Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8200 The character of the believer  »  8213 confidence  »  8215 confidence, results of

God-given assurance produces spiritual maturity and stability, so that believers may withstand the adverse conditions of life.

Confidence in God's protection removes fear of disaster

Psalm 46:1-2 See also Exodus 14:13-14; Psalm 56:3-4; Acts 27:22-25

Confidence in God's purposes produces hope

Psalm 130:7; 2 Corinthians 1:10 See also Psalm 25:3-6; Psalm 62:5-8; Psalm 71:5-7; Proverbs 23:17-18; Romans 5:3-5; 1 Timothy 6:17-18; Hebrews 6:17-19

Confidence in God's presence makes his people bold

Isaiah 41:8-10 See also Joshua 1:5-9; Psalm 3:3-6; Psalm 20:7; Psalm 23:4; Psalm 27:1-4; Psalm 138:3; Isaiah 12:2; Isaiah 44:8; Jeremiah 1:8; Acts 4:13; Acts 9:27; Acts 18:9-11; Ephesians 6:10-11

Confidence in God enables believers to endure difficulties

Habakkuk 3:17-19; 2 Timothy 3:10-11 See also Job 19:26; Psalm 42:9-10; Ephesians 6:13; Hebrews 10:32-35; Hebrews 11:35-39; Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Peter 3:14; Peter 4:12-19; Revelation 3:10

Confidence in God leads to awareness of security

Psalm 23:1; Ephesians 6:10 See also Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalm 7:9; Psalm 28:7; Psalm 40:2; Psalm 46:1-3; Psalm 112:6-8; Psalm 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

5942  security
5953  stability
5954  strength
8031  trust, importance
8104  assurance
8202  boldness
8219  courage
8418  endurance
8459  perseverance
8801  presumption
8820  self-confidence
9610  hope