23258 Promises About God’s Character

What does God say about himself and the guarantee of his promises?

All-Knowing

“How great is our Lord! … his understanding is beyond comprehension!”  —Psalm 147:5, NLT

“[God] founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.”  —Jeremiah 10:12, NLT

“I am God, and there is no one else like Me. Only I can tell you what is going to happen even before it happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish.”  —Isaiah 46:9–10, NLT

“Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding; he reveals deep and hidden things. He knows what is in the darkness, and light resides with him.”  —Daniel 2:20–22

“Oh, what a wonderful God we have! How great are his riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his methods! For who can know what the Lord is thinking? Who knows enough to be his counselor? And who could ever give him so much that he would have to pay it back?”  —Romans 11:33–35, NLT

“In [Christ] lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”  —Colossians 2:3, NLT

All-Powerful

“O Sovereign LORD! You have made the heavens and earth by Your great power. Nothing is too hard for You!”  —Jeremiah 32:17

“The LORD merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. He gave the sea its boundaries and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs. Let everyone in the world fear the LORD, and let everyone stand in awe of him. For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command…”  —Psalm 33:6–9, NLT

“God stretches the northern sky over empty space and hangs the earth on nothing… He created the horizon when he separated the waters; he set the boundaries for day and night. The foundations of heaven tremble at his rebuke. By his power the sea grew calm… and his power pierced the gliding serpent. These some of the minor things he does, merely a whisper of his power. Who can understand the thunder of his power?”  —Job 26:7–14, NLT

“Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! His greatness is beyond discovery! Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness.”  —Psalm 145:3–6, NLT

“LORD, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power.”  —Jeremiah 10:6, NLT

“For everything comes from him; everything exists by his power and is intended for his glory. To him be glory evermore. Amen.”  —Romans 11:36, NLT

“The Lord is slow to anger but great in power; the Lord will certainly not allow the wicked to go unpunished. He marches out in the whirlwind and the raging storm; dark storm clouds billow like dust under his feet.”   —Nahum 1:3

“But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.”   —2 Corinthians 4:7

“For nothing will be impossible with God.”  —Luke 1:37

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”  —Ephesians 3:20–21, NIV

Deliverer

“God deserves praise! He is our God! He delivers us. The Lord, the sovereign God, can rescue us from death.”  —Psalm 68:20

“He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves.”  —Colossians 1:13

“The name of the LORD is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.”  —Proverbs 18:10

“I will deliver you from the power of the wicked. I will free you from the clutches of violent people.”  —Jeremiah 15:21

“But God has been my king from ancient times, performing acts of deliverance on the earth.”  —Psalm 74:12

Ever-Present

“The LORD looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race. From his throne he observes all who live on the earth.”  —Psalm 33:13–14, NLT

“Nothing in all creation can hide from him. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes.”  —Hebrews 4:13, NLT

“He sees everything I do and every step I take.”  —Job 31:4, NLT

“Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee to escape your presence? If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be. If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea, even there your hand would guide me, your right hand would grab hold of me.”  —Psalm 139:7–10

“The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”  —Joshua 1:9, NLT

“And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”  —Matthew 28:20b

Faithful

“O LORD God Almighty! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, LORD? Faithfulness is your very character.”  —Psalm 89:8, NLT

“Forever, O LORD, your word stands firm in heaven. Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. Your laws remain true today, for everything serves your plans.”  —Psalm 119:89–91, NLT

“I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I will give thanks to your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness, because your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.”  —Psalm 138:2, NLT

“I will sing of the tender mercies of the LORD forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. All heaven will praise your miracles, LORD; myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness. For who in all of heaven can compare with the LORD?”  —Psalm 89:1–2, 5–6, NLT

“Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and constantly loves those who love him and obey his commands.”  —Deuteronomy 7:9, NLT

“The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day.”  —Lamentations 3:22–23, NLT

“Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”  —Hebrews 10:23, NLT

[However] “If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.”  —2 Timothy 2:13, NLT

“If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong.”  —1 John 1:9, NLT

Good

“The LORD is good to all, and has compassion on all he has made.”  —Psalm 145:9

“Praise the LORD, O my soul! Do not forget all his kind deeds! He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, who delivers your life from the Pit, who crowns you with his loyal love and compassion, who satisfies your life with good things, so your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.”  —Psalm 103:2–5

“So that you may be like your Father in heaven, since he causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”  —Matthew 5:45

“The Lord is good—indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress.”  —Nahum 1:7

Guide

“I will lead the blind along an unfamiliar way; I will guide them down paths they have never traveled. I will turn the darkness in front of them into light, and level out the rough ground. This is what I will do for them. I will not abandon them.”  —Isaiah 42:16

“You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying, ‘This is the correct way, walk in it,’ whether you are heading to the right or the left.”  —Isaiah 30:21

“The LORD will continually lead you; he will feed you even in parched regions. He will give you renewed strength, and you will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring that continually produces water.”  —Isaiah 58:11

“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but will speak whatever he hears, and will tell you what is to come.”  —John 16:13

Holy

“Who else among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is glorious in holiness like you—so awesome in splendor, performing such wonders?”  —Exodus 15:11, NLT

“No one is holy like the LORD!”  —1 Samuel 2:2, NLT

“God is light and there is no darkness in him at all.”  —1 John 1:5, NLT

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty—the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.”  —Revelation 4:8, NLT

“Bless his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!”  —Psalm 72:19, NLT

Just

“Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal power is expressed in justice. You love what is right and hate what is wrong.”  —Psalm 45:6–7, NLT

“Mighty king, lover of justice, you have established fairness.”  —Psalm 99:4, NLT

“You are just, and you examine the deepest thoughts of hearts and minds.”  —Jeremiah 11:20, NLT

“God is the Rock; his work is perfect. Everything he does is just and fair.”  —Deuteronomy 32:4, NLT

“The Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while punishing the wicked right up until the day of judgment.”  —2 Peter 2:9, NLT

“God is a judge who is perfectly fair. He is angry with the wicked every day. If a person does not repent, God will sharpen his sword; He will bend and string his bow. He will prepare his deadly weapons and ignite his flaming arrows.”  —Psalm 7:11–13, NLT

“He will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and practice evil deeds.”  —Romans 2:8, NLT

“For the LORD is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and all the nations with his truth.”  —Psalm 96:13, NLT

“For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies.”  —2 Corinthians 5:10, NLT

“When the Lord comes, he will bring our deepest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. And then God will give to everyone whatever praise is due.”  —1 Corinthians 4:5, NLT

Loving

“God is love. God showed how much he loved us by sending his only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love. It is not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.”  —1 John 4:8–10, NLT

“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”  —1 John 3:1, NIV

“How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.”  —Psalm 36:7, NLT

“‘Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with death?’ ‘No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels can’t, and the demons can’t. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can’t keep God’s love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.’”  —Romans 8:35, 37–39, NLT

“Who is a God like you? Who forgives sin and pardons the rebellion of those who remain among his people? Who does not stay angry forever, but delights in showing loyal love?”  —Micah 7:18

“The love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children.”  —Psalm 103:17, NLT

Merciful

“The LORD is kind and merciful, slow to get angry, full of unfailing love. The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.”  —Psalm 145:8–9, NLT

“God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so very much, that even while we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead.”  —Ephesians 2:4–5, NLT

“He saved us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us a new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us because of what Jesus Christ our Savior did. He declared us not guilty because of his great kindness. And now we know that we will inherit eternal life.”  —Titus 3:4–7, NLT

“Where is another God like you, who pardons the sins of the survivors among his people? You cannot stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing mercy.”  —Micah 7:18, NLT

“LORD, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you.”  —Psalm 130:3–4, NLT

“The LORD is slow to anger and rich in unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion.”  —Numbers 14:18, NLT

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.”  —Hebrews 4:16, NLT

Provider

“Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.”  —1 Timothy 6:17

“The wild animals honor me, the jackals and ostriches, because I put water in the wilderness and streams in the wastelands, to quench the thirst of my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself, so they might praise me.”  —Isaiah 43:20–21

“Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis. You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food it desires.”  —Psalm 145:15–16

“And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”  —Philippians 4:19

Righteous

“The LORD is righteous in everything he does.”  —Psalm 145:17, NLT

“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.”  —Psalm 97:2, NLT

“Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is!”  —Deuteronomy 32:4, NLT

“He loves whatever is just and good, and his unfailing love fills the earth.”  —Psalm 33:5, NLT

“For the LORD is righteous, and he loves justice. Those who do what is right will see his face.”  —Psalm 11:7, NLT

Self-Sufficient

“The God who made the world and everything in it, who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives life and breath and everything to everyone.”  —Acts 17:24–25

Sovereign

“Oh, Sovereign LORD, you did indeed make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. Nothing is too hard for you!”  —Jeremiah 32:17

“If God were to take back his spirit and withdraw his breath, all life would cease, and humanity would turn again to dust.”  —Job 34:14–15, NLT

“‘O Sovereign LORD, I am your servant. You have only begun to show me your greatness and power. Is there any god in heaven or on earth who can perform such great deeds as yours?”  —Deuteronomy 3:24, NLT

“How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you—there is no other God.”  —2 Samuel 7:22, NLT

“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. Riches and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and it is at your discretion that people are made great and given strength.”  —1 Chronicles 29:11–12, NLT

“O LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess strength and power; no one can stand against you.”  —2 Chronicles 20:6

“The Lord has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.”  —Psalm 103:19

“For God is the King over all the earth. God reigns above the nations, sitting on his holy throne.”  —Psalm 47:7–8, NLT

“The LORD does whatever pleases him throughout all heaven and earth.”  —Psalm 135:6, NLT

“The heavens belong to the LORD, but he has given the earth to all humanity.”  —Psalm 115:16, NLT

“By me kings reign, and by me potentates decree righteousness; by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges. I will love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me.”  —Proverbs 8:15–17

“All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth. No one slaps his hand and says to him, ‘What have you done?’”  —Daniel 4:35

“When the earth and all its inhabitants dissolve in fear, I make its pillars secure.”  —Psalm 75:3

“The LORD brings both death and life; He brings some down to the grave but raises others up. The LORD makes one poor and another rich.”  —1 Samuel 2:6–7, NLT

“He is our father in the presence of God whom he believed—the God who makes the dead alive and summons the things that do not yet exist as though they already do.”  —Romans 4:17

“He lifts the weak from the dust; he raises the poor from the ash heap to seat them with princes—he bestows on them an honored position. The foundations of the earth belong to the Lord—he placed the world on them.”  —1 Samuel 2:8

“For no one can eat and drink or experience joy apart from him. For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth—only to give it to the one who pleases God…”  —Ecclesiastes 2:25–26

“He directs the snow to fall on the earth and tells the rain to pour down… God’s breath sends the ice, freezing wide expanses of water. He loads the clouds with moisture, and they flash with his lightning. The clouds turn around and around under his direction. They do whatever he commands throughout the earth. He causes things to happen on earth, either as a punishment or as a sign of his unfailing love.”  —Job 37:6–13, NLT

“But as a matter of fact, God has placed each of the members in the body just as he decided.”  —1 Corinthians 12:18

“God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them”  —Romans 8:28, NLT

“The LORD Almighty has sworn this oath: ‘It will all happen as I have planned. It will come about according to my purposes.”  —Isaiah 14:24, NLT

“The LORD Almighty has spoken—who can change his plans? When his hand moves, who can stop him?”  —Isaiah 14:27, NLT

“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before God made anything at all and is supreme over all creation. Everything has been created through him and for him.”  —Colossians 1:15–16, NLT

“… He sustains the universe by the mighty power of his command…”  —Hebrews 1:3, NLT

“… [Jesus] holds all creation together.”  —Colossians 1:17, NLT

“At the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”  —Philippians 2:10–11, NLT

“The LORD will reign forever and ever!”  —Exodus 15:18, NLT

Sustainer

“For in him we live and move about and exist.”  —Acts 17:28

“Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we live, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we live.”  —1 Corinthians 8:6

“Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him.”  —2 Chronicles 16:9

“Who are you to pass judgment on another’s servant? Before his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.”  —Romans 14:4

“Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence.”  —Jude 1:24

Truthful

“I, the LORD, speak only what is true and right.”  —Isaiah 45:19, NLT

“You are God, O Sovereign LORD. Your words are truth.”  —2 Samuel 7:28, NLT

“Every word of God proves true.”  —Proverbs 30:5, NLT

“God is not a man, that he should lie. He is not a human, that he should change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?”  —Numbers 23:19, NLT

“It is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence.”  —Hebrews 6:18, NLT

“The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to life. Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.”  —Psalm 19:7–10, NLT

“The LORD’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over.”  —Psalm 12:6, NLT

“Your decrees are perfect; they are entirely worthy of our trust.”  —Psalm 119:138, NLT

“In the same way, the promise that I make does not return to me, having accomplished nothing. No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend.”  —Isaiah 55:11

“Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life…’”  —John 14:6, NLT

“I have known from my earliest days that your decrees never change.”  —Psalm 119:152, NLT

“I came to bring truth to the world. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.”  —John 18:37, NLT

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth.”  —John 14:16–17, NLT

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”  —Mark 13:31

Unchanging

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”  —Hebrews 13:8, NLT

“I am the LORD, and I do not change.”  —Malachi 3:6, NLT

“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end, I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come, the Almighty One.”  —Revelation 1:8, NLT

“I am the first and I am the last; apart from Me there is no God.”  —Isaiah 44:6, NIV

“Who has done such mighty deeds, directing the affairs of the human race as each new generation marches by? It is I, the LORD, the First and the Last. I alone am He.”  —Isaiah 41:4, NLT

“Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will remain forever.”  —Matthew 24:35, NLT

“In ages past you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Even they will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing. You will change them like a garment, and they will fade away. But you are always the same; your years never end.”  —Psalm 102:25–27, NLT

“The LORD’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.”  —Psalm 33:11, NLT

“The grass withers, and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”  —Isaiah 40:8

“Though a thousand generations pass, he never forgets his promise.”  —Psalm 105:8, TLB

“That is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will be our guide until we die.”  —Psalm 48:14, NLT