It is loaded with many promises for those who have faith in the lord. He will be the harness that we can hold on to and rest assured that He will save us from drowning with problems and hardships. Here he echoes both Peters sermon on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:23), and the prayer of the early church (Acts 4:27-28), which show that the crucifixion of Jesus only fulfilled what Gods hand and Gods purpose predestined to occur. - Billy Sunday (Source Unknown, Lou Nicholes - Missionary/Author) . 1:9). The reason they didnt recognize Him is that they did not hear the voices of the prophets who spoke to them every Sabbath as Gods Word was read aloud (13:27). His aim is to target Gods children and to make us suffer, hoping that we would lose faith. A Prayer for Help. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. If youre going to entrust your soul for eternity to God, it is important to know that He keeps His promises. That is why we need to do the opposite and take a stronghold of our faith. No one can calm our spirits and give us assurances like how Gods words do. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Then, as Peter did at Pentecost, Paul cites Psalm 16:10, showing that it could not have applied to David, who died and did undergo decay, but rather applied to Davids descendant, the Messiah. Up through verse 22, every head in the synagogue was nodding in agreement with Paul. Paul continues with Gods sovereign working: God raised Him from the dead (13:30). 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 9:11). Allow God to work on your heart in the meantime and prepare you to receive His very best for your life. Why does Paul specify that "John had first preached, before His coming" (Acts 13:24)? After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. Faithful ( Hebrews 10:23 )If the Lord ever breaks a promise, our Christian theology falls apart because He would cease to be who He says He is. Through Him everyone who believes is justified in Gods sight (13:39). We would certainly expect that a priest who serves in the temple would believe the words that the angel Gabriel spoke to him. 3:10-14). But there will be times that we will be tired of fighting and figuring things out. The promises God has made to you will all be fulfilled if you remain in faith and trust in Him. Or, as Jesus quoted Isaiah with reference to the people, You will keep on hearing, but will not understand; you will keep on seeing, but will not perceive; for the heart of this people has become dull, with their ears they scarcely hear, and they have closed their eyes, otherwise they would see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their heart and return, and I would heal them (Matt. God's word is powerful because God is all-powerful. Paul mentions the many witnesses who saw the risen Jesus over many days (13:31). And there is no better way of living than knowing that we are here for a reason. On this site, you can explore the Bible with me as dig into fun topics, like angels, symbolism, characters, dreams and more. He takes care of our physical needs. Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. Just as eternal life is forever, so eternal punishment is forever (Matt. "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government But be encouraged today that God is working in your situation, and will fulfill the words that He spoke over your life. The world may give us knowledge, but wisdom will only be from God. Paul is showing that Jesus Christ is the goal and culmination of history. offering the solution without explaining what it solves. This promise assures us that we will never walk alone. Whenever that happens, it is we, not God, who were mistaken. Thank You for upholding Your promises. Here are some of the things that I have found during my study about God's promise to keep us. She also enjoys family, cooking, and reading. If things look different from what God spoke over your life, know that you will come out of your predicament stronger. Knowing what God has in store for us is essential. God promised Israel to be their God and make them His people ( Leviticus 26:12-13 ). All of this should give us great comfort, especially when things in our world seem to be running out of control. "There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God" (2:2). When you are feeling weak, especially in your quest to follow, honor, and serve God, He promises "power to the faint." It says in Isaiah 40:31 Knowing that we are under Gods supervision takes away our fear of what will come in the future. The Bible says that if we ask, then we shall receive. He wants us to know what He has in store for us. Like how the Israelites were proclaimed to be people of God, we too are His children the moment we accept Jesus as our Lord and savior. They are meant to give us courage. It was God who removed Saul and God who raised up David. Some of the spiritual promises are the continued forgiveness of sins, our sanctification, supplying us with strength and peace in trials, and preserving us to the end. The Cross And Christs Substitution (Gal. It refers to God declaring us righteous in His sight through the merits of Jesus Christ. God promises to strengthen you as you wait for Him to fulfill His promises over your life. A dead Messiah could not fulfill the promised blessing to David, to have one of his descendants sit on his throne forever (2 Sam. "Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by But that does not mean that we are all destined to be alone or to go through life by just relying on ourselves. Everything that has happened and will happen will play a part in this purpose for His promises to be fulfilled. Life can be very hard and tiresome indeed. And because His blood covers us, we can call upon His name to heal sicknesses and demonic infestations. As Christians, our strength and endurance will always be tested. God raised Jesus from the dead, also in accordance with several prophecies. After we turn away from our old ways and learn to live adhering to His words, we will become a part of Gods family. 1:11). of Nathan, the son of David." son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er, the son of Jose, the son of Remember, Paul was speaking here to a religious audience. It is all from His grace, to the praise of the glory of His grace! As we come to trust in God's promises, He empowers us to live faithfully. Hebrews 6:13-15 For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, "I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply you." And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise. But God is able to keep His promises, no matter how unlikely their fulfillment may seem. After battling with him, it is natural that we feel tired. Violent men will not oppress them again. And at the end of this journey, we should realize how God fulfills every promise and covenants that He made and declared. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2001, All Rights Reserved. of Joseph, the son of Heli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of The wage of sin death and we are all sinful by nature. But also, all who scoff at Him or ignore Him will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (2 Thess. Walking through life, we may encounter inevitable situations that may lead to many difficulties. will be upon His shoulder. whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. If God promised to be with us wherever we go, what can we be afraid of? It's easy to become disappointed when we lump God in with flawed humans who can't keep their every promise. Isaiah 38:7 this is the lord sign to you that the Lord will do what he has promised. Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Asking for forgiveness is the first step to salvation. Then Paul uses twice the word that became the center of his gospel, justified (I dont understand why the NASB translates it freed). God keeps His promises. He starts with facts that every Jew would have known and agreed with: God chose the patriarchs; He delivered their descendants from Egypt; He gave them the land of Canaan; and, He chose David as their king (13:17-22). But they did not understand it. But it does bother us greatly when someone we love and trust fails to keep an important promise. Knowing that He will never ever break His promises nor will He ever go back on His words, assures us that we can put our full trust in Him. This should be obvious by all that Ive said so far. He is not a God who is unconcerned with our needs or who is pleased to raise down an iron fist. favor with God. The fact that the Jewish leaders rejected and killed Jesus did not thwart, but actually fulfilled, Gods promises. the Jews and God-fearing gentiles in Antioch of Pisidia. Maath, the son of Mattathiah, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son TopicalBible The Cross And The Flesh (Gal. For my father and my mother have forsaken me. His care will bring us comfort when we are in a difficult situation. God has promised to help us take firm steps so that we will choose the right decision on whatever challenge life may give us. But when our effort seems useless, we should not be fearful for God will supply us with our needs. It says that no matter how many promises God has made, they are Yes in Christ. The souls who choose to live on earth in a sinful way will suffer a second death while those who choose to be with God will be with Him forever. God loves you and wants you to have a wonderful future. Hebrews 6:18 "God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged." 35. there will be no end. They are meant to instill hope. These are the appointed feasts of the Lord, the holy convocations, which you shall proclaim at the time appointed for them. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. Hebrews 11:33 Verse Concepts who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, Hebrews 12:26 Verse Concepts And His voice shook the earth then, but now He has promised, saying, "Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heaven." James 1:12 Verse Concepts This is not to absolve the wicked men who killed Him of their responsibility. In spite of that, Satan will never be victorious against us. Among that large number are some specific promises servants can claim today. Psalm 27:14 instructs us to wait on the Lord with good courage because He will strengthen our hearts. And that is what God promises to us. Blog, A Answered prayers are something that the children of God can hope for. It refers to more than our sins being taken away through forgiveness. was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. It is better to promise nothing than to promise something and not be able to do it. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. God is always watching us. The strength that we gain through endurance will help us as we walk through the journey of life. All of the New Testament centers on the person and work of Jesus Christ. The good news is that we have a certain weapon against all these uncertainties. It was about 100 miles inland, at 3,600 feet elevation. Like how they were redeemed from Egypt, we are also redeemed from sin. The law brings condemnation to all, because all have sinned and violated Gods holy law. Its a Loving Relationship with One Another. - Take the case of Abraham in O.T. that time forward, even forever. Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20. F Disappointment sets in and we want to stop believing because it hurts. However, that is the wrong thing to do. Paul (13:34-37) further underscores Jesus resurrection by quoting two Old Testament prophecies. Billy Sunday - "The saloon is a liar" (illustration) "The saloon is a liar. Because even though we may be weakened due to difficulties, our God will always give us strength. As long as we choose to follow Him, He will never forsake us nor will He let us face life by ourselves. Awareness of Gods promises helps us to be thankful even for the afflictions that may come our way. And when we choose to follow Jesus, we are cleansed of our sins and have the right to eternal life. But God has promised that He will never let us fall. As Gods will unfolds, we will be able to see the things that He intends for us. Basic necessities such as food and shelter are enough to make us work to death. Some take the word today to speak of the day of Gods eternal decree, when Christ was declared to be the Son of God and begotten (John Walvoord, Jesus Christ Our Lord [Moody Press], p. 41). A rich man will always worry about how to spend or how to keep his riches which may keep him from peacefully sleeping at night. The forgiveness of sin comes to those who seek it. It promises happiness and sends misery.. The awareness of Gods promises in the Bible will help us understand why some things happen. Every. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Since the beginning, God has made promises to us and none of His promises have failed. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you.. B By his word, Adam and Eve were banished from the garden never to return (Gen. 3). When they decided to follow Him, they became fishers of men instead of fishers of fish. The spirit within us is like a mark that identifies us as children of God. According to what "promise" (Acts 13:23) did God promise that Jesus would be from David's seed? His promises do not rely on us; they rely on Him. Here are a few of them: In the first book of Samuel, Hannah's prayer shows the faithfulness of God to those who are faithful to Him. There are times when we prioritize material things over our faith for the need to survive in this cruel world. Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. God distributed their land as an inheritance. Nothing thwarts Gods sovereign purpose in history! As Gods chosen people, their prophets were able to directly communicate to God. The Lord is not slack concerningHispromise, as some count slackness, butis longsuffering towardus,not willing that any should perish butthat all should come to repentance. It may be hard to consider tough situations as blessings but all we have to do is to trust God. We somehow failed to understand or properly apply His promises. - there's the brokenness of injustice and the brokenness of rebellion and the brokenness of war - but in the midst of thatGod begins making promisesand continues developing those promisesabout a coming kingdom led by a very unique king God will always be by our side guiding us with His love. will be upon His shoulder. He followed the book of God's Word as a map. There are two principles being taught in this passage. (Luke 1:26-33), How did God keep His promise? We have looked at, just a few, occurrences of how God keeps his promises to a thousand generations. Zechariah should have known better than to doubt the promise of God. For the reason that Gods power will shine and we will see the things He can do and will do for us. What lessons can we learn about witnessing from Pauls presentation of the gospel here. But because God loves us, He gave us His Son for us to be saved. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom Some who claim to be evangelical theologians argue that hell will not be eternal punishment. Many times we lose heart when waiting on the Lord to come through for us and He, therefore, gives us His strength to keep going. All of the Old Testament was written to point forward to Jesus Christ. The death that John 5:24 pertains to is the death of spirit that is meant for those who did not repent. It is also a reminder that we can always rely on Him whatever may come. But being answered by God is not a privilege available to everyone. If grace is contingent on anything in us, including our choice of God, it is no longer grace (Rom. Without the grace of God, we can not thrive in this world. (Acts 13:24) - the need for people to recognize their sinfulness and seek No one comes to the Father except through me. And when the time comes for us to leave the world, He keeps our souls in His hands as well. As Jesus charged, You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life (John 5:39-40). And we will be able to walk on a straight path towards God. His name alone has power over all things. Christian.net offers a complete and ever-growing library of free resources to help both Christians and non-Christians alike. He hammers the theme home: God is in control of history. He created the universe and gives food to every living thing including you and me. He had been busy following his own map when one day the Lord spoke to him and gave him a different direction. 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