13 occurrences

'Promises' in the Bible

Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers,

Verse ConceptsCertaintyPatriarchsGod's Promise To AbrahamSalvation For Israelvindication

For however many are the promises of God, in him is the "Yes." Therefore also through him is the "Amen," to the glory of God through us.

Verse ConceptsConfidence, In ChristAssurance in the life of faithGod's PromisesAnswered PromisesAmenWorldly WisdomThe promises of GodPromises concerningPromisesGods Plan

Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could make alive, most certainly righteousness would have been of the law.

Verse ConceptsLaw, Purpose OfSalvation Not By WorksGod OpposingFar Be It!God's Promise To AbrahamJustified By WorksLife Through Keeping The Law

but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.

Verse ConceptsGod's Promise To AbrahamTithing For PeoplePeople Who Blessed Others

But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law.

Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newMediationMediatorUniquenessJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The MediatorPreeminence Of ChristAdvocatesGreatness Of ChristPromises concerningPromisesMinistryExcellencecovenant

who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Verse ConceptsBitingAnimal LifeLionsMouthsGod's PromisesDeliverance From LionsExploits Of FaithOther References To Mouths

Bible Theasaurus

Anticipate (12 instances)
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