Basis of confidence (2)
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· 6 viewsThe confidence of believers, is grounded in God’s character, actions and trustworthy promises, rather than human achievements.
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Confidence originates with God
Confidence originates with God
In his unchanging and faithful nature
In his unchanging and faithful nature
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In his covenant
In his covenant
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See also with all living creatures; with Abraham; with the house of David; ; ; ; ; ;
In election
In election
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In his past deliverances
In his past deliverances
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In his word
In his word
“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
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In his promises
In his promises
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Confidence is centred on Jesus Christ
Confidence is centred on Jesus Christ
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Confidence is mediated by the Holy Spirit
Confidence is mediated by the Holy Spirit
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
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