Promises of AA
An organized guide to promise language found throughout A.A. literature, including the well-known Ninth Step Promises.
The Ninth Step Promises and the popular phrase Twelve Promises describe the same well-known passage, so they are treated as one canonical topic.
Understanding the Promises of AA
Promise language appears in multiple parts of A.A. literature and describes changes associated with applying the recovery program.
2The Ninth Step Promises (Twelve Promises)
The famous passage commonly called the Twelve Promises is the Ninth Step Promises passage, not a separate second canonical list.
3Step Two Promises
A guide to hopeful outcomes and changes associated with the Step Two discussion in A.A. literature.
4Step Three Promises
A guide to promise language associated with the decision and direction described around Step Three.
5Step Five Promises
A guide to the changes described after completing the personal admission associated with Step Five.
6Step Ten Promises
A guide to promise language connected with continuing personal inventory and prompt correction.
7Step Eleven Promises
A guide to promise language associated with prayer, meditation, and improving conscious contact.
8Step Twelve Promises
A guide to changes associated with spiritual awakening, carrying the message, and practicing the principles.
9Promises Throughout the Big Book
An index-oriented overview of promise language appearing beyond the well-known Ninth Step passage.
