Great and Precious Promises

The Book of 2 Peter: Great and Precious Promises
2 Peter 1:4
Rev. Chris Strevel

l. God's Exceeding Great and Precious Promises
A. Salvation: Whoever believes in Him shall not perish
B. Covenant: I will dwell with you and walk with you
C. Presence: I am with you always
D. Heaven: I will come again and receive you to Myself

ll. The Purposes of God's Great Promises
A. Promises empower Christ's calling to glory and virtue
B. Promises bring us into fellowship with God's holiness
1b. God's nature is His holiness and righteousness
2b. The new birth rescues from the world's corruption
3b. We are brought into the fellowship of holiness

lll. The Transforming Power of God's Promises
A. Abraham sacrificed his only son
B. Job hoped in his Redeemer
C. Daniel endured the lion's den
D. Our Savior bore the cross