Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Assurance?

46 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Assurance in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about assurance. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

46
Total Verses
18
Old Testament
28
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Assurance

  1. 1
    Job 19:25
    For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Job 19:26
    And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: And: or, After I shall awake, though this body be destroyed, yet out of my flesh
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 3:6
    I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 4:3
    But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 17:15
    As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 23:4
    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
    KJV
  7. 7
    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.
    KJV
  8. 8
    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. the beauty: or, the delight
    KJV
  9. 9
    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.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 42:11
    Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
    KJV

Subtopics of Assurance

assurance of salvation
Produced by faith
Made full by hope
Confirmed by love
Is the effect of righteousness
Is abundant in the understanding of the gospel
SAINTS PRIVILEGED TO HAVE
Of their election
Their redemption
Their adoption
Their salvation
Eternal life
The unalienable love of God
Union with God and Christ
Peace with God by Christ
Preservation
Answers to prayer
Comfort in affliction
Continuance in grace
A support in death

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Assurance? (18 Verses)

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: And: or, After I shall awake, though this body be destroyed, yet out of my flesh
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
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. the beauty: or, the delight
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.
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; midst: Heb. heart of the seas
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. strength: Heb. rock
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Assurance? (28 Verses)

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted , to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means
Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: perform: or, finish
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: let: or, let us hold fast
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Assurance

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about assurance. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about assurance and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about assurance is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on assurance needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about assurance with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about assurance, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about assurance?
Explore what the Bible says about assurance. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 46 key verses about assurance spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about assurance are there?
There are 46 key Bible verses about assurance compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about assurance?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about assurance is Job 19:25 — "For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:"
Where in the Bible does it talk about assurance?
Assurance is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 46 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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