Dictionary of Bible Themes God-given assurance produces spiritual maturity and stability, so that believers may withstand the adverse conditions of life. Psalms 46:1-2Confidence in God's protection removes fear of disaster See also Exodus 14:13-14Psalms 56:3-4 Acts 27:22-25 Psalms 130:7 Confidence in God's purposes produces hope 2 Corinthians 1:10See also Psalms 25:3-6; 62:5-8; 71:5-7Proverbs 23:17-18 Romans 5:3-5 1 Timothy 6:17-18 Hebrews 6:17-19 Isaiah 41:8-10 Confidence in God's presence makes his people bold See also Joshua 1:5-9Psalms 3:3-6; 20:7; 23:4; 27:1-4; 138:3 Isaiah 12:2; 44:8 Jeremiah 1:8 Acts 4:13; 9:27; 18:9-11 Ephesians 6:10-11 Habakkuk 3:17-19 Confidence in God enables believers to endure difficulties 2 Timothy 3:10-11See also Job 19:26Psalms 42:9-10 Ephesians 6:13 Hebrews 10:32-35; 11:35-39; 12:1-2 1 Peter 3:14; 4:12-19 Revelation 3:10 Psalms 23:1 Confidence in God leads to awareness of security Ephesians 6:10See also Deuteronomy 33:12Psalms 7:9; 28:7; 40:2; 46:1-3; 112:6-8; 121:1-2 Proverbs 14:26 Isaiah 32:17 2 Corinthians 1:21 Ephesians 6:13 1 Timothy 3:13 2 Timothy 1:12 See also 5943 self-deception5954 strength 5954 strength 8031 trust, importance 8104 assurance 8202 boldness 8219 courage 8418 endurance 8459 perseverance 8802 pride 8820 self-confidence 9610 hope |



