- God's promises will come true

In our human experience, if someone makes a promise to us, we know that with all the best intentions there is a possibility that the promise might not be fulfilled. However, where God is concerned – things are different!

When Paul (a servant of God) writes to Titus, he makes reference to the hope of eternal life which God had promised in His word and in which he (Paul) had full confidence because God cannot lie (see Titus 1v1).

That principle, when combined with God’s all-powerful existence and his commitment to doing what is right, was the basis for Paul’s conviction.

The prospect of eternal life in God’s kingdom on earth is also referred to as the gospel (or good news) and features highly in the life and experience of an Old Testament character named Abraham.

The gospel message that Abraham received involved a promise that in him (or through him) all the nations shall be blessed.

 ‘… God … preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations shall be blessed.”’ 

(Galatians 3 v 8)

This blessing was to be enjoyed in a land that God promised him for an everlasting possession. The letter written to the Galatians helps our understanding as to how this promise to Abraham is to be fulfilled.

 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “And to your Seed,” who is Christ. 

(Galatians 3 v 16)

Through Jesus Christ - Abraham’s descendant - God’s everlasting eternal kingdom on earth is to be established and eternal life offered to those who put their faith in him.

By associating ourselves with Jesus, Galatians also confirms that we become associated to Abraham and can share in the promises God gave him.

‘And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.’ 

(Galatians 3 v 29)

This is a promise we can have total confidence will be fulfilled!

[All Bible references are from the New King James Version unless stated otherwise]

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