Abraham's Beginnings: While He Was Avram

Abraham Beginnings While He Was Avram is a powerful study that sets the record straight. While Islam, Christianity, and Judaism all claim Abraham, the truth of his early life is revealed only in Scripture. We follow Avram — before his name was changed — through his calling, obedience, and the covenant with YAHUAH.

Avram’s Birth and Background

Avram was born in 2166 B.C. as a descendant of Shem. His homeland was full of idol worship, especially among the Chaldeans. These traditions clearly influenced his father, Terah. As Joshua 24:2–3 tells us:

“2 And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith YAHUAH ELOHIM of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.

3 And I took your father Abraham from the other side of the flood, and led him throughout all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his seed, and gave him Isaac."

Despite his environment, Avram chose a different path. He listened to YAHUAH and became known as a friend of YAHUAH.

Why Did YAHUAH Choose Avram?

There are three major events in Avram’s life that reveal why YAHUAH chose him. Even though Avram made a significant mistake with Hagar, YAHUAH still worked through him. This shows us that obedience matters more than perfection.

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Avram Was Called Twice

Many people don’t realize this: YAHUAH called Avram twice.

The first time, he left Ur of the Chaldeans along with his father, Terah. According to Genesis 11:31:

“31 And Terah took Avram his son, and Lot the son of Haran, his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Avram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.”

After that, YAHUAH gave him a direct command. In Genesis 12:1, we read:

“1 Now YAHUAH had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee.”

Even though YAHUAH said to leave his kindred, they still came with him.

Later, in Genesis 12:4, we’re told:

“4 So Avram departed, as YAHUAH had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Avram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.”

Furthermore, Acts 7:2 confirms that this calling came before Haran:

“2 And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The ELOHIM of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,”

Clearly, YAHUAH had already begun to guide Avram before the events of Genesis 11:31.

Living by Faith in the Promised Land

Avram lived in the land YAHUAH promised, but he never possessed it in his lifetime. Even so, he remained faithful. As Hebrews 11:9 explains:

“9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise.”

Because of his faith, Avram built altars to YAHUAH wherever he went. Moreover, he obeyed His commandments and trusted His promises.

Discover the Truth, Not the Tradition

This book reveals the true journey of Avram as he becomes Abraham. His life is a story of faith, obedience, and redemption. Unlike the watered-down versions taught by religion, this study presents the truth straight from Scripture.

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