Thematic Bible: Similitudes
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Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
Similitudes » The church compared to » 2 a living body
Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
Similitudes » The church compared to » 7 a temple
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ the corner-stone
Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Similitudes » The church compared to » Building
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the head
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Similitudes » The church compared to » 4 a bride
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ the builder
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the high priest
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
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Ability, Of ChristGod, Compassion OfFaultsDocetismBeing Born In SinAtonement, in NTGospel, Historical Foundation OfGrace, And Christian LifeInnocence, Examples OfKindnessLikenessMorality, And RedemptionOptimismPerfection, DivineSatan, As TempterSatan, Resistance ToSin, Universality OfSinnersSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Encouragements InSympathy
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Similitudes » The church compared to » 5 a casket of jewels
And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the shepherd
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
Similitudes » The church compared to » 3 a flock
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the bridegroom
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
Similitudes » The church compared to » 6 branches of the vine
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.