Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8200 The character of the believer  »  8213 confidence  »  8214 confidence, basis of

The confidence of believers, is grounded in God's character, actions and trustworthy promises, rather than human achievements.

Confidence originates with God

In his unchanging and faithful nature

Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:1-2 See also 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 33:11; Psalm 102:27; Proverbs 3:26; Isaiah 49:23; Malachi 3:6; 2 Timothy 1:12; James 1:17

In his covenant

Jeremiah 32:40; Hebrews 9:15 See also Genesis 9:16 with all living creatures; Genesis 17:7 with Abraham; 2 Samuel 7:13 with the house of David; 2 Samuel 23:5; Psalm 89:34; Isaiah 54:10; Isaiah 55:3; Ezekiel 16:60; Acts 3:25

In election

Deuteronomy 7:6; Romans 8:28 See also Isaiah 41:9-10; Jeremiah 31:3; Romans 8:33; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Timothy 2:19

In his past deliverances

Psalm 22:4-5; Romans 8:31-32 See also Deuteronomy 7:18; Deuteronomy 20:1; Joshua 1:5; 1 Samuel 17:37; 1 Kings 8:57; Psalm 44:1-5; Psalm 78:2-4; 2 Corinthians 1:10

In his word

Isaiah 55:10-11 See also Psalm 89:34; Psalm 119:74; Psalm 130:5; Romans 15:4; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19

In his promises

Joshua 23:14; Hebrews 10:23 See also 1 Kings 8:20; Psalm 119:140; 2 Peter 1:4

Confidence is centred on Jesus Christ

Romans 8:38-39 See also Acts 17:31; Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Colossians 1:27; 1 Timothy 3:13; Hebrews 7:22,25; Hebrews 9:15; 1 Peter 2:6; Isaiah 28:16

Confidence is mediated by the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:16 See also 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 1:13-14

See also

1035  God, faithfulness
1160  God, unchangeable
1345  covenant
1610  Scripture
3203  Holy Spirit & assurance
3287  Holy Spirit, sealing of
5466  promises
6638  election
8020  faith