Genesis 12:2-3 - Homilies By W. Roberts

Sevenfold promises.

I. OF THE FEE - INCARNATE JEHOVAH TO ABRAM .

1. A great inheritance.

2. A great posterity.

3. A great name.

4. A great blessing.

5. A great alliance.

6. A great defense.

7. A great influence.

II. OF THE INCARNATE WORD TO HIS DISCIPLES .

1. The kingdom of heaven.

2. Divine consolation.

3. Inheritance of the earth.

4. Divine satisfaction.

5. Divine mercy.

6. The vision of God.

7. A place in God's family (see Matthew 5:1-9 ).

III. OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST TO HIS CHURCH .

1. The tree of life.

2. A crown of life.

3. Hidden manna, the white stone, and a new name.

4. Power over the nations, and the morning star.

5. White raiment.

6. The distinction of being made a pillar in God's temple.

7. A seat on Christ's throne (see Revelation 2:1-29 ; Revelation 3:1-22 .).— W .