Promise (Act)

They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.

being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator.

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,

Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.

And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.