In This Life Promises Are Broken Often by those whose integrity is questionable.Often by those whose integrity is questionable. Also by well-meaning,

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In This Life Promises Are Broken Often by those whose integrity is questionable.Often by those whose integrity is questionable. Also by well-meaning, faithful Christians. cp. 1 Cor. 4:19, 16:5-9; 2 Cor. 1:15ffAlso by well-meaning, faithful Christians. cp. 1 Cor. 4:19, 16:5-9; 2 Cor. 1:15ff Regardless, we feel let down.Regardless, we feel let down.

Such is Not the Case With God God’s promises have never, and will never fail. Thus, His faithfulness – as seen through His promises – should be reflected, to the best of our ability, in our walk with Him.

A Sampling of God’s Promises

“The Bible is so full of God’s promises, that it is not really possible to count them. Some people have tried and come up with about Others have counted Herbert Lockyer wrote a book called All the promises of the Bible and claims to list 8000.”

A Sampling of God’s Promises To save Noah/family from world-wide judgment. Gen. 6:17-18To save Noah/family from world-wide judgment. Gen. 6:17-18 To never flood the earth again. Gen. 9:11To never flood the earth again. Gen. 9:11 To make Abraham’s name great, etc. Gal. 3:8, 16; Acts 7:5To make Abraham’s name great, etc. Gal. 3:8, 16; Acts 7:5

A Sampling of God’s Promises To bless or curse Israel. Deut. 28To bless or curse Israel. Deut. 28 Sending Israel into captivity for 70 years. Jer. 25:11; 2 Chron. 36:21Sending Israel into captivity for 70 years. Jer. 25:11; 2 Chron. 36:21 God’s overall promise Jesus Christ. Gen. 3:15; 2 Sam. 7:11-17; Acts 2:29-31God’s overall promise Jesus Christ. Gen. 3:15; 2 Sam. 7:11-17; Acts 2:29-31

A Sampling of God’s Promises Sins forgiven through Christ. Jer. 31:34 (Heb. 8:12; 10:17)Sins forgiven through Christ. Jer. 31:34 (Heb. 8:12; 10:17) Eternal rest (life) fulfilled through Christ. Heb. 4:1; 1 Jn. 2:25Eternal rest (life) fulfilled through Christ. Heb. 4:1; 1 Jn. 2:25 Jesus’ return. 1 Thess. 4:13-18Jesus’ return. 1 Thess. 4:13-18

A Sampling of God’s Promises All promises find their ultimate fulfillment in/through Jesus Christ. Rom. 4:13, 16; Gal. 3:29; 4:28

God’s Promises Affect Our Walk With Him

Walking With Full Assurance God always performed His promises. Rom. 4:21God always performed His promises. Rom. 4:21 It allowed believers to willingly leave riches and comfort to walk on the promises of God. Cp. Heb. 11:24-27It allowed believers to willingly leave riches and comfort to walk on the promises of God. Cp. Heb. 11:24-27 They serve as an example for our walk today.They serve as an example for our walk today.

Walking With ‘Comfort’ God will deliver us from this darkened world. 1 Thess. 4:13-14God will deliver us from this darkened world. 1 Thess. 4:13-14 When so many people (including ourselves) let us down, we’re comforted convicted that God doesn’t.When so many people (including ourselves) let us down, we’re comforted convicted that God doesn’t. Comforted through the most difficult of trials. Jas. 1:2-5Comforted through the most difficult of trials. Jas. 1:2-5

His Character – Our Example We should want emulate His faithfulness. Matt. 5:48 These promises should stir within us a desire to be cleansed from unrighteousness. 2 Cor. 7:1 We look forward to that eternal rest. Heb. 11:9-10

Conclusion While we (mankind) may not always keep our promises: our Faithful God is always true to His word.While we (mankind) may not always keep our promises: our Faithful God is always true to His word. His great and precious promises should move us to be like Him, faithful and true…to His glory.His great and precious promises should move us to be like Him, faithful and true…to His glory.