10/13/2023 0 Comments Bible jeremiah 29 11![]() Strictly speaking, the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 does not apply to every human being, but only those who are in Christ. First, it is sometimes wrongly applied to humanity in general. So, if by quoting Jeremiah 29:11 we are thinking of our security in Christ, then the wording is appropriate, even if the historical context does not apply.Ī word of caution, however, that Jeremiah 29:11 can be misused as well. We have been given promises to rely on, just as Israel was. We have hope that “does not put us to shame” (Romans 5:5). For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, 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.”īelievers in Christ can be confident that all things will work together for our good and that God has a future planned for us. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?. Christ Jesus who died-more than that, who was raised to life-is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. ![]() Shades of Jeremiah 29:11 are seen elsewhere in Scripture, such as in Romans 8:31–39: “If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all-how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. God has plans for those in Christ, and those plans are good. For those who are in Christ, God has promised that our sins are forgiven and we stand before God justified. Likewise, God has promised believers in Christ certain things that are not applicable to the human race in general. This promise was not made to all nations at the time, but only to Israel. God had promised to bring Israel back therefore, the exiles could be assured that they had a future and a hope. This more general application can be made because of the unchanging nature of God. In particular, this verse reflects a more general principle of God’s grace and affections for those whom He loves, including the modern church. However, the sentiment expressed is so beautiful and encouraging, is there not any sense in which it applies today? The answer is, yes. This verse applied only to the Jews who were in exile in Babylon during the sixth century BC. ![]() In the primary application, Jeremiah 29:11 has nothing to do with any person living today. God’s plans for His Chosen People were “for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (NLT). Then he reassures them in verse 11 that God has not forsaken them. Jeremiah writes to the exiles to tell them that people would return to the land after 70 years (verse 10). (See Jeremiah 25:8–14 for one example.) At the time Jeremiah wrote Jeremiah 29, Nebuchadnezzar had already removed some Jews to Babylon (see verse 1), although the total destruction of Jerusalem and the temple was still to come. As punishment for the sins of Judah, God was going to send the Babylonians to destroy Jerusalem and the temple and to carry away many of the people to Babylon. Jeremiah 29 is addressed to the exiles in Babylon. When interpreting Scripture, we must keep in mind the distinction between a passage’s interpretation and the same passage’s application: a passage can have only one meaning, but it may have many applications. However, before it can be applied, it must first be understood in context. This verse is often spoken as a promise of hope to people who are grieving or discouraged. ![]() Jeremiah 29:11 is often displayed on posters, T-shirts, bumper stickers, etc. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” This verse or portions of it are very popular. ![]()
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