Hebrews 8:6 But now had he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Promises listed under the following three headings (Mark, Luke and John) are those only which have not been listed under Matthew’s heading.
Promises in Mark: Reaping what is sown (Mark 4:24; Luke 6:38; Gal. 6:7-8); Persecution (Mark 10:30); Signs of the gospel (Mark 16:15-20).
Promises in Luke: An eternal kingdom to Christ and His saints (Luke 1:32-33; 12:32; Rev. 5:10; 11:15; 22:4-5); Deliverance from enemies (Luke 1:74); Peace (Luke 1:79; John 14:27; 16:33); Joy (Luke 2:10-11; 1Pet. 4:13-14); Universal salvation (Luke 3:6; Acts 10:35; 13:26, 47; 15:17; 28:28; Rom. 1:16; 10:9-13; Gal. 3:22); Now as the acceptable time (Luke 4:18-19; 2Cor. 6:2); Preservation (Luke 9:56; 21:18); Personal responsibility (Luke 12:48); Immortality of body (Luke 20:36; Rom. 2:7; 1Cor. 15:42-54; 2Cor. 5:1-8); Wisdom (Luke 21:15; Jas. 1:5); Rapture of all saints (Luke 21:36; John 14:1-3; 16:16; 1Cor. 15:23, 51-58; Eph. 5:27; Php. 3:21; Col. 3:4; 1Thess. 3:13; 4:13-17; 5:9-10, 23; 9-10, 23; 2Thess. 2:7; Jas. 5:7; 1Jn. 3:2);
Promises in John: Freedom from condemnation (John 3:16-18; Rom. 8:1; Heb. 9:13-15); A state of no hunger or thirst (John 4:14; 6:35); The resurrection of all people (John 5:28-29; 6:40, 44, 54; 14:19; Acts 24:15; 1Cor. 6:14; 15:20-58; 2Cor. 4:14; Rev. 20:11-15); Assurance (John 6:37; Php. 1:6; 2Tim. 1:12; 2:11-13; Heb. 6:1-20; 1Pet. 1:5, 9, 13); An indwelling Christ (John 6:56-57;:23; Rom. 8:10; Col. 1:27); Knowledge (John 7:17; 14:20, 26; 2Cor. 1:1-24; 2:12; 12:8-11); Light of life (John 8:12); Freedom (John 8:32, 36); Honour (John 12:26; Rom. 2:8-10); Universal dealing (John 12:32); Mansions (John 14:1-3); Greater works (John 14:12); Love of God (John 14:21); Manifestation of God (John 14:21); Abiding Presence (John 14:23; 15:10; Php. 4:9); Purging (John 15:2); Fruitfulness (John 15:5; 2Pet. 1:8); The Holy Spirit in a measure (John 16:7-13; Rom. 8:14-16) and in all fullness (John 7:37-39; 14:12-18, 26; 15:26; Luke 11:13; 24:49; Acts 1:8; 2:16-21, 38-39; 5:32); Guidance (John 16:13-15).
To be continued…
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