Gênesis 15
Thomas Constable · Citado em PreceptAustin
Gênesis 15
Constable notes that "‘The word of the LORD came’ is a phrase typically introducing revelation to a prophet, e.g., 1 Sam 15:10; Hos 1:1; but in Genesis it is found only here and in v 4 of this chapter. Abraham is actually called a prophet in Ge 20:7. It prepares the way for the prophecy of the Egyptian bondage in Ge 15:13-16. In a vision - Apparently Abram was awake when he received this supernatural revelation. The other primary means of divine revelation in the OT were dreams and direct communication (Nu 12:6-8) Abram = "exalted father" (cp Abraham = "father of a multitude") Note that God knew His name and He called him by name. Dear reader, He knows your name and calls you by your name. In fact He has written you a letter expressing His love for you! It's called the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation God is calling fallen men and women back to Himself, much as He spoke those words to Adam asking "Adam, where are you?" (Ge 3:9-note) Warren
Gênesis 15
Constable writes, “The Abrahamic Covenant is basic to the premillennial system of theology. This covenant has not yet been fulfilled as God promised it would be. Since God is faithful we believe He will fulfill these promises in the future. Consequently there must be a future for Israel as a nation (cf. Rom. 11). Amillennialists interpret this covenant in a less literal way. The crucial issue is interpretation. If God fulfilled the seed and blessings promises literally, should we not expect that He will also fulfill the land promises literally? The Palestinian, Davidic, and New Covenants are outgrowths of the Abrahamic Covenant. Each of these expands one major promise of the Abrahamic Covenant: the land, seed, and blessing promises respectively.” Constable, Notes on Genesis, 142. 49 Dobson, Abraham: The Lord Will Provide, 79. Genesis 15:8 He said, "O Lord GOD, how may I know that I will possess it?" Ge 24:2-4,13,14 Judges 6:17-24,36-40 1 Sa 14:9,10 2 Ki 20:8 Ps 86:17 Isa 7:11 Lu 1:18,34 See Multiple Resources on Genesis 15 - Commentaries, Sermons, Devotionals Genesis 15:7-21 - Assurance - Steven Cole Genesis 15:7-21 - S Lewis Johnson AND HE SAID O LORD GOD HOW MAY I KNOW THAT I SHALL POSSESS IT: This is not an question expressing doubt. To the contrary, he believed he would possess it but he could not understand how this would transpire. And so his request is motivated by faith (cf. Ahaz in Isa 7:10-14). MacArthur agrees - A question not of veiled accusation at the delayed fulfillment but of genuine request for information and assurance. In response, God affirmed His covenant with Abram in a remarkable ceremony (vv. 9–21).
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Constable - Israel has not yet occupied the land promised in [Ge 15:18-21]. Solomon had dominion over it (1 Ki 4:21, 24), as over vassal states, but his people did not occupy it. The covenant will be fulfilled when Christ returns to reign. Nothing can stop its fulfillment. What God has promised is as sure as if it had already occurred! The Abrahamic Covenant is basic to the premillennial system of theology. This covenant has not yet been fulfilled as God promised it would be. Since God is faithful we believe He will fulfill these promises in the future. Consequently there must be a future for Israel as a nation. Amillennialists interpret this covenant in a less literal way. The crucial issue is interpretation. If God fulfilled the seed and blessings promises literally, should we not expect that He will also fulfill the land promises literally? Warren