But we, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. (Gal 4:28)
through which have been given to us precious and exceedingly great promises, so that through these we may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2Pe 1:4)
That is, those who are the children of the flesh, are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. (Rom 9:8)
But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted upon better promises. (Heb 8:6)
1. THE PROMISE OF THE SAVIOR
God, from the seed of this man, according to the promise, has brought to Israel salvation, (Act 13:23)
And we proclaim to you the good news of the promise which was made to the fathers, (Act 13:32)
that God has fulfilled this promise for us to their children, when He raised up Jesus, as it is also written in the second Psalm: 'You are My Son, today I have begotten You.' (Act 13:33)
Now I say that Christ Jesus has become a servant to the circumcision for the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers, (Rom 15:8)
2. THE PROMISE OF ETERNAL LIFE
And this is the promise which He Himself promised to you--eternal life. (1Jo 2:25)
But the Scripture has confined all under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. (Gal 3:22)
For bodily exercise is profitable a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the present life and of the coming life. (1Ti 4:8)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, (2Ti 1:1)
3. THE PROMISE OF SONSHIP
Therefore "Come out from the midst of them and be separated," says the Lord. "Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you."
"I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the LORD Almighty."
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
(2Co 6:17,18; 7:1)
4. THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
And behold, I am sending the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high." (Luk 24:49)
And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to withdraw from Jerusalem, but to await for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; (Act 1:4)
"Therefore having being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear. (Act 2:33)
"For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all those afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call." (Act 2:39)
so that the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. (Gal 3:14)
in whom also you, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, (Eph 1:13)
5. THE PROMISE OF HIS RETURN
and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers died, all things continue as from the beginning of creation." (2Pe 3:4)
The Lord does not delay concerning His promise, as some reckon slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2Pe 3:9)
6. THE PROMISE OF RESURRECTION
And now for the hope of the promise having been made by God to the fathers, I stand before you judged, (Act 26:6)
a promise to which our twelve tribes, as they earnestly serve God night and day, hope to attain. Concerning which hope I am accused by the Jews, King Agrippa. (Act 26:7)
7. THE PROMISE OF NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH
But according to His promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. (2Pe 3:13)
8. THE PROMISE OF ETERNAL REST
Therefore let us fear, lest while the promise remains to enter into His rest, any one of you seems to have fallen short. (Heb 4:1)
9. THE PROMISE OF ETERNAL INHERITANCE
And on account of this He is the Mediator of the new covenant, so that, since a death has occurred for redemption of the transgressions at the time of the first covenant, that those having been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. (Heb 9:15)
For the promise that he should be heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. (Rom 4:13)
For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise has been nullified, (Rom 4:14)
Therefore it is of faith that it may be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those of the law, but also to those of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, (Rom 4:16)
And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Gal 3:29)
that the Gentiles should be joint-heirs, and of the same body, and joint-partakers in His promise in Christ by the gospel, (Eph 3:6)
RECEIVING THE PROMISES
BY FAITH
And all these, having obtained witness through their faith, did not receive the promise, (Heb 11:39)
lest you become dull, but become imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Heb 6:12)
who through faith overcame kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, (Heb 11:33)
BY ENDURANCE
For you have need of endurance, so that having done the will of God, you may receive the promise: (Heb 10:36)
lest you become dull, but become imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Heb 6:12)
IN CHRIST’S NAME
For all the promises of God in Him are "Yes," and in Him "Amen," to the glory of God through us. (2Co 1:20)
