“Sure Things”. “Sure Thing” an outcome that is certain or assured; a certainty something definite, guaranteed or certain to happen. stable, fast, firm,

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“Sure Things”

“Sure Thing” an outcome that is certain or assured; a certainty something definite, guaranteed or certain to happen. stable, fast, firm, certain, secure, reliable, immoveable, solid, strong, trustworthy, dependable

“Sure Things” Prophecy 2 Pet 1: Pet 1:10-12; Lk 24:44-47; Acts 3:17; 8:32-35; 17:1-4

“Sure Things” Promises Abraham Rom 4:13-17 (Gen 17:5) Gen 12:1-3; Gal 3:8-14 David Acts 13:32-39 (Isa 55:3) Acts 2:24-31 (2 Sam 7:12-13; Ps 132:11) In Christ, the promises of God are “yes” 2 Cor 1:17-20

“Sure Things” Foundation 2 Tim 2: Cor 3:10-11; Eph 2:19-22; Rev 21:14 “On Christ, the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand.”

“Sure Things” Hope Heb 6:13-18 God promised: He cannot lie Tit 1:2 God swore by Himself Gen 22:15-18 Jesus has entered as a forerunner Jn 14:1-3

“Sure Things” Your Calling and Election 2 Pet 1:5-11 Don’t be blind or short-sighted Phil 3:12-14 Don’t forget your purification Heb 10:26-29 Be all the more diligent to practice the qualities of Christ: moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, love- You will never stumble! Abundant entrance into Christ’s eternal kingdom!

Remember the “Sure Things” Prophecy Promises Foundation Hope Your Calling and Election