The term "undoubtedly" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of certainty and assurance is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often speaks to the assurance of God's promises, the certainty of His character, and the unwavering truth of His Word. This entry explores the biblical understanding of certainty and assurance, drawing from various passages that reflect this theme.

Certainty of God's Promises

The Bible is replete with assurances of God's faithfulness to His promises. In Hebrews 10:23 , believers are encouraged to "hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." This verse underscores the certainty that God will fulfill what He has promised, providing a foundation for unwavering faith.

In the Old Testament, God's covenant with Abraham is a prime example of His unchanging promises. Genesis 15:6 states, "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness." Abraham's faith was rooted in the certainty of God's word, demonstrating that trust in God's promises is never misplaced.

Assurance of Salvation

The New Testament provides believers with assurance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. In John 10:28-29 , Jesus declares, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand." This passage offers a profound assurance of the security of believers in Christ, emphasizing the certainty of eternal life.

The Apostle Paul also speaks to this assurance in Romans 8:38-39 , where he writes, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This conviction reflects the unshakeable certainty of God's love and the believer's secure position in Christ.

Certainty of God's Character

The Bible consistently affirms the unchanging nature of God, which serves as the basis for the believer's confidence. In Malachi 3:6 , God declares, "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." The immutability of God assures believers that His character and purposes remain constant.

James 1:17 further emphasizes this truth: "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow." The certainty of God's goodness and constancy provides believers with a firm foundation for trust and reliance.

Unwavering Truth of God's Word

The Scriptures themselves are presented as a source of absolute truth. In Psalm 119:160 , the psalmist proclaims, "The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever." This verse highlights the reliability and eternal nature of God's Word, which stands as a testament to its certainty.

Jesus, in His high priestly prayer, affirms the truth of God's Word in John 17:17 : "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." The assurance that God's Word is truth provides believers with a dependable guide for faith and practice.

In summary, while the term "undoubtedly" may not appear in the biblical text, the Scriptures are rich with themes of certainty and assurance. From the faithfulness of God's promises to the security of salvation, the unchanging character of God, and the unwavering truth of His Word, the Bible offers believers a foundation of certainty upon which to build their faith.3843. pantos -- altogether, by all means
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God Undoubtedly Converts, Without the External Preaching of the ...
... ARTICLE XVIII God undoubtedly converts, without the external preaching of the Gospel,
great numbers of persons to the saving knowledge of Christ, among those ...
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But they with whom we Argue have Undoubtedly a Right to Select ...
... PROPOSITION II. CHAPTER II. But they with whom we argue have undoubtedly
a right to select their own examples.? But they with ...
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The God of the Law and the Prophets, and the Father of Our Lord ...
... of the money-changers, and saying, "Take these things, hence, and do not make My
Father's house a house of merchandise," [2104] He undoubtedly called Him His ...
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On the Soul (Anima).
... For what else is in them than rational feeling and motion? Now those beings who
are comprehended under the same definition have undoubtedly the same substance. ...
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The New Creation
... 8. One considerable difference there will undoubtedly be in the starry heaven, when
it is created anew: There will be no blazing stars, no comets there. ...
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On Justice and Goodness.
... Then, in the next place, if He whom they call good is good to all, He is
undoubtedly good also to those who are destined to perish. ...
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The Connexion of Christianity with the Jewish History.
... Undoubtedly our Saviour assumes the divine origin of the Mosaic institution: and,
independently of his authority, I conceive it to be very difficult to assign ...
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"You do not Worship the Gods," You Say; "And You do not Offer ...
... may content myself with a compend; and this not for your information, but that you
may have what you know brought to your recollection, for undoubtedly you act ...
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The Questions Propounded by Laurentius.
... Now, undoubtedly, you will know the answers to all these questions, if you
know thoroughly the proper objects of faith, hope, and love. ...
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On Knowing Christ after the Flesh
... Yea, if we have known even Christ after the flesh, (which undoubtedly they had done,
beholding and loving him as a man, with a natural affection,) yet now we ...
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Undoubtedly (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Undoubtedly (1 Occurrence). Acts 28:4 When the
natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said ...
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Retribution (14 Occurrences)
... Certainty of Vindication LITERATURE 1. New Testament Terms: The word as applied
to the divine administration is not used in Scripture, but undoubtedly the idea ...
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Eden (19 Occurrences)
... The site must undoubtedly be sought for somewhere along the course of the great
streams the Tigris and the Euphrates of Western Asia, in "the land of Shinar ...
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Alphaeus (5 Occurrences)
... He says that James and Levi were undoubtedly brothers; but that seems improbable. ...
This, however, is undoubtedly a corruption of the text. ...
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Jehovah (20094 Occurrences)
... Then undoubtedly the author quotes from previous prophecies which we can recognize,
and the suggestion that some of the difficult passages may be quotations ...
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Servant (738 Occurrences)
... Then undoubtedly the author quotes from previous prophecies which we can recognize,
and the suggestion that some of the difficult passages may be quotations ...
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Yahweh (6653 Occurrences)
... Then undoubtedly the author quotes from previous prophecies which we can recognize,
and the suggestion that some of the difficult passages may be quotations ...
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Scribes (85 Occurrences)
... by other means. Some undoubtedly had inherited wealth; others pursued a
handicraft besides their study of the Law. Rabbi Gamaliel ...
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Undone (20 Occurrences)

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Birds (125 Occurrences)
... Carried down the history of ages with additions by other nations, this undoubtedly
accounts for the story now universal, that the stork delivers newly-born ...
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