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 in Acts: Justification (Acts 13:38-39; Rom. 2:13; 3:24-28; 4:25; 5:1-2; 8:33; Gal. 2:16; 3:24); Restoration of Israel (Acts 15:16-17; Rom. 11:25-29; Matt. 24:31; Mark 13:27); Nearness of God (Acts 17:27; Eph. 2:13; Jas. 4:8); Edification (Acts 30:32); An eternal inheritance (Acts 26:17; 1Cor. 2:9; Eph. 1:1-23; 1Pet. 1:4; Rev. 21:7); Deliverance (Acts 26:18; Rom. 8:21).
Promises in Romans: Goodness of God (Rom. 2:4; 11:22); Justice (Rom. 2:6, 12-16; 8:33; 1Cor. 3:11-15; 4:5; 11:31); Indignation and wrath (Rom. 2:8-9); Glory and honour (Rom. 2:10; 8:18); Impartiality of God (Rom. 2:11); Righteousness (Rom. 3:22; 4:5, 16, 24; 5:19; 1Cor. 1:30); Salvation by grace through faith, not of works (Rom. 3:24-31; Eph. 2:8-9; 2Thess. 2:13; Tit. 2:11-12); God for all people (Rom. 3:29-30); Salvation from wrath (Rom. 5:9-10); Victory (Rom. 5:17; 8:4, 13; 37; 2Cor. 2:14; 1Jn. 5:4); Abundant grace (Rom. 5:20-21); Newness of life (Rom. 6:5, 8); A spiritual mind (Rom. 8:6); Restoration of creation (Rom. 8:21; Eph. 1:10, 12; Rev. 21:3-7; 22:3); Divine help (Rom. 8:26-27, 31, 34; 14:4; 1Cor. 10:13); A short work of God (Rom. 9:28); Salvation of Gentiles (Rom. 9:25-26; 11:11-12; 15:21); Salvation of Israel (Rom. 9:27; 11:23-39; Heb. 8:10-12; 10:17); Boldness (not ashamed of Christ, Rom. 9:33; 10:11; 1Pet. 2:6); End of law in Christ (Rom. 10:4); Word near all people (Rom. 10:8); Simplicity of salvation (Rom. 10:9-10; 1Cor. 15:2; 1Jn. 1:9; 2Thess. 2:13); Faith (Rom. 10:17; 1Cor. 12:9); Holiness (Rom. 11:16; Eph. 1:4; 5:27; Col. 1:22; cp. Heb. 12:14); God unchangeable (Rom. 11:29); God’s vengeance (Rom. 12:19); Blessing or cursing (Rom. 13:2-3); Joy, righteousness, and peace in the Holy Spirit (Rom. 14:17); Coming Messiah to reign (Rom. 15:12); satan’s defeat (Rom. 16:20; cp. Rev. 12:7-12; 20:1-10).
To be continued…
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