I Promise

Pastor Hilton begins with 2 Corinthians 1:20, affirming that all God’s promises are yea and amen. He distinguishes between the covenant God made with Noah after Noah’s obedience in building the ark, and the covenant with Abraham, which required Abraham to leave his country and walk before God perfectly. In both cases, God’s covenant came after human promise and action. Pastor Hilton then moves to Jeremiah’s prophecy of a new covenant, where God writes His law on hearts and minds, and Hebrews shows this covenant provides remission of sins. Under the old covenants, even righteous men like Noah and Abraham failed; human effort is insufficient. The new covenant through Christ fulfills the law: circumcision is now of the heart, and baptism in Jesus’ name is burial with Him, rising to new life by God’s operation. Repentance and remission of sins are preached in Christ’s name, beginning at Jerusalem. The promise of the Father—the Holy Ghost—came at Pentecost to those who waited. Pastor Hilton emphasizes that God never revokes His covenant; His mercy is everlasting. The sermon’s spiritual purpose is to call listeners to renew their promise to God daily, recognizing that their own righteousness is insufficient, but God’s covenant stands firm. The altars are open for those who wish to reciprocate God’s call with a sincere promise to live for Him, even if only for one more day.