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The promises of God are a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting His faithfulness, love, and commitment to His people. These promises are assurances given by God, often conditional upon obedience and faith, and they encompass a wide range of blessings, including spiritual, physical, and eternal aspects.
Old Testament Promises1.
Covenant with Abraham: One of the foundational promises is God's covenant with Abraham, where He promises to make Abraham the father of a great nation and to bless all the families of the earth through him.
Genesis 12:2-3 states, "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you."
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The Promised Land: God promised the land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants. This promise is reiterated to Isaac and Jacob, emphasizing God's faithfulness across generations. In
Genesis 17:8 , God declares, "And to you and your descendants I will give the land of your sojourn—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God."
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The Mosaic Covenant: Through Moses, God promises to make Israel His treasured possession, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation, contingent upon their obedience to His laws.
Exodus 19:5-6 states, "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation."
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Davidic Covenant: God promises David that his throne will be established forever, a promise ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
2 Samuel 7:16 affirms, "Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever."
New Testament Promises1.
Salvation through Christ: The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ. Salvation and eternal life are promised to all who believe in Him.
John 3:16 declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
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The Holy Spirit: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as a Comforter and Guide for believers. In
John 14:16-17 , Jesus says, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth."
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Peace and Rest: Jesus offers peace and rest to those who come to Him.
Matthew 11:28-29 invites, "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
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Eternal Life: The promise of eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian hope. 1
John 2:25 states, "And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life."
General Characteristics of God's Promises·
Faithfulness: God's promises are rooted in His unchanging nature.
Numbers 23:19 affirms, "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?"
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Conditional and Unconditional: Some promises are unconditional, based solely on God's grace, while others require human response and obedience.
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Fulfillment in Christ: Many Old Testament promises find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is the "Yes" to all of God's promises (
2 Corinthians 1:20).
The promises of God are a testament to His enduring love and faithfulness, offering hope and assurance to believers throughout the ages.
Topical Bible Verses
2 Corinthians 1:20For all the promises of God in him are yes, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us.
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Of the Order and Nature of thePromises ofGod which were Made to...
... Book XVI. Chapter 16."Of the Order and Nature of thePromises ofGod Which
Were Made to Abraham.God's promises made to Abraham...
The Restored Part of Humanity Shall, in Accordance with the...
... Chapter 29."The Restored Part of Humanity Shall, in Accordance with thePromises
ofGod, Succeed to the Place Which the Rebellious Angels Lost....
God's Promises Tests
... VOLUME II: PSALMS LI to CXLVGOD'S PROMISES TESTS....God tests us, and it is a sharp
test if we submit ourselves to it; He tests us by Hispromises....
It is a Matter of Doubt, Whether the Faith by which Abraham is...
... No proof can be adduced of his having understood thepromises ofGod in any
other manner, than that he should be the heir of the world....
God's Promises Conditional. Saints of the Old Testament were Saved...
... fellow-bishops Eutropius and Paulus. (42.)God's Promises Conditional. Saints
of the Old Testament Were Saved by the Grace of Christ....
The Faithfulness ofGod in hisPromises.
... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:69. The faithfulness
ofGod in hispromises. 1 [Begin, my tongue, some heavenly...
The Faithfulness ofGod in thePromises.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 69 The faithfulness ofGod in thepromises. CM The faithfulness
ofGod in thepromises. [Begin, my tongue, some heav'nly theme,....
Of the Miracles whichGod Has Condescended to Adhibit through the...
... I should seem tedious were I to recount all the ancient miracles, which were wrought
in attestation ofGod's promises which He made to Abraham thousands of...
The Truth ofGod the Promiser; Or, thePromises are Our Security.
... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:60. The truth ofGod
the promiser; or, Thepromises are our security. 1 Praise...
The Truth ofGod the Promiser; Or, thePromises are Our Security.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 60 The truth ofGod the promiser; or, Thepromises are our security.
LM The truth ofGod the promiser; or, Thepromises are our security....
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