Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Condescension of God » Scriptures relating to
But God demonstrates (commends) his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Both he who sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all from one. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
For God loved the world so much, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever has an active faith in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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what is man that you remember him or the son of man that you take care of him? You made him a little lower than god-like ones (God) (Son of God) (angels). You crowned him with glory and honor. (John 1:18) You made him rule what your hands created. You have put everything under his control:
Who is like Jehovah our God? He is seated on his high throne. He bends down (humbles himself) to look at heaven and earth.
Jehovah, what is man, that you notice him or the son of man, that you regard him!
Jehovah, the Holy God of Israel, the one who shapes the future says: You have no right to question me about my children or to tell me what I ought to do!
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this to offer encouragement so we may rely on the hope offered to us. We have taken refuge in that hope and it is impossible for God to lie. These two things can never be changed.
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation (atonement) (sacrificial payment) for our sins.
We love, because he first loved us.
Contracts » By oaths
You will live there as a foreigner. I will be with you and bless you. I will keep my promise to your father Abraham by giving this land to you and your descendants.
Early the next morning each man made his promise and sealed it with a vow. Isaac said good-bye to them. They parted as friends.
Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live. The leaders of the congregation ratified it by an oath.
This we will do to them. We will even let them live in case we become angry. This is because of the oath we swore to them.
Remember the covenant that he made to Abraham, and his sworn promise to Isaac.
Men swear by someone greater then themselves: and an oath for confirmation to them puts an end to the problem. When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are immutable
When they had not yet been born nor performed anything good or vile, so the purpose of God regarding the choosing would continue without dependence on works but on the One who calls.
The counsel of Jehovah and the plans of his heart stand from generation to generation, forever.
Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.
The earth will mourn, and the sky will grow black. I have spoken, and I have determined it. I will not change my plans, and I will not turn back!
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
divine Counsels » Divine counsels, immutable
We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.
All the inhabitants of the earth are considered as nothing. He does according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of earth. None can stop him, or say to him: 'What do you do?'
The counsel of Jehovah and the plans of his heart stand from generation to generation, forever.
Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.
O Jehovah, you are my God. I will exalt you and I will praise your name! You have done wonderful things with plans formed of old. You are faithful and true.
The earth will mourn, and the sky will grow black. I have spoken, and I have determined it. I will not change my plans, and I will not turn back!
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
Jehovah of Hosts is determined to do this. He has stretched out his arm to punish, and no one can stop him.
I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'
But if it is from God, you cannot overthrow it; otherwise you may find yourselves fighting against God.
Covenant » Of God with men » Confirmed with an oath
You will live there as a foreigner. I will be with you and bless you. I will keep my promise to your father Abraham by giving this land to you and your descendants.
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this to offer encouragement so we may rely on the hope offered to us. We have taken refuge in that hope and it is impossible for God to lie. These two things can never be changed.
He said: I am taking an oath on my own name, declares Jehovah, that because you have done this and have not refused to give me your son, your only son,
Before Joseph died, he told his brothers: I will not live much longer. God will take care of you. He will lead you out of Egypt to the land he promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
He made this covenant with Abraham and gave his oath to Isaac.
When God made a promise to Abraham, he could swear by no one greater then himself, so he swore by himself.
God » Examples of Leadership » Immutable
We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.
All the inhabitants of the earth are considered as nothing. He does according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of earth. None can stop him, or say to him: 'What do you do?'
The counsel of Jehovah and the plans of his heart stand from generation to generation, forever.
Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.
O Jehovah, you are my God. I will exalt you and I will praise your name! You have done wonderful things with plans formed of old. You are faithful and true.
The earth will mourn, and the sky will grow black. I have spoken, and I have determined it. I will not change my plans, and I will not turn back!
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
Jehovah of Hosts is determined to do this. He has stretched out his arm to punish, and no one can stop him.
I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'
But if it is from God, you cannot overthrow it; otherwise you may find yourselves fighting against God.
God » Mercy of » Oaths of
Jehovah has sworn with his right hand and with his mighty arm (of power): I will never again let your enemies eat your grain, nor will foreigners drink the new wine that you produced.
Jehovah of Hosts has sworn an oath: What I have intended (devised) will happen. What I have determined to do will be done.
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
He said: I am taking an oath on my own name, declares Jehovah, that because you have done this and have not refused to give me your son, your only son,
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
The promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through righteousness by faith.
If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
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Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?
By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not seen as yet, moved with godly respect. He prepared an ark to save his house. By his faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith.
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
In the same way, you husbands live with your wives in an understanding way. Honor the woman as the weaker vessel. For you are joint-heirs of the grace of life. May your prayers not be hindered (cut-off) (blocked).
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Being justified by his grace (loving kindness), we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Oath » Attributed to God
When God made a promise to Abraham, he could swear by no one greater then himself, so he swore by himself. He said: I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.
Jehovah has sworn by his own life: I will bring many men to attack Babylon like a swarm of locusts, and they will shout with victory.
Who did God swear would never enter his rest? He was talking about those who did not obey him.
Jehovah of Hosts has sworn an oath: What I have intended (devised) will happen. What I have determined to do will be done.
Then I would keep the promise I made to their ancestors that I would give them the rich and fertile land which they now have.'' I answered: Amen (Yes) Jehovah.
I take an oath on myself, says Jehovah, that Bozrah will become a pile of rubble. It will become something horrifying, ridiculed, ruined, and cursed. All its cities will lie in ruins permanently.
The Law appoints men as high priests who have weakness. But the oath that came after the Law appointed the Son who is perfect forever.
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
He said: I am taking an oath on my own name, declares Jehovah, that because you have done this and have not refused to give me your son, your only son,
He made this covenant with Abraham and gave his oath to Isaac.
We who believe enter into the rest. As God said: I swore in my anger: 'They shall not enter into my rest.' Yet God's works were completed from the foundation of the world.
Jehovah swore an oath to David: This is a truth he will not take back: I will set one of your own descendants on your throne.
And he swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that are in it, and the earth, and the things that are in it, and the sea, and the things there, that there would be no more delay.
I have bound myself with an oath. A word has gone out from my righteous mouth that will not be recalled. Every knee will bow to me and every tongue will swear allegiance.
But if you do not do what I say, I will take an oath on myself,' declares Jehovah, 'this palace will become a pile of rubble.'
He became a priest with an oath when God said to him: Jehovah has sworn and he will feel no regret, you are a priest forever. (Psalm 110:4)
Oaths » God's
Jehovah has sworn with his right hand and with his mighty arm (of power): I will never again let your enemies eat your grain, nor will foreigners drink the new wine that you produced.
Jehovah of Hosts has sworn an oath: What I have intended (devised) will happen. What I have determined to do will be done.
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
He said: I am taking an oath on my own name, declares Jehovah, that because you have done this and have not refused to give me your son, your only son,
Oaths » God used, to show the immutability of his counsel
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
He said: I am taking an oath on my own name, declares Jehovah, that because you have done this and have not refused to give me your son, your only son,
Therefore tell them: 'As I live, declares Jehovah, I solemnly swear I will do everything to you that you said I would do.
The promises of God » Saints » Heirs of
If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
By faith he became an alien in the Promised Land. It was not his land. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob. They were heirs with him of the same promise.
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
The promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through righteousness by faith.
If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
Verse Concepts
God, Glory OfGod, Fatherhood OfAdoption, Results OfAdoption, descriptions ofFellowship With ChristFellowship, In The GospelMillennial KingdomChristiansBirthrightsGod, Suffering OfHeaven, Inheritance OfHeirsReceiving An InheritanceInheritance, SpiritualLand, Spiritual Aspects OfMillenniumParticipation, In ChristReinstatementResurrection, Of Believers
Salvation, Nature OfSuffering, Of BelieversNames And Titles For The ChristianChristians, Names OfGod's Glory RevealedGlorified SaintsSuffering For Christ's SakeSufferings RewardedGlorificationParticipate In Christ GloryGlory of ChristInheritanceSufferingChild Of GodAdoption Entitles To An InheritanceprovidingChristians Are Called ChildrenChristians Are Called Heirs
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?
By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not seen as yet, moved with godly respect. He prepared an ark to save his house. By his faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith.
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
In the same way, you husbands live with your wives in an understanding way. Honor the woman as the weaker vessel. For you are joint-heirs of the grace of life. May your prayers not be hindered (cut-off) (blocked).
Verse Concepts
Abusive HusbandsGiftsAbuse From a SpouseFellowship, In The GospelBeing A Husbandeternal life, gift ofBeing A WomenChristiansBeing In A RelationshipHeirsHelpfulnessHusbandsInheritance, SpiritualLove, In RelationshipsPrayerlessnessRapeResponsibility, For God's WorldSexualityWivesWomen
Husbands Duty To WivesNames And Titles For The ChristianAccepting OthersWeak WomenAvoid Being HinderedRespect For PeopleSharing In ChristThe Grace Given To MenAbusive RelationshipsRomanceCommunication In MarriagePraying TogetherRespectLoving Your WifeWifeLove MarriagePatience In RelationshipsA Good HusbandspouseChristians Are Called Heirs
Being justified by his grace (loving kindness), we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titles and names of saints » Heirs of promise
If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.