The term "surer" is not directly found as a standalone word in the Bible; however, it is often used in biblical discussions and theological contexts to describe the certainty and reliability of God's promises, His Word, and His covenant with His people. The concept of sureness is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, reflecting the steadfastness and faithfulness of God.

Biblical Context and Usage

1. God's Promises: The sureness of God's promises is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In Hebrews 6:17-18 , it is written, "So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged." This passage underscores the certainty and reliability of God's promises, which are described as unchangeable and trustworthy.

2. The Word of God: The Bible frequently emphasizes the sureness of God's Word. In Isaiah 55:11 , it states, "so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it." This verse highlights the effectiveness and certainty of God's Word, assuring believers that what God has spoken will indeed come to pass.

3. The Covenant: The sureness of God's covenant with His people is another significant aspect. In Psalm 89:34 , God declares, "I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips." This assurance reflects the unwavering commitment of God to His covenant, providing a foundation of trust and hope for His people.

4. Faith and Assurance: The New Testament often speaks of the assurance of faith that believers can have in Christ. In Hebrews 10:22 , it encourages believers to "draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water." This assurance is rooted in the sureness of Christ's redemptive work and the believer's secure position in Him.

Theological Implications

The concept of sureness in the Bible is closely tied to the character of God. It reflects His immutability, faithfulness, and truthfulness. For believers, this sureness provides a foundation for faith, hope, and trust in God's plans and purposes. It assures them that despite the uncertainties of life, God's promises remain steadfast and His Word is reliable.

In summary, while the specific term "surer" may not appear in the biblical text, the underlying concept is integral to understanding the nature of God and His relationship with humanity. The sureness of God's promises, His Word, and His covenant offers believers a profound sense of security and confidence in their faith journey.

We must Now Attend not Only to a Surer Method...
... Of Prayer. John Calvin Chapter 34 We must now attend not only to a surer
method? We must now attend not only to a surer method ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 34 we must now.htm

A Crushed Snake
... Is there any surer way of 'bruising Satan' under a man's feet than filling him
'with joy and peace in believing'? What can the Devil do to that man? ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/a crushed snake.htm

"Is the Spirit of the Lord Straitened?"
... for a time, I will be back again; for I must own my Master." The persecutors began
to be surprised at this; but the reason was that the men grew surer of the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/is the spirit of the.htm

The Timeliness of Prayer
... It would more than repay much calamity if we were moved and enlarged to a surer
sense, a greater use, and a franker confession of the power of prayer for life ...
/.../forsyth/the soul of prayer/chapter iv the timeliness of.htm

Joy and Peace in Believing
... The gladder you are to-day, if the gladness comes from the right source,
the surer you may be that that gladness will never end. ...
/.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/joy and peace in believing.htm

Jesus Discussed in Jerusalem.
... representatives of traditional theology, or have secured an audience by their departure
from ordinary views, we have in our own conscience a surer guide to the ...
/.../xvi jesus discussed in jerusalem.htm

Of Prayer--A Perpetual Exercise of Faith
... Chapter 33 It is also plain that the public prayers are not to be couched in Greek?
Chapter 34 We must now attend not only to a surer method? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/

Of Bearing the Cross --One Branch of Self-Denial.
... death," (Rom viii..29.) How powerfully should it soften the bitterness of the cross,
to think that the more we are afflicted with adversity, the surer we are ...
/.../sergieff/on the christian life/chapter iii of bearing the.htm

Introductory Notice.
... the same members, as One who was not only to be seen with the eyes, but also handled
with the hands; and made His possession of the flesh likewise surer by the ...
/.../augustine/a treatise on faith and the creed /introductory notice.htm

The Ceaselessness of Prayer
... It is the effective work of a religion which hangs upon the living God, of a soul
surer of God than of itself, and living not its own life, but the life of the ...
/.../forsyth/the soul of prayer/chapter v the ceaselessness of.htm

Surer (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Surer (1 Occurrence). 2 Peter 1:19 And we have
the prophetic word made surer, to which ye do well taking ...
/s/surer.htm - 6k

Obscure (7 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 1:19 And we have the prophetic word made surer, to which ye do well taking
heed (as to a lamp shining in an obscure place) until the day dawn and the ...
/o/obscure.htm - 9k

Discrepancies
... It has forced the church to find a deeper and surer ground of confidence in the
authority of the Bible as the witness to God's self-revelation to man. ...
/d/discrepancies.htm - 20k

Demetrius (3 Occurrences)
... The Roman Senate, however, refused to listen to his plea for the restoration to
Syria, because, as Polybius says, they felt surer of their power over Syria ...
/d/demetrius.htm - 17k

Prophetic (9 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 1:19 And we have the prophetic word made surer, to which ye do well taking
heed (as to a lamp shining in an obscure place) until the day dawn and the ...
/p/prophetic.htm - 9k

Pisgah (8 Occurrences)
... desert. The identification is made surer by the name Tal'at es-Sufa found
here, which seems to correspond with the field of Zophim. ...
/p/pisgah.htm - 13k

Sureties (1 Occurrence)

/s/sureties.htm - 6k

Inspiration (4 Occurrences)
... land. Backsliding, rebellion, failure, do not defeat God's purpose, but
are overruled to carry it on to a surer completion. The ...
/i/inspiration.htm - 57k

Capernaum (16 Occurrences)
... Expos, April, 1907, 370). Professor Macalister is on surer ground in discussing
the pottery found on the rival sites. At Khan Minyeh ...
/c/capernaum.htm - 23k

Surely (587 Occurrences)

/s/surely.htm - 39k

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