The term "unfalteringly" refers to a steadfast, unwavering, and resolute manner of action or belief. In the context of the Bible, it describes the kind of faith, obedience, and commitment that believers are called to exhibit in their relationship with God. This concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the ideal of a life lived in full trust and dedication to God's will.

Biblical Examples of Unfaltering Faith

1. Abraham's Faith: Abraham is often cited as a paragon of unfaltering faith. In Genesis 22, God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Despite the gravity of the command, Abraham proceeds without hesitation, demonstrating his unwavering trust in God's promises. Hebrews 11:17-19 reflects on this, stating, "By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, even though God had said to him, 'Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.' Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death."

2. Job's Perseverance: The account of Job is another profound example of unfaltering faith. Despite losing his wealth, health, and family, Job remains steadfast in his integrity and trust in God. Job 1:21-22 records his response to his trials: "Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.

3. Daniel's Resolve: Daniel's commitment to God is evident in his refusal to compromise his faith, even when faced with the threat of death. In Daniel 6, when a decree is issued that no one may pray to any god or man except the king, Daniel continues to pray to God unfalteringly. Daniel 6:10 states, "Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before."

Unfaltering Obedience and Commitment

1. Jesus' Example: Jesus Christ exemplifies unfaltering obedience to the Father. In the Garden of Gethsemane, facing imminent crucifixion, Jesus prays, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will" (Matthew 26:39). His submission to the Father's will, even unto death, is the ultimate demonstration of unfaltering commitment.

2. Paul's Ministry: The Apostle Paul serves as a model of unfaltering dedication to the Gospel. Despite numerous hardships, including imprisonment, beatings, and shipwrecks, Paul remains resolute in his mission. In 2 Timothy 4:7 , he declares, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Encouragement for Believers

The Bible encourages believers to live unfalteringly in their faith and obedience to God. Hebrews 10:23 exhorts, "Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." Similarly, 1 Corinthians 15:58 urges, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

Conclusion

The concept of living unfalteringly is a call to unwavering faith, obedience, and commitment to God, as demonstrated by biblical figures and ultimately by Jesus Christ. Believers are encouraged to hold fast to their faith, trusting in God's promises and remaining steadfast in their devotion.

The First Stages. Ch. 9:51 to 13:21
... He indicates that Jesus saw plainly his coming death and also his glorious ascension,
but that he unfalteringly moved forward to the intervening agonies of the ...
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The Servant of the Lord
... He charges home on his hearers the guilt of Christ's death, unfalteringly proclaims
His Messiahship, bears witness to His Resurrection and Ascension, asserts ...
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Paul, Whence So Called; Bravely Contends for Grace.
... too profound and abstruse for them, or of those who perversely misinterpreted his
own sound words; whilst at the same time he unfalteringly preaches that gift ...
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Even Infants, when Unbaptized, are in the Power of the Devil ...
... Now the Christian faith unfalteringly declares, what our new heretics have begun
to deny, both that they who are cleansed in the laver of regeneration are ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 22 xx even infants when.htm

Ahab and Micaiah
... It is a mark of its divine origin that it unfalteringly looks facts in the
face, and will not say smooth things about men as they are. ...
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'Until that Day'
... Hold fast by the Cross, and the more fully, believingly, joyously, unfalteringly,
we recognise in it the foundation of our salvation, the more gladly, clearly ...
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A Loving Call to Reunion
... without a trace of rejoicing in a neighbour's calamities, that no susceptibilities
could be ruffled, while yet the solemn lesson is unfalteringly pointed. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/a loving call to reunion.htm

Epistle Lxxvi. Cyprian to Nemesianus and Other Martyrs in the ...
... Who would not bravely and unfalteringly receive a death precious in the sight of
the Lord, to please His eyes, who, looking down from above upon us who are ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle lxxvi cyprian to nemesianus.htm

The World's Wages to a Prophet
... terribleness an atom. He repeats as unfalteringly as ever the assurance
that the king of Babylon will take the city. He asserts ...
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Jesus and Thomas.
... It is the highest test of courage to go forward unfalteringly in the way of duty
when one sees only personal loss and sacrifice as the result. ...
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Unfalteringly (1 Occurrence)
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Unfamiliar (1 Occurrence)

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Fix (36 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly
upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus ...
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Re-appearing (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly
upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus ...
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Boon (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly
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Calmly (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly
upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus ...
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Hopes (24 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly
upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus ...
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Yours (226 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly
upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus ...
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