How do we study God’s promises?
Before you begin your week’s study, spend some time in silence and prayer. Spend as much time in prayer as you wish. Use the prayer you have been given, pray other prayers, sit with God in silence, and begin your study time just being with God. You can repeat this as often as you like, and however much you want!
How do I access the promises of God?
We receive God’s promises by some expression of faith. By faith; meaning we receive the promise as truth in our hearts before we answer or experience it. We then remain diligent in trusting God during that waiting period. At the appropriate time, “through faith and perseverance,” you inherit God’s promises.
What does God’s promises mean?
5. God promises to work it all out for your good. And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to their purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NLT)
What are a list of God’s promises?
God Has a Plan for My Life – Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. They are plans of good, not of disaster, to give you a future and hope.” God can be trusted – Hebrews 10:23 “Let us not be shaken by the hope we affirm, but let us keep a firm grip. For God can be trusted to keep his promises.”
Is it OK to remind God of His promises?
Psalm sal, 119:49-50 reads, “Remember your words to your servant. This is my comfort in my suffering, and your promises give me life.” The psalmist says that God’s promises give him hope in the midst of his suffering and prompt him to remind God of His promises.
What are the 5 promises of God?
Here are God’s 25 most powerful promises and how to stand on them.
- #1 He gives strength to the weary.
- #2 He gives you rest.
- #3 His love never fails.
- #4 He has red you.
- #5 He adopted you.
- #6 He will fight for you.
- #7 God gives wisdom to those who ask.
Why is it important to believe in God’s promises?
Of all the promises given, the most important is the gift of the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-17). If we love Jesus our Savior, keep His commandments, and give glory to God in all things, He will convey the Holy Spirit to us and He will dwell in us forever.
Are God’s promises conditional or unconditional?
God’s promises and assurances are conditional. The Bible must be compared to other Scriptures in order to fully understand God’s promises. In one passage Jesus says, “If you ask anything in my name, I will do it” (John 14:14).
How many God’s promises are there in the Bible?
Reading the Bible, the storm, a task that took him a year and a half, came up with a total of 8,810 promises (7,487 of which are promises made by God to mankind).
What does God says I am?
I live. Ephesians 2:4-5 says: 4-5. but because of his great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in trespass, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ ( By grace you have been saved). (nkjv)
Who did God make promises?
God promises to bless all nations. God revealed that the promise of blessing to all nations comes not through Abraham himself, or through his descendants, but through one child, called the “seed,” born in Abraham’s line (Galatians 3:16).
Who in the Bible stood on the promises of God?
The Bible shows that Abraham believed God’s promise and that the promise was fulfilled through Jesus Christ (Romans 4:1ff; Galatians 3:5-9, 16-18). God promised to give Abraham’s seed the promised land of Canaan, specifically describing the territory that would contain the promise (Gen. 15:18-20).
What does the Bible say about remembering Gods faithfulness?
1 John 4:16 So we have come to know and believe in the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Deuteronomy 32:4 “For the rock, his work is perfect, and all his ways are justice. He is a God of faithfulness and does not remain unjust.
What is the phone number of God?
212-664-7665.
What does 91 mean in the Bible?
In Jewish thought, Psalm 91 conveys the theme of God’s protection and rescue from danger.
How do we activate God’s glory?
Six ways to display God’s glory
- Confess our sins. When we confess our sins, we are exhibiting His glory by declaring His righteousness.
- Forgive others. Our God is a forgiving God (Ps. 130:3-4; Mic. 7:18-19).
- Trust in God.
- Produce fruit.
- Thank Him.
- Pray.
What is the relationship between faith and the promises of God?
To receive God’s promises, you must receive them by faith, just as you received salvation. Heb. 11:6 states, “For God is not a God who rewards those who come to Him…. He who comes to God must believe that He is God and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him…”
What are the types of promises?
3 Kinds of Promises
- What is obvious to me may not be obvious to you.
- Implicit expectations are prior broken promises.
- Promises are personal promises that people expect you to honor.
- Strong/healthy promises.
- 2.- Shallow promises.
- 3.- Criminal promises.
- A promise not kept is not the same as an unfulfilled expectation.
What are some unconditional promises of God?
With regard to unconditional promises, God promised that He would never again destroy man from the earth by flood (Gen. 9:11). It does not matter whether one is obedient to God or in complete rebellion against Him. God has promised that He will not destroy man from the earth by a flood.
What does obedience to God look like?
By obeying everything, even the mundane, you are showing God that you are willing to obey whatever He asks of you. Obedience to God is not only a way to worship Him, it is also a way to grow as a person, to draw closer to God, and to prepare for whatever He leads you to.
What does the Bible say about standing on God’s promises?
God’s Word is powerful (Hebrews 1:3; 11:3). No matter where your life is at the moment, you can stand on God’s sure promises.
What is meant by a faith seeking understanding?
Therefore, “faith seeking understanding” means something like “an active love of God that seeks a deeper knowledge of Him.” Other philosophers have noted that “faith seeking understanding” does not begin with doubt or suspension of belief.
What did the snake promise to Adam and Eve?
The serpent assures her that if she eats the fruit, God will not let her die; furthermore, if she eats the fruit, her “eyes will be opened” and she will “become like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:5).
How many promises of God are in the New Testament Bible?
It is said that there are 750 promises in the New Testament. However, since most of the promises are repeated in various books and not in a single book, there are only 250 different promised benefits. Some are not exact forms of the promises, but contain promises of gospel benefits.
What are the great and precious promises of God?
God promises His children that if they follow the precepts of His plan and the example of His beloved Son, keep His commandments, and persevere in faith to the end, they will “have eternal life” through the redemption of the Savior. It is the greatest of all God’s gifts.”4 Eternal life is the ultimate…
What are the benefits we can get in fulfilling our promises?
Thus, three reasons that can be used to explain to children that keeping promises is important are self-esteem and self-confidence We continue to believe in ourselves. How others see us – mature, trustworthy and reliable.
What is Psalm 145 in the Bible?
Psalm 145 1 I praise you, O my God and King. I will praise Your name forever and ever. Every day I will praise you, I will praise your name forever. The Lord is great and most worthy of praise. His greatness that no one can understand.
How does God see me according to the Bible?
Isaiah 43:4 says, “You are precious and honorable in my eyes; I love you so much that I will give people in exchange for you and nations in exchange for your life.” In God’s eyes, we are precious and honored. He loves us so much that he would trade nations for our lives .
What was God’s second promise?
The covenant God gave at Mt. Sinai reinforced the covenant He gave to Abraham and told the Jews what they had to do on His side of the covenant. God once again promised to remain with the Jews and never forsake them.
What are the four main elements to the promise of the kingdom of God?
RESPONSE: The four main elements of God’s Kingdom promise are. The people, the land, the blessing, and the king’s foretelling.
Why does God want us to remember?
Remembering is not a passive act, but an action that brings the power of Jesus into our lives. When we remember what God has done, we can stop looking to the impossible and turn to Him who accomplishes the impossible.
What does the Bible say about holding God by his word?
Numbers 23:19 adds, “And what is the Lord’s plan for our lives? Does he speak but not act? Does he promise and not deliver? Learn to trust God and cling to His Word in good times and bad.
What are God’s promises for my life?
God Has a Plan for My Life – Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. They are plans of good, not of disaster, to give you a future and hope.” God can be trusted – Hebrews 10:23 “Let us not be shaken by the hope we affirm, but let us keep a firm grip. For God can be trusted to keep his promises.”
What are examples of God’s faithfulness?
Faithfulness is being true to one’s word and promises. It is the ability to carry out commitments with dedication. The Bible provides many Old Testament examples of faithfulness, including Abraham, Moses, Joseph, Noah, Lutz, David, Elijah, and Elisha.
What does the Bible say about your past?
Our past has changed. We have no past because, in God’s eyes, we have no past, only a wonderful future. In Jeremiah 29:11, the Lord says
Is once saved always saved in the Bible?
The doctrine of “once saved, always saved” teaches us that it is impossible for a child of God to sin so as to be lost. No doubt many who are very sincere and have a desire to do what is right find great comfort in this doctrine. However, this doctrine is not taught in the Bible.
What is Psalms 35 used for?
Therefore, Psalm 35 is read, memorized, chanted, sung, and inscribed on parchment to express the African faith and its personal origin from God. Psalm 35 is also read in order to ask God to perform miracles for us, as He did for the ancient Israelites.