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What the Bible Says About Assurance

Overview

The Bible addresses assurance across 15 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms and 2 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Faith, Afflictions and Adversities, Privileges of Saints and Reward of Saints, the.

Key Bible verses about assurance

Old Testament

Psalms

Psalms 27:3

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Psalms 27:4

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.

Psalms 27:5

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalms 46:2

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Psalms 46:3

Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

Psalms 73:24

Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

Psalms 73:25

Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.

Psalms 73:26

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

New Testament

In the Bible dictionary

Studying assurance for yourself

  • Begin with Psalms 27:3, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Psalms and 2 Corinthians each treat the theme.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Faith, Afflictions and Adversities, Privileges of Saints and Reward of Saints, the.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about assurance?

The Bible addresses assurance across 15 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms and 2 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Faith, Afflictions and Adversities, Privileges of Saints and Reward of Saints, the.

How many Bible verses are about assurance?

The Bible references assurance in 15 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention assurance?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 27:3: “Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”

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