“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).

The eleventh chapter of Hebrews, known as the great Hall of Fame of Faith, reciting the faith and resulting action of many Old Testament heroes, begins with a description of what faith is.

“But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared” (Titus 3:4).

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might” (Deuteronomy 6:4,5).

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

There are many wonderful promises to the believer listed in the gospel of John. Let us consider seven of these which teach of things which “shall not” happen to the believer.