Thematic Bible: Are bound, to
Thematic Bible
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.
Verse Concepts
AtonementAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleelders, in the churchBlood, of Jesus ChristChurch Authority, Of EldarsAtonement, Redemption ByBishops, DutiesAtonement, in NTBuying and sellingSolemn ChargesLeaders, SpiritualMarketsMinistry, In The ChurchOverseersGod Keeping WatchPurchasingRansom
Redemption, In NtResponsibility, For God's WorldSecuritySelf DefenceShepherds, As Church LeaderSin, Avoidance OfValuesWatchfulness, Of LeadersPastorsChrist And His SheepNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfCorrecting A BrotherFeeding The FlockThe Church UniversalBloodThe churchTaking Care Of Your Body
I will give you leaders who will be faithful to me. They will lead you with knowledge and insight.
Give a shepherd's care to God's flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God's direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.
Verse Concepts
God, As ShepherdCovetingChurch Authority, Of EldarsEnthusiasmeagernessdiligenceBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanGreed, Believers' Response ToGuardsHiringMinistry, In The ChurchMoney, Attitudes ToResponsibility, For God's WorldShepherds, As Church LeaderUnselfishnessWatchfulness, Of LeadersMaterialismMoneyPastors
Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs." Jesus said a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Shepherd my sheep." Jesus said a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that Jesus asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" and said, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you." Jesus replied, "Feed my sheep.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Build up the church
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of TalentsAttending Churchequipping, spiritualServants, Working Conditions OfChurch, Unity OfChrist, The Head Of The ChurchChurch, Titles OfBuilding Up The ChurchBody Of ChristServiceThe churchBuilding Each Other UpEvangelismWorking TogetherResponsibilityEncouraging One AnotherServing GodWorking For GodGoing To ChurchGifts And Talents
Have you been thinking all this time that we have been defending ourselves to you? We are speaking in Christ before God, and everything we do, dear friends, is to build you up.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Preach the gospel to all
The one who believes and is baptized will be saved, but the one who does not believe will be condemned.
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel -- and not with clever speech, so that the cross of Christ would not become useless.
Ministers » Are bound, to » War a good warfare
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!
I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Pray for their people
Let the priests, those who serve the Lord, weep from the vestibule all the way back to the altar. Let them say, "Have pity, O Lord, on your people; please do not turn over your inheritance to be mocked, to become a proverb among the nations. Why should it be said among the peoples, "Where is their God?"
For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Verse Concepts
FulnessFulness Of KnowledgeSurrenderingAskingGrace, And Christian LifeKnowing God, Effects OfThe Lord's PrayerPerseverancePrayer, And God's WillPrayerfulnessUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual UnderstandingSpiritual FulnessThe Holy Spirit, Source Of WisdomUnceasingGod Giving Understanding
Ministers » Are bound, to » Strengthen the faith of their people
They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."
but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
Ministers » Are bound, to » Rebuke
Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don't let anyone look down on you.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Exhort
He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.
So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don't let anyone look down on you.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Comfort
who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you. But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort that you experience in your patient endurance of the same sufferings that we also suffer.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Endure hardness
Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Watch for souls
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.
Verse Concepts
anniversariesAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleBeing A Leaderelders, in the churchBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanConfusionGuardsHeadshipHonouring RulersJoy, And Human ExperienceMinistry, In The ChurchObedience, To Human AuthoritiesMan Keeping WatchPrivilegesResistanceRespect, For Human Beings
Ministers » Are bound, to » Teach
And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Warn affectionately
Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Convince gainsayers
He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.
Related Topics
- Attending Church
- Bishops, Duties
- Church Authority, Of Eldars
- Church, Titles Of
- Exhortation, Objects Of
- Faith, As A Body Of Beliefs
- Feeding The Flock