13 Bible Verses about God's Promises
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for in him is the 'yes' that affirms all the promises of God. Hence it is through him that we affirm our 'amen' in worship, to the glory of God.
(which he promised of old by his prophets in the holy scriptures)
let us hold the hope we avow without wavering (for we can rely on him who gave us the Promise);
Steady patience is what you need, so that after doing the will of God you may get what you have been promised.
(These all died in faith without obtaining the promises; they only saw them far away and hailed them, owning they were 'strangers and exiles upon earth.'
Then his voice shook the earth, but now the assurance is, once again I will make heaven as well as earth to quake.
Blessed is he who endures under trial; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the crown of life which is promised to all who love Him.
The Lord is not slow with what he promises, according to certain people's idea of slowness; no, he is longsuffering for your sake, he does not wish any to perish but all to betake them to repentance.
It is new heavens and a new earth that we expect, as He has promised, and in them dwells righteousness.
honour your father and mother (it is the first command with a promise),
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God's Promises » Of preservation » Preserving the faithful
The Lord will rescue me from every assault of evil, he will bring me safe to his own realm in heaven. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
but if we live and move within the light, as he is within the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin.
and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the first-born from the dead, and the prince over the kings of earth; to him who loves us and has loosed us from our sins by shedding his blood ??6 he has made us a realm of priests for his God and Father, ??to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever: Amen.
God's Promises » Of mercy » Of pardon
if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, he forgives our sins and cleanses us from all iniquity;
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the obedient
Jesus answered, "If anyone loves me he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up our abode with him.
anyone who chooses to do his will, shall understand whether my teaching comes from God or whether I am talking on my own authority.
God's Promises » To the prayerful » To the righteous
Then the just will shine like the sun in the Realm of their Father. He who has an ear, let him listen to this.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
God's Promises » Of deliverance » Promised to believers
he rescued me from so terrible a death, he rescues still, and I rely upon him for the hope that he will continue to rescue me.
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of answer to prayer
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then ask whatever you like and you shall have it.
God's Promises » To the prayerful » Promises of answer
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then ask whatever you like and you shall have it.
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
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To saints
the nations were enraged, but thine anger has come; the time has come for the dead to be judged, the time for rewarding thy servants the prophets, and the saints who reverence thy name, both low and high, the time for destroying the destroyers of the earth."
Do you not know the saints are to manage the world? If the world is to come under your jurisdiction, are you incompetent to adjudicate upon trifles?
God's Promises » Of mercy » Promises of divine
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of strength
May his glorious might nerve you with full power to endure and to be patient cheerfully, whatever comes,
praying Him out of the wealth of his glory to grant you a mighty increase of strength by his Spirit in the inner man.
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
God is not unfair; he will not forget what you have done, or the love you have shown for his sake in ministering, as you still do, to the saints.
Well then, my beloved brothers, hold your ground, immovable; abound in work for the Lord at all times, for you may be sure that in the Lord your labour is never thrown away.
Whereas he who gazes into the faultless law of freedom and remains in that position, proving himself to be no forgetful listener but an active agent, he will be blessed in his activity.
Whoever gives you a cup of water because you belong to Christ, I tell you truly, he shall not miss his reward.
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To seekers
So I tell you, ask and the gift will be yours, seek and you will find, knock and the door will open 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
So, I tell you, there will be joy in heaven over a single sinner who repents, more than over ninety-nine good people who do not need to repent.
"Repent," said Peter, "let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins; then you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit.
Blessed are you who hunger to-day! you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep to-day! you shall laugh.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
and if children, heirs as well, heirs of God, heirs along with Christ ??for we share his sufferings in order to share his glory.
for you did sympathize with the prisoners, and you took the confiscation of your own belongings cheerfully, conscious that elsewhere you had higher, you had lasting, possessions.
And I saw thrones with people sitting on them, who were allowed to judge ??saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and God's word, those who would not worship the Beast or his statue, and who would not receive his mark on their forehead or hand; they came to life and reigned along with the Christ for a thousand years.
if we endure, then we shall reign with him, if we disown him, then he shall disown us,
considering obloquy with the messiah to be richer wealth than all Egypt's treasures ??for he had an eye to the Reward.
God's Promises » Of comfort » Christ's words a source of
I have said all this to you that in me you may have peace; in the world you have trouble, but courage! I have conquered the world.
Let not your hearts be disquieted; you believe ??believe in God and also in me.
Then Jesus turned round, and when he saw her he said, "Courage, my daughter, your faith has made you well." And the woman was well from that hour.
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 we all mirror the glory of the Lord with face unveiled, and so we are being transformed into the same likeness as himself, passing from one glory to another ??for this comes of the Lord the Spirit.
God's Promises » For endurance
See, we call the stedfast happy; you have heard of the stedfastness of Job, and you have seen the end of the Lord with him, seen that the Lord is very compassionate and pitiful.
Blessed is he who endures under trial; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the crown of life which is promised to all who love Him.
and you will be hated by all men on account of my name; but he will be saved who holds out to the very end.
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for where is the son who is not disciplined by his father?
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Of salvation
And Jesus said of him, "To-day salvation has come to this house, since Zacchaeus here is a son of Abraham.
he who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but he who will not believe shall be condemned.
"Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ," they said, "and then you will be saved, you and your household as well."
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
For everyone who uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted."
You younger men must also submit to the presbyters. Indeed you must all put on the apron of humility to serve one another, for the haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.
then he said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For it is the lowliest of you all who is great."
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
Whoever of you is defective in wisdom, let him ask God who gives to all men without question or reproach, and the gift will be his.
for I will give you words and wisdom that not one of your opponents will be able to meet or refute.
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
Truly, truly I tell you, he who believes in me will do the very deeds I do, and still greater deeds than these. For I am going to the Father,
No one who believes in him, the scripture says, will ever be disappointed. No one ??12 for there is no distinction of Jew and Greek, the same Lord is Lord of them all, with ample for all who invoke him.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Like a river
God's Promises » To the tempted » Final victory
Well then, submit yourselves to God; resist the devil, and he will fly from you:
Because you have kept the word of my patient endurance, I will keep you safe through the hour of trial which is coming upon the whole world to test the dwellers on earth.
My dear children, you belong to God, and you have conquered all such, for He who is within you is greater than he who is in the world.
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Grounded in Christ
As these great promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates either flesh or spirit; let us be fully consecrated by reverence for God].
for in him is the 'yes' that affirms all the promises of God. Hence it is through him that we affirm our 'amen' in worship, to the glory of God.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Rewards bestowed upon those who overcome
fathers, I am writing to you, because you know him who is from the very beginning: young men, I am writing to you, because you have conquered the evil One. Children, I have written to you, because you know the Father:
My dear children, you belong to God, and you have conquered all such, for He who is within you is greater than he who is in the world.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Enthronement
'The conqueror I will allow to sit beside me on my throne, as I myself have conquered and sat down beside my Father on his throne.'
But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they had to die for it, but they did not cling to life.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A spiritual crown
Have no fear of what you are to suffer. The devil indeed is going to put some of you in prison, that you may be tested; you will have a distressful ten days. Be faithful, though you have to die for it, and I will give you the crown of Life.
Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches: 'The conqueror I will allow to share the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, unknown to any except him who receives it.'
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
The slight trouble of the passing hour results in a solid glory past all comparison,
We know also that those who love God, those who have been called in terms of his purpose, have his aid and interest in everything.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The good of all nations
but glory, honour, and peace for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and for the Greek as well.
Still, though planter and waterer are on the same level, each will get his own wage for the special work that he has done.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
remember, you will receive from the Lord the inheritance which is your due; serve Christ your Lord and Master,
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 proud of the gospel; it is God's saving power for everyone who has faith, for the Jew first and for the Greek as well.
For thus it stands in the scripture: Here I lay a Stone in Sion, a choice, a precious cornerstone: he who believes in him will never be disappointed.
God's Promises » To believers » Eternal life
Indeed the Son of man must be lifted on high, just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.
Truly, truly I tell you, he who listens to my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life; he will incur no sentence of judgment, he has already passed from death across to 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 said all this to you that in me you may have peace; in the world you have trouble, but courage! I have conquered the world.
Peace I leave to you, my peace I give to you; I give it not as the world gives its 'Peace!' Let not your hearts be disquieted or timid.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Eternal life
all we are given is good, and all our endowments are faultless, descending from above, from the Father of the heavenly lights, who knows no change of rising and setting, who casts no shadow on the earth.
and I give them eternal life; they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual fulness
Jesus said, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to me will never be hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty again.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Sonship
On those who have accepted him, however, he has conferred the right of being children of God, that is, on those who believe in his Name,
he who believes in me ??out of his body, as scripture says, streams of living water will flow"
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » By divine illumination
When he has brought all his sheep outside, he goes in front of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice;
to shine on those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our steps into the way of peace."
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The benevolent
No, you must love your enemies and help them, you must lend to them without expecting any return; then you will have a rich reward, you will be sons of the Most High for he is kind even to the ungrateful and the evil.
The reaper is already getting his wages and harvesting for eternal life, so that the sower shares the reaper's joy.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
No temptation has waylaid you that is beyond man's power; trust God, he will never let you be tempted beyond what you can stand, but when temptation comes, he will provide the way out of it, so that you can bear up under it.
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Membership in the company of the redeemed
Then one of the Presbyters addressed me, saying, "Who are these, clad in white robes? where have they come from?" I said to him, "You know, my lord." So he told me, "These are the people who have come out of the great Distress, who 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 told me, "It is enough for you to have my grace: it is in weakness that [my] power is fully felt." So I am proud to boast of all my weakness, and thus to have the power of Christ resting on my life.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Reverent children
God's Promises » To the tempted » Enthronement with Christ
'The conqueror I will allow to sit beside me on my throne, as I myself have conquered and sat down beside my Father on his throne.'
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Passeth understanding
so shall God's peace, that surpasses all our dreams, keep guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » An eternal inheritance
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A memorial pillar
'As for the conqueror, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God (nevermore shall he leave it), and I will inscribe on him the name of my God, the name of the city of my God (the new Jerusalem which descends out of heaven from my God), and my own new name.'
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A new name
Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches: 'The conqueror I will allow to share the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, unknown to any except him who receives it.'
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
'And the conqueror, he who till the end lays to heart what I enjoin, I will give him authority over the nations ??27 aye, he will shepherd them with an iron flail, shattering them like a potter's jars ??as I myself have received authority from my Father;
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Final deliverance from sorrow and pain
he will wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more ??no more wailing or crying or pain, for the first things have passed away."
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Beloved, do not be surprised at the ordeal that has come to test you, as though some foreign experience befell you. You are sharing what Christ suffered; so rejoice in it, that you may also rejoice and exult when his glory is revealed.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Robes of righteousness
'The conqueror shall be clad in white raiment; I will never erase his name from the book of Life, but will own him openly before my Father and before his angels.'
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Spiritual food
Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches: 'The conqueror I will allow to eat from the tree of Life which is within 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 mother (it is the first command with a promise),
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, Satan has claimed the right to sift you all like wheat, but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail. And you in turn must be a strength to your brothers."
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 master said to him, 'Capital, you excellent and trusty servant! You have been trusty in charge of a small sum: I will put you in charge of a large sum. Come and share your master's feast.'
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Humble servants
And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, I tell you, he shall 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 who are labouring and burdened, and I will refresh you.
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 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
It is as he suffered by his temptations that he is able to help the tempted.
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 thus it stands in the scripture: Here I lay a Stone in Sion, a choice, a precious cornerstone: he who believes in him will never be disappointed.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Spiritual assurance
Now the confidence we have in him is this, that he listens to us whenever we ask anything in accordance with his will;
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Soul rest
For we do enter the Rest by our faith: according to his word, As I swore in my anger, they shall never enter my Rest ??although his works were all over by the foundation 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
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of infinite value
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 disquieted; you believe ??believe in God and also in me. In my Father's house there are many abodes; were it not so, would I have told you that I was going to prepare a place for you?
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
but Jesus was angry when he saw this, and he said to them, "Let the children come to me, do not stop them: the Realm of God belongs to such as these.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Power to tread on evil forces
I have indeed given you the power of treading on serpents and scorpions and of trampling down all the power of the Enemy; nothing shall injure you.
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual light
I have come as light into the world, that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark.
God's Promises » To believers » Power for service
Truly, truly I tell you, he who believes in me will do the very deeds I do, and still greater deeds than these. For I am going to the Father,
God's Promises » To believers » Answers to prayer
So I tell you, whatever you pray for and ask, believe you have got it and you shall have it.
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
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, he will lead you into all the truth; for he will not speak of his own accord, he will say whatever he is told, and he will disclose to you what is to come.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » The holy spirit
Well, if for all your evil you know to give your children what is good, how much more will your Father give the holy Spirit from heaven 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 the promise is meant for you and for your children and for all who are far off, for anyone whom the Lord our God may call to himself."
God's Promises » To the poor » Heavenly inheritance
Listen, my beloved brothers; has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the realm which he has promised to those who love him?
God's Promises » To believers » Divine sonship
On those who have accepted him, however, he has conferred the right of being children of God, that is, on those who believe in his Name,
God's Promises » To believers » Removal of obstacles
The Lord said, "If you had faith the size of a grain of mustard-seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and 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 beloved brothers; has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the realm which 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
Topics on God's Promises
Guidance, God's Promises Of
Romans 8:28We know also that those who love God, those who have been called in terms of his purpose, have his aid and interest in everything.
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11Ask and the gift will be yours, seek and you will find, knock and the door will open to you;