66 Bible Verses about Saints
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to the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who being sanctified by Christ Jesus, are saints by that vocation, to all that any where invoke the name of Jesus Christ, who is both their Lord and ours.
to all the beloved of God, the saints by this vocation, who are in Rome, grace to you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
in consequence of which WILL we are sanctified by the oblation which Jesus Christ has made once for all of his own body.
salute Philologus, Julia, Nereas, his sister, Olympas, and all the converts who are with them.
and he that penetrates into the heart approves what the spirit desires, because what he demands for the saints is agreeable to the divine will.
that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea; and that the charitable service which I am employed about, for the converts at Jerusalem, may be acceptable to them:
Salute all the christian converts. the brethren who are with me salute you. all the converts here salute you, particularly those of Cesar's houshold.
that mystery, which has been hid from ages and generations, but is now made manifest to his saints:
such as have been recommended by their good actions, by the education of their children, by their hospitality, by their officiousness to the faithful, by relieving the afflicted, and by the practice of every virtue.
for God is not the God of confusion, but of peace, in all christian assemblies.
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the divine appointment to the converts which are at Ephesus, who stand firm in the faith of Christ Jesus:
to our faithful brethren the christian converts at Coloss. favour and peace be to you from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
But fornication, and all impurity, or inordinate desire, let it not be approved by you, as being unworthy of christians: neither ribaldry, nor buffoonry, which they call pleasantry, but is indecent: be you rather exercised in social virtue.
as becometh christians, and assist her in every thing her business requires: for she hath assisted many besides my self.
I therefore the prisoner for the Lord, beseech you to live suitably to the offers that have been made to you: with all humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another in love; endeavouring to preserve the spiritual union by your affectionate attachment to one another.
Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?
he hath leadeth into captivity, shall be led into captivity: he that killeth with the sword, shall perish by the sword. here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
here is the patience of the saints, who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
distribute to the necessity of the saints; cultivate hospitality.
but now I am going to Jerusalem, to distribute charity to the converts. for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.
When any controversy arises among you, will any one presume to appeal to the Gentiles, and not to Christians?
Now as to the collection for the converts at Jerusalem, do as I have directed for the churches of Galatia. every sabbath-day let every one of you set apart something of what he has happily gain'd, for the common treasury, that there may be no collection when I come.
As to the relief of the converts, it is superfluous for me to write to you. for I know your generous propensity, and I mention'd it with applause to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; so that your zeal has influenc'd many others.
for both he that sanctifieth, and they who are sanctified, are all deriv'd from one: for which cause he is not asham'd to call them brethren, saying,
be attach'd to me, and I shall be so to you. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it be attach'd to the vine: so neither can you, except you continue attach'd to me. I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing.
the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons.
Salute all the christian converts. the brethren who are with me salute you.
and come to be glorified by his saints, and to be the object of admiration to all who believed, that the testimony we gave you, would be justified in that day.
if you were of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world does hate you.
I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many that this man has done a world of mischief to thy saints at Jerusalem: he is now here,
where numbers of converts I threw into jail, by warrant from the high priests: and when they were put to death, I myself was an accomplice.
he was permitted to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all the tribes, and provinces, and nations.
for they have shed the blood of saints and prophets: thou hast given them blood to drink; for they have deserv'd it."
an enlightned understanding, that ye may see what great expectations he has called you to, and what abundant glory it is to the saints to be the lot of his inheritance.
don't you know that these are to judge the world? if the world is to be judg'd by you, are not you qualify'd to decide your petty causes?
giving thanks to the father, who has qualified you to share in that light he affords to his people:
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Cave » Used as a dwelling » Saints
(of whom the world was not worthy) they wandred in desarts, and in mountains, having no retreat but the dens and caves of the earth.
Cities » Illustrative of » Saints
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in prayer
us therefore approach with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain the seasonable assistance of divine mercy and favour.
the Lord is coming: be not in any manner of sollicitude, but in all your occasions lay your requests before God by prayer and supplication accompany'd by thanksgiving.
Communion with God » Saints » Desires
I am doubly press'd between my desire to depart, in order to be with Christ, which is by far the best for ME;
Communion with God » Saints » Should always enjoy
and I will pray the father, and he shall give you another advocate, to abide with you for ever; even the spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees nor knows him: but ye shall know him, for he shall dwell with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come again to you.
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in the lord's supper
the cup of benediction which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in meditation
Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Saints
that there might be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same mutual concern for one another. so that if one member suffer, they all suffer with it: or if one be honoured, they partake of it.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Saints
Deceit » Saints » Free from
Deceit » Saints » Should beware of those who teach
let no man mislead you by vain reasonings: for it is for these vices, that the wrath of God lights upon the incredulous.
beware lest any one seduce you by the vain illusions of philosophy, founded upon human traditions, and meer shadows, and not upon Christ:
Deceit » Saints » Pray for deliverance from those who use
Deceit » Saints » Should lay aside, in seeking truth
Renouncing therefore every kind of malice, and knavery, hypocrisy, envy, and detraction, as new-born infants desire that mystical milk,
Deceit » Saints » Delivered from those who use
Deceit » Saints » Shun those addicted to
Deceit » Saints » Purposed against
Deceit » Saints » Avoid
Deceit » Saints » Purpose against
Decision » Instances of » Saints
these are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins: these are they who follow the lamb wherever he goes: these were ransom'd from among men, being the first fruits unto God, and to the lamb.
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Saints
beware lest any one seduce you by the vain illusions of philosophy, founded upon human traditions, and meer shadows, and not upon Christ:
that we should be no longer children, fluctuating, and carried about with every empty doctrine, by men vers'd in sleight and the crafty arts of deceit:
Glorifying God » Saints » Should resolve to
Glorifying God » Saints » Unite in
that ye may unanimously with one voice glorify God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Glorifying God » Saints » Persevere in
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work:
Great was the power by which the apostles attested the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and they were all greatly favoured by the people.
I must acquaint you, brethren, with the contribution which the churches of Macedonia have religiously made,
and you will have the advantage of their earnest prayers, for the exceeding favour God has bestowed upon them by you:
Grace » Saints » Are what they are by
for this is to me matter of glorying, the testimony of my conscience, that without artifice, and with religious sincerity, not by worldly wisdom, but by God's favourable assistance I have behaved my self towards all men, but more particularly to you.
it is by the divine favour that I am what I am: and his favour to me was not in vain; no, I laboured more than they all: yet it was not I, it was the divine favour which assisted me.
Grace » Saints » Should speak with
let an air of modesty appear in all your discourse; and let it be seasoned with discretion, in making a proper reply, when you are call'd into question.
let no obscene language defile your mouth, use only such as tends to edification, that it may be beneficial to the hearers.
Grace » Saints » Should be strong in
As for you, my son, strenuously acquit yourself of the charge you have receiv'd from Christ Jesus.
Grace » Saints » Should grow in
on the contrary, may you increase in the favour, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! to him be glory both now and for ever. AMEN.
Grace » Saints » Should be established in
for the mind is better improv'd by the gospel-dispensation, than by the distinctions about meats, in which some have been so uselesly vers'd.
Grace » Saints » Are under
for then sin shall have no dominion over you: because you are not under the legal, but under the gospel dispensation.
Grace » Saints » Are heirs of
You husbands, do you on your part behave with prudence towards your wives: who being of a more delicate make, ought to be treated with the greater tenderness: and consider they are equally intitled to the evangelical gifts, that your prayers may not be frustrated.
Grace » Saints » Receive, from Christ
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
through his own death, to present you holy, and unblameable, and unreproveable in his own sight:
that by the sanctity of your affections, you may stand unreprov'd in the presence of God our father, when our Lord Jesus Christ shall come with all his holy angels.
Holiness » Saints » Called to
who has saved us, and by the gospel hath called us to holiness, not in consideration of our works, but in pursuance of his own resolution, and the favour, which having been promised us by Jesus Christ several ages ago,
Holiness » Saints » Possess
Wherefore, christian brethren, you who are called to an heavenly inheritance, consider the apostle and high priest of the faith we profess, even Christ Jesus;
if any man divide the temple of God, him shall God destroy: for you, who are the temple of God, are consecrated to him.
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?
but as he, who has called you, is holy: let your whole conduct be an imitation of his holiness.
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
according as he had chosen us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, free from vice, and devoted to virtue.
Holiness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
neither yield your members as instruments to iniquity: but yield yourselves unto God, as being alive after having been dead; and your members as instruments of righteousness.
(I allude to civil affairs, because of your unacquaintedness with spiritual matters:) as then you made your natural faculties subservient to impurity, and all manner of vice; make them now subservient to virtue and holiness.
Holiness » Saints » Should seek perfection in
since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Holiness » Saints » Shall continue in, for ever
he that is unjust, let him be unjust still: he that is filthy, let him be filthy still: he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Holiness » Saints » New created in
after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
seek peace with all men, and sanctity of life, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Holiness » Saints » Should serve God in
that we should be delivered from the power of our enemies, and serve him with security, in the sincere practice of holiness and justice, all our days.
Holiness » Saints » Should present their bodies to God in
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to you, that you present your bodies a living victim, holy, acceptable unto God, as the service of a rational being.
Holiness » Saints » Have their fruit unto
but now being set free from sin, and actually in the service of God, the present advantage you reap is holiness, and the future everlasting life.
Holiness » Saints » Should continue in
Hope » Saints » Should continue in
Let your minds then be duely prepar'd, be vigilant, and constantly expect the favour you will meet with at the appearance of Jesus Christ.
Hope » Saints » Rejoice in
who has given us access by faith to that degree of favour, we are in, by which we triumph in the hopes of divine glory.
be joyful in hope; be patient under affliction; persevere in prayer;
Hope » Saints » Should not be moved from
provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.
Hope » Saints » Have, in death
Hope » Saints » Have all, the same
Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view;
Hope » Saints » Are called to
Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view;
Hope » Saints » Should not be ashamed of
Hope » Saints » Should abound in
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope through the power of the holy spirit.
Hope » Saints » Should hold fast
but Christ govern'd his own house in quality of son and heir, and 'tis we that are his house, provided we stedfastly persevere unto the end in the publick profession of that hope, in virtue of which we glory.
Hope » Saints » Should look for the object of
in expectation of that desirable happiness, the glorious appearance of the supreme God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ,
Judgments » Saints » Acknowledge the justice of
Judgments » Saints » Sympathize with those under
Judgments » Saints » Pray for those under
Judgments » Saints » Provided for, during
Judgments » Saints » Preserved during
The law of God » Saints » Freed from the bondage of
thus, my brethren, the law is become dead with respect to you by the body of Christ; that you might be subject to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
but now we are delivered by the death of the law, which held us in bondage: that we might serve according to the living spirit, and not in the dead letter of the law.
for then sin shall have no dominion over you: because you are not under the legal, but under the gospel dispensation.
The law of God » Saints » Have, written on their hearts
but this is the alliance that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
The law of God » Saints » Love
The law of God » Saints » Delight in
The law of God » Saints » Pledge themselves to walk in
The law of God » Saints » Freed from the curse of
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us. (for it is written, " cursed is every one, that hangeth upon a tree.")
The law of God » Saints » Lament over the violation of by others
The law of God » Saints » Pray for power to keep
The law of God » Saints » Pray to understand
The law of God » Saints » Keep
The law of God » Saints » Should make the subject of their conversation
The law of God » Saints » Should remember
The law of God » Saints » Prepare their hearts to seek
Eternal life » Saints » Have promises of
exercise yourself in piety: for those exercises which relate only to the body are of little consequence, but piety is of absolute use, having the promises both of the present life, and of the life that is to come.
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, appointed by God to declare the promise, which Jesus Christ has made of eternal life;
and gives the expectation of eternal life, which the God of veracity promised so many ages ago;
Eternal life » Saints » May have assurance of
these things have I written to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, by your believing on the name of the son of God.
For I know, that if my body, which is but a tent for my sojourning upon earth, were dissolved, I have what is not fram'd by human art, but by the divine architect, a mansion eternal in the heavens.
Eternal life » Saints » Should lay hold of
exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.
securing to themselves a well-grounded expectation of obtaining hereafter an immortal life.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall reign in
for tho' death reigned thro' the single offence of one, they who receive the most valuable favour, even the gift of righteousness, shall much more easily reign by the life of one, even Jesus Christ.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall rise unto
shall rise to the possession of life; and they that have done evil, shall rise to their condemnation.
Eternal life » Saints » Have hope of
and gives the expectation of eternal life, which the God of veracity promised so many ages ago;
that being justified by his favour, we should have the inheritance of eternal life, according to our hopes.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall reap, through the spirit
he that soweth to his vices, shall reap the deadly fruit of his vices; but he that sows to the spirit, shall of the spirit reap everlasting life.
Eternal life » Saints » Are preserved unto
it is I that give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any one force them out of my hand. my father who gave them me, is greater than all: so that no one is able to force them out of my father's hand.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall inherit
and every one that abandons his family, his brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my sake, shall receive in that age an hundred times the value, and shall inherit hereafter everlasting life.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall go into
and these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Eternal life » Saints » Look for the mercy of God unto
and thereby cultivate the divine favour, in the expectation of eternal life by the mercy of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world,
you were heretofore altogether in the dark, but now being enlightned by the Lord, behave as children of light:
and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.
Lions » Killed by » Saints
who through faith subdued kingdoms, practis'd justice, obtained what was promised, stopped the mouths of lions,
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Saints
of God. Be respectful to all, love your brethren, fear God, and honour the king.
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God: and every one that loves the father, will likewise be affected with love to his son.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Are ever mindful of
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Are heard according to
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Drawn by
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Should expect, in affliction
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Quickened after
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Comforted by
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Receive mercy through
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Crowned with
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Preserved by
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Look for mercy through
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Betrothed in
Lying » Saints » Hate
Lying » Saints » Pray to be preserved from
Lying » Saints » Avoid
Lying » Saints » Reject those who practice
Lying » Saints » Respect not those who practice
Martyrdom » Saints » Forewarned of
then shall they deliver you up to torments, and to death: and ye shall be hated by all nations upon my account.
they shall expel you out of the synagogues: yea, the time is coming, when it will be thought an agreeable sacrifice to God for any one to take away your lives.
then the brother shall betray his brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against their parents, and be the instruments of their death.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should not fear
fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
fear not those who can only kill the body, but cannot hurt the soul: rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should be prepared for
Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me. for whosoever will save himself, shall be a looser: and whosoever shall suffer loss for my sake, shall be a gainer.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should resist sin unto
Murder » Saints » Should warn others against
Murder » Saints » Specially warned against
take care therefore not to suffer upon the account of homicide, or thievery, or for any criminal, or pragmatical practices.
Murder » Saints » Deprecate the guilt of
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
wherefore come out from among them, be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians, who believe in God the father, and in our Lord Jesus Christ. grace and peace be with you from God our father, and from Jesus Christ our Lord.
as many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, even upon the Israel of God.
to our faithful brethren the christian converts at Coloss. favour and peace be to you from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace and peace be with you from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Have, with God
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ,
spiritual Peace » Promised to » Saints
spiritual Peace » Saints » Die in
spiritual Peace » Saints » Kept by
and the favour of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall keep your hearts and mind attach'd to Jesus Christ.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Ruled by
may the peace of Christ, to which you are called to be but one body, influence your hearts, to be benevolent.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Enjoy
spiritual Peace » Saints » Kept in perfect
spiritual Peace » Saints » Blessed with
spiritual Peace » Saints » Have in Christ
these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Repose in
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
but as they were not able to withstand the force of that sublime knowledge which appeared in his discourse,
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
for the spirit, which God has given us, is not a spirit of timidity, but of fortitude, of benevolence, and of moderation. be not therefore asham'd of the testimony of the Lord, nor of me who am a prisoner upon his account. but share with me in the afflictions, which attend the gospel, supported as you are by the power of God,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Strengthened by
that by his immense power he would strengthen the faculties of your minds by his spirit:
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope through the power of the holy spirit.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
The spirit likewise softens our afflictions: for being at a loss to apply for the most proper relief; the spirit it self affects us with those pious ejaculations, which we can't well express.
The power of Christ » Saints » Strengthened by
however the Lord assisted and strengthen'd me, that the gospel might be confirm'd by my remonstrance, and all the nations might hear it; so that I was deliver'd out of the mouth of the lion:
to these things I am equal, thro' Christ who strengthens me.
The power of Christ » Saints » Preserved by
yet I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have confided, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day.
and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.
The power of Christ » Saints » Bodies of, shall be changed by
it is he, that will change our vile body into a like form with his glorious body, by displaying that power which is able to subdue all things unto himself.
The power of Christ » Saints » Succored by
for having himself stood the test of sufferings, he is capable of being moved to relieve those who undergo such tryals.
The power of Christ » Saints » Made willing by
God, Power of » Saints » Supported in affliction by
by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.
be not therefore asham'd of the testimony of the Lord, nor of me who am a prisoner upon his account. but share with me in the afflictions, which attend the gospel, supported as you are by the power of God,
God, Power of » Saints » Strengthened by
Finally, my brethren, place your strength in the transcendent power of the Lord.
being fortified in so effectual a manner, as to sustain your trials with constancy and joy:
God, Power of » Saints » Delivered by
God, Power of » Saints » Upheld by
God, Power of » Saints » Receive increase of grace by
and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work:
God, Power of » Saints » Have confidence in
God, Power of » Saints » Long for exhibitions of
God, Power of » Saints » Kept by, unto salvation
whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time.
God, Power of » Saints » Exalted by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
but as they were not able to withstand the force of that sublime knowledge which appeared in his discourse,
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
for the spirit, which God has given us, is not a spirit of timidity, but of fortitude, of benevolence, and of moderation. be not therefore asham'd of the testimony of the Lord, nor of me who am a prisoner upon his account. but share with me in the afflictions, which attend the gospel, supported as you are by the power of God,
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Strengthened by
that by his immense power he would strengthen the faculties of your minds by his spirit:
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope through the power of the holy spirit.
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
The spirit likewise softens our afflictions: for being at a loss to apply for the most proper relief; the spirit it self affects us with those pious ejaculations, which we can't well express.
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Saints
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Praise God for
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Bless God for
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Love God for
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Are assured of
and since we are sure that he hears all our prayers, we are sure that the petitions we presented to him, will be answered.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints
now if upon this foundation somebody builds gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble: he that builds such work,
Pride » Saints » Mourn over, in others
Pride » Saints » Hate, in others
Pride » Saints » Give not way to
Pride » Saints » Respect not, in others
priests » Illustrative of » Saints
and this they were destin'd to. but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out
The promises of God » Saints » Plead, in prayer
The promises of God » Saints » Heirs of
and if you belong to Christ, you are Abraham's offspring, and his heirs by virtue of the promise.
'twas by faith that he sojourned in a land that was promised, as in a strange country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, who were equally entitled to the same promise.
wherefore God was willing to give the heirs of promise a stronger proof of the immutability of his counsel, by the intervention of an oath:
The promises of God » Saints » Expect the performance of
blessed is she that has believed; for what she has heard from the Lord, shall be accomplished."
As for us, in consequence of his promise, we expect a new heaven, and a new earth, where justice shall reside.
then said Mary, "behold the servant of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word." upon which the angel disappeared.
The promises of God » Saints » Children of
that is, the children by natural descent are not thereby the children of God: but the children of the promise are alone considered as his posterity.
Now we, my brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of the promise.
The promises of God » Saints » Sometimes, through infirmity, tempted to doubt
The promises of God » Saints » Have implicit confidence in
'Twas likewise through faith that Sara, though barren, received the power of becoming pregnant, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
The promises of God » Saints » Stagger not at
he was not incredulously diffident of the divine promise; but was strong in faith, and did honour to God,
Protection » Saints » Acknowledge God as their
Protection » Saints » Pray for
Protection » Saints » Praise God for
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Shall rise in the likeness of
it is he, that will change our vile body into a like form with his glorious body, by displaying that power which is able to subdue all things unto himself.
for as we have born the image of the terrestrial, so we shall bear the image of the celestial.
for if we resembled him with regard to death, certainly we shall likewise do so with regard to his resurrection:
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Begotten to a lively hope
Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us, and given us by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the expectation of immortal life,
it is by him that you believe in God, who has raised him from the dead, and invested him with glory, that your faith and your hope might be in God.
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Desire to know the power of
the justification which God grants to those who acknowledge Christ and the power of his resurrection, who suffer after his example, and die to sin, as he died to the world,
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Should keep, in remembrance
Remember that Jesus Christ, who is of the posterity of David, is raised from the dead, according to my gospel,
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Sometimes depressed by
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Return blessings for
we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:
don't return evil for evil, nor calumny for calumny; on the contrary, bestow your benedictions, considering that your vocation obliges you thereto, as a means to obtain the divine blessing.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure
for to that end we expose ourselves to trouble and reproach, because we hope in the living God, who is the saviour of all men, especially of believers.
some of you being expos'd to publick obloquy and persecution: whilst others had their share of affliction in seeing such treatment.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Pray under
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Saints
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Trust in God under
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » May take pleasure in
I take pleasure then in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am afflicted, then it is I have fortitude.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Supported under
I take pleasure then in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am afflicted, then it is I have fortitude.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should expect
if the disciple fare as well as his master, and the servant as his lord, is not that sufficient? if they style the master of the house Beelzebub, much more will they call his domestics so.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should not fear
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure for God's sake
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure for Christ's sake
blessed are you, when men shall hate you, discard you, reproach you, and treat you as infamous, for your attachment to the son of man.
The righteous » Saints » Promises to
the nations were enrag'd, but the time of thy vengeance is come, and the time when the dead are to be judged, when thou wilt reward thy servants the prophets, the saints, and those that fear thy name, small and great, and exterminate those who have corrupted the land."
don't you know that these are to judge the world? if the world is to be judg'd by you, are not you qualify'd to decide your petty causes?
The righteous » Saints » Sealed by God
saying, "hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads."
THEN I looked, and I saw a lamb on mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his name and his father's name writ on their foreheads.
and they were commanded not to hurt the fruits of the earth, nor any green thing, nor any tree; but those men who have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
The righteous » Saints » Steps of
The righteous » Saints » The feet of
The righteous » Saints » Portion of
Righteousness » Saints » Have in Christ
for he hath made him who knew no sin to be a sin-offering for us, that we might be justified by God thro' him.
Righteousness » Saints » Characterized by
Righteousness » Saints » Are servants of
by no means. know ye not, that to whom ye subject your selves vassals at command, his vassals you are whom you thus obey; the vassals either of sin to destruction, or of obedience to justification?
Righteousness » Saints » Should live in
he himself cancel'd our sins by the crucifixion of his body, that we being set free from sin, might live in the service of virtue. it is by his bruises that you were healed:
teaching us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and to practise temperance, justice and piety in this present world;
Righteousness » Saints » Have, imputed
and he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the justification by that faith, which the uncircumcised have: that he might be the father of all those who believe, tho' they are uncircumcised, that it might be accounted to them also for righteousness:
Righteousness » Saints » Do
since you know that God is the source of virtue, you know that every one who has virtue, derives it from him.
Righteousness » Saints » Offer the sacrifice of
Righteousness » Saints » Put no trust in their own
if zeal is to be regarded, I persecuted the church; if the integrity prescrib'd by the law, I am without reproach; these advantages I renounce for Christ, nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, that I may gain Christ,
Righteousness » Saints » Should have on the breast-plate of
Righteousness » Saints » Are renewed in
after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
Righteousness » Saints » Shall receive a crown of
I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.
Righteousness » Saints » Wait for the hope of
but as for us, our minds are possessed with the hopes of justification by faith.
Righteousness » Saints » Work, by faith
who through faith subdued kingdoms, practis'd justice, obtained what was promised, stopped the mouths of lions,
Righteousness » Saints » Should seek
Righteousness » Saints » Are covered with the robe of
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members servants to
(I allude to civil affairs, because of your unacquaintedness with spiritual matters:) as then you made your natural faculties subservient to impurity, and all manner of vice; make them now subservient to virtue and holiness.
Righteousness » Saints » Count their own, as filthy rags
Righteousness » Saints » Hunger and thirst after
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be satisfied.
Righteousness » Saints » Shall see God's face in
Righteousness » Saints » Pray for the spirit of
Righteousness » Saints » Know
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
neither yield your members as instruments to iniquity: but yield yourselves unto God, as being alive after having been dead; and your members as instruments of righteousness.
Righteousness » Saints » Walk before God in
Righteousness » Saints » Follow after
Righteousness » Saints » Are led in the paths of
Righteousness » Saints » Receive, from God
Righteousness » Saints » Should serve God in
Righteousness » Saints » Put on
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Have, on believing
and he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the justification by that faith, which the uncircumcised have: that he might be the father of all those who believe, tho' they are uncircumcised, that it might be accounted to them also for righteousness:
whereas he that trusts in God to be made righteous, tho' he has not done such actions, shall find his faith accounted as righteousness.
but for us also, to whom it shall be accounted, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead,
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Desire to be found in
and be his true disciple, not professing that justification, which is derived from the law, but that which is from the gospel,
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Glory in having
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Clothed with the robe of righteousness
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Exalted in righteousness
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Talk of
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Magnify
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Plead, in prayer
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Ascribe, to him
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Recognize, in the fulfilment of his promises
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Upheld by
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Declare to others
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Do not conceal
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Mention, only
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, in his dealings
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Confident of beholding
The sabbath » Saints » Testify against those who desecrate
The sabbath » Saints » Rejoice in
The sabbath » Saints » Observe
The sabbath » Saints » Honor God in observing
Saints » Death of » Glorified
it is he, that will change our vile body into a like form with his glorious body, by displaying that power which is able to subdue all things unto himself.
then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
After this I beheld, and there was a great multitude, which no man could number, of every nation, tribe, people, and language, who stood before the throne, and before the lamb cloathed in white robes, having palms in their hands.
two persons of a glorious form were seen talking with him; they were Moses, and Elias, who discours'd about the exit, he was to make at Jerusalem;
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Security of
so that we may boldly say, " the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
Saints » Carnal » When obedient were invincible
Saints » Death of » They cannot be moved
Saints » Death of » Despised
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Promises to
the nations were enrag'd, but the time of thy vengeance is come, and the time when the dead are to be judged, when thou wilt reward thy servants the prophets, the saints, and those that fear thy name, small and great, and exterminate those who have corrupted the land."
don't you know that these are to judge the world? if the world is to be judg'd by you, are not you qualify'd to decide your petty causes?
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
now while they were conferring and debating together, Jesus himself join'd them and walk'd along with them.
but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have society one with another, and the blood of his son Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.
they continued stedfastly in the apostolical doctrine of a community, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Sealed by God
saying, "hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads."
THEN I looked, and I saw a lamb on mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his name and his father's name writ on their foreheads.
and they were commanded not to hurt the fruits of the earth, nor any green thing, nor any tree; but those men who have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Steps of
Saints » Death of » Hated
then shall they deliver you up to torments, and to death: and ye shall be hated by all nations upon my account.
if you were of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world does hate you.
blessed are you, when men shall hate you, discard you, reproach you, and treat you as infamous, for your attachment to the son of man.
I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Remembered
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
and I declare unto you, that many shall come from the east and from the west, and shall sit at table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the heavenly kingdom.
and not for that nation only, but likewise to reassemble the dispersed children of God into one body.
then will he send his angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the remotest part of the earth, to the remotest part of heaven.
then said Jesus to them, I shall be the occasion of your revolting all from me this night: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered."
James a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the TWELVE TRIBES dispers'd thro' the world, sends greeting.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Portion of
Saints » Death of » The feet of
Saints » The lord coming with his saints
Of these did Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesy in these words, "see! the Lord is coming with ten thousand of his saints,
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Pillars, as
him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.
Peter, and John, who were esteemed to be pillars, perceived the favour that was bestowed on me, they admitted me and Barnabas into fellowship, and agreed, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the Jews.
Saints » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
and that you, who are distress'd, should obtain your repose, together with us, when the Lord Jesus, with his angels, the ministers of his power, shall descend from heaven, in flaming fire, to take vengeance on those, who know not God, and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: the Lord shall punish them with everlasting destruction, when he shall appear in the glory of his power, read more.
and come to be glorified by his saints, and to be the object of admiration to all who believed, that the testimony we gave you, would be justified in that day.
Saints » The lord gathering his saints
Saints » Steps
Saints » Portion
Saints » Feet
Salvation » Saints » Pray to be visited with
Salvation » Saints » Chosen to
who has saved us, and by the gospel hath called us to holiness, not in consideration of our works, but in pursuance of his own resolution, and the favour, which having been promised us by Jesus Christ several ages ago,
As for you, my brethren, the favourites of the Lord, we are oblig'd to render perpetual thanks to God, for having chosen you from the beginning, in purifying you by his spirit, upon your believing the gospel.
Salvation » Saints » Rejoice in
Salvation » Saints » Glory in
but far be it from me that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world is as contemptible to me, as I am to the world.
Salvation » Saints » Wait for
Salvation » Saints » Hope for
for we are saved but by hope: but hope supposes things not yet present; for how can a man hope for what he has now in possession?
Salvation » Saints » Praise God for
Salvation » Saints » Long for
Salvation » Saints » Welcome the tidings of
and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent? as it is written, "how beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"
Salvation » Saints » Declare
Salvation » Saints » Ascribe, to God
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ
without being under any the least apprehension from your adversaries: this will be to them a sign of their ruin, and to you of salvation, by the divine appointment. for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,
Salvation » Saints » Appointed to obtain
for God did not design to make us the objects of his displeasure, but to effect our felicity by the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us,
Salvation » Saints » Evidence, by works
But though we speak in this manner, my dear brethren, we expect better things of you, and such as are more suitable to your salvation. for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give.
Salvation » Saints » Earnestly look for
Salvation » Saints » Commemorate, with thanks
Salvation » Saints » Daily approach nearer to
Consider likewise the present season, that now it is high time to rouse out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we first believed.
Salvation » Saints » Clothed with
Salvation » Saints » Are heirs of
are not all those spirits dispatch'd as ministers to take care of those who shall belong to the christian church.
Salvation » Saints » Receive, as the end of their faith
Salvation » Saints » Kept by the power of God unto
whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time.
Salvation » Saints » Pray for a joyful sense of
Salvation » Saints » Beautified with
Salvation » Saints » Love
Salvation » Saints » Pray for assurance of
Salvation » Saints » Have, through grace
but we believe that it is by the favour of the Lord Jesus Christ, that we are to be sav'd, as well as they.
Salvation » Saints » Satisfied by
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » Saints
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer
The scriptures » Saints » Love exceedingly
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be taught
The scriptures » Saints » Hope in
The scriptures » Saints » Meditate in
The scriptures » Saints » Obey
but he answered them, my mother and brethren are these, who attend to the word of God, and practise it.
I have displayed thy name among those whom you have chosen out of the world for me: thine they were, and you gave them me; and they have kept thy word.
The scriptures » Saints » Rejoice in
The scriptures » Saints » Stand in awe of
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be conformed to
The scriptures » Saints » Grieve when men disobey
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, as a light
The scriptures » Saints » Regard, as sweet
The scriptures » Saints » Speak of
The scriptures » Saints » Hide, in their hearts
The scriptures » Saints » Keep, in remembrance
The scriptures » Saints » Long after
The scriptures » Saints » Trust in
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, above all things
The scriptures » Saints » Delight in
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should watch for
be therefore upon your guard, be constant in prayer, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all those future ills, and be able to stand in the presence of the son of God.
watch ye therefore (for you don't know when the master of the house will return; whether at evening, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning) for fear by his sudden return he should surprize you sleeping. what I say to you, I say to all, be vigilant.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Wait for
and to expect his son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivers us from impending ruin.
so that you will be deficient in no gift; during your expectation of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be patient unto
As for you, my brethren, bear your sufferings with constancy, till the advent of the Lord. the farmer, from the prospect of a golden crop, patiently expects the showers of the spring and the autumn. be you equally patient, and exercise your fortitude, for the advent of the Lord is nigh.
may the Lord qualify your hearts with divine affection, and a patient expectation of Jesus Christ.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Look for
in expectation of that desirable happiness, the glorious appearance of the supreme God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ,
but we are the denisons of heaven, from whence we expect the saviour Jesus Christ our Lord.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him.
therefore be ye also prepar'd: for the son of man may come at an hour you least expect.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Pray for
he who testifieth these things, saith, "I come quickly." Amen. even so, come, Lord Jesus.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Love
I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Haste unto
expecting, and vehemently desiring the day of the Lord would come, when the heavens all on fire shall be dissolv'd, and the elements shall melt with intense heat.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Assured of
Seeking God » Saints » Earnest in
Seeking God » Saints » Engage in, with the whole heart
Seeking God » Saints » Early in
Seeking God » Saints » Prepare their hearts for
Seeking God » Saints » Set their hearts to
Seeking God » Saints » Specially exhorted to
Seeking God » Saints » Purpose, in heart
Seeking God » Saints » Characterized by
Seeking God » Saints » Desirous of
Sickness » Saints » Acknowledge that, comes from God
Sickness » Saints » Praise God for recovery from
Sickness » Saints » Thank God publicly for recovery from
so that he fell a leaping, and walking, and entred with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Sickness » Saints » Pray for recovery from
Sickness » Saints » Visit those in
naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye visited me.
Sickness » Saints » Ascribe recovery from, to God
Sickness » Saints » Mourn under, with prayer
Sickness » Saints » Feel for others in
Sickness » Saints » Are resigned under
Sin » Saints » Dead to
he himself cancel'd our sins by the crucifixion of his body, that we being set free from sin, might live in the service of virtue. it is by his bruises that you were healed:
in like manner consider your selves as dead to sin; but alive to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God forbid, that we who have died to sin should live any longer therein.
Sin » Saints » Have yet the remains of, in them
but I perceive in the animal part of me another law warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my animal part.
now then, it is not wholly I that do it, but the sinful passions that dwell in me.
Sin » Saints » Abhor themselves on account of
Sin » Saints » Cannot live in
we know that a true christian will not commit such a sin, for he that is the child of God keeps upon his guard, so that the wicked spirit does not approach him.
whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God.
Sin » Saints » Profess to have ceased from
Since then Christ has with respect to his mortal nature died for us, arm yourselves with this reflection, that he, who is dead with respect to sensuality, has renounced sin;
Sin » Saints » Ashamed of having committed
what benefit had you then in those things whereof you are now ashamed? since they terminated all in death.
Sin » Saints » Made free from
Sin » Saints » Resolve against
Slander » Saints » Should lay aside
banish all resentment and indignation, anger, vehemence, detraction, and every thing like malice.
Renouncing therefore every kind of malice, and knavery, hypocrisy, envy, and detraction, as new-born infants desire that mystical milk,
Slander » Saints » Should give no occasion for
always maintaining a good conscience, that instead of inveighing against you as evildoers, they may be cover'd with confusion, who traduce your virtuous behaviour as Christians.
souls. Let your behaviour among the Gentiles be virtuous, that instead of inveighing against you as vicious, they may observe your honest behaviour,
Slander » Saints » Should keep their tongue from
" He that desires to live in prosperity, must restrain his tongue from detraction, and his lips from uttering falsehood:
Slander » Saints » Characterized as avoiding
Slander » Saints » Should return good for
and when we are defamed, we intreat: in a word, we are look'd upon as the dregs and scum of mankind, even to this day.
Slander » Saints » Blessed in enduring
Blessed shall you be when men shall revile and persecute you, and falsely charge you with all manner of evil for your attachment to me.
Slander » Saints » Should be warned against
Admonish them to be subject to princes and to magistrates, to obey their orders, and to exert their virtue and loyalty upon all occasions. to speak evil of no man. to avoid contention, to be moderate and entirely inoffensive to all men.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Exhorted to
may the peace of Christ, to which you are called to be but one body, influence your hearts, to be benevolent.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Resolved to offer
Thanksgiving » Saints » Abound in the faith with
being firmly attach'd to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement you make therein.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Offer sacrifices of
Thanksgiving » Saints » Should enter God's gate with
Thanksgiving » Saints » Habitually offer
Thanksgiving » Saints » Magnify God by
Thanksgiving » Saints » Come before God with
The Devil » Saints » Tempted by
not being able therefore to wait any longer, I sent Timothy to know the state of your faith, for fear the tempter should have seduc'd you, and all our labour have prov'd abortive.
The Devil » Saints » Overcome
I write to you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked spirit. I write to you, little children, because ye have known the father.
then I heard a loud voice, which cry'd in the heaven, "the time of salvation, and power, the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ are now come: for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, is cast down. they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word to which they gave testimony; for their lives they expos'd to the last.
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
Surrender therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
resist him by the steadiness of your faith, considering that your brethren among the Gentiles, suffer the same persecutions as you do.
The Devil » Saints » Afflicted by, only as God permits
The Devil » Saints » Should be watchful against
witness) lest satan should have got some advantage of us: for we are apprized of his artifices.
The Devil » Saints » Should be armed against
put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits. wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. read more.
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail: wing your feet with the gospel of peace: cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary:
The Devil » Saints » Shall finally triumph over
the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
The Devil » Saints » Sifted by
Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.
The favor of God » Saints » Obtain
The favor of God » Saints » Exalted in
The favor of God » Saints » Sometimes tempted to doubt
The favor of God » Saints » Victorious through
The favor of God » Saints » Encompassed by
The favor of God » Saints » Strengthened by
The favor of God » Saints » Preserved through
Theft » Saints » Warned against
take care therefore not to suffer upon the account of homicide, or thievery, or for any criminal, or pragmatical practices.
let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, to encrease his fortune with his own hands, that he may have wherewithal to relieve the needy:
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in love
Union with Christ » Saints » Exhorted to maintain
who upon his arrival there, was glad to see such effects of the divine grace, and exhorted them all to remain firmly attach'd to the christian profession:
be attach'd to me, and I shall be so to you. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it be attach'd to the vine: so neither can you, except you continue attach'd to me.
being firmly attach'd to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement you make therein.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in mind
for the same temper of mind ought to be in you as was in Christ Jesus:
for how can he, that does not know the mind of the Lord, instruct another? but as for us, we are acquainted with the mind of the Lord.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in sufferings
the justification which God grants to those who acknowledge Christ and the power of his resurrection, who suffer after his example, and die to sin, as he died to the world,
Union with Christ » Saints » Identified with Christ by
and the king will reply, I declare unto you, your having done this for one of the least of these my brethren, is the same thing as doing it for me.
to this he will reply, I declare unto you, your not doing this for one of the least of these, is the same thing as not doing it for me.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in his death
I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
don't you know that when we were all baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we were plunged into a state figurative of his death. therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life. for if we resembled him with regard to death, certainly we shall likewise do so with regard to his resurrection: read more.
considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin. for by its being dead, we are set free from sin. since then we died with Christ, we are persuaded that we shall also live with him:
Union with Christ » Saints » Enjoy, in the lord's supper
the cup of benediction which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? for the bread being one, as many as we are, we are one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in spirit
but he that is attach'd to the Lord, is united to him by one and the same spirit.
Union with Christ » Saints » Are complete through
and ye are filled by him, who is the chief of all principality and power:
Union with Christ » Saints » Have assurance of
Vanity » Saints » Pray to be kept from
Vanity » Saints » Hate the thoughts of
Vanity » Saints » Avoid those given to
Vanity » Saints » Avoid
Warfare of saints » Saints » Encouraged in
ye are of God, my dear children, and you have overcome them: because he that is in you, is superior to him that is in the world.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by God in
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in
however the Lord assisted and strengthen'd me, that the gospel might be confirm'd by my remonstrance, and all the nations might hear it; so that I was deliver'd out of the mouth of the lion:
but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Thank God for victory in
the divine grace thro' Jesus Christ our Lord. so then, with the mind I my self am devoted to the law of God; tho' my carnal inclinations are enslaved to the law of sin.
but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Helped by God in
Warfare of saints » Saints » Exhorted to diligence in
exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.
My beloved, as I was strongly bent upon writing to you of our common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you at present, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith, which was once delivered to the saints.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Comforted by God in
for when I came to Macedonia, I had no respit from the trouble that beset me on every side: oppositions from without, and apprehensions within. nevertheless, God who comforteth those that are cast down, gave me comfort by the arrival of Titus: not barely by his presence,
Warfare of saints » Saints » Must stand firm in
wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
Warfare of saints » Saints » Are all engaged in
being engag'd in the same conflict, in which you saw I was formerly, and hear that I am at present engag'd.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Delivered by Christ in
and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Protected by God in
Widow's » Saints » Disappoint not
Widow's » Saints » Cause joy to
Widow's » Saints » Relieve
Peter immediately went with them, and when he was come, they conducted him to the upper chamber: and all the widows advanc'd to him weeping, and shew'd the robes and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.
Works, good » Saints » Should be careful to maintain
This is a secure rule, and what I would have you constantly maintain, that they who have believed in God, should take care to be examples of virtue, for that is commendable and useful to mankind.
Let our brethren too learn some honest profession to supply their occasions, that they may not be destitute of an income.
Works, good » Saints » Should be established in
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on
be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God: bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, when one has any cause of complaint against another: as the Lord forgave you, do you likewise forgive. to all this add love, which is the band of perfect union:
Works, good » Saints » Should abound to all
and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work:
Works, good » Saints » Followed into rest by their
Then I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me, "write, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; yes, from henceforth, saith the spirit, they shall rest from their labours; and the recompence of their labours shall follow them."
Works, good » Saints » Should be fruitful in
that your conduct may be worthy of the Lord, in every respect agreeable to him, being friutful in every kind of virtue, and increasing in divine knowledge:
Works, good » Saints » Should be furnished unto all
Works, good » Saints » Should be prepared unto all
he that is clear of vice, is a vessel of the first kind, sanctified and fit for the master's use, and qualified for every virtuous action.
Works, good » Saints » Should avoid ostentation in
Take care not to perform any religious act in order to be observed by men: otherwise you will have no reward from your father who is in heaven. therefore, when you give alms, do not make a proclamation of it as the hypocrites do, in their publick assemblies by sound of trumpet, that they may have the applause of men. for I assure you, they have their reward. but when you give alms, "let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth:" read more.
that your alms may be secret: and your father who sees your secret actions, shall reward you. And when you pray, be not as the hypocrites are: for they chuse to stand praying in publick places, and at the corners of the streets, to be observ'd by men. I assure you, they have their reward. but you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your father who is with you in your retirement, and your father who observeth the actions of your retirement shall reward you. When you pray, be not verbose, as the heathen are: for they think they shall be heard for their loquaciousness. don't therefore imitate them: for your father knows what you want, before you ask him. After this manner do you therefore pray: "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come. thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. give us this day our daily bread. and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. and let us not be left under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." for if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly father will also forgive you. but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your father forgive your trespasses. When ye fast, don't put on a dismal air, as the hypocrites do, who look dejected, that men may take notice of their fasting: I assure you, they have their reward. but whenever you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face: that your fasting may not be observed by men, but by your father, who is with you in your retirement, and your father who observes what you do in private, shall give you a reward.
Works, good » Saints » Created in Christ unto
for he hath made us a-new, and form'd us by Christ Jesus to do good works, for which God had before prepared us, that we might live in them.
Works, good » Saints » Should be rich in
to be beneficent, to be rich in good works, to be liberal to the common fund,
Works, good » Saints » Should provoke each other to
and let us animate one another to the mutual returns of love, and kind offices: not abandoning our assemblies,
Works, good » Saints » Should be perfect in
the sheep) make you perfect in every virtue, to the accomplishment of his will: effecting that in you by Jesus Christ, which is agreeable to him: to whom be glory thro' all ages.
Works, good » Saints » Should manifest, with meekness
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
Works, good » Saints » Are zealous of
who gave himself for us, to redeem us from all iniquity, and qualify us to be his peculiar people, passionately affected to virtue.
Works, good » Saints » Bring to the light their
but he that doth right, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, because they are agreeable to the will of God.
Works, good » Saints » Should be ready to all
Admonish them to be subject to princes and to magistrates, to obey their orders, and to exert their virtue and loyalty upon all occasions.
Works, good » Saints » Being Full of
At Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, that is in Greek, Dorcas: this woman was very active in all the offices of benevolence and charity.
Topics on Saints
Afflicted Saints
2 Corinthians 1:4-5who comforteth me in all my tribulations, that I may be able to comfort them who are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith I myself am comforted of God.
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
All Believers Are Saints
Romans 1:7to all the beloved of God, the saints by this vocation, who are in Rome, grace to you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ascension Of Saints
Hebrews 11:5By faith Enoch was translated that he might avoid dying; and he could not be found, because God had translated him: for 'tis recorded, that before his translation he was approved by God.
Character Of Saints
Romans 16:19your christianity is very well known in the world. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you as expert in that which is good, as unpractis'd in what is evil.
Communion Of Saints
Luke 22:32but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43Jesus answer'd, verily I tell you, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
Death Of The Saints, Results In
Revelation 14:13Then I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me, "write, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; yes, from henceforth, saith the spirit, they shall rest from their labours; and the recompence of their labours shall follow them."
Glorified Saints
2 Thessalonians 1:10and come to be glorified by his saints, and to be the object of admiration to all who believed, that the testimony we gave you, would be justified in that day.
Hated Saints
Matthew 24:9then shall they deliver you up to torments, and to death: and ye shall be hated by all nations upon my account.
Holiness Of The Saints
Romans 8:29for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
Hope, of The Saints
Ephesians 4:4Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view;
Love Of Jesus, To The Saints
2 Corinthians 5:14to this I am urg'd by the love I bear to Christ, persuaded as I am, that if one died for all, then were all in a dying state: and that he died for all,
Martyrdom Of The Saints
Matthew 10:21then the brother shall betray his brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against their parents, and be the instruments of their death.
Privileges of saints
2 Corinthians 8:4earnestly intreating me to take the gift, and the charge of conveying it to the converts at Jerusalem:
Saints, As Pilgrims
Luke 9:58Jesus answered him, foxes have their kennels, and birds of the air their nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Saints, Care For The Poor
2 Corinthians 9:9as it is written, " he hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his liberality remaineth for ever."
Saints, Communion With God
Philippians 1:23I am doubly press'd between my desire to depart, in order to be with Christ, which is by far the best for ME;
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19let those then, whom God calls to sufferings, by virtue recommend their souls to him, as to a creator, who will make good his promise.
Temporary Affliction Of Saints
2 Corinthians 4:17for the light affliction, which I at present suffer, will be infinitely over-ballanced by an eternal weight of glory;
The Saints, Without Offence
Philippians 1:10that being capable to distinguish what is best, you may remain stedfastly sincere until the day of Christ,
Tribulation Saints
1 Thessalonians 1:10and to expect his son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivers us from impending ruin.
