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What the Bible Says About Decision

Overview

The Bible addresses decision across 41 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Revelation, Luke and 1 Timothy. Closely related themes include Perseverance, Watchfulness, Procrastination and Steadfastness. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Pontius Pilate.

Key Bible verses about decision

New Testament

Revelation

Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Revelation 2:11

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

Revelation 2:25

But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

Revelation 2:26

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Revelation 3:12

Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

People in the Bible and decision

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

Studying decision for yourself

  • Begin with 1 Kings 13:8, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Revelation, Luke and 1 Timothy each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Perseverance, Watchfulness, Procrastination and Steadfastness.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about decision?

The Bible addresses decision across 41 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Revelation, Luke and 1 Timothy. Closely related themes include Perseverance, Watchfulness, Procrastination and Steadfastness. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Pontius Pilate.

How many Bible verses are about decision?

The Bible references decision in 41 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention decision?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Kings 13:8: “And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place:”

Which people in the Bible are associated with decision?

Jesus and Pontius Pilate.

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