We know the promises of God are true because they are confirmed through the work of Christ and the testimony of Scripture, which assures us that what God wills cannot be altered.
The certainty of God's promises is anchored in His immutable nature and the completed work of Christ. In Galatians 3, Paul illustrates how a human covenant, once confirmed, cannot be revoked or amended, emphasizing that God's covenant of grace operates on the same principle (Galatians 3:15). This means that once God has established His promise, it remains unchangeable. Furthermore, the resurrection of Christ validates these promises, showcasing God's faithfulness to His Word. Believers can trust in the assurances given within Scripture, for they are grounded in the character of God, who cannot lie. Hence, when Scripture speaks of the believer's eternal security and righteousness before God, these truths are reliable because they are based on God's sovereign will and the redemptive work of Christ.
Scripture References:
Galatians 3:15-17, Hebrews 6:18, Exodus 6:6-8, Genesis 15:13-14, Hebrews 10:23, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Revelation 3:21, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:13-14, Numbers 14:8, Romans 4:20-21, Galatians 3:29, Exodus 3:16-22, Romans 4:21, Ephesians 2:19, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 6:17-18, Romans 8:32, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Ephesians 2:15, John 6:40, Malachi 3:6, 2 Samuel 23:5, John 14:2-3, Hebrews 6:19-20, Revelation 21, Psalm 122, Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 6:17-20, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Peter 1:19, Romans 4:16, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 8:28-30, Hebrews 6:18-19, Galatians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 1:19, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 15:8, Joshua 23:14, Hebrews 11:13, Isaiah 33:16-17, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 100:5, Galatians 3:14, Psalm 91:3-4, Romans 11:26, Romans 1:20, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Samuel 7:28-29, Psalm 68:5
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