Know the Promises from God’s Word

God is faithful

He will continue to give you strength until the end so that no one can accuse your of anything on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God faithfully keeps his promises. He called you to be partners with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. -1 Corinthians 1:8-9

There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape. -1 Corinthians 10:13

I’m convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus. -Philippians 1:6

We have been sprinkled with his blood to free us from a guilty conscience, and our bodies have been washed with clean water. So we must continue to come to him with a sincere heart and strong faith. We must continue to hold firmly to our declaration of faith. The one who made the promise is faithful. -Hebrews 10:22-23

Those who suffer because that is God’s will for them must entrust themselves to a faithful creator and continue to do what is good. -1 Peter 4:19

God is good

Don’t become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants—what is good, pleasing, and perfect. -Romans 12:2

Desire God’s pure word as newborn babies desire milk. Then you will grow in your salvation. Certainly you have tasted that the Lord is good! -1 Peter 2:2-3

God is love

Dear friends, we must love each other because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God. -1 John 4:7

God is patient

The Lord isn’t slow to do what he promised, as some people think. Rather, he is patient for your sake. He doesn’t want to destroy anyone but wants all people to have an opportunity to turn to him and change the way they think and act. -2 Peter 3:9

God provides all that is needed

“Don’t ever worry and say, “What are we going to eat?’ or ‘What are we going to drink?’ or ‘What are we going to wear?’ Everyone is concerned about these things, and your heavenly Father certainly knows you need all of them. But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you. -Matthew 6:31-33

“A thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I came so that my sheep will have life and so that they will have everything they need.” -John 10:10

My God will richly fill your every need in a glorious way through Christ Jesus. Glory belongs to our God and Father forever! Amen. -Philippians 4:19-20

A godly life brings huge profits to people who are content with what they have. We didn’t bring anything into the world, and we can’t take anything out of it. As long as we have food and clothes, we should be satisfied. -1 Timothy 6:6-8

God gives new life in Jesus

So consider yourselves dead to sin’s power but living for God in the power Christ Jesus gives you. -Romans 6:11

Now you have been freed from sin and have become God’s slaves. This results in a holy life and, finally, in everlasting life. The payment for sin is death, but the gift that God freely gives is everlasting life found in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 6:22-23

Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence. God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships. -2 Corinthians 5:17-18

God gives joy in Jesus

“I have loved you the same way the Father has loved me. So live in my love. If you obey my commandments, you will live in my love. I have obeyed my Father’s commandments, and in that way I live in his love. I have told you this so that you will be as joyful as I am, and your joy will be complete. Love each other as I have loved you. This is what I’m commanding you to do. The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends.” -John 15:9-13

But be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you. -1 Peter 4:13-14

God gives freedom in Jesus

So Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you live by what I say, you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” -John 8:31-32

Now you have been freed from sin and have become God’s slaves. This results in a holy life and, finally, in everlasting life. The payment for sin is death, but the gift that God freely gives is everlasting life found in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 6:22-23

Through the blood of his Son, we are set free from our sins. God forgives our failures because of his overflowing kindness. He poured out his kindness by giving us every kind of wisdom and insight when he revealed the mystery of his plan to us. He had decided to do this through Christ. -Ephesians 1:7-9

God has rescued us from the power of darkness and has brought us into the kingdom of his Son, who he loves. His Son paid the price to free us, which means that our sins are forgiven. -Colossians 1:13-14

Realize that you weren’t set free from the worthless life handed down to you from your ancestors by a payment of silver or gold which can be destroyed. Rather, the payment that freed you was the precious blood of Christ, the lamb with no defects or imperfections. -1 Peter 1:18-19

Jesus gives rest

“Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Place my yoke over your shoulders, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for yourselves because my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” -Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus answered her, “Everyone who drinks this water will become thirsty again. But those who drink the water that I will give them will never become thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give them will become in them a spring that gushes up to eternal life.” -John 4:13

Jesus gives eternal life

Don’t work for food that spoils. Instead, work for the food that lasts into eternal life. This is the food the Son of Man will give you. After all, the Father has placed his seal of approval on him. -John 6:27

“I am the living bread that came from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. The bread I will give to bring life to the world is my flesh.” -John 6:51

Jesus said to her, “I am the one who brings people back to life, and I am life itself. Those who believe in me will live even if they die. Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe that?” -John 11:25-26 “Don’t be troubled. Believe in God, and believe in me. My Father’s house has many rooms. If that were not true, would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you? If I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again. Then I will bring you into my presence so that you will be where I am.” -John 14:1-3

Jesus gives strength

Christ makes the whole body grow as God wants it to, through support and unity given by the joints and ligaments. -Colossians 2:19

Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour. Be firm in the faith and resist him, knowing that other believers throughout the world are going through the same kind of suffering. God, who shows you his kindness and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while. -1 Peter 5:8-10

Jesus gives fruitfulness

“I am the vine. You are the branches. Those who live in me while I live in them will produce a lot of fruit. But you can’t produce anything without me.” -John 15:5

“You didn’t choose me, but I chose you. I have appointed you to go, to produce fruit that will last, and to ask the Father in my name to give you whatever you ask for.” -John 15:16

Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God’s approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God. -Philippians 1:11

Jesus gives peace

“I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.” -John 14:27

Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful! Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near. Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks. Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:4-7

Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord are yours! -1 Timothy 1:2

The Holy Spirit is with us

“The man whom God has sent speaks God’s message. After all, God gives him the Spirit without limit.” -John 3:34

Don’t you know that your body is a temple that belongs to the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit, whom you received from God, lives in you. You don’t belong to yourselves. You were bought for a price. So bring glory to God in the way you use your body. -1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Christ paid the price to free us from the curse that God’s laws bring by becoming cursed instead of us. Scripture says, “Everyone who is hung on a tree is cursed.” Christ paid the price so that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to all the people of the world through Jesus Christ and we would receive the promised Spirit through faith. -Galatians 3:13-14