Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Deuteronomy 9:3Assurance and faith Hebrews 10:22See also Deuteronomy 1:21Joshua 1:9 2 Chronicles 20:17 John 17:8 Hebrews 11:1; 12:5 Hebrews 6:11 Assurance and hope See also Proverbs 23:18Hebrews 6:19 Hebrews 13:6 Assurance expressed by believers See also Assurance in adversity Psalms 118:6-7; 3:6; 27:3-5; 46:1-3; 71:5-6; 73:26Romans 8:38-39 2 Corinthians 4:16 Joshua 23:14 See also Assurance of God's promises 1 Kings 8:56Romans 4:20-21 2 Corinthians 1:20 Romans 1:16 1 Timothy 3:13 Assurance in ministry See also 2 Corinthians 3:4; 4:1; 5:141 Thessalonians 1:5 2 Peter 1:12 1 John 5:14 See also Assurance in prayer 1 John 3:21-22Romans 14:5 See also Assurance of God's will Romans 14:14,231 Corinthians 8:9-11 Genesis 15:8 Assurance may be strengthened Examples of believers asking for assurance Exodus 33:16Abraham Judges 6:17Moses Luke 1:18Gideon Colossians 2:2Zechariah Assurance through understanding Psalms 46:10See also Assurance through waiting on God Psalms 27:14; 33:20Isaiah 30:15; 32:17-18 2 Chronicles 32:6-8 The revelation of God's righteousness among his people results in true peace. Assurance strengthened by others 2 Timothy 3:14by example Colossians 4:12through teaching 1 Thessalonians 3:2-3through prayer 2 Thessalonians 2:2through encouragement amidst trials 2 Timothy 2:18False teaching weakens assurance Luke 18:9-14The delusion of false assurance 2 Corinthians 10:12The danger of self-assurance Philippians 3:3-41 John 1:6 See also Such assurance proved false by conduct 1 John 2:9-11; 3:6; 4:202 John 1:9 3 John 1:11 See also 4020 life of faith6705 peace, believers' experience of 8020 faith 8030 trust 8202 boldness 8223 dedication 8224 dependence 8453 obedience 8726 doubters 8823 self-righteousness 9610 hope |
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