Isaac Was Abraham's Only Child; Ishmael Was Not His Biological Child, According To Apostle Suleman - Legitvibes May 2026

youtube.com/watch?v=PvD41obVdwI">Spirit of Ishmael and its impact on the church?

: Ishmael was born when Abraham (then Abram) was 86; Isaac was born 14 years later when he was 100. youtube

According to a teaching by , Ishmael is not considered the biological son of " Abraham ," but rather the son of Abram . Suleman posits that Isaac is Abraham's only son because God only addressed him as "Abraham" after the covenant change, which occurred before Isaac's birth. Key Arguments from Apostle Suleman's Teaching Suleman posits that Isaac is Abraham's only son

: The teaching aligns with the broader theological view that Ishmael was a "son of the flesh" (born of human effort through Hagar), while Isaac was the "son of the promise" (born through divine intervention). Broader Biblical Context Apostle Suleman bases this perspective on a specific

: While Genesis 22:2 uses "only son," other scriptures like Genesis 25:9 state that "his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him," acknowledging both as his children.

Apostle Suleman bases this perspective on a specific interpretation of biblical nomenclature and divine recognition:

: He argues that Ishmael was born to Abram , whereas Isaac was born to Abraham . Since God changed Abram's name to Abraham specifically for the covenant of promise, Suleman asserts that Ishmael belongs to the "old" identity and Isaac to the "new".