https://freerepublic.com/tag/multitude/ en-us Fri, 29 May 2026 19:39:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4381473/posts “Your name will no longer be Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations” (Genesis 17:5). Each signals a pivotal redemptive-historical turn. Abram’s case inaugurates the line through which Messiah comes (Matthew 1:1). Theological Implications 1. Election: God selects a pagan from Ur (Joshua 24:2) and redefines him. 2. Universality: “Many nations” anticipates Gentile inclusion (Romans 4:11-17; Galatians 3:8). 3. Irrevocability: The covenant is “everlasting” (Genesis 17:7); Paul calls the gifts and calling of God “irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). Bible Hub https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4381473/posts#comment Fri, 29 May 2026 19:39:18 GMT