3 Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance, character, and character, hope. He must stay in the city until the death of the current high priest,6 then he could go outside the city. 6 Now from these towns that you will give to the Levites you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has killed someone may flee. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 21 He was fully convinced that what God promised he was also able to do (Romans 4:13-21). . I believe there are several questions that must be answered in order to understand our text. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. The promise of Messiah fits that pattern. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 13 Now when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “Surely I will bless you greatly and multiply your descendants abundantly.” 15 And so by persevering, Abraham inherited the promise. Your email address will not be published. Is that song playing in your head now? And let us not overlook the author’s strong warning regarding falling away in 6:4-8. In chapter 18, the Lord specified that Isaac would be born at the same time the following year. 26 They said to leave the taproot of the tree, for your kingdom will be restored to you when you come to understand that heaven rules. Trust him, and he will help you. Hebrews 6:13-20 serves as the conclusion to a digression which began in chapter 5 at verse 11. 16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his descendant. In Christ, the believer finds safety, as the manslayer found safety in the city of refuge. God’s word is powerful (Hebrews 1:3; 11:3). Isaiah 41:10: Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Does debt affect giving in modern times in light of the Israelite tithe and slaves? These promises are fulfilled by the person and work of Jesus as our Great High Priest. For that reason, I still do my in-depth Bible study in my Life Application Study Bible with all its writing and circles and messes (but not my Bible journaling; I have a whole separate Bible for that too). For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. 7 It occurs 11 times in Acts and Romans and 10 times in Deuteronomy and Galatians. Second, hope is also a reward for perseverance and trusting in God’s promises. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. 1 John 4:18, Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory. The author tells us, his readers, that God gave us strong encouragement by two specific matters in which He could not lie: So just what are these “two unchangeable things”? One might wrongly conclude that the author is telling the reader that the believer’s endurance is totally their own doing. on Pinterest. Happy New Year: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives, Near to the Heart of God: A Study of the Book of Hebrews. 1 Copyright © 2008 by Robert L. Deffinbaugh. Scripture does not say, “and to the descendants,” referring to many, but “, Fifth, if God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Christ, and these are the basis for our faith, hope, and endurance, then to reject Christ is to reject faith, hope, and endurance. Seventh, we can count on God’s promises because He can be trusted. In order to be protected, the man must stay in the city of refuge and not go outside it, or the avenger could kill him. He is our father in the presence of God whom he believed – the God who makes the dead alive and summons the things that do not yet exist as though they already do. Book of 1 Thessalonians Book of 2 Thessalonians. First, our text puts the whole issue of perseverance into its proper perspective. Filed Under: Bible Study, Christianity, Encouragement, Self-care, Your email address will not be published. Standing on God’s Promises The Psalmist asked a question we all ask at some point in our lives. The promises of God start with 2 Timothy 3:16 when God tells us that all Scriptures in the Bible are inspired by God. It’s not easy to trust Him when you can’t pay your bills or when you are wounded by someone you thought cared about you. The promise which God affirmed by His oath is found in Genesis 22. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. God’s promises inspired Abraham’s faith and thus his endurance. All rights reserved. With this promise of God in hand we can then be assured that what we learn in the Bible comes from Him! We needed a new engine to the tune of $6,000 – and then it looked like our transmission was going out, too, and that was going to cost at least $3,000 more. In our text, we are told that men swear in order to confirm their statements and to remove any doubt about them. The NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION, also known as THE NET BIBLE, is a completely new translation of the Bible, not a revision or an update of a previous English version. Rev. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. 27 Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Romans 5:9-11, Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. Thus at some point (known only to God), their fate is to be forever condemned, without a further opportunity for repentance.2 I would differ slightly with those (Calvinists) who hold to this view in that I see these condemned folks as the source of false teaching in the church which sought to turn others back to Judaism, and thus to join them in “falling away” from the faith. My point in emphasizing Abraham’s failures is to show that God was faithful to fulfill His promises to Abraham, even though this man’s faith was not without its failures. Bonus: The reason we can stand firm. The particular promises we are dealing with here in this lesson are those which God has sworn to uphold as unchanging. In this way, he disarmed or he stripped off. This was done so that Abraham (and his descendants) would be assured that His promises to him would most certainly be fulfilled. He will not rebuke you for asking. But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess (1 Peter 3:15). 1 Standing on the promises of Christ my king, John 3:16-18, God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. BUY NOW! 13 But if he does not do it with premeditation, but it happens by accident, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee. In many instances the candidates promise different things to different people, knowing that they cannot deliver. So with this in mind, I bring you 70 promises of God that you should know and understand deep in your soul. Joshua 1:9, The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. 21 Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Scripture does not say, “and to the descendants,” referring to many, but “and to your descendant,” referring to one, who is Christ. How much more secure could our salvation be? The translation project originally started as an attempt to provide an electronic version of a modern translation for electronic distribution over the Internet and on CD (compact disk). A certain hope in God’s covenant promises made to Abraham and his descendants, guaranteed by God’s oath, is the anchor for our souls. March 27, 2018 By Tara Ziegmont Leave a Comment. Standing on the Promises of God. I do my daily readings on Kindle (in this chronological One Year Bible) these days, so I don’t actually get out a pen and circle the promises now, and I miss doing that. Oh, yes, it is an election year isn’t it? He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us. Some are required to wait a long time to see promises fulfilled (Abraham and Sarah), some are called to believe without ever seeing fulfillment (1 Peter 1:10–12). But it does say in the Bible that He will give you your heart’s desires. But if he was found innocent, he could flee to one of the six Levite cities of refuge. [Abraham] was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. 20 He did not waver in unbelief about the promise of God but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God. He now sits at the Father’s right hand in heaven to mediate on our behalf and to help us in our time of need. 9 Who knows? I didn’t believe that God cared enough about us to orchestrate our finances and make it all work. 40 For God had provided something better for us, so that they would be made perfect together with us (Hebrews 11:13-15, 39-40). Now hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. But the author is determined to deal with this meaty topic (6:1-3), and these concluding verses of his digression take us right back to where he left off in 5:10. It will help you to be grateful for her mercies and contribution to your days. We’ve seen this already in verses 11 and 12, as well as from Romans 5:1-8. 13 These towns that you must give shall be your six towns for refuge. But look at the basis on which Moses intercedes for the Israelites: 10 So now, leave me alone so that my anger can burn against them and I can destroy them, and I will make from you a great nation.” 11 But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God and said, “O Lord, why does your anger burn against your people, whom you have brought out from the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Moses did not promise God that the Israelites would try harder and do better. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. 17 In the same way God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, and so he intervened with an oath, 18 so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:13-18). She became my wife. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. It turned out that God was working in the itty bitty details after all. He is the Great High Priest to whom we must draw near for help in time of need. © 2018 – 2020, Tara Ziegmont. 2 Corinthians 5:21, So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Sixth, our confidence and assurance are grounded (anchored) in the promises of God and His faithfulness to fulfill them, not in our performance. Don’t take my word for it. It was initially given in Genesis 12:1-3, as the basis for leaving both home and family and seeking the Promised Land. Psalm 84:11, No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. It presents God’s promises (particularly those sealed with an oath) as the basis for our hope and perseverance. Successful suffering gives us greater confidence in God, and thus it produces hope by assuring us that, with God’s enablement, we will endure to the end and thus experience the full revelation of God’s glory in the future. They will be enslaved and oppressed for four hundred years. I have made it my practice to never say, “I promise.” Do not be afraid or discouraged. 13 Then the Lord said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a foreign country. Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 14 For if they become heirs by the law, faith is empty and the promise is nullified. For now, I believe that he is indicating to the reader that Jesus, the object of our hope, has entered into the holy of holies as our forerunner. Tenth, Gentiles believers become full heirs of the promises of God. 1 Peter 1:20, Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. 5 Now this secret was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, 6 namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:5-6). If the one who did so was found not guilty of murder, then he could flee to one of the cities of refuge. When the Israelites sinned in worshipping the golden calf, God threatened to wipe out the nation and to start a new nation through Moses. 2.0 To Stand On God’s Promises, KNOW: 2.1 The Promise is for ME (Gen. 32:9-12). Psalm 37:4, Commit everything you do to the Lord. Required fields are marked *. Our text has been about God’s promises, so let’s conclude by focusing on some of the truths we have seen and what impact these have on us. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. 15 But as for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age. God even gave Abram the name of that child – Isaac. Psalm 18:3, Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. 2 Corinthians 5:17, And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. God’s promises are the one thing we can count on, because His promises are sure, and He is a God who always keeps His promises. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 15 For the law brings wrath, because where there is no law there is no transgression either. . These promises are sealed by the highest authority, God's word. 9 Bible results for “the promises of God.” Showing results 1-9. Abraham’s faith sometimes failed, but God’s promises to Abraham were certain. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible. 2 Corinthians 4:17, And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. The author has presented a powerful demonstration of the sufficiency of God the Son in chapters 1 and 2, and then drew our attention to the deficiency of men in chapters 3 and 4. 13:5) In 1994, a 67-year-old carpenter named Russell Herman died in Marion, Illinois. As I was reading Romans 1:1-3, this Old Hymn “Standing on the Promises of God,” kept echoing through my mind. And, incidentally, since our High Priest lives forever, we find refuge and safety in Him forever. 15 For the law brings wrath, because where there is no law there is no transgression either. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Check out these lyrics from this amazon song. God swears to remove any doubt as to the certainty of His promises being fulfilled. But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Just stay calm. It took everything we had plus a loan from a family member to replace the engine, and there was nothing left for the transmission. The Lord be with you all. They will soar high on wings like eagles. I will be found by you,” says the Lord. Psalm 34:18, Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. And in the end, these are the folks who more actively reject and oppose the gospel. We may have falsely sought security in the very things which are now being removed or reduced. Each must contribute some of its own towns to the Levites in proportion to the inheritance allocated to each. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Perhaps God might be willing to change his mind and relent and turn from his fierce anger so that we might not die, Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. John 14:27, Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Though we don’t work for salvation; it is a free gift, it comes from our belief in Jesus Christ. 13 When God made me wander from my father’s house, I told her, ‘This is what you can do to show your loyalty to me: Every place we go, say about me, “He is my brother”’” (Genesis 20:11-13, emphasis mine). Psalm 34:17, The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Abraham was promised the land of Canaan, but he had to purchase a portion of that land for a burial place. Eighth, God’s promises are the basis and the incentive for cleansing ourselves from sin and its defilement: Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God (2 Corinthians 7:1). If a man were found to be guilty of murder, he would not be protected and would be killed by the avenger. From Genesis to Revelation we read of normal people that received the promises of God. On the way home from that meeting, our check engine light came on and the car totally failed on the side of the road. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the … There are hundreds, possibly thousands more in the words of the Bible. There is nothing too big or too small for Him. If you need help with a system for memorizing verses, check out this post on our family’s memorization habit. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It comes immediately after Abraham’s greatest test of faith – his willingness, if necessary, to sacrifice his son Isaac in obedience to God’s command. 70 of God’s promises from the Bible – These encouraging scriptures, verses, and quotes for women and men are words to live by. 14 But I will execute judgment on the nation that they will serve. God has given us a multitude of promises, today we will look at a handful of them. Deuteronomy 31:8, I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies. This manifestation of love has continued to the present, and the author hopes that it will continue. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. Third, promises are given when their fulfillment will come after a period of delay.Promises are given to those who must wait, those who do not expect or demand that God give them freedom from tests and trials, or provide them with prosperity now. But, according to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness truly resides (2 Peter 3:13). It is important to recognize that not all of God’s promises are unconditional (or unchangeable). His mercies never cease. 15 These six towns will be places of refuge for the Israelites, and for the foreigner, and for the settler among them, so that anyone who kills any person accidentally may flee there. This further confirmation came after the offering of Isaac, by means of God’s promise being confirmed by an oath. 6/26/11. 51 Solomon was told, “Look, Adonijah fears you; see, he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘May King Solomon solemnly promise me today that he will not kill his servant with the sword’” (1 Kings 1:49-51, emphasis mine). Copyright © 2021 Feels Like Home™ on the Brunch Pro Theme. Standing on the promises of Christ my King,Through eternal ages let His praises ring,Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,Standing on the promises of God. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. There is no other solution for our sin, and its eternal punishment (hell). Isaiah 43:2, I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. The first one is the foundational scripture of all Christian faith: anyone who believes in Jesus will not die but will live forever with Him in heaven. No wonder the author of Hebrews places so much emphasis on the Word of God, and on the attention we must pay to what it says. Fourth, God’s oath assured Abraham because he had not yet seen the complete fulfillment of God’s covenant promises, nor would he before his death. Philippians 4:19, But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged, Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel your servants, to whom you swore by yourself and told them, ‘I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken about I will give to your descendants, and they will inherit it forever, The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us, I will appoint for you a place where he may flee, you will take him even from my altar that he may die, you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has killed someone may flee, so that anyone who kills any person accidentally may flee there, Through Isaac descendants will carry on your name. Proverbs 3:5-6, I will answer them before they even call to me. Q. To protect himself, Abram passes off Sarai as his sister, resulting in her being added, for a time, to the Pharaoh’s harem. Thus, we dare not neglect God’s final Word, revealed in the person of His Son (2:1-4). It still has to be in His will and His plan. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Jan 2, 2013 - Explore Julie Charles's board "Standing on The Promises of God." 8 Every person and animal must put on sackcloth and must cry earnestly to God, and everyone must turn from their evil way of living and from the violence that they do. The believer grasps Him by faith, just as the manslayer grabbed the horns of the altar. From the larger tribes you must give more; and from the smaller tribes fewer. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. Author: Herbert Lockyer Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0310537576 Size: 13.96 MB Format: PDF View: 7720 Get Books Promises You Can Stand On Through Thick and Thin The Bible is filled with hundreds of what the apostle Peter called "exceeding great and precious promises": definite, explicit declarations God has made that you can count on. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i... More, Surely I will bless you greatly and multiply your descendants abundantly, a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. It had been made at various times and occasions during those years before and after Isaac’s birth. In that book, Batterson suggests that you circle the promises of God in your Bible, partly to help yourself remember them and partly so that you can go back and pray over them later on. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. In order to give confirmation of their words, men must swear by something greater than themselves (verse 16). He wanted me to see that He is involved intimately in my life and that I can trust Him fully with all the details. It seems as though I have heard a lot of promises lately. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. As it is unchangeable, so it is immovable. He has accomplished the cleansing of our sins, once for all. I loved hearing how a young boy was able to defeat a big, mean giant with a slingshot and a rock. These two covenant promises are the basis for our salvation, sanctification, and eternal security. In this sense, hope is not only the basis for perseverance; it is also the result of perseverance. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and steadfast, which reaches inside behind the curtain, 20 where Jesus our forerunner entered on our behalf, since he became a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 6:19-20). 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