Conversion & Calling, Student Workbook, SW01

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C O N V E R S I O N A N D C A L L I N G

2. God’s intent to restore all humankind in Abraham’s seed has been fulfilled in Jesus Christ, Gal. 3.13-14.

3. Now through Abraham’s seed and God’s anointed one, Jesus Christ, God’s cosmic plan is being fulfilled. In Jesus, God is restoring his kingdom rule throughout the universe, Col. 1.13-14.

C. For this outline of God’s salvific work, no more authoritative, reliable, or sufficient witness exists than the sure Word of God.

1. God absolutely never alters his Word or covenant promise, Ps. 89.34-35.

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2. God, in contradistinction to human beings, never lies nor fails to carry through on his promise, Num. 23.19.

3. God’s immutability (that is, unchanging nature) ensures that the Word of God is an absolutely credible source for understanding his mind and will.

a. Mal. 3.6

b. Matt. 24.35

c. James 1.17