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- The Bible gives numerous reasons for fasting, from repentance and mourning to preparation and power for God’s mission. When planning a fast, a believer should have a specific purpose for that fast. Scripture gives us examples for determining purposes for fasting.
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1. ( n.) The state of being fast and firm; firmness; fixedness; security; faithfulness. 2. ( n.) A fast place; a stronghold; a fortress or fort; a secure retreat; a castle; as, the enemy retired to their fastnesses in the mountains. 3. ( a.) Conciseness of style. 4. ( n.) The state of being fast or swift. Strong's Hebrew.
Be Steadfast - Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; and consider.
Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness. Acts 20:24. Verse Concepts. But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.
- Jeremiah 5:7-8. Prophet after prophet makes similar statements. Israel has trouble being faithful to anything: God, mate, country, employer, and contracts!
- Daniel 11:32. Historical evidence identifies the man referred to as "he" as Antiochus Epiphanes. Because the record of his activities against the Jews parallels many of the activities prophesied about the end-time Beast of Revelation, many believe he is a symbolic forerunner of that one to come.
- 1 Corinthians 15:42-49. The image Paul speaks of is not merely that we will be composed of spirit even as Christ is, but that our very nature and character be like His.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58. "Let us not be weary in well doing." What kind of "well-doing" will please God at this time? "Be you steadfast" means almost the same as "Let us not be weary."
Definition. fastness, a stronghold. NASB Translation. impregnable (1), stronghold (3), strongholds (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs.
100 Bible Verses about Being Steadfast 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV / 270 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Job 39:28 - He inhabiteth the rock and maketh his dwelling on the point of the cliff, and the fastness:
