The Promises of God

The Promises of God

2 Corinthians 1:12-22

9/14/25

Pastor Jon Knapp

 1. God’s promises are  

 “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.”

2 Corinthians 1:20

 2.   the promises of God

“Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.”

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

 3.   the promises of God

"Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, nor his ear dull, that it cannot hear.” (ESV)

Isaiah 59:1

God’s presence - Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

God’s love – Romans 8:38 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

God’s forgiveness - 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

God’s guidance – Proverb 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

God’s provision - Philippians 4:19 – “My God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

God’s peace - Isaiah 26:3 – “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”

Promise of eternal life - John 11:25–26 – “I [Jesus] am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”

God’s healing and restoration - 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

God’s wisdom - James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”