In the context of biblical teachings, the term "upholders" refers to individuals or entities that support, maintain, or sustain certain principles, beliefs, or people. The concept of upholding is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, where God, His Word, and His followers are often depicted as upholders of truth, righteousness, and justice.

God as the Ultimate Upholder

The Bible frequently portrays God as the ultimate upholder of the universe and His people. In Hebrews 1:3 , it is stated, "The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word." This passage emphasizes the sustaining power of God through His Word, highlighting His role as the divine upholder of creation.

Upholding the Law and Commandments

The Scriptures also emphasize the importance of upholding God's law and commandments. In Psalm 119:116 , the psalmist prays, "Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope." Here, the plea for sustenance is directly linked to the desire to uphold God's statutes and live according to His promises.

Believers as Upholders of Faith

Believers are called to be upholders of the faith, standing firm in their convictions and living out the teachings of Christ. In 1 Timothy 3:15 , the church is described as "the pillar and foundation of the truth." This metaphor underscores the responsibility of the Christian community to uphold and disseminate the truth of the Gospel.

Upholding One Another

The New Testament encourages believers to uphold one another in love and good deeds. In Galatians 6:2 , Paul instructs, "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This call to mutual support reflects the communal aspect of upholding within the body of Christ, where believers are to support and strengthen each other in their spiritual journeys.

Upholding Justice and Righteousness

The Bible also speaks to the importance of upholding justice and righteousness in society. In Isaiah 1:17 , the prophet exhorts, "Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow." Upholding justice is a recurring theme, reflecting God's heart for equity and care for the marginalized.

Challenges in Upholding Truth

Throughout Scripture, there are numerous accounts of challenges faced by those who strive to uphold truth and righteousness. The prophets, apostles, and early Christians often encountered opposition and persecution as they sought to maintain their commitment to God's truth. Despite these challenges, they remained steadfast, serving as examples for believers today.

Conclusion

The concept of upholding is integral to the biblical narrative, encompassing God's sustaining power, the believer's duty to uphold faith and truth, and the call to uphold justice and righteousness in the world. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are equipped to fulfill their role as upholders in various aspects of life, reflecting the character and purposes of God.

On Sandals and Simplicity
... One great complaint, I think, must stand against the modern upholders of the simple
life " the simple life in all its varied forms, from vegetarianism to the ...
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Introduction.
... when it is considered that the monks of L??rins, in common with the general body
of the churchmen of Southern Gaul, were strenuous upholders of Semipelagianism ...
/.../vincent/the commonitory of vincent of lerins/introduction.htm

Tertullian a Great Trial to the Church. ...
... marvellous capacity of mind he comprehended all philosophy, and had a knowledge
of all schools of philosophers, and of the founders and upholders of schools ...
/.../the commonitory of vincent of lerins/chapter xviii tertullian a great.htm

Final Perseverance
... So there is scarce a passage of Scripture which has not been disputed between the
enemies of truth and the upholders of it; but this passage, with one or two ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/final perseverance.htm

Description of the Different Heretical Monsters which Spring from ...
... old or new. For it was new as far as its upholders were concerned; but old
in the character of its errors. Indeed it blasphemously ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter ii description of the.htm

The Revelations of God.
... ruin and overthrow of faith throughout the world: that impiety should prove always
dominant, always powerful, and the small numbers of the upholders of truth ...
/.../abandonment to divine providence/section iv the revelations of god.htm

Other Works of Origen.
... Christians to give up their claim to possess the only true religion, and, with all
their high ethics and lofty ideals, to join hands with the upholders of the ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xxxvi other works of origen.htm

Now, Since it is So, Cease, I Pray You...
... For while, as just men and upholders of righteousness, you should have subdued pride
and arrogance, by the evils [3594] of which we are all uplifted and puffed ...
/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/29 now since it is.htm

A Threefold Cord
... as to when the Spirit was given: 'This spake He of the Holy Ghost, which they that
believe on Him should receive'; and I would ask the modern upholders of the ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/a threefold cord.htm

Introductory.
... It was a juncture when the Church could ill afford to be weakened by the defection
of some of the most earnest and disinterested upholders of the Primitive and ...
/.../abbey/the english church in the eighteenth century/chapter i introductory.htm

Upholders (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Upholders (1 Occurrence). Acts 21:20 And they,
when they had heard his statement, gave the glory to God. ...
/u/upholders.htm - 6k

Kenosis
... Certainly, to say with the upholders of the kenosis in its "classical" form that
the Son, by an exercise of His will, determined to be ignorant as man, is not ...
/k/kenosis.htm - 14k

Upholder (1 Occurrence)

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Upholdest (1 Occurrence)

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Tens (17 Occurrences)
... they said, "You see, brother, how many tens of thousands of Jews there are among
those who have accepted the faith, and they are all zealous upholders of the ...
/t/tens.htm - 11k

Accepted (82 Occurrences)
... they said, "You see, brother, how many tens of thousands of Jews there are among
those who have accepted the faith, and they are all zealous upholders of the ...
/a/accepted.htm - 31k

Sect (10 Occurrences)
... opinion; a company or set having a common belief or allegiance distinct from others;
in religion, the believers in a particular creed, or upholders of a ...
/s/sect.htm - 13k

Statement (88 Occurrences)
... they said, "You see, brother, how many tens of thousands of Jews there are among
those who have accepted the faith, and they are all zealous upholders of the ...
/s/statement.htm - 31k

Jehoahaz (22 Occurrences)
... Perhaps, as upholders of the sterling old Davidic idea, which his father had carried
out so well, they saw in him a better hope for its integrity than in his ...
/j/jehoahaz.htm - 23k

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