good report.” (Heb. xi. 2-27.) Let us turn to the pages of early Church history. Let us see how the primitive…