1. THE PROMISES OF GOD 2 PETER 1:2-4 Text

2. PROMISES - THE CHURCH New Testament Usage –Matthew 16:18 –Ephesians 1:22-23 –Acts 20:28 –Acts 2:47 –1 Corinthians 1:2 –Acts 9:26 –Matthew 18:17

3. PROMISES - THE CHURCH Description –Ephesians 5:25-27 –Colossians 1:24 –Romans 12:4-5 –Acts 20:27-31 –1 Timothy 3:15 –1 Peter 2:9 Matthew 7:21 John 4:24

4. PROMISES - THE CHURCH Description of work of church –1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Evangelism –Acts 6 – Caring for needy saints –Ephesians 4:16 – Edifying saints –2 Thessalonians 3:6 – Disciplining the erring

5. PROMISES - THE CHURCH Provisions –Ephesians 3:10, 21 –Ephesians 2:14-16 –1 Corinthians 12:12-13 –Acts 2:36-41, 47

6. PROMISES - THE CHURCH Conclusion –Have you taken advantage of the promises of God? –Are you a member of the Lord’s church? –Today is the day of salvation! –The Lord will add you to his church if you obey him!!!