14 Bible Verses about God's Promises
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for all the promises of God do center in him, and are verifyed by him to the glory of God by our preaching.
which God had promised by his prophets in the holy scriptures,
Let us stedfastly maintain the hope which we have avow'd, since he is faithful that has promised:
for it is necessary you should persevere, that after having perform'd what God has commanded, you may receive what he has promised.
These all died in faith, without receiving what was promised, having only a distant view of what they eagerly expected, professing to live as strangers and pilgrims in the land.
who through faith subdued kingdoms, practis'd justice, obtained what was promised, stopped the mouths of lions,
whose voice then shook the earth: but he has promised to do it now, saying, " yet once more I will shake, not the earth only, but heaven too."
happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
the Lord does not delay the accomplishment of his promise, as some do imagine. but he waits with patience upon our account, as being unwilling that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
As for us, in consequence of his promise, we expect a new heaven, and a new earth, where justice shall reside.
the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother,
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God's Promises » Of preservation » Preserving the faithful
and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have society one with another, and the blood of his son Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth: unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins by his own blood,
God's Promises » Of mercy » Of pardon
if we confess our sins, as he is faithful and just, he will forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all iniquity.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the obedient
Jesus answered him, he that loves me, will observe my precepts: and my father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
if any man is inclin'd to do his will, he shall know whether the doctrine be from God, or whether I speak from my self.
God's Promises » To the prayerful » To the righteous
then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
God's Promises » Of deliverance » Promised to believers
and he did deliver me from so terrible a death, and on him I have relied for further deliverance: especially,
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of answer to prayer
God's Promises » To the prayerful » Promises of answer
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
nevertheless, God who comforteth those that are cast down, gave me comfort by the arrival of Titus: not barely by his presence,
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To saints
the nations were enrag'd, but the time of thy vengeance is come, and the time when the dead are to be judged, when thou wilt reward thy servants the prophets, the saints, and those that fear thy name, small and great, and exterminate those who have corrupted the land."
don't you know that these are to judge the world? if the world is to be judg'd by you, are not you qualify'd to decide your petty causes?
God's Promises » Of mercy » Promises of divine
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of strength
being fortified in so effectual a manner, as to sustain your trials with constancy and joy:
that by his immense power he would strengthen the faculties of your minds by his spirit:
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give.
therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye inflexibly steady, and continually surpass others in the work of the Lord, knowing that he will not leave your christian labour unrewarded.
whereas, he that attentively considers the perfect law of liberty, and is attach'd thereto, he is not a forgetful hearer, but reduces it to practice, and his conduct is crown'd with hapiness.
and whoever he be that shall give you a cup of water, as being the disciples of Christ, I assure you, he shall not lose his reward.
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To seekers
I tell you likewise, ask, and it shall be given: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.
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 there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance.
Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.
blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall find matter of mirth.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
for you were passionately affected for those who were in bonds, and were pleas'd at the seizing of your goods, knowing that you have what is more excellent and lasting.
I saw likewise thrones, where persons were seated, to whom the power of judging was given: and I saw the souls of those that were beheaded for the testimony they had given to Jesus, and for the word of God, who had not worshipped the beast, nor his image, nor had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
esteeming the sufferings of Israel greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had an eye to the reward.
God's Promises » Of comfort » Christ's words a source of
these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.
Let not your heart be troubled: you trust in God, trust also in me.
but Jesus turned about, and looking upon her, said, daughter lay aside your fears, thy faith hath cured thee: and the woman was cured from that instant.
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
but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
God's Promises » For endurance
we pronounce those happy, who have so endur'd. you have heard of the constancy of Job, you know with what success he was crown'd by the Lord, who is all mercy and compassion.
happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
and ye shall be hated by all the world for professing my name: but he that perseveres unto the end, shall escape.
if you are to endure chastisement, God treats you as his children: for where's the son whom his father does not chastise?
but even to the morose. for it is a recommendation to the divine favour, to suffer unjust persecution
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Of salvation
then said Jesus, speaking of him, this day is salvation come to this family, since he is now become a true son of Abraham.
he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned.
believe, said they, on the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you, and your family.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
for he that exalteth himself, shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.
As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble."
whoever receives such a child in my name, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me. for he that is least among you all, he shall be greatest.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.
for I will make you speak with such strength of argument, as all your adversaries shall not be able to contradict or withstand.
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
I assure you, he that believeth on me, shall likewise perform the works that I do; nay, greater works than these shall he do; because for that end am I going to my father.
provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Like a river
God's Promises » To the tempted » Final victory
Surrender therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
because you have kept my precept about patience, I also will keep you in the time of persecution, which shall happen to all the world, to try the inhabitants of the earth.
ye are of God, my dear children, and you have overcome them: because he that is in you, is superior to him that is in the world.
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Grounded in Christ
since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
for all the promises of God do center in him, and are verifyed by him to the glory of God by our preaching.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Rewards bestowed upon those who overcome
I write to you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked spirit. I write to you, little children, because ye have known the father.
ye are of God, my dear children, and you have overcome them: because he that is in you, is superior to him that is in the world.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Enthronement
to him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my father in his throne.
they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word to which they gave testimony; for their lives they expos'd to the last.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A spiritual crown
fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
for the light affliction, which I at present suffer, will be infinitely over-ballanced by an eternal weight of glory;
We know too, that all things co-operate for the good of those who love God, who, pursuant to his purpose, has now called them:
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The good of all nations
but glory, honour, and peace, to every man that acts right, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
he that planteth, and he that watereth, have the same design: and each shall receive his proper reward, in proportion to his own labour.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
and not to men: considering that whatever good any man doth, he shall be rewarded for it by the Lord, whether he be a slave or free.
knowing that as you are the servants of Christ our Lord, you shall receive from him the inheritance for your reward.
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 gospel, since it is divinely effectual to salvation, to everyone that believes, to the Jew first, and then to the Gentile.
wherefore it is said in the scripture, I lay in Sion the principal stone of the angle, a choice one of great value: he that
God's Promises » To believers » Eternal life
but as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
I declare unto you, he that heareth my doctrine, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come under condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » In making decisions
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Legacy of Christ
these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.
I bid you farewell! I give you my last farewell; but I do not give it out of common formality: don't be concern'd for me, or apprehensive for your selves.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Eternal life
every thing that is valuable, every gift that leads to perfection is deriv'd from heaven, it descends from that original light, which knows no change, no shadow, or decline:
it is I that give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any one force them out of my hand.
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual fulness
Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Sonship
but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
he that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water.
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » By divine illumination
when he lets out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: because they know his voice.
to enlighten those, who are in darkness, and in the shadow of death, and to direct our steps into the ways of peace."
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The benevolent
but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.
he that reapeth, receiveth wages, by gathering fruit unto life eternal: that the sower, and the reaper, may both rejoice together.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
you have met with no trials yet, but such as are common to men: and God who is faithful, will not suffer you to be tempted above your strength; but will with the temptation make a way to escape, by enabling you to bear it.
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Membership in the company of the redeemed
Then one of the elders spake, and said to me, who are those that are arrayed in white robes? and whence do they come? my Lord, answer'd I, you can tell. and he said to me, these are they who came out of great tribulation, 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 he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Reverent children
God's Promises » To the tempted » Enthronement with Christ
to him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my father in his throne.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Passeth understanding
and the favour of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall keep your hearts and mind attach'd to Jesus Christ.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » An eternal inheritance
he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A memorial pillar
him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A new name
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Final deliverance from sorrow and pain
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, sorrow, or crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former state of things is passed away." he that sat upon the throne, said,
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
My dear brethren, don't be surpriz'd at your being brought as it were to the test of fire; as if some strange thing had happen'd to you. on the contrary, rejoice at the share you have of sufferings, as well as Christ: that you may likewise triumph, when he shall appear in his glory.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Robes of righteousness
he that overcometh, the same shall be cloathed in white raiment; I will not efface his name out of the book of life, but I will own him before my father, and before his angels.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Spiritual food
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God."
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Deliverance
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother,
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
Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve. but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Answer to prayer
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The faithful stewards
his lord said to him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust: go in and partake of your master's joy.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Humble servants
and whoever shall give only a cup of cold water to the meanest of you, considering him as my disciple, shall most assuredly be far from losing 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
Believe in me, all ye that labour under oppression, and I will give you relief.
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
the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Succour in the trying hour
for having himself stood the test of sufferings, he is capable of being moved to relieve those who undergo such tryals.
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
wherefore it is said in the scripture, I lay in Sion the principal stone of the angle, a choice one of great value: he that
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Spiritual assurance
Besides, we have this confidence in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he will hear us.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Soul rest
Whereas 'tis we who have believed that shall enter into rest, as he said, "wherefore I have sworn in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my rest." which is different from that rest, at the beginning of the world, when the work of creation was finished.
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
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of infinite value
by which we have receiv'd the most inestimable promises, that thereby you might become partakers of the divine perfections, after having escap'd from the corruption of a sensual world.
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Comfort of God's presence
God's Promises » To the afflicted » An eternal home
Let not your heart be troubled: you trust in God, trust also in me. in my father's house are many mansions; however, I have told you, I am going to prepare a place for you:
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Power to tread on evil forces
I have authoriz'd you to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and triumph over all the power of the enemy; so that nothing shall be capable of doing you any mischief.
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual light
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness.
God's Promises » To believers » Power for service
I assure you, he that believeth on me, shall likewise perform the works that I do; nay, greater works than these shall he do; because for that end am I going to my father.
God's Promises » To believers » Answers to prayer
therefore whenever you pray, be fully persuaded of obtaining your request, and I assure you it shall be granted, whatever it be.
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, the spirit of truth shall come, he will inform you of all those truths: for he will not speak from himself; but the information he shall receive will he communicate: and acquaint you with what is to come.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » The holy spirit
if ye then, wicked as ye are, know how to give what is proper to your children: how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to them that ask him?
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Brighter days
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
God's Promises » To the poor » Heavenly inheritance
consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?
God's Promises » To believers » Divine sonship
but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
God's Promises » To believers » Removal of obstacles
if your faith improv'd like a grain of mustard-seed, you might say to this sycamine-tree, be thou rooted up, and planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
God's Promises » To believers » Unlimited blessings
Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Spiritual inheritance
consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Promises to the afflicted
God's Promises » To the poor » To the poor
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Guidance, God's Promises Of
Romans 8:28We know too, that all things co-operate for the good of those who love God, who, pursuant to his purpose, has now called them:
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.