1. **Salvation**: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
2. **Rest and Renewal**: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30).
3. **Eternal Life**: "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" (John 11:25).
4. **Guidance**: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12).
5. **Presence**: "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20).
6. **The Holy Spirit**: "I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high" (Luke 24:49).
7. **Provision**: "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33).
8. **Friendship**: "You are my friends if you do what I command" (John 15:14).
9. **Security**: "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand" (John 10:27-29).
10. **Eternal Home**: "My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am" (John 14:2-3).
11. **Peace**: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).
12. **Joy**: "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete" (John 15:11).
13. **Answered Prayers**: "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you" (John 15:7).
14. **Strength**: "I can do all this through Him who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13).
15. **Comfort**: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" (Matthew 5:4).
16. **Freedom**: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36).
17. **Victory**: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).
18. **Fruitfulness**: "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).
19. **Inheritance**: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5).
20. **Righteousness**: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:6).
These promises highlight the key assurances and commitments made by Christ to His followers, offering them hope, guidance, and comfort in their faith journey.
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