Thematic Bible: The Counsels and purposes of God
Thematic Bible
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are immutable
even before they were born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's purpose in election would stand, not by works but by his calling) --
The Lord's decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.
There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.
Because of this the land will mourn and the sky above will grow black. For I have made my purpose known and I will not relent or turn back from carrying it out."
In the same way God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, and so he intervened with an oath,
The Counsels and purposes of God » Secret not to be searched into
"But as for that day and hour no one knows it -- not even the angels in heaven -- except the Father alone.
Secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those that are revealed belong to us and our descendants forever, so that we might obey all the words of this law.
He told them, "You are not permitted to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Attend to
So listen to what I, the Lord, have planned against Edom, what I intend to do to the people who live in Teman. Their little ones will be dragged off. I will completely destroy their land because of what they have done.
So listen to what I, the Lord, have planned against Babylon, what I intend to do to the people who inhabit the land of Babylonia. Their little ones will be dragged off. I will completely destroy their land because of what they have done.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Saints called and saved according to
And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
Verse Concepts
God, Goodness OfAnxietyCoolAbandonmentAccidentsAcknowledging GodBeautifulBad ThingsComfortingAccording To His WillFaultsBad LanguageBad InfluenceAwesome GodAmbassadorsProblem SolvingConfidence, God's CallingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like Christevil, victory overBeing A Know It AllBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidBeing BetrayedBeing ChosenBeing ConfidentGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfLove, Nature OfPeace, Believers Experience OfProvidenceSeasons, Of LifeDestiny
Strength, DivineSuffering, Encouragements InVictory, As An Act Of GodGod's Providential ControlProvidence, Of God In CircumstancesAcceptance, Of InstructionLove Towards God, Results InAnxiety, OvercomeDivine Assistance, GivenComfort, When DiscouragedLove For GodPromises To The AfflictedComfort In AfflictionGod Doing GoodA Tough Break UpMental HealthPurposeGod's PlanAfflictions Terminating In GoodTrusting God's PlanWorking TogetherGods PlanGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritEverything Happening For A ReasonWorking For GodDoing Your BestLife PurposeKnowing GodGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingeverythingwill
He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
Verse Concepts
election, to salvationBeginningGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, As Set Apart For GodBeginnings Of TimeSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfSanctification, Nature And BasisWork, And RedemptionPredestination, Spiritual EventsCalling, Of ChristiansCalling, Description OfBeing ForeordainedForeordained PlansSalvation Not By WorksOrderliness In SalvationBefore The BeginningGod Planning Of OldConsider Your Call To Salvation
The Counsels and purposes of God » Shall be performed
The Lord who commands armies makes this solemn vow: "Be sure of this: Just as I have intended, so it will be; just as I have planned, it will happen.
who summons an eagle from the east, from a distant land, one who carries out my plan. Yes, I have decreed, yes, I will bring it to pass; I have formulated a plan, yes, I will carry it out.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The sufferings and death of Christ were according to
this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.
to do as much as your power and your plan had decided beforehand would happen.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The union of all saints in Christ, is according to
He did this when he revealed to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, toward the administration of the fullness of the times, to head up all things in Christ -- the things in heaven and the things on earth.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are sovereign
Who comprehends the mind of the Lord, or gives him instruction as his counselor? From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?
The Counsels and purposes of God » The works of God according to
In Christ we too have been claimed as God's own possession, since we were predestined according to the one purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are eternal
This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are great
You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do.
The Counsels and purposes of God » None can disannul
Indeed, the Lord who commands armies has a plan, and who can possibly frustrate it? His hand is ready to strike, and who can possibly stop it?
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are wonderful
This also comes from the Lord who commands armies, who gives supernatural guidance and imparts great wisdom.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Despise
They say, "Let him hurry, let him act quickly, so we can see; let the plan of the Holy One of Israel take shape and come to pass, then we will know it!"
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are faithfulness and truth
O Lord, you are my God! I will exalt you in praise, I will extol your fame. For you have done extraordinary things, and executed plans made long ago exactly as you decreed.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Understand not
But they do not know what the Lord is planning; they do not understand his strategy. He has gathered them like stalks of grain to be threshed at the threshing floor.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Should be declared by ministers
For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Reject
However, the Pharisees and the experts in religious law rejected God's purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.)