Great and Precious Promises

Introduction

Christianity is a Relationship with Christ that is Redemptive and Transformative in nature.

Romans 8:28–29 HCSB

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose. For those He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

Romans

Romans 12:2 HCSB

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Great and Precious Promises

List promises that are meaningful to you....

2 Peter 1:3–4 HCSB

His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. By these He has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desires.

Transformative:

Life & Godliness

Share Divine Nature

Escape Corruption that is in the World

Enabling:

Divine Power

Knowledge of Him

Calling

Great and Precious Promises

Great

Because God is their Guarantor

Because they Flow from God’s great love, mercy, and grace

Because their effect is Greater than we can imagine

1 Corinthians 2:9 HCSB

But as it is written: What eye did not see and ear did not hear, and what never entered the human mind— God prepared this for those who love Him.

Precious

Because they are Transformative

Because they are Assuring

Because they are Incorruptible

1 Peter 1:18–19 HCSB

For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life inherited from the fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish.

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