1035 God, faithfulness of
God’s perfect loyalty and consistency in being true to his name, his character and his word.
God’s faithfulness is an integral part of his nature
Nu 23:19 God’s limitless power and steadfast love imply complete faithfulness which contrasts with human nature; La 3:22-23 See also Ex 34:6; Dt 7:8-9; Dt 32:4; Ro 4:21; 2Ti 2:13
God is faithful to his name and character
2Ti 2:13 See also Ne 9:8; Ps 106:8; 1Th 5:24; Heb 6:13-18
God’s faithfulness is known through fulfilled promises
Jos 23:14 See also Jos 21:45; 1Ki 8:56; 1Ch 16:15; Ps 145:13; 2Pe 3:9
Examples of God’s faithfulness in fulfilled promises
Abraham’s fatherhood Ge 12:2-3; Ge 15:4; Ge 21:1-2; Ro 9:9; Gal 4:28; Heb 6:13-15; Heb 11:11
The building of the temple 2Sa 7:12-13 pp 1Ch 17:11-12; 1Ki 8:17-21 pp 2Ch 6:7-11
The exile in Babylon Jer 25:8-11 God’s faithfulness will not always mean human prosperity. See also 2Ki 25:8-12 pp 2Ch 36:17-21 pp Jer 52:12-16; Ezr 1:1-3; Jer 52:27; Jer 29:10; Da 9:2-3,15-19
God’s faithfulness is revealed to the faithful
2Sa 22:26 See also Gal 3:14; Heb 10:23
God’s faithfulness is constant
Ro 3:3-4 God’s faithfulness is not negated by human unfaithfulness. See also Eze 12:25; Hab 2:3; 2Ti 2:13
Jesus Christ is the ultimate evidence of God’s faithfulness
Ac 13:32-33 See also Jn 14:9-11; Ro 15:8-9; 2Co 1:20-22; Heb 3:2-6; Rev 1:5; Rev 19:11
