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The term "asserted" refers to the act of stating something confidently and forcefully. In the context of the Bible, assertions are often made by God, prophets, apostles, and Jesus Christ Himself, conveying divine truths, commandments, and teachings with authority and certainty.
Divine AssertionsThroughout Scripture, God asserts His sovereignty, power, and plans for humanity. In
Isaiah 46:9-10 , God declares, "Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all My purpose.'" Here, God asserts His unique nature and the certainty of His divine will.
Prophetic AssertionsProphets in the Old Testament often asserted messages from God, serving as His mouthpieces. For example, in
Jeremiah 1:9-10 , God asserts His authority over Jeremiah's prophetic mission: "Then the LORD reached out His hand and touched my mouth and said to me: 'Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.'" This passage highlights the divine authority behind prophetic assertions.
Christ's AssertionsJesus Christ frequently asserted His identity, mission, and teachings with authority. In
John 14:6 , Jesus asserts, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This statement underscores the exclusivity and necessity of Christ for salvation, a central tenet of Christian faith.
In another instance, Jesus asserts His divine authority in
Matthew 28:18 : "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.'" This assertion precedes the Great Commission, emphasizing the divine backing of His command to make disciples of all nations.
Apostolic AssertionsThe apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, also made authoritative assertions about the gospel and Christian doctrine. In
Acts 4:12 , Peter asserts, "Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." This declaration affirms the exclusivity of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Paul, in his epistles, often asserts theological truths with clarity and conviction. In
Romans 8:38-39 , he asserts the inseparable love of God: "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."
ConclusionThe concept of assertion in the Bible is closely tied to the authority and truth of God's word. Whether through divine declarations, prophetic messages, Christ's teachings, or apostolic writings, assertions in Scripture serve to communicate God's will and truth with clarity and authority.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Assert.
Greek
1510. eimi -- I exist, I am... defective verb Definition I exist, I am NASB Word Usage accompanied* (1), accompany*
(2), am (138), amount (1), amounts (1), appear* (1),
asserted* (1), become
...5335. phasko -- to affirm, assert
... See 5346 (). Word Origin probably from the same as phemi Definition to affirm, assert
NASB Word Usageasserted (1), asserting (1), professing (1)....
922. baros -- weight
... Word Origin from barus Definition weight NASB Word Usageasserted* (1), authority
(1), burden (3), burdens (1), weight (1). burden, weight....
Library
ResponsibilityAsserted.
... Chapter XLIII."Responsibilityasserted. But lest some suppose, from what
has been said by us, that we say that whatever happens...
ReprobationAsserted: Or, the Doctrine of Eternal Election and...
... REPROBATIONASSERTED: OR, THE DOCTRINE OF ETERNAL ELECTION AND REPROBATION
PROMISCUOUSLY HANDLED, IN ELEVEN CHAPTERS.... GEORGE OFFOR. REPROBATIONASSERTED....
But HavingAsserted that Our Religion is Supported by the Writings...
... Chapter XXI. But havingasserted that our religion is supported by the writings
of the Jews? But havingasserted that our religion...
It isAsserted that Christ's Teaching is Different from Peter's.
... Homily XVII. Chapter IV."It isAsserted that Christ's Teaching is Different
from Peter's. "And that he does not really believe...
These Things, Since they areAsserted Upon the Warrant of the...
... These things, since they areasserted upon the warrant of the Prophetical Scriptures,
may possibly silence the Jews, infidel and incredulous though they be....
The Likeness of Christ to the Father isAsserted on the Authority...
... The likeness of Christ to the Father isasserted on the authority of St.? The likeness
of Christ to the Father isasserted on the authority of St....
But what Shall we Say of Jove Himself, whom the Wise have...
... Book III. 30 But what shall we say of Jove himself, whom the wise have
repeatedlyasserted to? But what shall we say of Jove himself...
The Jewish Sadducees a Link Between the Pagan Philosophers and the...
... Chapter II."The Jewish Sadducees a Link Between the Pagan Philosophers and the
Heretics on This Doctrine. Its Fundamental ImportanceAsserted....
Psalm 36 Practical Atheism Exposed; Or, the Being and Attributes...
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 36 Practical atheism exposed; or, The being and
attributes of Godasserted. v.1,2,5-7,9. CM. Practical...
The Simple Nature of the Soul isAsserted with Plato. The Identity...
... Chapter X."The Simple Nature of the Soul isAsserted with Plato. The Identity
of Spirit and Soul. It is essential to a firm faith...
Thesaurus
Asserted (4 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Assert. Multi-Version Concordance
Asserted (4 Occurrences). Mark 6:15 Others
asserted that He was Elijah.
...Unchangeableness (1 Occurrence)
... is claimed by Yahweh, and set forth as an especial mark of His Godhead in Isaiah
44:6. The unchangeableness of the divine nature is alsoasserted by the...
Unchangeable (4 Occurrences)
... is claimed by Yahweh, and set forth as an especial mark of His Godhead in Isaiah
44:6. The unchangeableness of the divine nature is alsoasserted by the...
Pastoral
... they disliked their teaching. He says they used no argument, but merely
asserted, This is Paul's, This is not Paul's. It is obvious...
Quotations
... 2. Unity of the Two Dispensations: The unity of the two dispensations isasserted
in all those passages introduced by a formula, in which fulfillment is...
Satan (50 Occurrences)
... In connection with the coming of the Hellenists who wished to see Him, Jesusasserted
(John 12:31), "Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of...
Psychology
... So much so, that Hofmann (Schriftbeweis) has boldlyasserted that "a system of Biblical
psychology has been got together without any justification for it in...
Sodomite (1 Occurrence)
... Finally isasserted (8) the intercessory work of Christ, which, though not explained,
seems to be a figurative presentation of his idea that men are blessed...
Foreknow (1 Occurrence)
... Not only in this conception of God as omnipotent and sovereign Ruler is the thought
of His eternal plan evolved; it is explicitlyasserted throughout the whole...
Foreknowledge (2 Occurrences)
... Not only in this conception of God as omnipotent and sovereign Ruler is the thought
of His eternal plan evolved; it is explicitlyasserted throughout the whole...
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