Making Promises

“Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’ — read the full passage →

But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”; so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.

For however many are the promises of God, in him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through him is the “Amen”, to the glory of God through us.

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself, — read the full passage →

“Woe to you, you blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.’ — read the full passage →

When it was day, some of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

When it was day, some of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul. — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself, — read the full passage →

While you kept it, didn’t it remain your own? After it was sold, wasn’t it in your power? How is it that you have conceived this thing in your heart? You haven’t lied to men, but to God.”

but I tell you, don’t swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God; — read the full passage →

“Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’

Whereas you don’t know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

But whoever keeps his word, God’s love has most certainly been perfected in him. This is how we know that we are in him:

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;

By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went.

For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself, — read the full passage →

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

Brothers, speaking of human terms, though it is only a man’s covenant, yet when it has been confirmed, no one makes it void, or adds to it. — read the full passage →

When I therefore was thus determined, did I show fickleness? Or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be the “Yes, yes” and the “No, no?” — read the full passage →

Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God, — read the full passage →

without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, unforgiving, unmerciful;

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira, his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira, his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? — read the full passage →

Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. — read the full passage →