The Faithfulness of God in Fulfilling His Covenant

 

The Faithfulness of God in Fulfilling His Covenant

I. God's Unbreakable Oath

• Key Verse: Psalms 89:34-35

  34My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
  • "Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David."
  • Explanation: God’s covenant with David, as referenced in this verse, underscores His unchanging nature. When God swears by His holiness, it emphasizes the absolute certainty of His promise. Unlike humans, God cannot lie, and His word is eternally binding.

• Example: The Covenant with Abraham

  • Genesis 22:16-17
    • "And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;"
    
    
    
    
    God's Promise is Certain
    
    
    13For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. 15And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. 16For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. 17Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: 18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil
    
    
  • Explanation: God swore by Himself when making His promise to Abraham, demonstrating the unchangeable and sure nature of His covenant. This promise was fulfilled through the growth of Israel and ultimately through Christ.

II. God's Covenant with Israel

• Key Verse: Deuteronomy 7:9

  • "Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;"
  • Explanation: This verse highlights God’s faithfulness in maintaining His covenant with Israel. His commitment is not just for a generation but extends across thousands of generations, showing the enduring nature of His promises.

• Example: God's Fulfillment of the Land Promise

  • Joshua 21:45
    • "There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass."
  • Explanation: God's promise to give Israel the land of Canaan was fulfilled exactly as He had spoken. Every promise made was realized, illustrating God's faithfulness in fulfilling His word.

III. God's Everlasting Covenant in Christ

• Key Verse: Hebrews 13:20-21

  • "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
  • Explanation: The covenant established through the blood of Jesus is eternal and demonstrates God's ultimate faithfulness. Through Christ, God’s promises of redemption, peace, and eternal life are fulfilled.

• Example: The Promise of the Holy Spirit

  • Acts 2:32-33
    • "This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear."
  • Explanation: God promised the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and this was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. The coming of the Holy Spirit signifies the fulfillment of the new covenant in Christ, further affirming God’s faithfulness to His word.

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This outline demonstrates how God’s faithfulness is consistently evident in His covenants, from the Old Testament through the New Testament, with each promise fulfilled exactly as He declared.

Claiming God's Faithfulness in Our Personal Lives

I. Personal Fulfillment of God's Covenant Through Faith

• Key Covenant: God's Promise to Abraham
  • Scripture: Galatians 3:29
    • "And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."

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  • Application: As believers in Christ, we are spiritually descended from Abraham and heirs to the promises God made to him. This includes the blessing, protection, and provision that God assured Abraham. We can claim these promises in our lives, knowing that God's faithfulness extends to us as His children.

II. Assurance of God's Faithfulness in Our Journey

• Key Covenant: God's Covenant with Israel
  • Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8
    • "And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed."
  • Application: Just as God was faithful to Israel, leading them into the Promised Land, He is faithful to guide and protect us in our life’s journey. We can trust that He will not abandon us but will fulfill His promises of guidance and support in our personal lives.

III. Fulfillment of the New Covenant in Christ

• Key Covenant: The Everlasting Covenant in Christ
  • Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20
    • "For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."
  • Application: In Christ, every promise of God is affirmed and fulfilled. This includes promises of peace, provision, healing, and eternal life. As children of God, we can confidently claim these promises, knowing that God’s faithfulness in Christ guarantees their fulfillment in our lives.

Personal Prayer and Declaration:

• Isaiah 54:10
  • "For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee."
  • Application: In times of trouble, we can remind ourselves of God's unchanging covenant of peace. His kindness and mercy will never depart from us, and His faithfulness is a firm foundation upon which we can build our lives.

Conclusion:

By understanding the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His covenants throughout history, we can approach Him with confidence in our personal lives, claiming His promises as heirs through Christ. His unchanging nature assures us that every promise made to His people is also made to us, and He is faithful to bring it to pass.