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" In the epistle to the Galatians, it is written, ‘If ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise’.120 Let us inquire, what is implied in believers’ being the seed of Abraham; and what promise is here intended. In the context,(ver. 6, 7.) it is written, ‘Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness: Know ye therefore, that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.’ Abraham believed; therefore, they who believe, are his children. This is perfectly in the style of scripture. The unbelieving Jews are called children of the devil, because they were like the devil, in their character and conduct. On the same principle, the profligate are called children of Belial; believers, children of light; and unbelievers, children of disobedience. On the same principle, believers are called children of Abraham. They are like Abraham, in character and conduct. They have faith of Abraham. "

Adoniram Judson , Christian Baptism


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Adoniram Judson quote : In the epistle to the Galatians, it is written, ‘If ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise’.120 Let us inquire, what is implied in believers’ being the seed of Abraham; and what promise is here intended. In the context,(ver. 6, 7.) it is written, ‘Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness: Know ye therefore, that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.’ Abraham believed; therefore, they who believe, are his children. This is perfectly in the style of scripture. The unbelieving Jews are called children of the devil, because they were like the devil, in their character and conduct. On the same principle, the profligate are called children of Belial; believers, children of light; and unbelievers, children of disobedience. On the same principle, believers are called children of Abraham. They are like Abraham, in character and conduct. They have faith of Abraham.