Definition and Context
Assertions, in a biblical context, refer to statements or claims that are presented as truth. These can be declarations of faith, doctrinal affirmations, or proclamations of divine truth. Assertions are often used to convey the certainty and authority of God's word, as well as to affirm the beliefs held by the Christian community.

Biblical Examples
Throughout Scripture, assertions are made by prophets, apostles, and Jesus Christ Himself. These declarations serve to instruct, correct, and encourage believers in their faith journey.

1. Divine Assertions: God frequently makes assertions about His nature and promises. For example, in Isaiah 46:9-10 , God asserts His uniqueness and sovereignty: "Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'"

2. Christ's Assertions: Jesus often made assertions about His identity and mission. In John 14:6 , He declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This assertion underscores the exclusivity and necessity of Christ for salvation.

3. Apostolic Assertions: The apostles made numerous assertions to establish doctrinal truths and guide the early church. In 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 , Paul asserts the core of the Gospel: "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."

Purpose and Function
Assertions in the Bible serve several key purposes:

· Affirmation of Truth: They affirm the truth of God's word and His promises, providing a foundation for faith and practice.
· Instruction and Correction: Assertions are used to instruct believers in sound doctrine and correct false teachings. Paul, in his letters, often asserts doctrinal truths to counter heresies and guide the church.
· Encouragement and Assurance: Assertions provide encouragement and assurance to believers, reminding them of God's faithfulness and the certainty of His promises. Hebrews 13:5 asserts, "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you," offering comfort and assurance of God's presence.

The Role of Faith
Assertions require a response of faith. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." Believers are called to accept biblical assertions by faith, trusting in the reliability and authority of God's word.

Challenges and Misuse
While assertions are foundational to Christian belief, they can be misused or misunderstood. Assertions must be grounded in Scripture and interpreted within the context of the whole Bible. Misinterpretation or taking assertions out of context can lead to doctrinal errors or legalism.

Conclusion
Assertions in the Bible are powerful tools for conveying divine truth, guiding believers, and affirming the core tenets of the Christian faith. They require careful interpretation and a response of faith, ensuring that they are understood and applied in accordance with God's revealed word.1226. diabebaioomai -- to affirm confidently
... Word Origin from dia and bebaioo Definition to affirm confidently NASB Word Usage
make confident assertions (1), speak confidently (1). affirm constantly. ...
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After These Assertions, He Takes from the Gospel of Matthew...
... Chapter XL. After these assertions, he takes from the Gospel of Matthew?
After these assertions, he takes from the Gospel of Matthew ...
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But Since it is a Jew who Makes These Assertions in the Treatise ...
... Chapter LII. But since it is a Jew who makes these assertions in the treatise
of Celsus? But since it is a Jew who makes these ...
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And the Following Appear to Me to be Childish Assertions...
... Chapter XII. And the following appear to me to be childish assertions?
And the following appear to me to be childish assertions ...
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But after this Investigation of his Assertions, as if his Object ...
... Chapter LX. But after this investigation of his assertions, as if his
object were to swell his? But after this investigation of ...
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In the Next Place, Celsus, after Heaping Together, Simply as Mere ...
... Chapter L. In the next place, Celsus, after heaping together, simply as
mere assertions? In the next place, Celsus, after heaping ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter l in the next 2.htm

So Far He Has Set Forth a Single Exposition of the Passage; but on ...
... the justice of God is not vindicated, which of course is contrary to the faith:
and he goes on through the mouth of this other,' whose assertions he evidently ...
/.../26 so far he has.htm

The Fifth Passage Selected by Him for Blame is the Most Important ...
... Origen's exposition which is very long and goes over the same ideas in various words,
yet so as to leave out none of his illustrations or his assertions. ...
/.../26 the fifth passage selected.htm

But Why Should I Prolong this Discussion? I Shall Take no Notice ...
... that those very things which he set forth in his own books he blames in those of
others; nevertheless, let us see how far these other assertions of his are true ...
/.../13 but why should i.htm

Gregory Then Makes an Explanation at Length Touching the Eternal ...
... We say that it is a terrible and soul-destroying thing to misinterpret these Divine
utterances and to devise in their stead assertions to subvert them ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 2 gregory then makes.htm

John v. 31, 32
... places besides He doth this. If now all these assertions be false, what
hope of salvation shall we have? And where shall we find ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xl john v 31.htm

Assertions (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Assertions (1 Occurrence). 1 Timothy 1:7 They
are ambitious to be teachers of the Law, although they do ...
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Election (6 Occurrences)
... To illustrate large assertions as to the liberty and sovereignty of the Divine dealings
with man, the apostle brings in Esau and Jacob, individuals, twins as ...
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Faithfulness (91 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 9:8). Hence, in the Niphal the verb comes to have the meaning of being
true in the sense of the agreement of words and assertions with reality; for ...
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Test (105 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Examination or trial by the cupel; hence, any critical examination
or decisive trial; as, to put a man's assertions to a test. ...
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Dispute (37 Occurrences)
... to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question;
to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments ...
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Millstone (9 Occurrences)
... If the above assertions are substantiated then we must alter somewhat the familiar
picture of the two women at the mill (Matthew 24:41), commonly illustrated ...
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Confident (42 Occurrences)
... to be teachers of the Law, although they do not understand either their own words
or what the things are about which they make such confident assertions. ...
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Assure (5 Occurrences)
... your love. (DBY). Galatians 1:20 In making these assertions I am speaking
the truth, as in the sight of God. (See NAS NIV). 1 John ...
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Asserting (2 Occurrences)

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Ambitious (6 Occurrences)
... to be teachers of the Law, although they do not understand either their own words
or what the things are about which they make such confident assertions. (WEY). ...
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