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Promises of God
Introduction
1. What is a promise?
2. God has given us many promises
3. 2 Peter 1:2-4
A. Some fundamental facts about God’s promises.
a. God is faithful to keep promises – Hebrews 10:23
b. God is able to keep His promises – Romans 4:20-21
c. 2 Peter 3:9
d. We can (and must) trust on the promises of God.
B. Some things God has NOT promised.
a. Life without difficulty – 2 Timothy 3:12
b. Save the disobedient – Matthew 7:21
c. Another life on earth – James 4:14
d. Hebrews 9:27
C. Some of God’s promises are unconditional.
a. Meaning of “unconditional”
b. Some promises are not based on what we do or do not do.
c. Examples:
i. Never destroy the world with a flood. Genesis 9:11
ii. Christ is coming again. Acts 1:9
iii. Dead will be raised. John 5:28-29
iv. All men will be judged. 2 Corinthians 5:10
D. Most of God’s promises are conditional.
a. Meaning of “conditional”
b. It is a requirement for the fulfillment of a promise.
c. Examples:
i. Remission of sins Acts 2;38
ii. Forgiveness of sins 1 John 1:7, 9
iii. No condemnation Romans 8:1
iv. Meet our physical needs Matthew 6:33
v. Hear our prayers 1 John 5:14
vi. A crown of life Revelation 2:10
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