1. Acts 13:26 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why does Paul make explicit reference to his hearers as being the children of Abraham?

Acts 13:26 (ESV)

26 “Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this salvation.

The connection between Jewish listeners in the synagogue and Abraham links the explanation to come with the history of salvation that began with God’s election of and promises to Abraham.1