In the context of biblical teachings, the concept of "insisting" can be understood as a firm or persistent demand or assertion. The Bible provides various instances where insistence is portrayed, both positively and negatively, depending on the context and the motivations behind it.

Positive Aspects of Insisting

1. Persistence in Prayer: The Bible encourages believers to be persistent in their prayers and petitions to God. In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus shares the parable of the persistent widow who continually approaches an unjust judge to seek justice. Her insistence eventually leads to her receiving what she requests. This parable illustrates the importance of persistent faith and prayer. Jesus concludes, "And will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? Will He keep putting them off?" (Luke 18:7).

2. Standing Firm in Faith: The Apostle Paul often insists on the importance of standing firm in the faith and holding to the teachings of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 16:13, Paul exhorts, "Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong." This insistence on spiritual vigilance and strength is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, emphasizing the need for believers to remain steadfast in their convictions.

3. Proclaiming the Gospel: The early apostles demonstrated insistence in proclaiming the Gospel despite opposition. In Acts 4:18-20, Peter and John are commanded by the Sanhedrin not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. However, they insist on their divine mandate, saying, "For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard" (Acts 4:20). Their insistence on sharing the truth of the Gospel highlights the importance of unwavering commitment to God's calling.

Negative Aspects of Insisting

1. Stubbornness and Rebellion: Insisting on one's own way, especially in defiance of God's commands, is often portrayed negatively in Scripture. The Israelites frequently insisted on their desires, leading to rebellion against God. In 1 Samuel 8:19-20, the people insist on having a king despite God's warning through Samuel. "Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. 'No!' they said. 'We must have a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.'" This insistence led to consequences that were not in alignment with God's perfect will.

2. Pharisaical Legalism: The Pharisees often insisted on strict adherence to the letter of the law, missing the spirit of the law. Jesus rebukes them for their insistence on traditions that nullify God's commandments. In Mark 7:9, Jesus says, "You have a fine way of setting aside the commandment of God in order to maintain your own tradition." This insistence on human traditions over divine commands serves as a warning against legalism and self-righteousness.

3. Demanding Signs: In Matthew 12:38-39, some of the scribes and Pharisees insist on a sign from Jesus to prove His authority. Jesus responds, "A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah." Their insistence on signs reflects a lack of faith and understanding of Jesus' mission.

Conclusion

The Bible presents a nuanced view of insisting, where the context and motivation determine its righteousness or folly. Believers are encouraged to insist on prayer, faith, and the proclamation of the Gospel, while being warned against stubbornness, legalism, and demands that stem from unbelief.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Insist.2001. epischuo -- to grow stronger
... on" (, 1, 68.71). Word Origin from epi and ischuo Definition to grow stronger
NASB Word Usage insisting (1). grow fiercer. From epi ...
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1340. diischurizomai -- to lean upon, affirm confidently
... dia and ischurizomai (to rely on something, feel confident); from ischuros Definition
to lean upon, affirm confidently NASB Word Usage insist (1), insisting (1 ...
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515. axioo -- to deem worthy
... to deem worthy NASB Word Usage consider...worthy (1), considered worthy (1),
count...worthy (1), counted worthy (1), deserve (1), desire (1), insisting (1). ...
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Its Meaning
... difference of opinion as to the meaning of the term "justify": they affirming that
to justify is to make inherently righteous and holy; we insisting that to ...
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Authority and the Adventurer
... If we wish specially to awaken people to social vigilance and tireless pursuit of
practise, we cannot help it much by insisting on the Immanent God and the ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/orthodoxy/ix authority and the adventurer.htm

'All Things are Yours'
... One of Job's friends is rubbing salt into his wounds by insisting on the commonplace,
which needs a great many explanations and limitations before it can be ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/all things are yours.htm

The Scripture Passage: "To the Pure all Things are Pure, but to ...
... is discussed from both the Manich??an and the Catholic points of view, Faustus objecting
to its application to his party and Augustin insisting on its ...
/.../the scripture passage to the.htm

The Romance of Orthodoxy
... Students of popular science, like Mr. Blatchford, are always insisting that
Christianity and Buddhism are very much alike, especially Buddhism. ...
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Grace and Truth Coupled.
... It is the soft warm breath of life in truth. Truth is grace holding up the
one only standard of purity and right and insisting upon it. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/grace and truth coupled.htm

Practical Righteousness
... Again, John is, par excellence, the mystic of the New Testament, always insisting
on the direct communion which every soul may have with God, which is the ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/practical righteousness.htm

The Setting
... we have a text of the consecration prayer in Hippolytus, though that learned Roman
is careful to indicate that he is giving a pattern, not insisting on the ...
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The Third Exile, 356-362.
... A small council of bishops met at Sirmium and published a Latin Creed, insisting
strongly (1) on the unique Godhead of the Father, (2) on the subjection of the ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 8 the third exile.htm

Two Essential Things
... Old Mr. Dodd, one of the quaintest of the Puritans, was called by some people,
"Old Mr. Faith and Repentance," because he was always insisting upon these two ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 35 1889/two essential things.htm

Insisting (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Insist. Multi-Version Concordance
Insisting (5 Occurrences). Luke 23:5 But they insisted ...
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Nakedness (50 Occurrences)
... The Jews objected vigorously to exposure of the body (even athletes insisting on
a loin-cloth (compare 2 Maccabees 4:12, 13)), and compulsory nudity was the ...
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Naked (56 Occurrences)
... The Jews objected vigorously to exposure of the body (even athletes insisting on
a loin-cloth (compare 2 Maccabees 4:12, 13)), and compulsory nudity was the ...
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Insnared (1 Occurrence)

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Insistently (2 Occurrences)

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Thankfulness (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:3 forbidding people to marry, and insisting on abstinence from foods
which God has created to be partaken of, with thankfulness, by those who ...
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Explained (25 Occurrences)
... Acts 17:3 which he clearly explained, pointing out that it had been necessary for
the Christ to suffer and rise again from the dead, and insisting, "The Jesus ...
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Partaken (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:3 forbidding people to marry, and insisting on abstinence from foods
which God has created to be partaken of, with thankfulness, by those who ...
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Pointing (13 Occurrences)
... Acts 17:3 which he clearly explained, pointing out that it had been necessary for
the Christ to suffer and rise again from the dead, and insisting, "The Jesus ...
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Zacharias (11 Occurrences)
... When, however, the child was born and Zacharias had obeyed the injunction of Gabriel
by insisting on the name John, his powers of speech returned to him. ...
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