What does the Bible say about assurance?
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The Bible teaches that believers may have a settled assurance of salvation and access to God through faith in Christ, grounded in his finished work and God’s faithful promise rather than their changing feelings. In Ephesians 3:12 and Hebrews 10:22, Christ gives confidence to draw near to God with sincere faith. Paul’s assurance in 2 Timothy 1:12 rests on knowing the One who keeps him. Hebrews 6:11, 6:19 calls believers to diligent hope anchored within the veil. Love for fellow Christians, described in 1 John 3:14, 3:19, offers confirming evidence of new life, while perfecting love casts out slavish fear (1 John 4:18). Such assurance produces peace, righteousness, and steadfast hope.
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Curated topical outlines from classic public-domain study works.
Nave's Topical Bible
- Produced by faith Ephesians 3:12; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 10:22
- Made full by hope Hebrews 6:11; Hebrews 6:19
- Confirmed by love 1 John 3:14; 1 John 3:19; 1 John 4:18
- Is the effect of righteousness Isaiah 32:17
- Is abundant in the understanding of the gospel Colossians 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
- SAINTS PRIVILEGED TO HAVE
- Of their election Psalms 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:4
- Their redemption Job 19:25
- Their adoption Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:2
- Their salvation Isaiah 12:2
- Eternal life 1 John 5:13
- The unalienable love of God Romans 8:38; Romans 8:39
- Union with God and Christ 1 Corinthians 6:15; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Ephesians 5:30; 1 John 2:5; 1 John 4:13
- Peace with God by Christ Romans 5:1
- Preservation Psalms 3:6; Psalms 8; Psalms 27:3-5; Psalms 46:1-3
- Answers to prayer 1 John 3:22; 1 John 5:14; 1 John 5:15
- Comfort in affliction Psalms 73:26; Luke 4:18; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
- Continuance in grace Philippians 1:6
- A support in death Psalms 23:4
- A glorious resurrection Job 19:26; Psalms 17:15; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2
- A kingdom Hebrews 12:28; Revelation 5:10
- A crown 2 Timothy 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12
- Saints give diligence to attain 2 Peter 1:10; 2 Peter 1:11
- Strive to maintain Hebrews 3:14; Hebrews 3:18
- Confident hope in God restores Psalms 42:11
- Exemplified By David Psalms 23:4; Psalms 73:24-26; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:18
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
- Produced by faith Ephesians 3:12; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 10:22
- Made full by hope Hebrews 6:11; Hebrews 6:19
- Confirmed by love 1 John 3:14; 1 John 3:19; 1 John 4:18
- Is the effect of righteousness Isaiah 32:17
- Is abundant in the understanding of the gospel Colossians 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
- Saints privileged to have, of
- Their election Psalms 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:4
- Their redemption Job 19:25
- Their adoption Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:2
- Their salvation Isaiah 12:2
- Eternal life 1 John 5:13
- The unalienable love of God Romans 8:38; Romans 8:39
- Union with God and Christ 1 Corinthians 6:15; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Ephesians 5:30; 1 John 2:5; 1 John 4:13
- Peace with God by Christ Romans 5:1
- Preservation Psalms 3:6; Psalms 3:8; Psalms 27:3-5; Psalms 46:1-3
- Answers to prayer 1 John 3:22; 1 John 5:14; 1 John 5:15
- Continuance in grace Philippians 1:6
- Comfort in affliction Psalms 73:26; Luke 4:18; Luke 4:19; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
- Support in death Psalms 23:4
- A glorious resurrection Job 19:26; Psalms 17:15; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2
- A kingdom Hebrews 12:28; Revelation 5:10
- A crown 2 Timothy 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12
- Give diligence to attain to 2 Peter 1:10; 2 Peter 1:11
- Strive to maintain Hebrews 3:14; Hebrews 3:18
- Confident hope in God restores Psalms 42:11
- Exemplified
- David Psalms 23:4; Psalms 73:24-26
- Paul 2 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:18
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