Vocabulary:

histemi (i[sthmi)- to stand, to stand fast, endure, to establish.
steko (sth,kw)- to stand, to stand firm, approved.
ephistemi (evfi,sthmi)- to place upon, over, be ready.
meno (me,nw)- to stay, dwell, remain, abide.
paristemi (pari,sthmi)- to stand beside, present.
sterigmos (sthrigmo,j)- firmness, settled, fixed, steadfastness.

Outline:

1) Gospel standing
2) Grace standing
3) Secure standing
4) Christian faith standing
5) Humility and standing
6) Reward and standing
7) Attacks on standing
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1) Gospel standing:

• 1 Corinthians 15:1; the gospel, which you received, in which also you stand (histemi).

2) Grace standing:

• Romans 5:2; our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand (histemi).

• 1 Peter 5:12; I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God.  Stand firm (histemi) in it.

3) Secure standing:

• 2 Timothy 2:19; the firm foundation of God stands (histemi) = eternal security.

4) Christian faith standing:

• 2 Timothy 4:2; preach the word; be ready (ephistemi) in season and out of season. . .

• 2 Corinthians 1:24, But are workers with you for your joy; for in your faith you are standing firm (histemi).

• Colossians 4:12; that you may stand (histemi) perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

• 1 John 3:24; the one who keeps His commandments abides (meno) in Him, and He in him. . .  Cf. meno 2 John 9.

• 1 Timothy 2:15; But she shall be preserved through the childbearing if they continue (meno) in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint.

• 2 Timothy 3:14; You, however, continue (meno) in the things you have learned and become convinced of . . .

• Romans 12:1; present (paristemi) your bodies a living sacrifice, acceptable to God. Compare paristemi in Romans 14:10 and Colossians 1:28.

• 1 Corinthians 16:13; Be on the alert, stand firm (steko) in the faith, act like men, be strong.

• Galatians 5:1; It was to freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm (steko) and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

• Philippians 1:27; I may hear of you that you are standing firm (steko) in one spirit, one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel.

• 1 Thessalonians 3:8; For now we really live, if you stand firm (steko) in the Lord. Compare steko in 2 Thessalonians 2:15.

5) Humility and standing:

• Romans 11:20; they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by (histemi) your faith.  Do not be conceited, but fear. . .

• 1 Corinthians 10:12, Therefore let him who thinks he stands (histemi) take heed lest he fall.

6) Reward and standing:

• Jude 24; Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand (histemi) in the presence of His glory blameless with great glory.

• 1 John 2:28; abide (meno) in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. Compare meno in 1 John 4:16-17.

• Philippians 4:1; Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, so stand firm (steko) in the Lord, my beloved.

7) Attacks on standing firm:

• Romans 14:4; Who are you to judge. . . and stand (histemi) he will, for the Lord is able to make him stand (histemi).

• Ephesians 6:11-16; The devil and his evil forces attack standing firm in the Christian life.

• 2 Peter 3:17; be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness (sterigmos).