Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6738 rescue
Deliverance from people or forces that are overwhelming. It implies a liberator with strength and wisdom to ensure true freedom. God's physical rescue of the Israelites points to the spiritual deliverance obtained by Jesus Christ.
When rescue is the only answer
Psalm 35:10See alsoDeuteronomy 22:27;Deuteronomy 28:29;1 Samuel 12:21;Isaiah 42:22;Daniel 8:4,7;Hosea 5:14;Micah 5:8;Romans 7:24
God's power to rescue in times of need
Isaiah 41:10;1 Corinthians 10:13;2 Corinthians 12:9-10;Hebrews 13:6
God's people cry to him for rescue
Judges 10:15See also1 Samuel 7:8;Psalm 22:11;Psalm 35:17;Psalm 43:1;Psalm 69:13-14;Psalm 71:2;Psalm 107:19;Psalm 140:1;Psalm 142:6;Psalm 143:9;Psalm 144:7;Proverbs 24:11;Romans 15:31Paul's need for protection
God's physical rescue of his people
From their enemies
Exodus 3:8See alsoJudges 6:14
The Israelites recognise God's rescue:
Exodus 18:10;1 Samuel 11:13;2 Samuel 22:17-20 ppPsalm 18:16-19;2 Kings 13:5;1 Chronicles 11:14;2 Chronicles 20:15; 2 C 22;Nehemiah 9:27;Esther 4:14;Jeremiah 20:132 Chronicles 20:29Israel's enemies recognise God's rescue of his people.
From trouble
Daniel 6:27See alsoGenesis 45:7;Job 5:19;Psalm 32:7;Psalm 91:14-15;Psalm 126:1;Proverbs 11:8;Joel 2:32;Jonah 2:10;2 Peter 2:9
From oppression
Psalm 72:12-14;Psalm 82:3-4
God's spiritual rescue of believers
From the guilt, penalty and power of sin
Isaiah 61:1See alsoLuke 4:18;Jeremiah 29:11-14;Romans 8:21;1 Thessalonians 1:10; Jude 24
From the dominion of Satan
Colossians 1:13See alsoMatthew 6:13;Luke 1:74;Luke 9:1;Luke 11:21-22;Luke 13:16
From spiritual attack
2 Timothy 4:18
From fear and the fear of death
Hebrews 2:14-15See alsoPsalm 34:4;1 Corinthians 15:54-57;2 Corinthians 1:10;Revelation 2:10
Rescuers sent by God
Acts 7:34Moses
Judges:
Judges 3:9,15;Judges 10:1
Examples of people rescued
Acts 7:10Joseph;Jeremiah 38:6-13Jeremiah
Daniel and his friends:
Daniel 3:17,28;Daniel 6:21-23,27Acts 12:11Peter
Paul:
Acts 23:27;Acts 26:17;2 Timothy 3:11
See also
1105 God, power of1315 God as redeemer1320 God as Saviour2324 Christ as Saviour4120 Satan5480 protection6028 sin, deliverance from6510 salvation6634 deliverance6660 freedom through Christ6720 redemption9020 death
