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How do we know that God's promises will be fulfilled?

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God's promises are fulfilled as seen in history, particularly through the prophecy of Cyrus in Ezra 1:1, illustrating His sovereignty over all rulers.

The account in Ezra reveals that God’s word is unfailing and His promises are true. In Ezra 1:1, the stirring of King Cyrus’s heart is a direct fulfillment of God’s prophecy, underscoring that the Lord controls the hearts of kings to accomplish His will. This theme is pervasive throughout scripture, from the prophecies in Isaiah to the fulfillment of promises in the New Testament. God's sovereignty ensures that every word spoken will come to pass; thus, believers can have absolute confidence that God's purposes will be achieved as outlined in His Word, regardless of present circumstances or human opposition.
Scripture References: Ezra 1:1, Isaiah 44:28-45:1, Habakkuk 2:3, Exodus 1:12, Isaiah 53, Isaiah 54, Hebrews 10:35-36, Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 84, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 46:10, Exodus 3:21-22, Romans 8, Psalm 89:3-4, Isaiah 42:4, Genesis 27, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 44:28, Zechariah 4:6-7, Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Romans 4:20-21, Romans 4:21, Isaiah 55:11, Matthew 26:31-32, Hebrews 10:36, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Deuteronomy 1:21, Deuteronomy 31:6, 1 Kings 20:13, 1 Kings 20:28, 2 Kings 7:1-18, Isaiah 14:27, Ephesians 1:11

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