The term "warranted" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being justified or having a rightful basis for actions and beliefs is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In a biblical context, "warranted" can be understood as having divine approval or being in accordance with God's will and commandments.

Justification and Righteousness

The idea of being warranted is closely related to the biblical concept of justification. Justification is the act of God declaring a sinner to be righteous on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 states, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." This verse highlights that believers are warranted, or justified, by their faith, which grants them peace with God.

Divine Approval

Actions and decisions that are warranted in the biblical sense are those that align with God's commandments and teachings. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage suggests that seeking God's guidance ensures that one's actions are warranted and in accordance with His will.

Moral and Ethical Conduct

The Bible provides numerous examples of warranted behavior through its moral and ethical teachings. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) serve as a foundational guide for warranted conduct, outlining principles that are pleasing to God. Similarly, the teachings of Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), offer further insight into the attitudes and actions that are warranted in the eyes of God.

Faith and Works

The relationship between faith and works is another area where the concept of being warranted is explored. James 2:17 states, "So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead." This verse emphasizes that genuine faith, which is warranted before God, will naturally produce good works. Thus, warranted faith is evidenced by a life that reflects God's righteousness.

Discernment and Wisdom

The Bible encourages believers to seek wisdom and discernment to ensure that their actions are warranted. James 1:5 promises, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." This assurance underscores the importance of divine guidance in making decisions that are warranted and aligned with God's purposes.

Conclusion

While the specific term "warranted" may not appear in Scripture, the principles of justification, divine approval, moral conduct, and the interplay of faith and works provide a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be warranted in a biblical sense. Through faith, obedience, and seeking God's wisdom, believers can ensure that their lives and actions are warranted before God.(imp. & p. p.) of Warrant.

One Saying from Three Men
... never be moved.' So, then, we have the mad arrogance of godless confidence, the
mistake of a good man that needs correction, and the warranted confidence of a ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/one saying from three men.htm

The Boy in the Temple
... fall upon her heart, as it fell upon none other, when He answered: 'Wist ye not
that I must be about My Father's business?' We are not warranted in affirming ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the boy in the temple.htm

Covenanting Recommended by the Practice of the New Testament ...
... The example of the people of God, while they walk in all his ordinances
and commandments blameless, is a warranted motive to duty. ...
/.../the ordinance of covenanting/chapter xiv covenanting recommended by.htm

My Brother Eusebius Writes to Me That, when He was at a Meeting of ...
... All my treatises have been woven out of statements warranted by their version. ... All
my treatises have been woven out of statements warranted by their version. ...
/.../24 my brother eusebius writes.htm

The Gospels in General
... making this statement it proceeds to assign the fourth place to "the Gospel of John,
a disciple of the Lord." The conclusion seems perfectly warranted that the ...
/.../drummond/introduction to the new testament/the gospels in general.htm

Self-Examination
... home and look at our religion, and say, "Well, I think this will do!" It is like
cotton prints that you can buy in sundry shops; they are warranted fast colours ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/self-examination.htm

The Twelve and the Seventy.
... the lists, and is expressly said to be "first" of the Twelve, [38:5] because, as
we have reason to believe, whilst his advanced age might have warranted him to ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/killen/the ancient church/chapter iii the twelve and.htm

His Teaching on the Holy Trinity.
... Even if it were true, he implies, that we are warranted in speaking, in the given
case, of the three human persons as "three men," it would not follow that we ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter iv his teaching on the.htm

Introduction.
... And the delightful approval of conscience awarded to right-heartedness in making
and fulfilling such of these as were warranted, gives a reason for the careful ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/introduction.htm

Its Problem
... grossly exaggerated the various elements in the case we are about to present, that
we have pictured the sinner's condition in far darker hues than was warranted ...
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Warranted (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Warranted (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians 12:6 For if I
would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. ...
/w/warranted.htm - 6k

Warred (13 Occurrences)

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Nephilim (2 Occurrences)
... they were "grasshopers." This agrees with Genesis 6:4, "the mighty men that were
of old, the men of renow." Septuagint, therefore, was warranted in translating ...
/n/nephilim.htm - 8k

Jareb (2 Occurrences)
... He would substitute "Israel" for "Judah" as warranted by Hosea 12:2, insert "Israel"
before "sent," change 'ashshur,"Assyria," into mitstsur, the North Arabian ...
/j/jareb.htm - 10k

Well (2882 Occurrences)
... 21. (a.) Being in favor; favored; fortunate. 22. (a.) Safe; as, a chip warranted
well at a certain day and place. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
/w/well.htm - 39k

Warped (3 Occurrences)

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Throne (181 Occurrences)
... Thus, the permanence of the throne of David is warranted (Isaiah 9:7); eternal peace
(1 Kings 2:33), loving-kindness and justice (Isaiah 16:5) characterize his ...
/t/throne.htm - 48k

Merciful (53 Occurrences)
... Shakespeare's question, "How canst thou hope for mercy rendering none?" is fully
warranted by our Lord's teaching and by Scripture in general; compare ...
/m/merciful.htm - 28k

Presume (10 Occurrences)
... 4. (vi) To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted;
to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture ...
/p/presume.htm - 11k

Paraclete
... the translation "Comforter" in the passages of John's Gospel in the King James Version
and the Revised Version (British and American) is warranted by the ...
/p/paraclete.htm - 17k

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