Thematic Bible: Promises to


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For it says in the Scripture [Isa. 28:16], "Look, I am placing a stone in [the city of] Zion [i.e., Jerusalem]. It is a specially selected, very valuable cornerstone. And the person who trusts in the Him [i.e., the One represented by this stone] will never have to suffer shame [i.e., because of unforgiven sin being brought up against him]." Verse ConceptsCornerstonesConfidence, In ChristdefeatZion, As A SymbolNames And Titles For ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithNot Put To ShamePreciousScripture SaysDisappointmentpeterzion

And [just] like Moses lifted up the snake [on the pole] in the wilderness [Num. 21:9], so the Son of man must be lifted up [on the cross] so that whoever believes in Him would have never ending life." [Note: Some translations extend Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus through verse 21].



And whoever goes on living and believing in me, will never die [spiritually]. Do you believe this?" Verse ConceptsImmortality, In NtHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityNeverLife Through FaithNot DyingBenefits Of Faith In ChristDyingLife After Deathbeliefwill

Truly, truly, I tell you, the person who believes in me will perform the deeds that I do also; and he will perform even greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father. [Note: The "greater deeds" are probably evangelizing the world]. Verse ConceptsPower Through GodJesus Christ, Ascension OfTruly TrulyGreatness Of DisciplesThe FatherWorks Of Faith

Therefore I tell you, whatever things you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received them, and you will have every one of them. Verse ConceptsAll Things Being PossiblePrayer, God's Promises ConcerningBelievingAnswered PromisesAsking In Jesus NameHaving FaithEverything Happening For A ReasonPrayingbelief

I have come into the world to be a light [to it], so that whoever believes in me would not have to remain in [spiritual] darkness. Verse ConceptsDarkness, Deliverance FromenlightenmentSaving FaithThe Light Of ChristComing Out Of DarknessThe Effects Of FaithLightEvangelismThe World


And the Lord said, "If you had faith as [small as] a mustard tree seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and replanted in the ocean,' and it would obey you. Verse ConceptsFaith, And Blessings Of GodSmallnessSmall ThingsPlucking OutLiteral PlantingHarming TreesIn The Heart Of The SeaObeying PeopleFaith Moving MountainsSeeds

And Jesus said to him, "'If you can.' [Note: By repeating the man's words Jesus seems to be saying, "You mean, if YOU can believe"]. Everything is possible to the person who believes [it can happen]." Verse ConceptsAll Things Being PossibleFaith, And Blessings Of GodBelievingPossibilities For PeoplePossible For PeopleBelieving In Yourselfbeliefpossibilitiesimpossible






And do not pass [hypocritical] judgment [on other people. See Matt. 7:1-5] and you will not receive such judgment [on yourselves]. And do not condemn [others] and you will not be condemned [yourselves]. Release people [i.e., from guilt for offending you] and you will be released [i.e., by God?] Verse ConceptsForgiveness, Application OfAttitudes, to other peopleMercy, Response To God'sForgive OthersJury DutyPenitentNot JudgingForgive One AnotherGood ReboundingNo CondemnationJudgmentsPunishmentHolier Than ThouJudgingforgiving othersForgiving YourselfForgiveness KjvJudgementJudging Others Actionscondemnationforgivingothers





they will pick up snakes [i.e., without being harmed]; and if they happen to drink anything poisonous, it will not harm them; they will place hands on sick people [i.e., with prayer] and they will be healed." Verse ConceptsBitingSerpentsSnakesCharismatic IssuesLaying On Of HandsPower Over SnakesLaying On Hands To HealHealing Through DisciplesHurthurting



























But the person who looks closely into the perfect law that brings freedom, and continues to do so, is not a listener who forgets [what he hears], but someone who does the work [it requires]. This person will be blessed for doing so. Verse ConceptsBeing A BlessingBeing Blesseddiscipleship, benefits ofPerfection, DivineReward, DivineSanctification, Means And ResultsScripture, Sufficiency OfHearing God's WordForgetting ThingsGod Will BlessThe Law Of ChristOne's DeedsChristian LibertyFreedom


If the work of anyone lasts [i.e., if his converts are judged faithful], he will receive a reward [i.e., his converts will constitute part of his reward]. Verse ConceptsWagesReward For Worksassertiveness

But [He will bring] glory, honor and peace upon every person who does what is good; upon the Jews first, then also upon the Greeks, Verse ConceptsFavouritismTo The Jew FirstDoing GoodGod Bestowing GloryThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile





I tell you that, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinful person who repents [i.e., changes his heart and life], than over ninety-nine persons who do not need to repent. Verse ConceptsGod, Joy OfGoalsAngels RejoicingCelebrationsHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityReceptivenessThe Soul Winners JoyThe Number NinetyNinetiesNumbers Of Righteous PeopleAngels Activities Among UnbelieversMinistering To The UnsavedRejoicing When Someone Is Savedrebirthhomecoming



Those of you who now have an appetite [i.e., for doing what is right] are blessed, because you will be satisfied [eventually]. Those of you who cry now [i.e., over your sins] are blessed, because you will laugh [i.e., when you are forgiven later]. Verse ConceptsLaughterSatisfactionTearsBenefits Of SadnessMothers DeathSmilingFeeding The Poorhunger






But the person who holds out [i.e., remains faithful to God] until the end [i.e., of this time of severe persecution] will be saved [from destruction]. Verse ConceptsGoalsendProgressTo The EndEnduringLoving Your EnemiesThe End Of The WorldEnduranceOvercoming Hard TimesStaying Strong During Hard TimesWitnessingPersistencenegativityperserverancepersevering

"And to the person who has victory [in the Christian life], and who continues to do what I want until the end [of his life], I will give him authority over the nations [Note: This probably refers to a spiritual reign with Christ during the Christian age. See 20:4]. And he will rule them [as a shepherd] with a staff of iron, [and smash them] as the clay jars of a potter are broken to pieces [See Psa. 2:9]. [Note: Some translations begin verse at this point]. [His authority will be] like that which I have received from my Father. read more.
And I will give him the morning star [Note: Jesus is called "the Morning Star" in 22:16].













And the nations were enraged, but your wrath has come [anyway]. The time has come for the dead to be judged and for your servants the prophets to receive their reward, [along with] the saints and [both] the insignificant and important ones who revere your name. [It is also time] to destroy those who destroy the earth." Verse ConceptsFutureLast JudgmentMinistry, Nature OfReverence, And God's NatureSmallnessFear Of God, Results OfEcologyEternal JudgmentThe Day Of JudgementDestruction Of Satan's WorksThe DestroyerThe Final JudgementGreat And SmallGod Angry With The NationsSlaves Of GodAmericaAngry With GodThe Environment


Or, do you not know that God's people will judge the world? [Note: Possibly this refers to Christians somehow assisting Christ on the judgment day]. And if the world is [to be] judged by you [at that time], are you not capable of judging small matters [now]? Verse ConceptsCourtsHoliness, Purpose OfMillenniumSaintsBelievers JudgingFamily ProblemsJudgement DayJudgementJudging Others Actions






And the nations were enraged, but your wrath has come [anyway]. The time has come for the dead to be judged and for your servants the prophets to receive their reward, [along with] the saints and [both] the insignificant and important ones who revere your name. [It is also time] to destroy those who destroy the earth." Verse ConceptsFutureLast JudgmentMinistry, Nature OfReverence, And God's NatureSmallnessFear Of God, Results OfEcologyEternal JudgmentThe Day Of JudgementDestruction Of Satan's WorksThe DestroyerThe Final JudgementGreat And SmallGod Angry With The NationsSlaves Of GodAmericaAngry With GodThe Environment


Or, do you not know that God's people will judge the world? [Note: Possibly this refers to Christians somehow assisting Christ on the judgment day]. And if the world is [to be] judged by you [at that time], are you not capable of judging small matters [now]? Verse ConceptsCourtsHoliness, Purpose OfMillenniumSaintsBelievers JudgingFamily ProblemsJudgement DayJudgementJudging Others Actions





And I tell you, ask [God for something] and it will be given to you; look [to God for something] and you will find it; knock [on the door of opportunity] and it will be opened up to you. Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritThe Act Of OpeningPrayer, As Asking GodAnswered PromisesFinding ThingsGod Answers PrayerGod Giving Freely





So, will God not grant justice to His elect [i.e., His people] who call out to Him [i.e., in prayer] day and night? Will He be slow in helping them? Verse ConceptsChosen OnesJustification, Necessity OfNightGod Is JustJusticeGod Not DelayingGod Does Right For PeopleGod VindicatesRevengeExercisePersistencevindication