What Does the Bible Say About God's Promises — In Biblical Context
The Bible contains thousands of promises from God, and Scripture declares that not one has ever failed — God is faithful to every word He has spoken.
The Bible contains thousands of promises from God, and Scripture declares that not one has ever failed — God is faithful to every word He has spoken.
"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 (KJV)
The Biblical Context
God's promises are the bedrock of the believer's faith. Joshua declared at the end of his life, 'there failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass' (Joshua 21:45). Paul affirmed, 'all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen' (2 Corinthians 1:20). Peter added that God 'hath given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature' (2 Peter 1:4). God promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars — and fulfilled it. He promised deliverance from Egypt — and fulfilled it. He promised a Messiah — and fulfilled it in Christ. Hebrews 6:18 assures us that 'it was impossible for God to lie.' His promises cover every dimension of life: provision (Philippians 4:19), guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6), comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4), strength (Isaiah 41:10), and eternal life (John 3:16). Standing on God's promises is not naive optimism — it is rational trust in a God who has never broken His word.
Where It Sits in Scripture
The core passage for this question, 2 Corinthians 1:20, sits inside 2 Corinthians 1. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.
"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."
Supporting Passages
"There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass."
"Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature."
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