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The term "assured" in the Bible often conveys a sense of certainty, confidence, and security in God's promises and actions. It reflects a deep trust in the divine nature and the reliability of God's word. This assurance is a foundational aspect of faith, providing believers with confidence in their relationship with God and His plans for their lives.
Biblical Usage and Context1.
Assurance of Salvation: One of the most significant aspects of assurance in the Bible is the assurance of salvation. Believers are encouraged to have confidence in their salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. In 1
John 5:13 , it is written, "I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life." This verse underscores the certainty that believers can have regarding their eternal destiny.
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Assurance in God's Promises: The Bible is replete with promises from God, and believers are called to trust in these promises with assurance.
Hebrews 10:23 states, "Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." This passage encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, assured of God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises.
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Assurance in God's Presence: The assurance of God's presence is a recurring theme in Scripture. In
Joshua 1:9 , God commands Joshua, "Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." This assurance of God's constant presence provides believers with courage and strength in the face of challenges.
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Assurance in Prayer: Believers are assured that their prayers are heard by God. In 1
John 5:14-15 , it is written, "And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him." This passage highlights the assurance that comes from praying in alignment with God's will.
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Assurance in God's Love: The assurance of God's love is a central theme in the New Testament.
Romans 8:38-39 declares, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This powerful statement provides believers with the assurance that God's love is unwavering and eternal.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of assurance is deeply rooted in the character of God as faithful, loving, and sovereign. It is not based on human merit or effort but on the finished work of Jesus Christ and the promises of God. Assurance is a gift of grace, enabling believers to live with confidence and hope. It encourages a life of obedience, worship, and service, knowing that God is trustworthy and His plans are good.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, living with assurance means trusting in God's promises and character, even when circumstances are challenging. It involves cultivating a deep relationship with God through prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers. Assurance empowers Christians to face trials with peace and to share the hope of the gospel with others, confident in the truth of God's word and His eternal purposes.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Assure.
2. (a.) Made sure; safe; insured; certain; indubitable; not doubting; bold to excess.
3. (n.) One whose life or property is insured.
Greek
4135. plerophoreo -- to bring in full measure, to fulfill... and phoreo Definition to bring in full measure, to fulfill NASB Word Usage accomplished
(1), fulfill (1), fully accomplished (1), fully
assured (2), fully
...3670. homologeo -- to speak the same, to agree
... Word Origin from homologos (of one mind) Definition to speak the same, to agree
NASB Word Usage acknowledge (2), admit (1),assured (1), confess (6), confessed...
4104. pistoo -- to make trustworthy, hence to establish
... Phonetic Spelling: (pis-to'-o) Short Definition: I convince, give assurance to
Definition: I convince, establish, give assurance to; pass: I amassured of....
Strong's Hebrew
230. azda -- sure,assured... 229, 230. azda. 231 . sure,
assured. Transliteration: azda Phonetic Spelling:
(az-zawd') Short Definition: firm. Word Origin (Aramaic
...847a. ashash -- to found, establish
... to found, establish. Transliteration: ashash Short Definition:assured. Word Origin
a prim. root Definition to found, establish NASB Word Usageassured (1)....
7011. qayyam -- enduring
... 7010, 7011. qayyam. 7012 . enduring. Transliteration: qayyam Phonetic
Spelling: (kah-yawm') Short Definition:assured. Word Origin...
3588. ki -- that, for, when
... as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other
particles annexed -- and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-)as,assured(-ly), + but...
571. emeth -- firmness, faithfulness, truth
... Contracted from 'aman; stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness --
assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th...
Library
For beAssured of This, as a Certain Truth...
... [Way-1-6] For beassured of this, as a certain truth? For beassured of
this, as a certain truth, that corrupt, fallen, and earthly...
Wherefore, if You areAssured that in the Lofty Palaces of Heaven...
... Book III. 44 Wherefore, if you areassured that in the lofty palaces of
heaven there dwells? Wherefore, if you areassured that...
Sincere SeekersAssured Finders
... Sincere SeekersAssured Finders. A Sermon (No.3490). Published on Thursday,
December 16th, 1915. Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At [16]the...
How Art Thou Admonished andAssured in the Lord's Supper, that...
... Lord's Day 28 Question 75 How art thou admonished andassured in the Lord's Supper,
that thou art a partaker of that one sacrifice of Christ, accomplished on...
How Art Thou Admonished andAssured by Holy Baptism, that the one...
... Lord's Day 26 Question 69 How art thou admonished andassured by holy baptism, that
the one sacrifice of Christ upon the cross is of real advantage to thee?...
Not with Doubting, but withAssured Consciousness, do I Love Thee....
... Book X Chapter VI Not with doubting, but withassured consciousness, do I love Thee?
Not with doubting, but withassured consciousness, do I love Thee, Lord....
Can True Believers be InfalliblyAssured that they are in the...
... Question 80: Can true believers be infalliblyassured that they are in the estate
of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?...
Those in whom a Living Faith in Christ, anAssured Confidence of...
... First Head of Doctrine. Divine Election and Reprobation Article 16 Those in
whom a living faith in Christ, anassured confidence of soul?...
Therefore, My Friend, Set Out Right, and beAssured of this Truth....
... [Way-1-9] Therefore, my friend, set out right, and beassured of this truth?
Therefore, my friend, set out right, and beassured...
How the Fears of the Saint Vanished. How She wasAssured that Her...
... Chapter XXVI. How the Fears of the Saint Vanished. How She WasAssured
That Her Prayer Was the Work of the Holy Spirit. 1. I look...
Thesaurus
Assured (28 Occurrences)...Assured (28 Occurrences).
... Luke 1:1 Seeing that many did take in hand to set in order
a narration of the matters that have been fully
assured among us, (YLT).
...Fully (153 Occurrences)
... Acts 28:28 "Be fullyassured, therefore, that this salvation--God's salvation--has
now been sent to the Gentiles, and that they, at any rate, will give heed...
Know (8133 Occurrences)
... 3. (vi) To be convinced of the truth of; to be fullyassured of; as, to know things
from information.... 8. (vi) To beassured; to feel confident. Int....
Trust (201 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.)Assured resting of the mind on the integrity, veracity, justice, friendship,
or other sound principle, of another person; confidence; reliance; reliance...
Assure (5 Occurrences)
Johannine
... But only such a Being can be God, can satisfy our religious need-a Being of whom
we areassured that nothing that is in us, good or evil, true or false, and...
Assuredly (31 Occurrences)
Sure (142 Occurrences)
... Matthew 24:43 But of this beassured, that if the master of the house had known
the hour at which the robber was coming, he would have kept awake, and not have...
Kept (891 Occurrences)
... Matthew 24:43 But of this beassured, that if the master of the house had known
the hour at which the robber was coming, he would have kept awake, and not have...
Narration (3 Occurrences)
... Narration (3 Occurrences). Luke 1:1 Seeing that many did take in hand to set in
order a narration of the matters that have been fullyassured among us, (YLT)....
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