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The total reliability and constancy of Jesus Christ is shown in his personal character, and made known by his words and works.

Jesus Christ's faithfulness is seen in his character

He is faithful by nature

Revelation 19:11 A description of the exalted Christ. See also Revelation 1:5; Revelation 3:14

The promised Messiah is faithful

Isaiah 11:5 See also Isaiah 42:3

Jesus Christ is faithful because he never changes

Hebrews 13:8 See also Hebrews 1:11-12; Psalm 102:26-27

Jesus Christ is faithful because he is the truth

John 1:14 “grace” and “truth” are often associated in Hebrew with love and faithfulness. See also John 1:17; John 14:6

Jesus Christ's faithfulness demonstrated in his obedience

He is faithful to his Father

Hebrews 3:6 See also Luke 2:49; John 5:30; John 6:38; John 8:29; John 14:31; Hebrews 3:2

He kept faithfully to his work

Luke 4:43 pp Mark 1:38 See also John 4:34; John 9:4; John 12:27; John 17:4; John 19:30; Hebrews 2:17-18

Jesus Christ's faithfulness is seen in his words

In his predictions about events

Matthew 16:28 pp Luke 9:27 This prediction could refer to either Jesus Christ's transfiguration or his ascension ; Matthew 24:2 pp Mark 13:2 pp Luke 21:6 This prediction was fulfilled in A.D. 70 when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. pp Mark 9:1 See also Matthew 21:2 pp Mark 11:2 pp Luke 19:30 finding a donkey and her colt; Matthew 26:21 pp Mark 14:18 pp Luke 22:21 pp John 13:21 Jesus Christ's betrayer; Matthew 26:34 pp Mark 14:30 pp Luke 22:34 pp John 13:38 Peter's denial; John 16:20; John 21:18-19

In his promises about eternal life

John 5:24 See also Matthew 19:28-29 pp Mark 10:29-30 pp Luke 18:29-30; Luke 23:43; John 6:47,53-54; John 8:51

In his promise of authority for believers

Matthew 17:20 See also Matthew 16:19; Matthew 18:18; Matthew 21:21 pp Mark 11:23; Matthew 28:18-19; Luke 10:19

In his promise about the Holy Spirit

John 14:26 See also Luke 24:49; John 14:16; John 15:26; John 16:7; Acts 1:4,8; Acts 2:38-39; Acts 10:44-46; Romans 5:5; 1 Corinthians 12:7

Jesus Christ's promises about the future are faithful

John 14:2-3 See also Matthew 16:27; Matthew 26:64; John 14:28

Jesus Christ is faithful to believers in all circumstances

2 Timothy 2:13 See also Matthew 18:20; Matthew 28:20; John 17:9; Acts 18:9-10; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Hebrews 10:23

See also

1035  God, faithfulness
2057  Christ, obedience
2366  Christ, prophecies concerning
2565  Christ, second coming
3040  Holy Spirit, promise of
5466  promises
6644  eternal life
8248  faithfulness
8331  reliability