THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD
THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD
“Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.”—Deuteronomy 7:9
“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.”
—Psalm 89:1
Notice the words of Paul, “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”—1 Corinthians 1:9. Also, “If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.”—1 Timothy 2:13. Peter tells of “the faithful creator”—1 Peter 4:19.
I. FAITHFUL IN SAVING
A. Promise—John 6:37. None will be turned away, who call upon Him.
B. Pardon—Psalm 103:3. Notice He forgives all our iniquities!
C. Persons—“He is able to save completely all who come to God through Him. Since He will live forever, He will always be there to remind God that He has paid for their sins with His blood”—Hebrews 7:25 Living New Testament.
D. Purging—Isaiah 1:18. Sins made whiter than snow.
E. Perfection—1 John 1:7. Cleansing from all sin!
GOD IS STILL, AND ALWAYS WILL BE, IN THE SAVING BUSINESS!
II. FAITHFUL IN SECURING
A. Promise—1 Peter 1:5. Kept by God’s power until the end.
B. Perfection—Jude 24. Present us perfect before the Father.
C. Persuaded—2 Timothy 1:12. Keep us until we meet Him.
D. Power—Philippians 4:13. Power to do all things for Him.
E. Personal—Hebrews 10:25. Faithful is God, who has promised.
HE WILL KEEP US IF WE REMAIN IN HIM. SOMETHING FOR US TO DO!
III. FAITHFUL IN SATISFYING
He will satisfy, and meet our every need.
A. Physical Needs—3 John 3. God wants us to be strong in body.
B. Spiritual Needs—Matthew 5:6. Will meet our needs if we are hungry.
C. Material Needs—Psalm 103:5. He satisfies our mouths with good things! Also see Psalm 37:25.
D. Financial Needs—Philippians 4:19. God does meet all needs, but He does not give us everything we want!
PERMIT HIM TO MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS!
IV. FAITHFUL IN STRENGTHENING
A. Strength to Face Sin—Romans 6:14. Sin has no power over us. Compare with 1 Corinthians 10:13.
B. Strength to Face Sorrow—Psalm 46:1. God is always near to all the sorrowing and those who face trouble.
C. Strength to Face Sarcasm—Psalm 56:11. Not fearful what man may say or do to me.
D. Strength to Stablish—2 Thessalonians 3:3. He will stablish us and keep us from all evil.
HE WILL GIVE US STRENGTH TO FACE EVERY SITUATION IN LIFE!
You can depend upon the faithfulness of God. He does not lie!—Titus 1:5. God does not change His mind—Numbers 23:19. He is faithful to us even if we are unfaithful to Him. Are we faithful to God? Suppose God were only as faithful to you as you are to Him?
I. FAITHFUL IN SAVING
A. Promise—John 6:37. None will be turned away, who call upon Him.