Thematic Bible: The Counsels and purposes of God
Thematic Bible
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are immutable
For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls,
The counsel of the LORD stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
There are many plans in a man's heart, but the LORD's counsel will prevail.
For this the earth will mourn, and the heavens above be black; because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and I have not relented, neither will I turn back from it."
In this way God, being determined to show more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed with an oath;
The Counsels and purposes of God » Secret not to be searched into
But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but my Father only.
The secret things belong to the LORD our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Attend to
Therefore hear the counsel of the LORD, that he has taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he has purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely they shall drag them away, the little ones of the flock; surely he shall make their habitation desolate over them.
Therefore hear the counsel of the LORD, that he has taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he has purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: "Surely they shall drag them away, even the little ones of the flock; surely he shall make their habitation desolate over them.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Saints called and saved according to
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those 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
who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
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 of hosts has sworn, saying, "Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country; yes, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed, I will also do it.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The sufferings and death of Christ were according to
him, being delivered up by the determined counsel and foreknowledge of God, by the hand of lawless men, crucified and killed;
to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The union of all saints in Christ, is according to
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him to an administration of the fullness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things on the earth, in him;
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are sovereign
Who has known the mind of the LORD, or has taught him as his counselor? Who did he take counsel with, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and showed him the way of understanding?
The Counsels and purposes of God » The works of God according to
in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are eternal
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are great
great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
The Counsels and purposes of God » None can disannul
For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?"
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are wonderful
This also comes forth from the LORD of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Despise
Who say, "Let him make speed, let him hasten his work, that we may see it; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw near and come, that we may know it."
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are faithfulness and truth
The LORD, you are my God. I will exalt you. I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago, in complete faithfulness and truth.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Understand not
But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD, neither do they understand his counsel; for he has gathered them like the sheaves to the threshing floor.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Should be declared by ministers
for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Reject
But the Pharisees and the Law scholars rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.