1. Precious Promises
2 Peter 1:4

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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)

6. Precious Promises Promises of God fulfilled in the future …
No more sickness, sorrow, or sadness (Rev. 21:4)

7. 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))