The Promises of the Word Selected Passages

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The Promises of the WordSelected Passages

• Logos Bible Fellowship
• 6/4/2008

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The Significance of Scripture

• It Carries the Proclamation of God
• It Captures the Portrait of God
• It Contains the Properties of God
• It Conveys the Power of God
• It Communicates the Promises of God

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The Significance of Scripture

• It Carries the Proclamation of God
• It Captures the Portrait of God
• It Contains the Properties of God
• It Conveys the Power of God
• It Communicates the Promises of God

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Characteristics of Promises

• Promises made to
• Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Israel, Christians,
  etc.
• Promises to believers are
• Good (1 Kings 856), holy (Psalm 10542),
  exceedingly great and precious (2 Peter 14),
  confirmed in Christ (Romans 158), certain in
  Christ (2 Corinthians 120), fulfilled in Christ
  (Luke 169-73)
• Promises to believers include
• Christ (2 Samuel 712-13), the gospel (Romans
  11-2), life in Christ (2 Timothy 11), Christs
  second coming (2 Peter 34), new heaven and
  earth (2 Peter 313)

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The Best Promises

• Eternal Life
• Crown of life (James 112), eternal life (1 John
  225), adoption (2 Corinthians 618), forgiveness
  (Isaiah 118), a new heart (Ezekiel 3626-27),
  Holy Spirit (Ephesians 113), entering into rest
  (Hebrews 41), perfecting holiness (Hebrews
  1014)
• Everyday Living
• Present and future life (1 Timothy 48),
  preservation in affliction (Isaiah 432),
  blessing (Deuteronomy 111)

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The Character the Promise Giver

• He is faithful (Hebrews 1023)
• He cannot lie (Titus 12)
• None will fail (Job 2314 1 Kings 856)
• In Him they are yes and amen (2 Corinthians 120)
• Not slow about His promise (2 Peter 39)

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The Believers Responsibility

• Believers are
• Children of promise (Romans 98), heirs of
  promise (Romans 413)
• Believers must
• Have confidence in the promises (Hebrews 1111),
  expect God to fulfill His promises (Luke 145),
  wait on God (Acts 14), perfect holiness out of
  reverence for God (2 Corinthians 71), do not
  fall short (Hebrews 41), persevere under trial
  (James 112)

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Case Study Abraham Sarah

• The giving of the promise (Genesis 122-3, 7,
  211 Hebrews 613-15)
• Abrahams faith and obedience (Hebrews 118-13,
  17-19, 39)
• Abrahams faith and hope (Romans 413-52)
• The receiving of the promise (Galatians 314-19,
  29)

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Group Discussion

• What are some promises in Scripture given to
  unbelievers? What is their significance for
  believers?
• How can meditating on Gods promises affect your
  faith?
• How do Gods promises help you to live your
  everyday life?
• What significance does Gods Word have regarding
  His promises?
• What part of Abraham and Sarahs example do you
  need to work on most?