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146 Abraham thus fulfils the definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1: "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen": ⁷ "Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness." ⁸ Because he was "strong in his faith", Abraham became the "father of all who believe". ⁹

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PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

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SECTION ONE: "I BELIEVE"-"WE BELIEVE"

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CHAPTER THREE: MAN'S RESPONSE TO GOD

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ARTICLE 1: I BELIEVE

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I. THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH

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7 Heb 11:1.

8 Rom 4:3; cf. Gen 15:6.

9 Rom 4:11, 18; 4:20; cf. Gen 15:5.

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