The reliability of God's promises is affirmed through the consistent fulfillment seen throughout Scripture and history.
God's promises are reliable because they are founded in His unchanging nature and faithfulness. Throughout Scripture, we see a consistent pattern of God fulfilling His promises. Hebrews 11 recounts the faith of the Old Testament saints who looked forward to the coming of Christ, illustrating their trust in God's word. Additionally, the New Testament reinforces this reliability, as every prophecy concerning Christ's first coming was accurately fulfilled. For instance, in Isaiah 9:6, the birth of Christ is foretold, and His eventual arrival is celebrated in the Gospels. Thus, our expectation and assurance of God's promises are rooted in the historical record of His faithfulness—'Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away' (Matthew 24:35).
Scripture References:
Hebrews 11, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 24:35
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