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This assurance is rooted in God's character, His covenantal faithfulness, and His sovereign power over all creation.<br><br><b>Old Testament Foundations</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the assurance of deliverance is often linked to God's covenant with Israel. One of the most prominent examples is the Exodus narrative, where God delivers the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. In <a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Exodus 6:6-7</a> , God declares, "Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God.’" This deliverance is not only physical but also spiritual, as it establishes Israel as God's chosen people.<br><br>The Psalms frequently express confidence in God's deliverance. <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a> states, "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles." This assurance is based on the righteousness of God and His attentiveness to the cries of His people. Similarly, <a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14-15</a> promises, "Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him."<br><br><b>Prophetic Assurance</b><br><br>The prophets also speak of deliverance, often in the context of future hope and restoration. <a href="/isaiah/43.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> offers a profound assurance: "But now, thus says the LORD, He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flames will not set you ablaze.'" This passage emphasizes God's personal commitment to His people, assuring them of His presence and protection through life's trials.<br><br><b>New Testament Fulfillment</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the assurance of deliverance is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus' mission is described as one of deliverance from sin and death. In <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18-19</a> , Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah, proclaiming, "The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim deliverance to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor." This deliverance is both spiritual and physical, encompassing the totality of human need.<br><br>The apostle Paul further elaborates on this theme in his epistles. In <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13-14</a> , he writes, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." This deliverance is a present reality for believers, secured through Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection.<br><br><b>Eternal Deliverance</b><br><br>The assurance of deliverance extends beyond temporal circumstances to eternal salvation. In <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a> , Paul provides a powerful assurance: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This passage underscores the unbreakable bond between the believer and God, guaranteeing eternal deliverance from all that could threaten this relationship.<br><br><b>Practical Implications</b><br><br>The assurance of deliverance has profound implications for the believer's life. It fosters a sense of peace and confidence, knowing that God is both willing and able to save. This assurance encourages believers to trust in God's promises, remain steadfast in trials, and live in the hope of ultimate redemption. As <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a> reminds us, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: 'Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.' So we say with confidence: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'"</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/assurance.htm">Assurance</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance_is_abundant_in_the_understanding_of_the_gospel.htm">Assurance is Abundant in the Understanding of the Gospel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance_is_the_effect_of_righteousness.htm">Assurance is the Effect of Righteousness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/a/assurance--confident_hope_in_god_restores.htm">Assurance: Confident Hope in God Restores</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance--confirmed_by_love.htm">Assurance: Confirmed by Love</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/a/assurance--david.htm">Assurance: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/a/assurance--give_diligence_to_attain_to.htm">Assurance: Give Diligence to Attain To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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