Romans 4:17-18 (As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who vivifies the dead… I. ITS BASIS the absolute promise of God. II. ITS MEASURE. 1. Strong against hope. 2. Unwavering. 3. Confident. III. ITS ISSUE. 1. God's glory. 2. His own salvation. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. |