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God's promises reveal his particular and eternal purposes to which he is unchangeably committed. These promises are however, conditional upon obedience on the part of disciples M T C M
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Standing on the Promises of GodGod's promises reveal his particular and eternal purposes to which he is unchangeably committed. These
promises are however, conditional upon obedience on the part of disciples
God's promises are unchangingHe is absolutely trustworthy: Nu 23:19, Tit 1:2, Hebrews 6:13-18
He is unchanging: Ps 110:4, Mal 3:6-7, Jas 1:17-18
He has the power & will to fulfill his promises: Isa 55:11, Ro 4:21
He is faithful in keeping all his promises: Jos 21:45, 23:14-15, 1 Ki 8:56; Ps 145:13; Heb 10:23
His promises stem his goodness and glory: 2 Peter 1:3-4
God may confirm his promises with an oath: Ge 22:15-18, 26:3; Isa 45:23; Am 6:8, 8:7
Examples of God's promises through covenant relationshipGe 9:18-17, 15:9-21, 17:1-22, 26:3-4, 28:13-15, 26:2-4, Ex 19:1-6, 24:1-8, Nu 25:10-12
2 Sam 7:5-16, 1 Ch 17:4-14, 1 Ki 8:15, 24, Jer 31:31-34
The grounding of God's promises in ChristGod's promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ: 2 Co 1:18-20; Mt 5:17; Lk 4:16-21; Ac 2:29-31, 3:21-
26, 7:37; Dt 18:15-18; Ac 13:23, 13:32-34, 26:6-7; Ro 1:2-3; Ro 15:8; Heb 9:15
Jesus Christ brings superior promises through the new covenant: Hebrews 8:6-8, Mph 1:13-14,
Hebrews 7:22, Hebrews 11:13, Heb 11:39-40, 2 Pe 1:1-4
Jesus Christ has the right to make promises on God's behalf: Jn 3:34-35, Jn 1:1-2, Jn 1:14, 8:25-
29; Heb 1:1-3
God's promises are received by faith: Gal 3:22, Jn 1:12, Ro 4:13-16
The are received by perseverance and obedience: Heb 6:12, Hebrews 10:36; Ro 4:19-24; 2 Cor
7:1
God's promises unite all different types of people: Eph 2:11-18, 3:6; Ac 2:38-39; Ro 9:8; Gal 3:29;
4:28, Hebrews 11:39-40
Disaster awaits those who reject God's promises: Jos 23:12-16; Jn 3:18-20, 36; 2 Ti 2:11-13;
Hebrews 6:4-12; 2 Pe 3:3-10
Particular promises of God in Christ
Gift of the Holy Spirit: Lk 24:49; Ac 1:4, 2:33; Eph 1:13
The fulness of life & eternal life: 2 Ti 1:1, Hebrews 12:26-28; Jas 1:12, 2:5; 1 Jn 2:25
Resurrection: Jn 5:29; 11:25-26; 1 Co 15:48-57; 2 Co 4:14; 1 Th 4:16
Forgiveness of Sins: 1 Jn 1:9
The presence of God: Ex 3:13, 33:14; Jos 1:9; Isa 58:9; Mt 28:20; Her 13:5
The peace of God: 1 Ch 22:9; Ps 85:8; Isa 9:6-7; Ro 5:1; Php 4:4-9
Joy in God: Ps 16:11, 132:16; Jn 16:20-24
The Knowledge of God: Her 31:33-34; Jn 17:25-26; 1 Jn 5:2-
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