Abraham: One Nomad's Amazing Journey of Faith

by Chuck Swindoll

Publisher:

Tyndale Momentum

, 2014

Overview

Discover the power of belief.

When we rewind history back to Abraham’s era in the Old Testament, we encounter people who concocted false superstitions to explain the unexplainable. Powerful kings claimed to be gods, building massive pyramids to achieve immortality. Out of this mass of misunderstandings, one man emerged. The man we know today as Abraham not only claimed that one true Creator existed but also staked his entire life on this belief.

Why, thousands of years later, are we still discussing the faith of this desert nomad? One of America’s most popular Bible teachers Pastor Chuck Swindoll answers that question and many more in this compelling and insightful biography that:

• Explores the historical account of Abraham found in Genesis
• Offers practical and biblical life lessons on topics like trusting God’s promises, living with integrity, and dating
• Will inspire and encourage you on your own spiritual journey

You won’t want to miss this remarkable biography about one of the most discussed Bible characters of all time.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The Hebrew preposition before conveys ‘for, in regard to.’ We understand that the walking isn’t literal; it’s an analogy referring to Abram’s relationship with God. ‘Walk in regard to Me, doing the right things repetitively and consistently, day after day, over the long run of your life. Do this as I call the cadence.’” (source)

“We should also observe that Abram didn’t seek out God for a relationship; God approached him. It’s doubtful Abram had even heard of the one true Creator God before that point. By an act of pure grace, God dipped His hand into that idolatrous hole to select Abram out of all people.” (source)

“Fifth, God, our Friend, has plans for our good, not our destruction.” (source)

“He chooses to interact with us in a far more profound, intimate, and wondrous way. Rather than speaking words, He leads us on a journey of faith, in the context of a personal relationship, in order to change our hearts. He uses the Bible, our relationships with other followers, our experiences, and—most crucial of all factors—His indwelling Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and guide us to closer conformity with His way. As we journey through life with God—not unlike our nomadic forebear, Abram—we begin to think as God thinks, we want what He wants, and then we do as He would have us do. This is a fulfillment—on a personal level—of a promise the Lord made in the Old Testament.” (source)

“From Abram, we have already learned that a relationship with God is a journey of faith that begins with a simple acknowledgment that He exists . . . and that He loves us, He has a plan for us that includes great blessing, and He wants us to enjoy a close relationship with Him. We have also learned that faith isn’t merely believing that an all-powerful, all-knowing Creator exists; faith is trusting in God as we experience life. Furthermore, we have discovered that faith begins tentatively and imperfectly, and that God will use our experiences to help us grow strong in faith.” (source)

Product Details

• Title : Abraham: One Nomad's Amazing Journey of Faith
• Author: Swindoll, Charles R.
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
• Publication Date: 2014
• ISBN: 9781496400437

About Chuck Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll (1934– ) is a pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, “Chuck” Swindoll attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was then ordained into the ministry and served under J. Dwight Pentecost for two years.

In 1998, Swindoll founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, where he continues to serve as the pastor. He was the president of Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994 and now serves as its chancellor. Swindoll’s radio ministry Insight for Living airs on over 2,000 stations around the world. He has authored several books, including Understanding Christian Theology, Biblical Counseling for Today, and the volumes in Swindoll’s New Testament Insights (4 vols.).