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2 Samuel 7:16

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7:16 Your house and your kingdom will be made sure forever before you. Your throne will be established forever.”’”

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2 Samuel 7:8–16

Key Source: Defining the Trinity

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2 Samuel 7:12–16

The Old Testament shows the Messiah to be divine

When looking at the promises in the Old Testament that point forward to the coming of the Messiah, we see that in many places the one to come is said to be God himself.

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2 Samuel 7:12–16

Promises: David - God's Kingdom

When David was chosen as king, he wasn't an obvious choice. But God said to the prophet Samuel, 'The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' (1 Samuel 16:7). Although David was a small...

Promises

2 Samuel 7:12–16

Promises: God's Promises - God's gift

The Bible shows God to be a keeper of promises. God created humanity to live with him, in Paradise. But as Adam and Eve discovered, sin separates us from God’s presence. Some will ask, ‘can’t God just forgive us?’ But God is holy. He will not turn a blind eye...

Promises