Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8104 assurance » 8107 assurance, and life of faith The completeness of conviction and confidence expressed in the life of the believer, worked by the Holy Spirit. It derives from a reliance upon God and his promises alone, and results in boldness and steadfastness in service and in the face of difficulties. Assurance and faith Deuteronomy 9:3; Hebrews 10:22 See also Deuteronomy 1:21; Joshua 1:9; 2 Chronicles 20:17; John 17:8; Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 12:5 Assurance and hope Hebrews 6:11 See also Proverbs 23:18; Hebrews 6:19 Assurance expressed by believers Assurance in adversity Hebrews 13:6 See also Psalm 118:6-7; Psalm 3:6; Psalm 27:3-5; Psalm 46:1-3; Psalm 71:5-6; Psalm 73:26; Romans 8:38-39; 2 Corinthians 4:16 Assurance of God's promises Joshua 23:14 See also 1 Kings 8:56; Romans 4:20-21; 2 Corinthians 1:20 Assurance in ministry Romans 1:16; 1 Timothy 3:13 See also 2 Corinthians 3:4; Corinthians 4:1; Corinthians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 2 Peter 1:12 Assurance in prayer 1 John 5:14 See also 1 John 3:21-22 Assurance of God's will Romans 14:5 See also Romans 14:14,23; 1 Corinthians 8:9-11 Assurance may be strengthened Examples of believers asking for assurance Genesis 15:8 Abraham; Exodus 33:16 Moses; Judges 6:17 Gideon; Luke 1:18 Zechariah Assurance through understanding Assurance through waiting on God Psalm 46:10 See also Psalm 27:14; Psalm 33:20; Isaiah 30:15; Isaiah 32:17-18 The revelation of God's righteousness among his people results in true peace. Assurance strengthened by others 2 Chronicles 32:6-8 by example; 2 Timothy 3:14 through teaching; Colossians 4:12 through prayer; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-3 through encouragement amidst trials False teaching weakens assurance 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 2 Timothy 2:18 The delusion of false assurance The danger of self-assurance Luke 18:9-14; 2 Corinthians 10:12; Philippians 3:3-4 Such assurance proved false by conduct 1 John 1:6 See also 1 John 2:9-11; John 3:6; John 4:20; 2Jn 9; 3Jn 11 See also
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