THE PROMISES OF GOD SERIES Series Introduction The promises of God are the unfolding expressions of one eternal purpose, conceived in God before the foundation of the world, revealed through covenant, and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Why The Promises of God Matter explains why they are important to believers. This series functions as a theological hub—a unified framework that weaves together distinct promises without collapsing them into a single category. Each promise stands on its own, yet each flows from the same eternal source and prepares the way for the next. Together they testify to the faithfulness of God across redemptive history. The Coherence of God’s Promises One eternal purpose, planned in God Revealed through covenant Fulfilled in Christ Applied by the Spirit of truth Consummated in glory Each article in this series may be read independently, yet each gains depth when read alongside...
From Foreknowledge to Glory: God's Eternal Purpose The opening chapter of 1 Peter presents a remarkable summary of God's eternal purpose for His people. Peter writes to believers scattered among the nations and immediately identifies them according to God's work rather than their earthly circumstances and birth. He addresses them as those who are "chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient and to be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:2). In this opening statement, Peter introduces the major themes that shape the entire chapter: God's foreknowledge, the sanctifying work of the Spirit, the cleansing blood of Christ, and the living hope of the believer's future inheritance. Peter's message is not merely about enduring suffering. It is about understanding God's purpose from beginning to end. Believers are chosen by the Father, adopted by the Spirit, redeemed by ...