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 GRANDEUR AND IMPORTANCE. 1. A spiritual seed. 2. A worldwide blessing. II. THE POWER BY WHICH IT MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED. 1. Almighty. 2. Life-giving. 3. Creative. III. THE MEANS BY WHICH THAT POWER IS ENJOYED — faith. (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. |