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NASB | James 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:21 Was our father Abraham not [shown to be] justified by works [of obedience which expressed his faith] when he offered Isaac his son on the altar [as a sacrifice to God]? [Gen 22:1-14] |
Bible Question: hello im just wondering about the book of Genesis chapter 22:12 this is when Isaac was about to be offered as a sacrifice. I know that GOD is omnicient GOD and He knows all things but this verse im kind of confuse if anyone can help me out on the verse because the Lord said on this that "NOW I KNOW" this tells me that at one point He doesnt know what we are going to do? If anyone can help out? |
Bible Answer: Hi pj cheeks, Welcome to the forum. May I offer to you the marginal note for the MacArthur Study Bible. "22:12 now I know. Abraham passed the test (v.1) He demonstrated faith that God responds to with justification." He adds that we should check out his notes for James 2:21. There he says in part, "Abraham's offering of Isaac demonstrated the genuineness of his faith and the reality of his justification before God. James is emphasizing the vindication before others of a man's claim to salvation." Because God tested Abraham and because he passed the test, we know, the angel [Or Angel] knows, and God knows that God is feared and revered by Abraham. His faith was proven by his works. God knows all things but sometimes as a good Teacher He tests us for our benefit that we might know and others might know how well we are doing. James 2:21, "Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected [Or, completed];..." As a person who is interested in capitalization of pronouns of Deity I could talk about the Angel here but I won't unless there is interest shown by someone. From the heart, Ray |