Paul starts off speaking of Abraham as the physical father of the Jews and of Paul himself. Jews considered that having Abraham as their father was the key to their spiritual hope. However, Paul is going to show that those who are living in faith also have Abraham as their father. Indirectly, Paul is saying that claiming Abraham as your father doesn't mean anything unless it is through faith. Our pedigree doesn't guarantee salvation then and now.
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