Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints hate and avoid
or associate with hypocrites.
but I trust in the Lord.
will live in my palace;
no one who tells lies
will remain in my presence.
Apostles » FALSE
For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
Decision » Instances of » Ephesians
I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. You also possess endurance and have tolerated [many things] because of My name, and have not grown weary.
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: "The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand and who walks among the seven gold lampstands says: I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. You also possess endurance and have tolerated [many things] because of My name, and have not grown weary. read more.
But I have this against you: you have abandoned the love [you had] at first. Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place-unless you repent. Yet you do have this: you hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. "Anyone who has an ear should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. I will give the victor the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.
But I have this against you: you have abandoned the love [you had] at first. Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place-unless you repent. Yet you do have this: you hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. "Anyone who has an ear should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. I will give the victor the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you took care of Me; I was in prison and you visited Me.'
We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,
Verse Concepts
GoadsLoveFaith, Nature OfEndurance, Examples OfLabor, Spiritual Aspects OfHope, Examples OfHope, As ConfidenceHope, In GodLove, For One AnotherLove, Nature OfLove, Of Fellow ManLoving OthersLove To OthersComplimentsAgape LoveMaintaining FaithRemembering PeopleSteadfast In HopeWorks Of FaithHope For The Righteousfaith in hard timesfaith and strengthEndurance
Hope And StrengthFaith KjvLove And StrengthHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveHaving FaithStrength And FaithWorking For GodFathers LoveHope And LoveMotivationBeing PatientBeing LovedStaying Strong During Hard TimesPatience In RelationshipsPrayer During Hard TimesPersistenceWorking For The LordHard Work And PerseveranceStrength And LovehardworkheartbeatChrist As An Object Of Hope
Remember me for this, my God, and don’t erase the deeds of faithful love I have done for the house of my God and for its services.
a woman approached Him with an alabaster jar of very expensive fragrant oil. She poured it on His head as He was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked.
But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a noble thing for Me.
Heart » Renewed » Tested
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He received the promises and he was offering his unique son,
Verse Concepts
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and the Lord is the tester of hearts.
Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but rather God, who examines our hearts.
You test whether my heart is with You.
Drag the wicked away like sheep to slaughter
and set them apart for the day of killing.
and seeing the heart
let me see Your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to You.
I know, my God, that You test the heart and that You are pleased with what is right. I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.
examine my heart and mind.
but establish the righteous.
The One who examines the thoughts and emotions
is a righteous God.
who tests
let me see Your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to You.
Heresy » Teachers of, among early Christians
Because we have heard that some without our authorization went out from us and troubled you with their words and unsettled your hearts,
not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and want to change the good news about the Messiah.
For if a person comes and preaches another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or you receive a different spirit, which you had not received, or a different gospel, which you had not accepted, you put up with it splendidly!
This issue arose because of false brothers smuggled in, who came in secretly to spy on the freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.
Dear friends, although I was eager to write you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write and exhort you to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints once for all. For certain men, who were designated for this judgment long ago, have come in by stealth; they are ungodly, turning the grace of our God into promiscuity and denying our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. Now I want to remind you, though you know all these things: the Lord, having first of all saved a people out of Egypt, later destroyed those who did not believe; read more.
and He has kept, with eternal chains in darkness for the judgment of the great day, angels who did not keep their own position but deserted their proper dwelling. In the same way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them committed sexual immorality and practiced perversions, just as they did, and serve as an example by undergoing the punishment of eternal fire. Nevertheless, these dreamers likewise defile their flesh, despise authority, and blaspheme glorious beings. Yet Michael the archangel, when he was disputing with the Devil in a debate about Moses' body, did not dare bring an abusive condemnation against him, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!" But these people blaspheme anything they don't understand, and what they know by instinct, like unreasoning animals-they destroy themselves with these things. Woe to them! For they have traveled in the way of Cain, have abandoned themselves to the error of Balaam for profit, and have perished in Korah's rebellion. These are the ones who are like dangerous reefs at your love feasts. They feast with you, nurturing only themselves without fear. They are waterless clouds carried along by winds; trees in late autumn-fruitless, twice dead, pulled out by the roots; wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shameful deeds; wandering stars for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever! And Enoch, in the seventh [generation] from Adam, prophesied about them: Look! The Lord comes with thousands of His holy ones to execute judgment on all, and to convict them of all their ungodly deeds that they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things ungodly sinners have said against Him. These people are discontented grumblers, walking according to their desires; their mouths utter arrogant words, flattering people for their own advantage.
and He has kept, with eternal chains in darkness for the judgment of the great day, angels who did not keep their own position but deserted their proper dwelling. In the same way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them committed sexual immorality and practiced perversions, just as they did, and serve as an example by undergoing the punishment of eternal fire. Nevertheless, these dreamers likewise defile their flesh, despise authority, and blaspheme glorious beings. Yet Michael the archangel, when he was disputing with the Devil in a debate about Moses' body, did not dare bring an abusive condemnation against him, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!" But these people blaspheme anything they don't understand, and what they know by instinct, like unreasoning animals-they destroy themselves with these things. Woe to them! For they have traveled in the way of Cain, have abandoned themselves to the error of Balaam for profit, and have perished in Korah's rebellion. These are the ones who are like dangerous reefs at your love feasts. They feast with you, nurturing only themselves without fear. They are waterless clouds carried along by winds; trees in late autumn-fruitless, twice dead, pulled out by the roots; wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shameful deeds; wandering stars for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever! And Enoch, in the seventh [generation] from Adam, prophesied about them: Look! The Lord comes with thousands of His holy ones to execute judgment on all, and to convict them of all their ungodly deeds that they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things ungodly sinners have said against Him. These people are discontented grumblers, walking according to their desires; their mouths utter arrogant words, flattering people for their own advantage.
Patience » Examples of
Therefore, we ourselves boast about you among God’s churches—about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you endure.
See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony about Jesus.
And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham obtained the promise.
This demands the perseverance of the saints, who keep God’s commands and their faith in Jesus.”
Patience » Commended
I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. You also possess endurance and have tolerated [many things] because of My name, and have not grown weary.
a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at ephesus
I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. You also possess endurance and have tolerated [many things] because of My name, and have not grown weary.
Religious zeal » Instances of » Ephesians
I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. You also possess endurance and have tolerated [many things] because of My name, and have not grown weary.
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
At that time, some people came and reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. And He responded to them, "Do you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all Galileans because they suffered these things? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well! read more.
Or those 18 that the tower in Siloam fell on and killed-do you think they were more sinful than all the people who live in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well!"
Or those 18 that the tower in Siloam fell on and killed-do you think they were more sinful than all the people who live in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well!"
"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: "The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand and who walks among the seven gold lampstands says: I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. You also possess endurance and have tolerated [many things] because of My name, and have not grown weary. read more.
But I have this against you: you have abandoned the love [you had] at first. Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place-unless you repent.
But I have this against you: you have abandoned the love [you had] at first. Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place-unless you repent.
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you took care of Me; I was in prison and you visited Me.'
We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,
Verse Concepts
GoadsLoveFaith, Nature OfEndurance, Examples OfLabor, Spiritual Aspects OfHope, Examples OfHope, As ConfidenceHope, In GodLove, For One AnotherLove, Nature OfLove, Of Fellow ManLoving OthersLove To OthersComplimentsAgape LoveMaintaining FaithRemembering PeopleSteadfast In HopeWorks Of FaithHope For The Righteousfaith in hard timesfaith and strengthEndurance
Hope And StrengthFaith KjvLove And StrengthHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveHaving FaithStrength And FaithWorking For GodFathers LoveHope And LoveMotivationBeing PatientBeing LovedStaying Strong During Hard TimesPatience In RelationshipsPrayer During Hard TimesPersistenceWorking For The LordHard Work And PerseveranceStrength And LovehardworkheartbeatChrist As An Object Of Hope
Remember me for this, my God, and don’t erase the deeds of faithful love I have done for the house of my God and for its services.
a woman approached Him with an alabaster jar of very expensive fragrant oil. She poured it on His head as He was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked.
But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a noble thing for Me.