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Precious Promises. 2 Peter 1:4. Precious Promises. We live in a blessed nation, but Christians are the most blessed of all God does not give ordinary promises, but “exceeding great and precious promises” (2 Pet. 1:4)
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Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:4
Precious Promises • We live in a blessed nation, but Christians are the most blessed of all • God does not give ordinary promises, but “exceeding great and precious promises” (2 Pet. 1:4) • God does not lie about his promises (2 Cor. 1:20; Tit. 1:2)
Precious Promises Promises of God fulfilled now… • Deliverance (Psa. 50:15) • Love (Jn. 14:21) • Forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38-39) • Limitations to temptation (1 Cor. 10:13)
Precious Promises Promises of God fulfilled now… • Fellow-partakers (Eph. 3:6) • Life in Christ (1 Tim. 4:8; 2 Tim. 1:1) • Providential care (Heb. 13:5; Isa. 41:10) • Answered prayer (1 John 5:14-15)
Precious Promises Promises of God fulfilled in the future … • Resurrection body (1 Cor. 15:35-55) • Crown of life (Jas. 1:12) • Coming destruction and renewal (2 Pet. 3:13) • Ultimate victory over evil (Rev. 7:14; 15:2)
Precious Promises Promises of God fulfilled in the future … • No more sickness, sorrow, or sadness (Rev. 21:4)
Precious Promises • Let us take hope (Acts 26:6-7) • Let us live pure lives (2 Cor. 7:1) • Let us patiently endure (Rom. 4:20-21; Heb. 6:12-15; 10:23,36))