Promises

Approximately 8,810 Promises in The Bible (illustration)

There are approximately 8,810 promises in the entire Bible. In the Old Testament there are 7,706 and in the New Testament there are 1,104 wonderful promises. Deuteronomy 28 has 133 promises, which is more than any other chapter in the Bible. “We’re sitting on the prem …

Franklin Roosevel - Four Essential Freedoms (illustration)

On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress as to the state of the war in Europe. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten. However at the close of his address, he said that he looked forward “to a world founded upon four essential freedoms."1. …

William Cary - The Future is as Bright as The Promises of God (illustration)

“The future is ...

Livingston Said I Will Not Flee (illustration)

Livingstone, in Africa, came to the Zambezi, and wanted to cross. The chief had been mistreated by some treacherous trader, and had vowed to kill the next white man who came across. Livingstone, by his fluttering candle, turned to the Bible and read, as always, his evening passag …

Churchilll Resigned as Prime Minister Because of a Promise (illustration)

When Sir Winston Churchill resigned as prime minister of Great Britain on April 5, 1955, it was thought that age and the desire to permit Sir Anthony Eden greater latitude in the forthcoming elections were the reasons. And they were. But there was one more. The 81-year-old states …

Billy Sunday - “The saloon is a liar” (illustration)

“The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It ...

Promises in The Bible (illustration)

Beware of Satan’s Promises (illustration)

Satan promises the best, but pays with the worst; He promises honor and pays with disgrace; He promises pleasure and pays with pain; He promises profit and pays with loss; He promises life and pays with death. (Lou Nicholes - Missionary/Author). …

Sweeting - 1/4 of The Bible is Predictive Prophecy (illustration)

Dr. George Sweeting once estimated that “more than a fourth of the Bible is predictive prophecy. Both the Old and New Testaments are full of promises about the return of Jesus Christ. Over 1800 references appear in the O.T., and seventeen O.T. books give prominence to th …

C.S. Lewis Took Care of His Friend’s Family (illustration)

C.S. Lewis in his biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This friend was worried about the care of his wife and small ...

An Aged Indian Begging for Food (illustration)

An aged Indian, half naked and famished, wandered into one of our Western settlements, begging for food to keep him from starving. While eagerly devouring the bread bestowed by the hand of charity, a brightly colored ribbon, from which was suspended a small dirty pouch, was see …

God Promises I Will Never Leave Thee (illustration)

God’s Promises His presence - “I will never leave thee” (Heb. 13:5)His protection -"I am thy shield” (Gen. 15:1)His power -"I will strengthen thee” (Isa. 41:10)His provision -"I will help thee” (Isa. 41:10)His purposes …

Baby Sitter Promised a Pony (illustration)

After an evening out, some parents returned home to their children, whom they had left with the baby sitter. They were pleasantly surprised to find the kids fast asleep. When the sitter had been paid-just as she was walking out the door-she communicated this detail: “O …

How Do You Know You Are Saved? (illustration)

A twelve year old boy became a Christian during a revival. The next week at school his friends questioned him about the experience. “Did you see a vision?” asked one friend. “Did you hear God speak?” asked another. The youngster answered no to all these …

Wife Who Put a Check in Her Husband’s Casket (illustration)

The story is told about a man who all his life, every time he got paid took $20 out of his paycheck and put it under his mattress. Then he got sick and was about to die. As he was dying, he said to his wife, “I want you to promise me one thing.” “Promise what …

Satan Promises The Best But Pays With The Worst (illustration)

Satan promises the best, but pays with the worst; He promises honor and pays with disgrace; He promises ...

Football Coach Bill McCartney Founded Promise Keepers (illustration)

Bill McCartney retired as the head coach of the Colorado football team several years ago. His reason for retirement was not because he was unsuccessful as a coach. His teams had won the national championship. They had been in the top 10 many times. McCartney said that he was reti …

George Sweeting Gives Stats on Prophecy (illustration)

Dr. George Sweeting once estimated that “more than a fourth of the Bible is predictive prophecy...Both the Old and New Testaments are full of promises about the return of Jesus Christ. Over 1800 references appear in the O.T., and seventeen O.T. books give prominence to …

When Sir Winston Churchill Resigned (illustration)

A Child’s Faith Concerning Her Father’s Promises (illustration)

A friend tells of overhearing two little girls, playmates, who were counting over their pennies. One said, “I have five pennies.” The other said, “I have ten.” “No,” said the first little girl, “You have ...

In 1962 I Graduated From PCB (illustration)

In 1962 I graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University and my wife and I felt led of the Lord to go as missionaries with Word of Life to help local churches in the Midwest part of the U.S. evangelize and disciple teen agers. We believed God promises to meet our needs so we went w …

God is Always True to His Promises (illustration)

God is always true to His promises. Our trust is never misplaced when our trust is in Him. Frances Havergal, the noted hymn writer, loved the Word of God and the God of the Word. As she was dying at the early age of forty-three, Havergal asked a friend who was standing by her bed …

Promises (illustration)

A violent hurricane had struck. People were huddled together. A preacher was praying with great oratorical effects in the midst of this violent storm, crying out “Send us the spirit of the children of Israel, the children of Moses, the children of the Promised land.” At …