The concept of Promise in Christianity
Synonyms: Commitment, Vow, Assurance, Pledge, Guarantee, Oath, Covenant, Agreement, Bond, Undertaking, Word
In Dutch: Belofte; In Finnish: Lupaus; In Spanish: Promesa; In French: Promesse; In German: Versprechen; In Malay: Janji; In Swedish: Löfte; In Portugese: Promessa; In Italian: Promessa; In Polish: Obietnica
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Christian concept of 'Promise'
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) The promise was that Jeroboam would reign, and he stretched out his hand to snatch the promised crown, according to the text.[1] (2) This word refers to an assurance, which is reiterated of the perpetuity of David's house and throne, and is the main point of the prophecy to David's 'seed.'[2] (3) This refers to the pledge of victory and peace offered through faith in God, especially in the context of overcoming sin and temptation, giving confidence in the ultimate triumph.[3] (4) This refers to the blessings and future Abram was promised, including becoming a great nation and a source of blessing to the world.[4] (5) The promise is the assurance of God's presence, described as 'I will be as the dew unto Israel,' which is applicable to the Christian Israel, remaining true forever.[5]
From: Acta Theologica
(1) The promise is discussed in the context of the social contract and the covenant, where it's connected to the binding force of positive human law and the relationship between individuals and the sovereign.[6] (2) This is a capacity that gives permanence to oneself. In this capacity, one can give sustainability to herself as a social subject, as highlighted in the text.[7] (3) This phrase is associated with a specific area, and it's linked to trinitarian theology, suggesting a theological perspective.[8] (4) The promise made to Abraham in the programmatic text of Genesis 12:1-3 becomes relevant, which is a threefold promise: an unidentified land, fatherhood of a great nation, and the blessing of the nations of the earth through him.[9] (5) This phrase is the promise of narrative theology, as mentioned in the text, and its implications.[10]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) This is the promise to Abraham, "in thy seed shall all families of the earth be blessed." It witnessed to the evil in all men, from which the promised Seed should deliver men, and its provisions on the other hand were the chief fence by which Israel was kept separate from surrounding pagandom.[11] (2) The text says that the patriarchs died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off.[12] (3) This refers to the divine promise, which is a central theme in the text, and Isaac's birth is connected to this promise, symbolizing the fulfillment of God's plan.[13] (4) This is a promise given to Jehonadab and his descendants, stating that they will have a long life in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.[14] (5) The promise refers to the agreement given to Rahab, that she and her family would be saved when Jericho was taken, and was symbolized by the scarlet line.[15]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) The divine assurance or pledge, which becomes more significant and valued through the experience of facing challenges and difficulties.[16] (2) The author will rove through these, while reading the histories of thy love and keeping thy laws in sight, experiencing ever-fresh delight in the process.[17] (3) The declarations or assurances that the watchman is asked about, relating to what the signs of the night hold and what they indicate.[18] (4) A commitment is offered to provide salvation, indicating a pledge of deliverance, implying the assurance of spiritual rescue or redemption for those who accept the invitation.[19] (5) These are the subjects of the author's song, originating from a source of supreme affection and declaration, representing a commitment.[20]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) This refers to the promise of a saviour-king, and the text discusses the real problem is not to account for the name ‘Immanuel,’ or for the promise of a saviour-king, but to understand what part he plays in the rest of the chapter, and the promise.[21] (2) This phrase refers to the specific promise of a son to be born to the patriarch's wife, and he receives this promise in a theophany.[22] (3) Comprises all the blessings of the Messianic Kingdom, highlighting God's assurance to believers.[23]
From: The Complete Sayings of Jesus
(1) The promise of the Father is what the apostles were told to wait for, and it was associated with being baptized with the Holy Ghost.[24] (2) This is what the Father will send.[25]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) This refers to the promise made by God, that He would put out the nations by little and little, as stated in the text.[26]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) This refers to the initial promise, which is mentioned in the context of those who believe the flesh did not receive it, as stated in the text.[27] (2) The promises are something that should be trusted, because He is faithful who has promised that He will bestow on every one a reward.[28] (3) The assurances of rewards or benefits that are offered as an incentive for obedience and good behavior, as provided by the liberality.[29] (4) Jesus mentions something that he will send, a gift from his Father, indicating a divine offering.[30] (5) The assurances and expectations of future rewards and blessings, which provide hope during difficult times.[31]
From: The city of God
(1) This is a reference to a set of statements made to Abraham that all nations would be blessed in his seed, and are fulfilled by Christ.[32] (2) This refers to the divine assurance given to Abraham, which is linked to the birth of Isaac and the children of grace, who are citizens of the free city.[33] (3) The promise of peace, and a secure habitation, which is eternal and belongs to the heavenly Jerusalem, where the genuine people of Israel shall be.[34] (4) The promise is a central concept in the text, referring to God's promises to Abraham, particularly concerning descendants and the land, which shapes the events and relationships in the narrative.[35]
From: The Existence and Attributes of God
(1) This is a concept that is central to the act of redemption and is related to belief, and is a key element of the covenant between God and humanity.[36] (2) The commitment made by God to redeem humankind, which is symbolized by the bruising of the serpent's head, representing victory over evil.[37]
From: The Second Helvetic Confession
(1) This is what the sacraments of both peoples are given as signs and seals of, which should call to mind and renew the memory of God's great benefits.[38]
Gnostic concept of 'Promise'
From: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
(1) The commitment made by the divine being that those who forsake worldly attachments will receive spiritual rewards and mysteries.[39]