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Promises of God

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A guided Scripture study

Promises of God
to Christians.

What has God promised, who do the promises belong to, and what conditions does Scripture place around them? Begin with the Bible study, then use the interactive tools to explore 49 promises and their place in Christian life.

Begin hereRead the focus of the studyContext, conditions, grace, and the heart of Christian hopeContinue the studyExplore the promisesScripture references, conditions, context, and careful caveats

For all the promises of God find their Yes in him.

2 Corinthians 1:20
Serving across two citiesOne ministry. One gospel.
HB

Pastor Henry D. Borom JrEast Point, Georgia, USA

LJ

Pastor Lindsey S. Jordan JrValencia, Spain

The focus of this Bible study

How to read the promises of God

God's promises are trustworthy, but they must be read in their setting. This study asks us to receive what God has truly said without turning every biblical statement into a personal guarantee.

01

Honor the original setting

Some promises were made to Israel, to a particular king or prophet, to the apostles, or to a specific church. Christians learn from all of Scripture, but the original audience and purpose of a passage still matter.

02

See God's purposes in Christ

The New Testament teaches that God's saving purposes come together in Jesus Christ. Those who belong to Christ share in the blessings of the new covenant. Read 2 Corinthians 1:20 and Galatians 3:16, 26-29.

03

Understand what a condition means

A condition does not mean that Christians earn grace. It identifies the people to whom a promise belongs or the response Scripture connects with it. Faith, repentance, obedience, prayer, humility, and perseverance are fitting responses from people who depend on God. They do not put God in our debt.

Study the promisesBrowse by categorySee the promise, its Scripture references, and who it is for.Apply with careBible help by issueExplore biblical commentary for common concerns believers face.Read faithfullyUse the Scripture guideAsk the right questions before claiming a passage as a promise.

Start with real life

What the Bible says about...

Choose an issue to see a biblical overview, passages to read, important context, and a wise next step.

20 topics

What the Bible says about

Anger

When anger feels justified or hard to control

Scripture takes anger seriously because it can quickly become bitterness, contempt, or revenge. Believers are called to slow down, speak truthfully, pursue peace, and leave judgment with God.

Read these passages

Ephesians 4:26-32; James 1:19-20; Romans 12:17-21

Open passages

Important context

Anger is not automatically sinful, but it must not become our master. Biblical forgiveness does not forbid wise boundaries, church discipline, or lawful protection from harm.

A faithful next step

Pause before speaking, pray honestly, examine what your anger is defending, and seek reconciliation where it is safe and right.

Help in the Christian life

This guide offers biblical orientation, not a diagnosis or a substitute for pastoral, medical, mental health, legal, or emergency care. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services and a trusted person now.

Study the full collection

Promises by category

Selected category

Salvation and relationship with God

What God gives through Jesus Christ. These are gifts received by faith, not wages earned by good behavior.

Read in Scripture

John 3:16; John 5:24; John 6:40; Romans 6:23

Read the passages in context

Who it is for and what it requires

This promise is for the person who trusts in Jesus. In Scripture, faith is more than agreeing with facts. It means receiving Christ and relying on him.

Read with wisdom

A promise is not a slogan.

God's Word is true. Reading it faithfully means paying attention to who is speaking, who is addressed, and what response the passage calls for.

  1. 01
    Read the surrounding passage

    Begin with the chapter, not an isolated sentence.

  2. 02
    Identify the original audience

    Some promises were given to Israel, an apostle, or a particular church.

  3. 03
    Notice the conditions

    Faith, repentance, obedience, humility, and perseverance matter.

  4. 04
    Look to Christ

    God's saving purposes and the blessings of the new covenant come together in Jesus.

A necessary word of caution

God has not promised every Christian an easy life.

Christian hope is not built on getting the life we presently imagine. It rests in Christ, who forgives us, remains with us, changes us, raises us from death, and brings us into everlasting fellowship with God.