CategoryTheological Term / Core Doctrine
Modern Equivalenta divine pledge; God's word of assurance that cannot fail.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionA solemn pledge or assurance. In the KJV "promise" most often refers to God's divine pledges — to Abraham, to David, to Israel, and to the church — which are certain because they rest on God's unfailing character. All the promises of God find their "yes" in Christ.
Key Verses"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." (2 Corinthians 1:20); "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit." (2 Corinthians 7:1)