"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (This promise is in the context of salvation. The Bible is indeed full of "precious and exceeding great promises" ( (2) the promise to Noah no more to curse the ground, etc.

( (3) most influential, the promise to Abraham to make of him a great nation in whom all families of the earth should be blessed, to give to him and his seed the land of Canaan ( (4) the promise to David to continue his house on the throne ( (5) the promise of restoration of Israel, of the Messiah, of the new and everlasting kingdom, of the new covenant and outpouring of the Spirit ( In the New Testament these promises are founded on, and regarded as having their true fulfillment in, Christ and those who are His ( All rights reserved. Mesopotamia, a classic example being the one between Laban and Jacob ( Promises of a prophetic order were also prominent in ancient Mesopotamia, especially where last wills and testaments were concerned.

The New Living Translation uses the words ‘confused’ and ‘disturbed.’ This alone tells us that this greeting was very unusual and Mary was not expecting it.It still doesn’t answer the question why was Mary highly favored? These things are important, don’t get me wrong.However, the blessings that aren’t always seen are the most important...and the ones that matter most. However, to receive this gift or promise of salvation and eternal life it requires confession, belief in your heart, and repentance from sin.God is willing to give it freely but we have to be willing to ask for it.Therefore, if you don’t meet the condition, you don’t receive the promise.Unfortunately, too many people want to experience God’s blessings but have no real interest in following God’s conditions. We may say that hope is a very liberal promiser.The import of a promise, when disputed, is not to be determined by the sense of the promiser, nor by the expectations of the promisee.PROM'ISING, ppr. The answer is found in the next few verses:What we can glean from this I believe is very simple. God’s desire is to shower you with grace and favor.

A promise is a covenant or declaration that one will do exactly what they say or something will happen just as pledged.

To assure one by a promise or binding declaration. Christ’s death fulfilled the suffering described in Isaiah 53. The exchange went something like this. "When God makes a promise to his people, it will come to pass. 11 Questions about Heaven Answered by Dr. David JeremiahMarriage in Heaven - Will I Still Be Married to My Spouse?Choosing to Accept Grace in Everything - Encouragement for Today - August 13, 202010 Things You Need to Know about the Unforgivable Sin30 Morning Prayers to Use Daily & Start Each Day with God6 Amazing Roles That Grandparents Fill in Our Families Today11 Questions about Heaven Answered by Dr. David Jeremiah6 Amazing Roles That Grandparents Fill in Our Families Today

(Sometimes life doesn't turn out the way we thought it would. You don't need to work for your salvation – it’s a gift from God when we simply believe in him. To make a declaration to another, which binds the promiser in honor, conscience or law, to do or forbear some act; as, to promise a visit to a friend; to promise a cessation of hostilities; to promise the payment of money.1.

Financial needs, relationships, and even small details that can be overlooked. Mary was blessed, but not because she said so, it was because God said so.In other words, we aren’t blessed because we say it.

The nation of Israel crossed the red sea and was set free after 430 years of slavery. Undertaking or assurance given to indulge in or refrain from some specific form of activity. Under some circumstances, military action might even be undertaken by the aggrieved party, regardless of future consequences. God isn't a man – his promises are guaranteed.When we rely on our strength, we will fall short. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” (Saul had been the one that the Lord chose to rule as king. In these contracts mechanisms existed for the punishment of disobedient vassals, who by breaking their promises had in effect nullified the oath of the great Hittite king. This lets us know that while God has called many people blessed throughout scripture and has even called people favored...only one person has he ever called highly favored.To further understand this passage and statement we need to keep reading. The rogue shall be punished, I promise you.In the latter example, promise is equivalent to declare; "I declare to you."3. In Hebrews 6:13 it says, "For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself. (In the book of Joshua God would speak through him to encourage the people of Israel to not be discouraged, to not be afraid, God is with them wherever they go.