Dictionary of Bible Themes The total reliability and constancy of Jesus Christ is shown in his personal character, and made known by his words and works. Revelation 19:11Jesus Christ's faithfulness is seen in his character He is faithful by nature See also Revelation 1:5; 3:14A description of the exalted Christ. Isaiah 11:5See also The promised Messiah is faithful Isaiah 42:3Hebrews 13:8 See also Jesus Christ is faithful because he never changes Hebrews 1:11-12Psalms 102:26-27 John 1:14 Jesus Christ is faithful because he is the truth See also John 1:17; 14:6"grace" and "truth" are often associated in Hebrew with love and faithfulness. Hebrews 3:6Jesus Christ's faithfulness demonstrated in his obedience See also He is faithful to his Father Luke 2:49John 5:30; 6:38; 8:29; 14:31 Hebrews 3:2 Luke 4:43 He kept faithfully to his work See also John 4:34; 9:4; 12:27; 17:4; 19:30pp Mk 1:38 Hebrews 2:17-18Matthew 16:28 Jesus Christ's faithfulness is seen in his words In his predictions about events Matthew 24:2pp Lk 9:27 This prediction could refer to either Jesus Christ's transfiguration or his ascension pp Mk 13:2 pp Lk 21:6 See also This prediction was fulfilled in A.D. 70 when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Matthew 21:2pp Mk 9:1 pp Mk 11:2 Matthew 26:21pp Lk 19:30 finding a donkey and her colt pp Mk 14:18 pp Lk 22:21 Matthew 26:34pp Jn 13:21 Jesus Christ's betrayer pp Mk 14:30 pp Lk 22:34 John 16:20; 21:18-19pp Jn 13:38 Peter's denial John 5:24See also In his promises about eternal life Matthew 19:28-29Luke 23:43 pp Mk 10:29-30 John 6:47,53-54; 8:51pp Lk 18:29-30 Matthew 17:20See also In his promise of authority for believers Matthew 16:19; 18:18; 21:21Matthew 28:18-19 Luke 10:19 pp Mk 11:23 John 14:26See also In his promise about the Holy Spirit Luke 24:49John 14:16; 15:26; 16:7 Acts 1:4,8; 2:38-39; 10:44-46 Romans 5:5 1 Corinthians 12:7 John 14:2-3 Jesus Christ's promises about the future are faithful See also Matthew 16:27; 26:64John 14:28 2 Timothy 2:13 Jesus Christ is faithful to believers in all circumstances See also Matthew 18:20; 28:20John 17:9 Acts 18:9-10 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Hebrews 10:23 See also 1035 God, faithfulness2057 Christ, obedience 2366 Christ, prophecies concerning 2565 Christ, second coming 3040 Holy Spirit, promise of 5466 promises 6644 eternal life 8248 faithfulness 8331 reliability |
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