14 Bible Verses about God's Promises
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For all the promises of God, whatever their number, have their confirmation in Him; and for this reason through Him also our "Amen" acknowledges their truth and promotes the glory of God through our faith.
and being absolutely certain that whatever promise He is bound by He is able also to make good.
which God had already promised through His Prophets in Holy Writ, concerning His Son,
Let us hold firmly to an unflinching avowal of our hope, for He is faithful who gave us the promises.
For you stand in need of patient endurance, so that, as the result of having done the will of God, you may receive the promised blessing.
All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth;
men who, as the result of faith, conquered whole kingdoms, brought about true justice, obtained promises from God, stopped lions' mouths,
His voice then shook the earth, but now we have His promise, "Yet again I will, once for all, cause not only the earth to tremble, but Heaven also."
Blessed is he who patiently endures trials; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the victor's crown--even the crown of Life--which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
The Lord is not slow in fulfilling His promise, in the sense in which some men speak of slowness. But He bears patiently with you, His desire being that no one should perish but that all should come to repentance.
But in accordance with His promise we are expecting new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness will dwell.
"Honour your father and your mother" --this is the first Commandment which has a promise added to it--
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God's Promises » Of preservation » Preserving the faithful
The Lord will deliver me from every cruel attack and will keep me safe in preparation for His heavenly Kingdom. To Him be the glory until the Ages of the Ages! Amen.
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
But if we live in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.
and from Jesus Christ, the truthful witness, the first of the dead to be born to Life, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins with His own blood,
God's Promises » Of mercy » Of pardon
If we confess our sins, He is so faithful and just that He forgives us our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the obedient
"Nay rather," He replied, "they are blessed who hear God's Message and carefully keep it."
"If any one loves me," replied Jesus, "he will obey my teaching; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
If any one is willing to do His will, he shall know about the teaching, whether it is from God or originates with me.
God's Promises » To the prayerful » To the righteous
Then will the righteous shine out like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, every one who has ears!
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
God's Promises » Of deliverance » Promised to believers
He it is who rescued us from so imminent a death, and will do so again; and we have a firm hope in Him that He will also rescue us in all the future,
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of answer to prayer
"If you continue in me and my sayings continue in you, ask what you will and it shall be done for you.
God's Promises » To the prayerful » Promises of answer
"If you continue in me and my sayings continue in you, ask what you will and it shall be done for you.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Of safety
God's Promises » Of plenty » Of posterity
God's Promises » Of plenty » Promised to the obedient
God's Promises » Of comfort » God as the giver of
But He who comforts the depressed--even God-- comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not by his coming only,
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To saints
The nations grew angry, and Thine anger has come, and the time for the dead to be judged, and the time for Thee to give their reward to Thy servants the Prophets and to Thy people, and to those who fear Thee, the small and the great, and to destroy those who destroy the earth."
Do you not know that God's people will sit in judgement upon the world? And if you are the court before which the world is to be judged, are you unfit to deal with these petty matters?
God's Promises » Of mercy » Promises of divine
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of strength
Since His power is so glorious, may you be strengthened with strength of every kind, and be prepared for cheerfully enduring all things with patience and long-suffering;
to grant you--in accordance with the wealth of His glorious perfections--to be strengthened by His Spirit with power penetrating to your inmost being.
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
For God is not unjust so that He is unmindful of your labour and of the love which you have manifested towards Himself in having rendered services to His people and in still rendering them.
Therefore, my dear brethren, be firm, unmovable, busily occupied at all times in the Lord's work, knowing that your toil is not fruitless in the Lord.
But he who looks closely into the perfect Law--the Law of freedom--and continues looking, he, being not a hearer who forgets, but an obedient doer, will as the result of his obedience be blessed.
and whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, I solemnly tell you that he will certainly not lose his reward.
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To seekers
"So I say to you, 'Ask, and what you ask for shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to you.'
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the contrite
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » God's care for
God's Promises » Of protection » Promised to believers
God's Promises » To the overcomers » To the penitent
I tell you that in the same way there will be rejoicing in Heaven over one repentant sinner--more rejoicing than over ninety-nine blameless persons who have no need of repentance.
"Repent," replied Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, with a view to the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
"Blessed are you who hunger now, because your hunger shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you who now weep aloud, because you shall laugh.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
and if children, then heirs too--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ; if indeed we are sharers in Christ's sufferings, in order that we may also be sharers in His glory.
For you not only showed sympathy with those who were imprisoned, but you even submitted with joy when your property was taken from you, being well aware that you have in your own selves a more valuable possession and one which will remain.
And I saw thrones, and some who were seated on them, to whom judgment was entrusted. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded on account of the testimony that they had borne to Jesus and on account of God's Message, and also the souls of those who had not worshipped the Wild Beast or his statue, nor received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands; and they came to Life and were kings with Christ for a thousand years.
"If we patiently endure pain, we shall also share His Kingship; "If we disown Him, He will also disown us;
because he deemed the reproaches which he might meet with in the service of the Christ to be greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his gaze on the coming reward.
God's Promises » Of comfort » Christ's words a source of
"I have spoken all this to you in order that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction. But keep up your courage: *I* have won the victory over the world."
"Let not your hearts be troubled. Trust in God: trust in me also.
And Jesus turned and saw her, and said, "Take courage, daughter; your faith has cured you." And the woman was restored to health from that moment.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the meek
God's Promises » To the poor » Divine protection
God's Promises » Mysteries of of progress » Spiritual progress a characteristic of the righteous
And all of us, with unveiled faces, reflecting like bright mirrors the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same likeness, from one degree of radiant holiness to another, even as derived from the Lord the Spirit.
God's Promises » For endurance
Remember that we call those blessed who endured what they did. You have also heard of Job's patient endurance, and have seen the issue of the Lord's dealings with him--how full of tenderness and pity the Lord is.
Blessed is he who patiently endures trials; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the victor's crown--even the crown of Life--which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
And you will be objects of universal hatred because you are called by my name; but he who holds out to the End--he will be saved.
The sufferings that you are enduring are for your discipline. God is dealing with you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
For it is an acceptable thing with God, if, from a sense of duty to Him, a man patiently submits to wrong, when treated unjustly.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Of salvation
Turning towards him, Jesus replied, "To-day salvation has come to this house, seeing that he too is a son of Abraham.
He who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but he who disbelieves will be condemned.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus," they replied, "and both you and your household will be saved."
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
For whoever uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted.
In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders; and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards one another, for God sets Himself against the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
and said to them, "Whoever for my sake receives this little child, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives Him who sent me. For the lowliest among you all--he is the greatest."
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
And if any one of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask God for it, who gives with open hand to all men, and without upbraiding; and it will be given him.
for I will give you utterance and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to withstand or reply to.
God's Promises » Of health » Promised to the obedient
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Divine care in sickness
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Power
In most solemn truth I tell you that he who trusts in me--the things which I do he shall do also; and greater things than these he shall do, because I am going to the Father.
if, indeed, you are still firmly holding to faith as your foundation, without ever shifting from your hope that rests on the Good News that you have heard, which has been proclaimed in the whole creation under Heaven, and in which I Paul have been appointed to serve.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Like a river
God's Promises » To the tempted » Final victory
Submit therefore to God: resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.
Because in spite of suffering you have guarded My word, I in turn will guard you from that hour of trial which is soon coming upon the whole world, to put to the test the inhabitants of the earth.
As for you, dear children, you are God's children, and have successfully resisted them; for greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Grounded in Christ
Having therefore these promises, beloved friends, let us purify ourselves from all defilement of body and of spirit, and secure perfect holiness through the fear of God.
For all the promises of God, whatever their number, have their confirmation in Him; and for this reason through Him also our "Amen" acknowledges their truth and promotes the glory of God through our faith.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Rewards bestowed upon those who overcome
I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the very beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the Evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.
As for you, dear children, you are God's children, and have successfully resisted them; for greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Enthronement
"'To him who overcomes I will give the privilege of sitting down with Me on My throne, as I also have overcome and have sat down with My Father on His throne.
But they have gained the victory over him because of the blood of the Lamb and of the testimony which they have borne, and because they held their lives cheap and did not shrink even from death.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A spiritual crown
Dismiss your fears concerning all that you are about to suffer. I tell you that the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison that you may be put to the test, and for ten days you will have to endure persecution. Be faithful to the End, even if you have to die, and then I will give you the victor's Wreath of Life.
"'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. He who overcomes--to him I will give some of the hidden Manna, and a white stone; and--written upon the stone and known only to him who receives it-- a new name.'
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight of glory;
Now we know that for those who love God all things are working together for good--for those, I mean, whom with deliberate purpose He has called.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The good of all nations
whereas glory, honour and peace will be given to every one who does what is good and right--to the Jew first and then to the Gentile.
Now in aim and purpose the planter and the waterer are one; and yet each will receive his own special reward, answering to his own special work.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
You well know that whatever right thing any one does, he will receive a requital for it from the Lord, whether he is a slave or a free man.
For you know that it is from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. Christ is the Master whose bondservants you are.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Abundant
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » In the midst of uncertainties
God's Promises » To believers » Salvation
For I am not ashamed of the Good News. It is God's power which is at work for the salvation of every one who believes--the Jew first, and then the Gentile.
For it is contained in Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a Cornerstone, chosen, and held in honour, and he whose faith rests on Him shall never have reason to feel ashamed."
God's Promises » To believers » Eternal life
And just as Moses lifted high the serpent in the Desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, in order that every one who trusts in Him may have the Life of the Ages."
"In most solemn truth I tell you that he who listens to my teaching and believes Him who sent me, has the Life of the Ages, and does not come under judgement, but has passed over out of death into Life.
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » In making decisions
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Legacy of Christ
"I have spoken all this to you in order that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction. But keep up your courage: *I* have won the victory over the world."
Peace I leave with you: my own peace I give to you. It is not as the world gives its greetings that I give you peace. Let not your hearts be troubled or dismayed.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Eternal life
Every gift which is good, and every perfect boon, is from above, and comes down from the Father, who is the source of all Light. In Him there is no variation nor the slightest suggestion of change.
I give them the Life of the Ages, and they shall never, never perish, nor shall any one wrest them from my hand.
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual fulness
"I am the bread of Life," replied Jesus; "he who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never, never thirst.
and every one who is living and is a believer in me shall never, never die. Do you believe this?"
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Sonship
But all who have received Him, to them--that is, to those who trust in His name--He has given the privilege of becoming children of God;
He who believes in me, from within him--as the Scripture has said--rivers of living water shall flow."
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » By divine illumination
When he has brought out his own sheep--all of them--he walks at the head of them; and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.
Dawning on those who now dwell in the darkness and shadow of death--To direct our feet into the path of peace."
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The benevolent
Nevertheless love your enemies, be beneficent; and lend without hoping for any repayment. Then your recompense shall be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
The reaper gets pay and gathers in a crop in preparation for the Life of the Ages, that so the sower and the reapers may rejoice together.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
No temptation has you in its power but such as is common to human nature; and God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. But, when the temptation comes, He will also provide the way of escape; so that you may be able to bear it.
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Membership in the company of the redeemed
Then, addressing me, one of the Elders said, "Who are these people clothed in the long white robes? And where have they come from?" "My lord, you know," I replied. "They are those," he said, "who have just passed through the great distress, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Sufficiency of divine grace
but His reply has been, "My grace suffices for you, for power matures in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I boast of my infirmities rather than complain of them--in order that Christ's power may overshadow me.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Reverent children
God's Promises » To the tempted » Enthronement with Christ
"'To him who overcomes I will give the privilege of sitting down with Me on My throne, as I also have overcome and have sat down with My Father on His throne.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Passeth understanding
And then the peace of God, which transcends all our powers of thought, will be a garrison to guard your hearts and minds in union with Christ Jesus.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » An eternal inheritance
All this shall be the heritage of him who overcomes, and I will be his God and he shall be one of My sons.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A memorial pillar
"'He who overcomes--I will make him a pillar in the sanctuary of My God, and he shall never go out from it again. And I will write on him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which is to come down out of Heaven from My God, and My own new name.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A new name
"'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. He who overcomes--to him I will give some of the hidden Manna, and a white stone; and--written upon the stone and known only to him who receives it-- a new name.'
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
"'And to him who overcomes and obeys My commands to the very end, I will give authority over the nations of the earth.
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Final deliverance from sorrow and pain
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death shall be no more; nor sorrow, nor wail of woe, nor pain; for the first things have passed away."
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Dear friends, do not be surprised at finding that that scorching flame of persecution is raging among you to put you to the test--as though some surprising thing were accidentally happening to you. On the contrary, in the degree that you share in the sufferings of the Christ, rejoice, so that at the unveiling of His glory you may also rejoice with triumphant gladness.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Robes of righteousness
"'In this way he who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments; and I will certainly not blot out his name from the Book of Life, but will acknowledge him in the presence of My Father and His angels.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Spiritual food
"'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. To him who overcomes I will give the privilege of eating the fruit of the Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of God.'
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Deliverance
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
"Honour your father and your mother" --this is the first Commandment which has a promise added to it--
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
God's Promises » To the tempted » Safety through Christ's intercession
"Simon, Simon, I tell you that Satan has obtained permission to have all of you to sift as wheat is sifted. But *I* have prayed for *you* that your faith may not fail, and you, when at last you have come back to your true self, must strengthen your brethren."
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Answer to prayer
and everything, whatever it be, that you ask for in your prayers, if you have faith, you shall obtain."
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The faithful stewards
"'Good and trustworthy servant, you have done well,' his master replied; 'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you in charge of much: share your master's joy.'
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Humble servants
And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink because he is a disciple, I solemnly tell you that he will not lose his reward."
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » An everlasting name
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Spiritual knowledge
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Spiritual rest
"Come to me, all you toiling and burdened ones, and *I* will give you rest.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A new heart
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Lambs of the flock
God's Promises » To the tempted » The bruising of the serpent's head
And before long, God the giver of peace will crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!
God's Promises » To the tempted » Succour in the trying hour
For inasmuch as He has Himself felt the pain of temptation and trial, He is also able instantly to help those who are tempted and tried.
God's Promises » To the poor » Answer to prayer
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » By the still small voice
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Unfailing
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
God's Promises » To the poor » An overshadowing providence
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Spiritual foundation
For it is contained in Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a Cornerstone, chosen, and held in honour, and he whose faith rests on Him shall never have reason to feel ashamed."
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Spiritual assurance
And we have an assured confidence that whenever we ask anything in accordance with His will, He listens to us.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Soul rest
We who have believed are soon to be admitted to the true rest; as He has said, "As I swore in My anger, they shall not be admitted to My rest," although God's works had been going on ever since the creation of the world.
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » Unto the end of life
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » By wise counsel
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The soul-winners
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » The gift of God
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Perfect
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Culminate in everlasting life
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Assured by divine ability
and being absolutely certain that whatever promise He is bound by He is able also to make good.
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of infinite value
It is by means of these that He has granted us His precious and wondrous promises, in order that through them you may, one and all, become sharers in the very nature of God, having completely escaped the corruption which exists in the world through earthly cravings.
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Comfort of God's presence
God's Promises » To the afflicted » An eternal home
"Let not your hearts be troubled. Trust in God: trust in me also. In my Father's house there are many resting-places. Were it otherwise, I would have told you; for I am going to make ready a place for you.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
Jesus, however, on seeing this, was moved to indignation, and said to them, "Let the little children come to me: do not hinder them; for to those who are childlike the Kingdom of God belongs.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Power to tread on evil forces
"I have given you power to tread serpents and scorpions underfoot, and to trample on all the power of the Enemy; and in no case shall anything do you harm.
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual light
I have come like light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark.
God's Promises » To believers » Power for service
In most solemn truth I tell you that he who trusts in me--the things which I do he shall do also; and greater things than these he shall do, because I am going to the Father.
God's Promises » To believers » Answers to prayer
That is why I tell you, as to whatever you pray and make request for, if you believe that you have received it it shall be yours.
God's Promises » To believers » Bodily supplies
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » Into pleasant paths
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » Into all truth
But when He has come--the Spirit of Truth--He will guide you into all the truth. For He will not speak as Himself originating what He says, but all that He hears He will speak, and He will make known the future to you.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » The holy spirit
If you then, with all your human frailty, know how to give your children gifts that are good for them, how much more certainly will your Father who is in Heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!"
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Brighter days
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
For to you belongs the promise, and to your children, and to all who are far off, whoever the Lord our God may call."
God's Promises » To the poor » Heavenly inheritance
Listen, my dearly-loved brethren. Has not God chosen those whom the world regards as poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which He has promised to those that love Him?
God's Promises » To believers » Divine sonship
But all who have received Him, to them--that is, to those who trust in His name--He has given the privilege of becoming children of God;
God's Promises » To believers » Removal of obstacles
"If your faith," replied the Lord, "is like a mustard seed, you might command this black-mulberry-tree, 'Tear up your roots and plant yourself in the sea,' and instantly it would obey you.
God's Promises » To believers » Unlimited blessings
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Spiritual inheritance
Listen, my dearly-loved brethren. Has not God chosen those whom the world regards as poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which He has promised to those that love Him?
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Promises to the afflicted
God's Promises » To the poor » To the poor
Topics on God's Promises
Guidance, God's Promises Of
Romans 8:28Now we know that for those who love God all things are working together for good--for those, I mean, whom with deliberate purpose He has called.
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.