Have you ever wondered if you are applying a promise from the Bible incorrectly? This is super easy to do because some of the promises in the Bible were given to specific people at specific times. This is my five-step process for applying a promise from the Bible correctly. Start with context.
What is going on in the passage? Who are the people? What's the setting? What is God doing, and who is he? Once you know the context, you can determine what the promise was intended to accomplish. Next is the claim. To whom was it directed? Was it given to someone specific like David, or was it given to all of David's descendants, spiritual and physical? Condition.
Is this a conditional promise, which has parameters, an if-then kind of situation, or is it an unconditional promise that is something that will continue no matter what happens or how humans act? Consequence. Does this promise only affect the person involved, or is it something that is issued to all of their descendants, spiritual or physical? Lastly, consistency. Does my use and application of this promise align with how God has revealed himself historically? If this was helpful to you, I hope you will join us in Bible and Year Club 2025.
Our cohort is going to read through the whole Bible chronologically, focusing on the promises of God. Be sure to register before January 3rd.
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Originally published by @everywomanatheologin. Used with permission.
