Faith not only goes, but it also stays. And although Abraham’s faith swayed for a time, he kept clinging to the promise that God would one day bless both he and his descendants, Genesis 12:2.

Works are always present where true faith exists. James doesn’t deny that Abraham also had faith, which was part of his justification as well (2:18, 20, 22-24, 26).But God had already reiterated ...

In Genesis 12, where Abraham’s life story is first told, we read: “Then the Lord appeared to Abram, and said, ‘To your descendants I will give this land’ ” (v. 7), a promise that was ...

Our tests are given with love and respect for us and our ability to choose growth. It was Abraham’s strong faith, informed by the seven promises, that allowed him to act with courage, trusting ...

The patriarch Abraham (peace be upon him for each mention) is much venerated in Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Muslims request a special blessing from God for him a minimum of five times daily ...