In his sermon on Romans 4:20–21, Stephen Davey shows how Paul presents Abraham as the model of unwavering faith—faith that refuses to collapse even when God’s promise appears humanly impossible. While Abraham’s body was “as good as dead” and Sarah long barren, he did not waver but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God by thanking Him in advance for what He had promised. Before unpacking that faith, Davey addresses Islam’s claim that Abraham was the first Muslim, explaining the historical development of Islam, its use of Abraham as a spiritual figurehead, and its significant contradictions with the Old and New Testaments. He demonstrates that Islam’s portrayal of biblical events and of Jesus Himself dismantles the gospel and that the Qur’an’s teachings differ sharply from Scripture. Returning to Paul’s argument, Davey emphasizes that the true promise given to Abraham—confirmed in Galatians 3:16—pointed specifically to Christ, the singular “Seed” through whom all nations would be blessed. Abraham’s great responses were twofold: he grew in daily faith and gave glory to God, trusting God’s character above visible evidence. Davey concludes by urging believers to respond to Islam—and all other belief systems—with respect for individuals, recognition of doctrinal differences, and rededication to wholehearted Christian living, challenging Christians to match the zeal, prayerfulness, and devotion often displayed by Muslims. Ultimately, Abraham belongs not to any single nation or religion but to all who, like him, place their faith in God’s promised Redeemer—Jesus Christ.
Abraham and Islam
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