18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations…… 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old........ 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised He was also able to perform. Romans 4:17-21
“I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” 2 Samuel 24:24
And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord. (2 Chronicles 12:14)
1 Corinthians 15, 51-52: We shall not all fall asleep [in death], but we shall all be changed (transformed) in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the [sound of the] last trumpet call.
“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving” (Colossians 4:2).
