Dictionary of Bible Themes A sure knowledge or conviction that what is believed is true and trustworthy. Christian certainty does not arise from the credulity of the believer, but is based on the faithfulness and trustworthiness of God. Job 19:25Affirmations and statements of certainty See also Joshua 23:14Psalms 27:3 Daniel 3:17 Mark 5:28 Luke 1:3-4 Romans 8:38-39 pp Mt 9:21 Philippians 3:81 John 5:18-20 Hebrews 6:18 Certainty in God See also Because of his character Numbers 23:19-20Deuteronomy 7:9-10; 32:3-4 2 Samuel 7:28 Psalms 18:30-31 Isaiah 26:4 Hebrews 6:16-19 See also Because his promises are confirmed Romans 15:8Judges 6:36-40 See also His intervention encourages certainty Exodus 16:6-8; 33:12-23Joshua 3:9-13 1 Kings 18:36-39 John 13:3 Jesus Christ's certainty about his identity and mission See also Mark 8:31John 10:14-18; 14:6-11 pp Mt 16:21 pp Lk 9:22 2 Timothy 1:12Certainty and the believer See also Certainty about who Jesus Christ is Matthew 16:16John 11:27; 20:28-29; 21:24 pp Mk 8:29 pp Lk 9:20 2 Corinthians 1:21-22See also Certainty of salvation Romans 4:16; 8:31-39Philippians 1:6 Hebrews 6:18-19 1 John 4:13 1 John 2:3-6 See also Certainty gained through obedience Matthew 7:24-271 John 5:14-15 pp Lk 6:46-49 See also Certainty in prayer Matthew 7:7-11Matthew 18:19-20; 21:21-22 pp Lk 11:9-13 John 14:13-14pp Mk 11:22-24 Mark 13:32-37See also An area of permissible uncertainty Acts 1:6-71 Thessalonians 5:1-2 See also 1035 God, faithfulness2565 Christ, second coming 3203 Holy Spirit & assurance 6634 deliverance 8104 assurance 8213 confidence 8602 prayer 8721 doubt 9610 hope |
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