Below is an extensive overview of the many promises of God found throughout Scripture. Each promise demonstrates enduring faithfulness and invites all who read to embrace the hope they offer. Because God is faithful, the recipients of the divine promises can have full assurance that what God has pledged will indeed be realized (Numbers 23:19). These promises are rock-solid, unequivocal commitments made by God Himself.
Promises of God in the Old Testament
In the days of Noah and the flood, God made a covenant with Noah and his sons that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. As a token of the covenant, God said, “I do set my bow (rainbow) in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.” (Genesis 9:8-17).
God promised to bless Abraham and, through his descendants, the whole world (Genesis 12:2-3). This promise, called the Abrahamic Covenant, pointed to the coming Messiah for whom Abraham looked (John 8:56).
God promised Israel to be their God and make them His people (Leviticus 26:12-13). Old Testament history is teeming with examples of God fulfilling this promise.
God promised that if we search for Him, we will find Him (Deuteronomy 4:29). Our God is near us whenever we pray to him (Deuteronomy 4:7).
God promised protection for His children (Psalm 121). He was the vigilant watchman over all Israel.
God promised that His love will never fail (1 Chronicles 16:34). He is faithful in every way.
God promised Israel that their sin could be forgiven, their prosperity restored, and their nation healed (2 Chronicles 7:14). Repentance opened the road to fellowship and blessing.
God, under the terms of the Mosaic Covenant, promised prosperity to Israel for obedience and destruction for disobedience (Deuteronomy 30:15-18). Unfortunately, Israel eventually chose to disobey, and the nation was destroyed by Assyria and Babylon.
God promised blessing for all who will delight themselves in His Word (Psalm 1:1-3). Simple faith has its rewards.
Promises of God in the New Testament
God promised salvation to all who believe in His Son (Romans 1:16-17). There is no greater blessing than the free gift of God’s salvation.
God promised that all things will work out for good for His children (Romans 8:28). This is the broader picture that keeps us from being dismayed by present circumstances.
God promised comfort in our trials (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). He has a plan, and one day, we will be able to share the comfort we receive.
God promised new life in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Salvation is the beginning of a brand-new existence.
God promised every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). Whereas in the Old Testament, Israel had the promise of physical blessing, the church today has been promised spiritual blessings. Our inheritance is reserved for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:4-5).
God promised to finish the work He started in us (Philippians 1:6). God does nothing in half measures. He started the work in us, and He will be sure to complete it.
God promised peace when we pray (Philippians 4:6-7). His peace is protection. It will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ.
God promised to supply our needs (Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:19). Not that we get everything we want, but our needs will be taken care of. We are more valuable than the birds, and our Heavenly Father feeds them (Matthew 6:26).
Jesus’ Promises in the Gospels
Jesus promised rest (Matthew 11:28-30). Burdens are lifted at Calvary.
Jesus promised abundant life to those who follow Him (John 10:10). Following Jesus brings us more spiritual fulfillment than we could have ever anticipated.
Jesus promised eternal life to those who trust Him (John 4:14). The Good Shepherd also promised to hold us securely: “neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand” (John 10:28).
Jesus promised His disciples power from on high (Acts 1:8). In this power, they “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6).
Jesus promised that He will return for us (John 14:2-3). From then on, we will be with Him always.
There are many more promises of God that could be listed. All of them find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, “the brightness of God’s glory” (Hebrews 1:3). No matter how many promises God has made, they are all ‘Yea’ in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20).
In Conclusion
From the Garden of Eden to the new heaven and the new earth, the promises of God form the backbone of Scripture. They reveal a faithful, covenant-keeping Creator who intends to redeem, guide, and ultimately restore. Each portion of the biblical record, preserved and validated through multiple forms of evidence, resonates with the same assurance: God never fails to keep His promises. These promises invite every reader to trust, find hope, and partake in the relationship offered through Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, with confidence in the ultimate fulfillment that lies ahead.