Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5466 promises » 5467 promises, divine 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. God's promises are irrevocable He is absolutely trustworthy Numbers 23:19 See also Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:13-18 He is unchanging Psalm 110:4; Malachi 3:6-7; James 1:17-18 He has the power and will to fulfil his promises Isaiah 55:11 See also Romans 4:21 He is faithful in keeping all his promises Joshua 21:45; Joshua 23:14-15; 1 Kings 8:56; Psalm 145:13; Hebrews 10:23 His promises stem from his goodness and glory God may confirm his promises with an oath Genesis 22:15-18 See also Genesis 26:3; Isaiah 45:23; Amos 6:8; Amos 8:7 Examples of God's promises through covenant relationship Genesis 9:8-17 with Noah With Abraham: Genesis 15:9-21; Genesis 17:1-22; Hebrews 11:8-9,17-19 Genesis 26:3-4 with Isaac With Jacob: Genesis 28:13-15; Genesis 46:2-4 With Moses and the Israelites: Exodus 19:1-6; Exodus 24:1-8 Numbers 25:10-12 with Phinehas With David: 2 Samuel 7:5-16 pp 1 Chronicles 17:4-14; 1 Kings 8:15,24 Jeremiah 31:31-34 with Jeremiah The grounding of God's promises in Christ God's promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 1:18-20 See also Matthew 5:17; Luke 4:16-21; Acts 2:29-31; Acts 3:21-26; Acts 7:37; Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Acts 13:23,32-34; Acts 26:6-7; Romans 1:2-3; Romans 15:8; Hebrews 9:15 Jesus Christ brings superior promises through the new covenant Hebrews 8:6-8 Jesus Christ mediates a covenant of inner transformation, willing obedience, intimate relationship with God and forgiveness of sins forever. See also Ephesians 1:13-14; Hebrews 7:22; Hebrews 11:13,39-40; 2 Peter 1:1-4 Jesus Christ has the right to make promises on God's behalf John 3:34-35 See also John 1:1-2,14; John 8:25-29; Hebrews 1:1-3 God's promises must be received by believers They are received by faith Galatians 3:22 See also John 1:12; Romans 4:13-16 They are received by perseverance and obedience Hebrews 10:36 See also Romans 4:19-24; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 6:12 God's promises unite believing Jews and Gentiles Ephesians 3:6 See also Acts 2:38-39; Romans 9:8; Galatians 3:29; Galatians 4:28; Ephesians 2:11-18; Hebrews 11:39-40 Disaster awaits those who reject God's promises Joshua 23:12-16; John 3:18-20,36; 2 Timothy 2:11-13; Hebrews 6:4-12; 2 Peter 3:3-10 Particular promises of God in Christ The gift of the Holy Spirit Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4; Acts 2:33; Ephesians 1:13 The fulness of life and eternal life 2 Timothy 1:1; Hebrews 12:26-28; James 1:12; James 2:5; 1 John 2:25 Resurrection John 5:29; John 11:25-26; 1 Corinthians 15:48-57; 2 Corinthians 4:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:16 The forgiveness of sins The presence of God Exodus 3:12; Exodus 33:14; Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 58:9; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5 The peace of God 1 Chronicles 22:9; Psalm 85:8; Isaiah 9:6-7; Romans 5:1; Philippians 4:4-9 Joy in God Psalm 16:11; Psalm 132:16; John 16:20-24 The knowledge of God Jeremiah 31:33-34; John 17:25-26; 1 John 5:20 See also
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