Dictionary of Bible Themes The promises of God reveal his particular and eternal purposes to which he is unchangeably committed and upon which believers can totally depend. These promises are, however, conditional upon obedience on the part of believers. Numbers 23:19God's promises are irrevocable See also He is absolutely trustworthy Titus 1:2Hebrews 6:13-18 Psalms 110:4 Malachi 3:6-7 He is unchanging James 1:17-18Isaiah 55:11 See also He has the power and will to fulfil his promises Romans 4:21Joshua 21:45; 23:14-15 1 Kings 8:56 He is faithful in keeping all his promises Psalms 145:13Hebrews 10:23 2 Peter 1:3-4 His promises stem from his goodness and glory Genesis 22:15-18See also God may confirm his promises with an oath Genesis 26:3Isaiah 45:23 Amos 6:8; 8:7 Genesis 9:8-17 Examples of God's promises through covenant relationship Genesis 15:9-21; 17:1-22with Noah Hebrews 11:8-9,17-19With Abraham: Genesis 26:3-4Genesis 28:13-15; 46:2-4 with Isaac With Jacob: Exodus 19:1-6; 24:1-8Numbers 25:10-12 With Moses and the Israelites: 2 Samuel 7:5-16with Phinehas With David: 1 Kings 8:15,24Jeremiah 31:31-34 pp 1Ch 17:4-14 with Jeremiah 2 Corinthians 1:18-20The grounding of God's promises in Christ See also God's promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ Matthew 5:17Luke 4:16-21 Acts 2:29-31; 3:21-26; 7:37 Deuteronomy 18:15-18 Acts 13:23,32-34; 26:6-7 Romans 1:2-3; 15:8 Hebrews 9:15 Hebrews 8:6-8 Jesus Christ brings superior promises through the new covenant See also Ephesians 1:13-14Jesus Christ mediates a covenant of inner transformation, willing obedience, intimate relationship with God and forgiveness of sins forever. Hebrews 7:22; 11:13,39-402 Peter 1:1-4 John 3:34-35 See also Jesus Christ has the right to make promises on God's behalf John 1:1-2,14; 8:25-29Hebrews 1:1-3 Galatians 3:22 God's promises must be received by believers See also They are received by faith John 1:12Romans 4:13-16 Hebrews 10:36 See also They are received by perseverance and obedience Romans 4:19-242 Corinthians 7:1 Hebrews 6:12 Ephesians 3:6 See also God's promises unite believing Jews and Gentiles Acts 2:38-39Romans 9:8 Galatians 3:29; 4:28 Ephesians 2:11-18 Hebrews 11:39-40 Joshua 23:12-16 John 3:18-20,36 Disaster awaits those who reject God's promises 2 Timothy 2:11-13Hebrews 6:4-12 2 Peter 3:3-10 Luke 24:49 Particular promises of God in Christ Acts 1:4; 2:33The gift of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:132 Timothy 1:1 Hebrews 12:26-28 The fulness of life and eternal life James 1:12; 2:51 John 2:25 John 5:29; 11:25-26 1 Corinthians 15:48-57 Resurrection 2 Corinthians 4:141 Thessalonians 4:16 1 John 1:9 The forgiveness of sins Exodus 3:12; 33:14Joshua 1:9 The presence of God Isaiah 58:9Matthew 28:20 Hebrews 13:5 1 Chronicles 22:9 Psalms 85:8 The peace of God Isaiah 9:6-7Romans 5:1 Philippians 4:4-9 Psalms 16:11; 132:16 John 16:20-24 Joy in God Jeremiah 31:33-34John 17:25-26 The knowledge of God 1 John 5:20See also 1035 God, faithfulness1345 covenant 2366 Christ, prophecies concerning 2424 gospel, promises 3040 Holy Spirit, promise of 6644 eternal life 6652 forgiveness 6700 peace 8020 faith 8127 guidance, of Holy Spirit 8453 obedience 8607 prayer, God's promises concerning |
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