Definition and General Overview:

The concept of "continuing" in the Bible often refers to perseverance, steadfastness, and the ongoing nature of faith and obedience to God. It encompasses the idea of remaining faithful and persistent in one's spiritual journey, despite challenges and trials. This theme is prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the importance of enduring in faith and righteousness.

Old Testament References:

In the Old Testament, the idea of continuing is often linked with the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Israelites were repeatedly called to continue in the statutes and commandments given by God. For instance, in Deuteronomy 5:32-33, Moses instructs the Israelites: "So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess."

The Psalms also reflect the theme of continuing in God's ways. Psalm 119:1-3 states, "Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways."

New Testament References:

In the New Testament, the call to continue is often associated with the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith and to continue in the teachings they have received. In John 8:31 , Jesus says, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples."

The Apostle Paul frequently exhorts believers to continue in their faith. In Colossians 1:23 , he writes, "if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant."

The Book of Acts provides examples of the early church continuing in fellowship and prayer. Acts 2:42 notes, "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

Theological Implications:

Continuing in faith is a demonstration of genuine belief and commitment to God. It is not merely a one-time decision but an ongoing process of growth and maturity in the Christian life. The perseverance of the saints is a key doctrine, emphasizing that true believers will continue in their faith until the end, upheld by the grace of God.

The concept of continuing also highlights the importance of community and accountability within the body of Christ. Believers are encouraged to support one another in their spiritual journeys, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25 : "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Practical Application:

For Christians today, continuing in faith involves regular engagement with Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. It requires a commitment to live out the teachings of Christ in everyday life, maintaining hope and trust in God's promises. The call to continue is a reminder of the need for perseverance and reliance on the Holy Spirit to sustain and guide believers in their walk with God.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Continue.4342. proskartereo -- to attend constantly
... Word Origin from pros and kartereo Definition to attend constantly NASB Word Usage
continually devoting themselves (2), continued (1), continuing (1), devote ...
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3887. parameno -- to remain beside or near
... Word Origin from para and meno Definition to remain beside or near NASB Word Usage
abides (1), continue (1), continuing (1). abide, continue. ...
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1980. halak -- to go, come, walk
... came nearer (1), carry (2), come (82), come and let us go (1), coming (3), continually
(1), continued (5), continues...along (1), continuing (1), continuing* (1 ...
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1641. garar -- to drag, drag away
... root Definition to drag, drag away NASB Word Usage chew (1), drag them away (2),
sawed (1), sweeping (1). catch, chew, continuing, destroy, saw. ...
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5265. nasa -- to pull out or up, set out, journey
... root Definition to pull out or up, set out, journey NASB Word Usage blow (1),
continuing* (1), departed (3), go about (1), go forward (1), journeyed (56 ...
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Continuing the Exposition of the Disputed Passage, which He had ...
... Book IV. Chapter V. Continuing the exposition of the disputed passage, which
he had begun? Continuing the exposition of the disputed ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter v continuing the exposition.htm

And Still Continuing a Little Confused, and not Taking Care to See ...
... Chapter IX. And still continuing a little confused, and not taking care
to see what was relevant? And still continuing a little ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter ix and still continuing.htm

Continuing to Pour Abuse Upon Jesus as one Who...
... Chapter LXXI. Continuing to pour abuse upon Jesus as one who? Continuing
to pour abuse upon Jesus as one who, on account of his ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxxi continuing to pour.htm

Cannot they Then be Saved, Who, Continuing in their Wicked and ...
... Lord's Day 32 Question 87 Cannot they then be saved, who, continuing in their
wicked and ungrateful lives, are not converted to God? ...
/.../various/the heidelberg catechism /question 87 cannot they then.htm

Acts i. 12
... "These were all continuing with one accord in prayer together with the women."
(v.14.) For this is a powerful ... ["Continuing with one accord."] Good. (kalhos). ...
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Acts ii. 37
... use of riches. "And continuing daily with one accord in the temple" (v.46),
they enjoyed the benefit of teaching. Consider how these ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily vii acts ii 37.htm

Introduction
... Knowing of the continuing revival on a certain mission field, and because it was
continuing and not merely sudden and passing, I long felt that they had a ...
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Urbicus Condemns the Christians to Death.
... conformably to right reason. But he, continuing in the same excesses, alienated
his wife from him by his actions. For she, considering ...
/.../chapter ii urbicus condemns the christians.htm

Thirty-First Lesson. Pray Without Ceasing;'
... The words in the Epistles, which speak of continuing instant in prayer, continuing
in prayer and watching in the same, of praying always in the Spirit, appear ...
/.../thirty-first lesson pray without ceasing.htm

1 John ii. 24, 25
... This continuing IN the Soil and the Father, we must endeavor to apprehend in the
full significance of the term. This IN can be exchanged for no other word. ...
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Continuing (24 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Continue. Multi-Version
Concordance Continuing (24 Occurrences). Acts 1:14 these all ...
/c/continuing.htm - 13k

Perennial (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Continuing through the year or many years;
as, perennial fountains; perpetual. 2. (a.) Continuing...
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Union (24 Occurrences)
... But since His anointing gives you instruction in all things--and is true and is
no falsehood--you are continuing in union with Him even as it has taught you to ...
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Continually (180 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Acts 1:14 these all were continuing with one accord in prayer and supplication,
with women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. ...
/c/continually.htm - 38k

Stedfastly (23 Occurrences)
... Acts 2:46 And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple, and
breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of ...
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Steadfastly (19 Occurrences)
... Acts 2:46 Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and
breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of ...
/s/steadfastly.htm - 11k

Portion (227 Occurrences)
... 1 John 4:13 We can know that we are continuing in union with Him and that He is
continuing in union with us, by the fact that He has given us a portion of His ...
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Whirlwind (33 Occurrences)
... the anger of God: "A whirlwind of the Lord is gone forth in fury" (Jeremiah 23:19
the King James Version); of punishment to the wicked: "A continuing whirlwind ...
/w/whirlwind.htm - 19k

Everlasting (192 Occurrences)
... (see ETERNAL.). Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (a.) Lasting or enduring forever;
existing or continuing without end; immoral; eternal. ...
/e/everlasting.htm - 68k

Noah (55 Occurrences)
... The gradual rise and subsidence of the water, each continuing for six months, and
their movement inland, render the survival of such a structure by no means ...
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