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Delve into the richness of God's promises as outlined in 2 Peter 1:4. Explore how these promises are fulfilled now and in the future, offering hope, love, forgiveness, and ultimate victory. Reflect on the assurance of deliverance, God's providential care, and the power of answered prayer. Embrace a life filled with precious promises that lead to a crown of life and victory over evil. Discover the keys to living a pure, enduring, and hopeful life as a Christian, grounded in the truth of God's unwavering promises.
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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))