Faithfulness of God

I. The Portrait of God’s Faithfulness

  • Faithfulness means firmness or stability
    • Because God always speaks the truth, then we can count on Him to do exactly what He promised
    • Because God is faithful, He can be expected to keep His promises

      II. The Scope of God’s Faithfulness

      • Assures our salvation
        • I Corinthians 1:8-9, I Thessalonians 5:23-24
      • Provides for our victory
        • I Corinthians 1:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:3
      • God is faithful in forgiving our sins
        • I John 1:9
      • Sustaining us through suffering
        • I Peter 4:19

      III. Mercy is God’s Restraint toward the Guilty

      Hebrews 10:23, 2 Corinthians 1:20