1. The Promises of the Word Selected Passages Logos Bible Fellowship 6/4/2008

2. The Significance of Scripture 1.It Carries the Proclamation of God 2.It Captures the Portrait of God 3.It Contains the Properties of God 4.It Conveys the Power of God 5.It Communicates the Promises of God

3. The Significance of Scripture 1.It Carries the Proclamation of God 2.It Captures the Portrait of God 3.It Contains the Properties of God 4.It Conveys the Power of God 5.It Communicates the Promises of God

4. Characteristics of Promises Promises made to… Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Israel, Christians, etc. Promises to believers are… Good (1 Kings 8:56), holy (Psalm 105:42), exceedingly great and precious (2 Peter 1:4), confirmed in Christ (Romans 15:8), certain in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20), fulfilled in Christ (Luke 1:69-73) Promises to believers include… Christ (2 Samuel 7:12-13), the gospel (Romans 1:1-2), life in Christ (2 Timothy 1:1), Christ’s second coming (2 Peter 3:4), new heaven and earth (2 Peter 3:13)

5. The Best Promises Eternal Life Crown of life (James 1:12), eternal life (1 John 2:25), adoption (2 Corinthians 6:18), forgiveness (Isaiah 1:18), a new heart (Ezekiel 36:26-27), Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13), entering into rest (Hebrews 4:1), perfecting holiness (Hebrews 10:14) Everyday Living Present and future life (1 Timothy 4:8), preservation in affliction (Isaiah 43:2), blessing (Deuteronomy 1:11)

6. The Character the Promise Giver He is faithful (Hebrews 10:23) He cannot lie (Titus 1:2) None will fail (Job 23:14; 1 Kings 8:56) In Him they are yes and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20) Not slow about His promise (2 Peter 3:9)

7. The Believer’s Responsibility Believers are… Children of promise (Romans 9:8), heirs of promise (Romans 4:13) Believers must… Have confidence in the promises (Hebrews 11:11), expect God to fulfill His promises (Luke 1:45), wait on God (Acts 1:4), perfect holiness out of reverence for God (2 Corinthians 7:1), do not fall short (Hebrews 4:1), persevere under trial (James 1:12)

8. Case Study – Abraham & Sarah The giving of the promise (Genesis 12:2- 3, 7, 21:1; Hebrews 6:13-15) Abraham’s faith and obedience (Hebrews 11:8-13, 17-19, 39) Abraham’s faith and hope (Romans 4:13- 5:2) The receiving of the promise (Galatians 3:14-19, 29)

9. Group Discussion 1.What are some promises in Scripture given to unbelievers? What is their significance for believers? 2.How can meditating on God’s promises affect your faith? 3.How do God’s promises help you to live your everyday life? 4.What significance does God’s Word have regarding His promises? 5.What part of Abraham and Sarah’s example do you need to work on most?