2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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It's easy to read this and think Paul is just saying "Jesus makes God's promises true." But the "Yes" and "Amen" are flipped! God's promises find their "Yes" in Christ, and through Christ we say our "Amen" back to God, acknowledging His faithfulness. This means Jesus isn't just the guarantee, but also the bridge through which our response of praise reaches God.
Paul is defending his ministry and integrity to the Corinthian church, who have been questioning his apostleship. He's explaining that his ministry isn't based on fickle human wisdom but on God's steadfast promises, which are all fulfilled in Jesus. Therefore, their affirmations of faith are directed through Jesus to God's own glory.
Did you know that every single promise God ever made, big or small, finds its ultimate 'yes' in one person? It's not about us earning them, but about who Jesus is.
The Certainty of God's Promises
Paul is writing to the Corinthian church, a group facing a lot of challenges and doubts. He wants to remind them of the absolute reliability of God's word. And the anchor for that reliability is Jesus Christ.
We don't just receive God's promises passively. Our response is active, declaring our trust and pointing back to God's own glory. It's a beautiful cycle of faith.
From God's 'Yes' to Our 'Amen'
Paul doesn't stop with God's faithfulness. He immediately connects it to our response. The 'yes' that originates in Christ leads to our 'amen.'
Understand the original words
epangeliai · Greek Noun
Divine declarations or assurances made by God to His people throughout history, ultimately realized and confirmed in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
amēn · Hebrew Interjection/Adverb
A Hebrew word transliterated into Greek, meaning 'so be it,' 'truly,' or 'verily.' It is used in scripture to confirm the truth of a statement, a prayer, or an act of praise, acknowledging the certainty of God's character and deeds.
doxan · Greek Noun
The manifestation of God’s supreme excellence, worth, and majesty. In scripture, all things are ultimately directed toward this end, demonstrating the beauty and perfection of His character.
This passage highlights Jesus as a servant who confirmed the promises made to the fathers, directly echoing how all of God's promises are 'yes' in Him.
Hebrews 7:22This verse speaks of Jesus as the guarantor of a better covenant, emphasizing His role in securing and validating God's promises, just as 2 Corinthians 1:20 describes.
Galatians 3:16It explains that the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his offspring, and that 'offspring' refers to Christ, illustrating how the promises find their ultimate fulfillment in Him.
2 Peter 1:4This passage describes believers as having received 'very great and precious promises' through Christ, showing how these divine assurances are intimately connected to Him.
It's easy to read this and think Paul is just saying "Jesus makes God's promises true." But the "Yes" and "Amen" are flipped! God's promises find their "Yes" in Christ, and through Christ we say our "Amen" back to God, acknowledging His faithfulness. This means Jesus isn't just the guarantee, but also the bridge through which our response of praise reaches God.
Paul is defending his ministry and integrity to the Corinthian church, who have been questioning his apostleship. He's explaining that his ministry isn't based on fickle human wisdom but on God's steadfast promises, which are all fulfilled in Jesus. Therefore, their affirmations of faith are directed through Jesus to God's own glory.
Paul is defending his ministry and integrity to the Corinthian church, who have been questioning his apostleship. He's explaining that his ministry isn't based on fickle human wisdom but on God's steadfast promises, which are all fulfilled in Jesus. Therefore, their affirmations of faith are directed through Jesus to God's own glory.
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"For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory." — It's easy to read this and think Paul is just saying "Jesus makes God's promises true." But the "Yes" and "Amen" are flipped! God's promises find their "Yes" in Christ, and through Christ we say…
