Backbones gives us structure and support, allowing us to freely move at will and stand firm with confidence. Without a spine you could not grow, endure, or persevere. Living by faith can be said to be the backbone of every Christian life. Hebrews 10:35-39 tells us Christians are not spineless but “have faith and preserve their souls.” Hebrews 11:1-2 describes this backbone as “assurance” of hope and “conviction” of the not yet fully grasped. Throughout the chapter we learn that our faith in the present is strengthened by remembering God’s faithfulness in the past and focusing on His promises. There are, by some counts, over 8,000 promises in the Bible. Since there are 34 vertebras in the human spine, consider these 34 faith strengthening promises for Christians that can only find fulfillment in Christ.

  1. Eternal life Rom 6:23
  2. No condemnation Rom 8:1
  3. Love of God Rom 8:39
  4. Grace given I Cor 1:4
  5. Hope 1 Cor 15:19
  6. Righteousness Php 3:9
  7. Peace Php 4:7
  8. Faith 2 Tim 1:13
  9. Love 2 Tim 1:13
  10. Grace 2 Tim 2:1
  11. Forgiveness Eph 4:32
  12. Redemption Eph 1:7
  13. Salvation 2 Tim 2:10
  14. Triumph 2 Cor 2:14
  15. Reconciliation 2 Cor 5:19
  16. Abraham’s blessing Gal 3:14
  17. Inheritance Eph 1:11
  18. God’s eternal purpose realized Eph 3:11
  19. Immeasurable riches of God’s grace Eph 2:7
  20. Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places Eph 1:3
  21. Whatever you wish John 15:7
  22. All the promises of God 2 Cor 1:20
  23. Every need supplied Php 4:19
  24. Chosen Eph 1:4
  25. Sealed with the Holy Spirit Eph 1:13
  26. Built into a swelling place for God Eph 2:22
  27. Sons of God Gal 3:26
  28. One Gal 3:28
  29. Seated with Him Eph 2:6
  30. Brought near Eph 2:13
  31. Partakers of the promise Eph 3:6
  32. New creations 2 Cor 5:17
  33. Alive to God Rom 6:11
  34. Free from the law of sin and death Rom 8:2