Who are the seed of Abraham, and who shall inherit the promises?

[RdJ]

Jesus is the seed of Abraham.

[Guest AFlameOfFire]

And they are acknowledged to be the seed of Abraham (after the flesh) but its just that the children of the flesh are not counted for "the seed" 

The children of the bondwoman are questioning their bondage according to being so in respect to any man (versus sin)

John 8:33 They answered him,

We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

But Jesus still acknowledges them as Abraham's seed since Abraham had two sons by two women, whereas one genderseth unto bondage and the other is free. It's the bondwoman's son which persecutes the freewoman's son

As Jesus acknowledges all the same in John 8:37 

John 8:37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

So they are Abraham's seed (and many they are)

Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, 
And to thy seed, which is Christ.

And this is how it's reckoned , through Christ (and we by him)

Gal 3:29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

And we are given to know

Gal 3:7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

The blessing of Abraham comes on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ (Abraham's seed, as by the one)

Gal 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

This does not come to Abraham, or to his seed,  through the law

Roman 4:13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, 
through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

But John could say,

Mat 3:9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, 
that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Children to Abraham can be raised up and reckoned as children by faith

[Mr. M]

On 10/31/2023 at 10:07 AM, Renskedejonge said:

Jesus is the seed of Abraham.

Jesus took on the seed of Abraham with the baptism of John.

Hebrews 2:

16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

All who receive the Promise of the Father in Christ

Galatians 3:

15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.

16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

The perfection of obedience

Hebrews 5:

7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him;

Who was perfected at the Cross, the Son of God, or the Son of man?

John 12:23 But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. 

Perfection in Christ.

Hebrews 12:

22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect.

Edited November 1, 2023 by Mr. M

[Mr. M]

On 10/30/2023 at 8:02 AM, Stewardofthemystery said:

So let us see who God considers the seed of Abraham, and who God sees as being the children who shall inherit the promises.

Salvation is by the sanctification of the Spirit, to attain the promised inheritance.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Acts 20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me.

Edited November 1, 2023 by Mr. M