In this sermon, Pastor Nate explores the idea that belief in God's promises necessitates a demonstration of faith , using the biblical account of God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17 as a key illustration. He explains how God revealed himself as El Shadai (God Almighty) to Abraham during a 13-year waiting period for offspring, emphasizing that God's words never fail. Pastor Nate highlights the commands God gave to Abraham – to "walk before me" and "be blameless" – as a call to a lifestyle of integrity that aligns with belief. He draws a parallel between the Old Testament sign of the covenant, circumcision, which symbolized a spiritual reality achieved through pain and blood, and the New Testament equivalent, baptism , which serves as a public declaration of belonging to the covenant community of God and an identification with Jesus Christ's sacrifice. Ultimately, Pastor Nate encourages listeners to examine their lives and to demonstrate their faith through obedience, particularly by considering baptism as a vital step for believers.
