14 Bible Verses about God's Promises
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For as many as are the promises of God, in him they are Yes. And so through him we speak our Amen to the glory of God.
which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful;
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
who through faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of justice, received promises, shut the mouths of lions,
Then his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, "Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also heaven."
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
But according to his promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
"Honor your father and mother" (which is the first commandment with a promise),
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God's Promises » Of preservation » Preserving the faithful
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood,
God's Promises » Of mercy » Of pardon
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the obedient
Jesus answered him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
If anyone is willing to do his will, he shall know whether the teaching is from God or whether I speak on my own authority.
God's Promises » To the prayerful » To the righteous
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
God's Promises » Of deliverance » Promised to believers
He delivered us from so deadly a peril, and he will deliver us; on him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of answer to prayer
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
God's Promises » To the prayerful » Promises of answer
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
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
And the nations raged, and your wrath came, and the time for the dead to be judged, for rewarding your servants the prophets and the saints and those who fear your name, both small and great, and for destroying those who destroy the earth."
Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you not competent to try trivial cases?
God's Promises » Of mercy » Promises of divine
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of strength
May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy,
that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner man,
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
But one who looks intently into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but a doer that acts, this man will be blessed in what he does.
For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you belong to Christ, will by no means lose his reward.
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To seekers
So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened 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
I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
and if children, then heirsheirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, in order that we may also be glorified with him.
For you had compassion on the prisoners, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.
Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom judgment was given. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony to Jesus and because of the word of God, and who had not worshipped the beast or his image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life, and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
He considered abuse suffered for the Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.
God's Promises » Of comfort » Christ's words a source of
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."
"Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me.
Jesus turned, and when he saw her he said, "Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well." And the woman was made well from that moment.
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
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another, for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
God's Promises » For endurance
Behold, we call those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
It is for discipline that you endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
For a man is approved if, mindful of God, he bears up under pain while suffering unjustly.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Of salvation
And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Likewise you that are younger men be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
and said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great."
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
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 say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father.
if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a minister.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Like a river
God's Promises » To the tempted » Final victory
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Because you have kept my command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Grounded in Christ
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
For as many as are the promises of God, in him they are Yes. And so through him we speak our Amen to the glory of God.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Rewards bestowed upon those who overcome
I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Enthronement
To him who overcomes, I will grant to sit with me on my throne, as I also overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.
They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives even to the death.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A spiritual crown
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful even until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna. And I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone which no one knows except him who receives it.'
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The good of all nations
but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek.
Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
knowing that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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: for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
For it stands in scripture: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and he who believes in him will not be put to shame."
God's Promises » To believers » Eternal life
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death 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 these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Eternal life
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one shall snatch them out of my hand.
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual fulness
And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Sonship
But to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » By divine illumination
When he has brought out all his own, he goes on before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The benevolent
But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For he is kind to the ungrateful and evil.
And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man. And God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Membership in the company of the redeemed
Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, clothed in white robes, and where have they come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they 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 grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Reverent children
God's Promises » To the tempted » Enthronement with Christ
To him who overcomes, I will grant to sit with me on my throne, as I also overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Passeth understanding
And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » An eternal inheritance
He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A memorial pillar
He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall never go out of it. And I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God. And I will write on him my new name.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A new name
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna. And I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone which no one knows except him who receives it.'
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
He who overcomes, and keeps my works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Final deliverance from sorrow and pain
he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away."
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may also be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Robes of righteousness
He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Spiritual food
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.'
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Deliverance
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
"Honor your father and mother" (which is the first commandment 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, behold, Satan has asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your 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 master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your master.'
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Humble servants
And whoever gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to 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 you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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
And 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
For because he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are 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 it stands in scripture: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and he who believes in him will not be put to shame."
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Spiritual assurance
And this is the confidence which we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Soul rest
For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, "As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall never enter my rest,'" although his works were finished from 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
By these he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust, and become partakers of the divine nature.
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 troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me; and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
God's Promises » To the tempted » Power to tread on evil forces
Behold, I have given you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you.
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual light
I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me should not remain in darkness.
God's Promises » To believers » Power for service
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father.
God's Promises » To believers » Answers to prayer
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
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, comes, he will guide you into all truth; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak; and he will tell you things to come.
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » The holy spirit
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit 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 for you and your children and for all who are far off, for all whom the Lord our God will call to himself."
God's Promises » To the poor » Heavenly inheritance
Listen, my beloved brethren: has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
God's Promises » To believers » Divine sonship
But to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God
God's Promises » To believers » Removal of obstacles
So the Lord said, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be 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 brethren: has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom 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 8:28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.