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God's Promises
The bible is filled with God’s Promises for your life and are activated through faith. In William MacDonald’s Believer’s Bible Commentary, you will find that God’s promises are built on His absolute faithfulness, from Old Testament material promises to New Testament spiritual and eternal assurances. MacDonald structures these key promises around salvation, divine presence, provision, purposeful trials, victory, and the future hope of Christ's return, emphasizing that believers must activate these truths through faith.
The Promise of Eternal Salvation and Redemption
The primary theme of the New Testament is God's unconditional guarantee of salvation to anyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ.
Forgiveness of Sins: God promises that through Christ's blood, our sins are fully purged and forgotten (Hebrews 8:12; 1 John 1:9).
Eternal Security: MacDonald frequently champions the assurance of the believer. Christ promises that those given to Him will never perish, and no one can snatch them out of His hand (John 10:28).
The Gift of Everlasting Life: Anyone who believes in the Son has everlasting life as a present reality and a future certainty (John 3:16, John 5:24).
2. The Promise of His Abiding Presence
Believers are never left to navigate the world alone. God promises His relational closeness in all circumstances.
Never Forsaken: "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). MacDonald points out that this is an anchor for the soul during earthly trials.
The Indwelling Holy Spirit: Jesus promised the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, who lives inside the believer permanently to teach, seal, and empower them (John 14:16-17; Ephesians 1:13-14).
Presence in Service: In the Great Commission, Jesus promises, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). MacDonald highlights this as a "standing order" backed by divine companionship.
3. The Promise of Provision and Care
God promises to care for the physical and spiritual well-being of His people.
Supplying All Needs: "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). MacDonald clarifies that God promises to supply our needs, not necessarily our greed or material luxuries, distinguishing New Testament spiritual provision from Old Testament earthly wealth.
Daily Compassion: MacDonald beautifully noted in his sermons that God's compassion never fail and are "new every morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23), giving us fresh strength for each day's unique trouble.
4. The Promise of Ultimate Good and Purpose
God promises that the trials of life are not meaningless.
Sovereign Orchestration: "All things work together for good to those who love God" (Romans 8:28). MacDonald's commentary emphasizes that "all things" includes trials, heartaches, and setbacks, which God weaves together for our ultimate spiritual refinement—to conform us to the image of His Son.
Sufficient Grace: When dealing with human weakness or suffering, God promises, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
5. The Promise of Deliverance and Victory
God limits the power of sin and temptation over the believer's life.
A Way of Escape: God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear, but will always provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Victory Over Death: Because Christ rose, believers are promised ultimate physical resurrection and absolute victory over death and the grave (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).
6. The Promise of Christ's Return and Future Glory
The ultimate hope of the Christian faith rests on a future promise.
The Second Coming: "I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also" (John 14:3).
A New Creation: God promises a final reality free from pain, crying, and death, where He dwells face-to-face with His people forever (Revelation 21:3-4)
References:
New Living Translation Bible (NLT)
Insights by William McDonald Sermon Index
The bible is filled with God’s Promises for your life and are activated through faith. In William MacDonald’s Believer’s Bible Commentary, you will find that God’s promises are built on His absolute faithfulness, from Old Testament material promises to New Testament spiritual and eternal assurances. MacDonald structures these key promises around salvation, divine presence, provision, purposeful trials, victory, and the future hope of Christ's return, emphasizing that believers must activate these truths through faith.
The Promise of Eternal Salvation and Redemption
The primary theme of the New Testament is God's unconditional guarantee of salvation to anyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ.
Forgiveness of Sins: God promises that through Christ's blood, our sins are fully purged and forgotten (Hebrews 8:12; 1 John 1:9).
Eternal Security: MacDonald frequently champions the assurance of the believer. Christ promises that those given to Him will never perish, and no one can snatch them out of His hand (John 10:28).
The Gift of Everlasting Life: Anyone who believes in the Son has everlasting life as a present reality and a future certainty (John 3:16, John 5:24).
2. The Promise of His Abiding Presence
Believers are never left to navigate the world alone. God promises His relational closeness in all circumstances.
Never Forsaken: "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). MacDonald points out that this is an anchor for the soul during earthly trials.
The Indwelling Holy Spirit: Jesus promised the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, who lives inside the believer permanently to teach, seal, and empower them (John 14:16-17; Ephesians 1:13-14).
Presence in Service: In the Great Commission, Jesus promises, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). MacDonald highlights this as a "standing order" backed by divine companionship.
3. The Promise of Provision and Care
God promises to care for the physical and spiritual well-being of His people.
Supplying All Needs: "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). MacDonald clarifies that God promises to supply our needs, not necessarily our greed or material luxuries, distinguishing New Testament spiritual provision from Old Testament earthly wealth.
Daily Compassion: MacDonald beautifully noted in his sermons that God's compassion never fail and are "new every morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23), giving us fresh strength for each day's unique trouble.
4. The Promise of Ultimate Good and Purpose
God promises that the trials of life are not meaningless.
Sovereign Orchestration: "All things work together for good to those who love God" (Romans 8:28). MacDonald's commentary emphasizes that "all things" includes trials, heartaches, and setbacks, which God weaves together for our ultimate spiritual refinement—to conform us to the image of His Son.
Sufficient Grace: When dealing with human weakness or suffering, God promises, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
5. The Promise of Deliverance and Victory
God limits the power of sin and temptation over the believer's life.
A Way of Escape: God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear, but will always provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Victory Over Death: Because Christ rose, believers are promised ultimate physical resurrection and absolute victory over death and the grave (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).
6. The Promise of Christ's Return and Future Glory
The ultimate hope of the Christian faith rests on a future promise.
The Second Coming: "I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also" (John 14:3).
A New Creation: God promises a final reality free from pain, crying, and death, where He dwells face-to-face with His people forever (Revelation 21:3-4)
References:
New Living Translation Bible (NLT)
Insights by William McDonald Sermon Index