The total reliability and constancy of Jesus Christ is shown in his personal character, and made known by his words and works.
Jesus Christ's faithfulness is seen in his character
He is faithful by nature
Revelation 19:11 A description of the exalted Christ. See also Revelation 1:5, Revelation 3:14
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
The promised Messiah is faithful
Isaiah 11:5 See also Isaiah 42:3
Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.
Jesus Christ is faithful because he never changes
Hebrews 13:8 See also Hebrews 1:11–12; Psalm 102:26–27
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Jesus Christ is faithful because he is the truth
John 1:14 “grace” and “truth” are often associated in Hebrew with love and faithfulness. See also John 1:17, John 14:6
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Jesus Christ's faithfulness demonstrated in his obedience
He is faithful to his Father
Hebrews 3:6 See also Luke 2:49; John 5:30, John 6:38, John 8:29, John 14:31; Hebrews 3:2
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
He kept faithfully to his work
Luke 4:43 parallel Mark 1:38 See also John 4:34, John 9:4, John 12:27, John 17:4, John 19:30; Hebrews 2:17–18
But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.”
Jesus Christ's faithfulness is seen in his words
In his predictions about events
Matthew 16:28 parallels Luke 9:27, Mark 9:1 This prediction could refer to either Jesus Christ's transfiguration or his ascension; Matthew 24:2 parallels Mark 13:2, Luke 21:6 This prediction was fulfilled in A.D. 70 when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. See also Matthew 21:2 parallels Mark 11:2, Luke 19:30 finding a donkey and her colt; Matthew 26:21 parallels Mark 14:18, Luke 22:21, John 13:21 Jesus Christ's betrayer; Matthew 26:34 parallels Mark 14:30, Luke 22:34, John 13:38 Peter's denial; John 16:20, John 21:18–19
Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”
“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
In his promises about eternal life
John 5:24 See also Matthew 19:28–29 parallels Mark 10:29–30, Luke 18:29–30; Luke 23:43; John 6:47, John 6:53–54, John 8:51
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.
In his promise of authority for believers
Matthew 17:20 See also Matthew 16:19, Matthew 18:18, Matthew 21:21 parallel Mark 11:23; Matthew 28:18–19; Luke 10:19
“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
In his promise about the Holy Spirit
John 14:26 See also Luke 24:49; John 14:16, John 15:26, John 16:7; Acts 1:4, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38–39, Acts 10:44–46; Romans 5:5; 1 Corinthians 12:7
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.
Jesus Christ's promises about the future are faithful
John 14:2–3 See also Matthew 16:27, Matthew 26:64; John 14:28
In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
Jesus Christ is faithful to believers in all circumstances
2 Timothy 2:13 See also Matthew 18:20, Matthew 28:20; John 17:9; Acts 18:9–10; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Hebrews 10:23
if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.