114 Bible Verses about Spiritual
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But that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is animal; and afterward that which is spiritual.
which things also we speak, not in words taught by man's wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things.
But the spiritual man discerns all things; yet he himself is discerned by no one.
If we have sown, for your benefit, things that are spiritual, is it a great thing that we reap your carnal things?
But an animal man receives not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he can not know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you, as to spiritual men, but as to those who are carnal, as to babes in Christ.
Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly things in Christ,
Cultivate love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
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Adorning » Spiritual » General references
Adorning » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
But I say to you, That Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him what they wished; so also shall the Son of man suffer at their hands.
He that overcomes, shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot his name out of the book of life: and I will con fess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
I counsel you to buy of me gold that has been tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.
And round about the throne were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones there sat twenty-four elders, clothed in white raiment; and on their heads were crowns of gold.
After this I saw, and behold, a great multitude, that no one could number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and there were palms in their hands;
Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil:
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation:
the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Assurance » Spiritual
for which cause I also suffer these things; yet I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have intrusted to him till that day.
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water;
that their hearts may be comforted, they being firmly united in love in order to gain all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may acknowledge the mystery of God, even the Father, and of Christ,
For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in full assurance, as you know what sort of persons we were among you for your sakes.
Beauty » Spiritual
Boasting » Spiritual
And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, have been grafted in among them, and partake with them of the root and fatness of the olive, boast not against the branches; but if you boast, boast not that you bear the root, but that the root bears you. You will say then: The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. read more.
Well; on ac count of unbelief they were broken off; but you stand by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear. For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed, lest he spare not you.
For Christ sent me not to immerse, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of speech, lest the cross of the Christ should be deprived of its power. For the preaching of the cross is to those who perish, foolishness; but to us who are saved, it is the power of God. For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; and I will set aside the understanding of the prudent. read more.
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of- this world? For, since in the wisdom of God, the world, by its wisdom, knew not God, it has pleased God, through the foolishness of what is preached, to save those who believe. For the Jews ask for a sign, and the Greeks seek for wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified; to the Jews, indeed, a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks, foolishness: but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble call you; but God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may bring to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world has God chosen, that he may put to shame the strong; and the ignoble things of the world, and the things that are despised, has God chosen, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are; that no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who has become to us, from God, wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption; that, as it is written: He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.
Body » Resurrection of » Spiritual
who will transform our humbled body, and make it like his glorious body, according to that power by which he is able to subdue all things to himself.
it is sown an animal body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house that is from heaven,
When the Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory.
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
For those whom he foreknew, he predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren:
And I fell at his feet to worship him; and he said to me: See that you do it not; I am your fellow-servant, and of your brethren that have the testimony of Jesus; worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
"Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people.
But you must not be called Rabbi; for one is your leader, and all of you are brethren.
And the King will answer and say to them: Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that makes alive; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak to you are spirit and life.
Circumcision » Spiritual
in whom you have been also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in the putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,
but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
But I say to you, That Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him what they wished; so also shall the Son of man suffer at their hands.
He that overcomes, shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot his name out of the book of life: and I will con fess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
I counsel you to buy of me gold that has been tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.
And round about the throne were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones there sat twenty-four elders, clothed in white raiment; and on their heads were crowns of gold.
After this I saw, and behold, a great multitude, that no one could number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and there were palms in their hands;
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Consequences of sin » death » Physical » Spiritual » Separation from God
Darkness » Spiritual
the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
But if your eye be diseased, your whole body will be dark. If therefore, the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
For you were formerly darkness; but now you are light in the Lord: walk as children of light;
And this is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men have loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Deafness » Spiritual
Dearth » Spiritual
death » Spiritual
For this reason, as by one man sin entered into the world, and by his sin, death; and so death passed through to all men, because all have sinned:
darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart;
He himself bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. By his stripes you were healed.
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
But God said to him: Senseless man, this night shall your soul be required of you; and who shall have the things which you have provided?
Debtors » Spiritual
I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians; both to the wise and to the unwise.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Diligence » Spiritual
Do you not say, There are yet four months, and harvest comes? Behold, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, for they are already white for the harvest.
for I could wish my self to be accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh;
if, by any means, I may excite to jealousy those who are my flesh, and save some of them.
Enlightenment » Spiritual
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light:
Because God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the person of Jesus Christ.
in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
And he said to me: Write, Blessed are they that are called to the marriage-supper of the Lamb. And he said to me: These are the true words of God.
And while they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them, and said: Take, eat; this is my body.
Again, he sent other servants, saying, Tell those who have been invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast.
Fulness » Spiritual » Warnings against worldly fulness
Because you say I am rich, and abound in wealth, and have need of nothing, and know not that you are miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked,
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of blessing
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of joy
These things have I spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
And I know that in coming to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
And be not drunk with wine, in which is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit;
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of wisdom
For this reason, we also, from the day in which we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to request that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of God
and to know the love of the Christ that passes our knowledge, that you may be filled with aft the fullness of God.
Fulness » Spiritual » The overflowing cup
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Christ, the saviour
Jesus answered and said to her: If you had known the gift of God, and who it is that said to you, Give me to drink, you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Then Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven, and gives life for the world.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
For to you it is given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but, also, to suffer for him,
For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Repentance
And when they heard these things, they ceased to contend; and they glorified God, saying: Then, indeed, has God given to the Gentiles also repentance in order to life.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Grace
But he gives more grace. "Wherefore he says: God sets himself against the proud, but gives grace to the lowly.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Christ the chief of
Jesus answered and said to her: If you had known the gift of God, and who it is that said to you, Give me to drink, you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Then Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven, and gives life for the world.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
and to you that are afflicted, rest with us, at the revelation of our Lord Jesus from heaven with his mighty angels,
Come to me, all you that are weary, and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
For to you it is given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but, also, to suffer for him,
For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
But grace has been given to each one of us, according to the measure of the gift of the Christ. For which reason, the scripture says: When he ascended on high, he led captive a multitude of captives, and gave gifts to men.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Pray for
If then you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him?
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Glory
And the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one;
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Grace
But he gives more grace. "Wherefore he says: God sets himself against the proud, but gives grace to the lowly.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
But Peter said to him: Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God might be purchased with money.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Righteousness
And the gift is not like the sentence that came through one who sinned: for the sentence to condemnation was because of one offense; but the favor bestowed in order to justification, is because of many offenses. For if, by one man's offense, death has reigned through that one, much more shall those who receive the abundance of the grace, and of the gift of righteousness, reign in life through the one, who is Jesus Christ.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » A new heart
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » To be used for mutual profit
As each has received a gift, minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Not repented of by him
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Strength and power
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Eternal life
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal "life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Peace
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Repentance
And when they heard these things, they ceased to contend; and they glorified God, saying: Then, indeed, has God given to the Gentiles also repentance in order to life.
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy ghost
And we all, with unvailed face, reflecting the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, even as by the Lord the Spirit.
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by God
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by Christ
And the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one;
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy spirit
And we all, with unvailed face, reflecting the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, even as by the Lord the Spirit.
Good » Tidings » Spiritual
And the angel answered and said to him: I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and I am sent to speak to you, and to announce to you this good news.
Healing » Spiritual
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the broken hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; to set free the oppressed;
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
For the promise that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, nor to his posterity, through law, but through the righteousness of faith.
And if you are Christ s, then you are Abraham's posterity, and heirs according to the promise.
and, if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together.
So, then, you are no longer a servant, but a son; and if a son, an heir also of God, through Christ.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister to those who shall inherit salvation?
Heritage » Spiritual
in him in whom we have obtained our portion, having been predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
in respect to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us,
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace; to Him who is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all the sanctified.
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, who has loved us, and given us eternal consolation and good hope through grace,
if you continue in the faith, founded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the great est of these is love.
Hope » Spiritual » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
and this hope disappoints us not; because the love of God is poured abundantly into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that is given to us.
He, against hope, confidently believed that he would become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken: So shall your posterity be.
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
but reverence the Lord God in your hearts, and be always ready to answer every one that asks of you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
Hope » Spiritual » The scriptures the source of
For the things which were formerly written, were written for our instruction, that we, through the patience and the comfort which the scriptures give, might have hope.
Hope » Spiritual » The saving element in life
For we are saved by this hope; but hope that is seen is not hope; for, what any one sees, why does he also hope for it?
Hope » Spiritual » Inspires to clean living
Hunger » Spiritual
as new-born babes, earnestly desire the pure spiritual milk, that you may grow by it,
Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh.
Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart;
as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the desires which you formerly had in your ignorance;
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.
this we did, not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves to you as an example, in order that you might imitate us.
Do those things which you have learned and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
in him in whom we have obtained our portion, having been predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
in respect to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us,
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace; to Him who is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all the sanctified.
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.
The law of God » Described as » Spiritual
Life » Spiritual
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in abundance.
Jesus said to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.
Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life; he that comes to me shall never hunger; he that believes on me shall never thirst.
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
in order that he might present it to himself a glorious church, having neither stain, nor wrinkle, nor any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that you expect such things, earnestly strive, by being spotless and blameless, to be found by him in peace:
Religion, pure and undefiled before God and the Father, is this: To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
Life » Spiritual » Necessitates death to sin and self
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
and he died for all, that those who live should no more live for them selves, but for him who died for them, and rose again.
For we who live are continually delivered up to death for Jesus sake, that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
Verily, verily I say to you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has eternal life, and comes not into condemnation, but has passed from death into life.
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.
But if Christ is in you, the body is dead, on account of sin, but the Spirit is life, on ac count of righteousness.
So also do you count yourselves as dead indeed to sin, but as living to God, in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
For this cause, indeed, even those who have died had the gospel preached to them, that though they might be judged according to the will of men in the flesh, yet they might live according to the will of God in the spirit.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Life » Spiritual » Sustained by the word of God
Life » Spiritual » Love the demonstration of
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren: he that loves not his brother, abides in death.
Men » Spiritual » Evil men put to silence
Mind » Spiritual
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,
For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace.
Nation » Spiritual » Sins of
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
if any one is blameless, the husband of one wife, if he has faithful children that are not accused of riotous living, or disobedient.
Follow peace with all, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord;
Nation » Spiritual » Rebellion against
Yet, these dreamers also in like manner defile the flesh, despise government, and speak evil of dignitaries.
Therefore, he that resists the authority, resists the appointment of God; and those who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation.
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
Preparation » Spiritual » Cleansing of God's temple
Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification
If, therefore, any one will cleanse him self from these strifes about words, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, highly useful to the master, prepared for every good work.
Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient, by the wisdom of the just, in order to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.
Reputation » Spiritual
For your obedience has gone abroad to all men: I rejoice, therefore, on your account. But I desire you to be wise in respect to that which is good, and guileless in respect to that which is evil.
First, I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, on account of you all, because your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. read more.
By faith Noah, after being warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his house; by which faith he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is by faith. By faith Abraham, when called to go out into a place that he should afterward receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: for he looked for a city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith also Sarah herself received strength for the conception of seed, and brought forth a child when past the time of life, because she counted him faithful who had promised. Therefore, there were born of one, who was dead as it respects these things, a posterity like the stars of heaven in multitude, and like the sand on the sea-shore, innumerable. All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land. For those who say such things, declare plainly that they seek a country. And if indeed they had been mindful of that from which they came, they could have had an opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, that he should be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up, of which first-born it was said: In Isaac shall your posterity be called: for he concluded that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; wherefore he received him even in like manner. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones. By faith Moses was concealed by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child: and they feared not the command of the king. By faith Moses, when he became a man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible. By faith he kept the passover, and the affusion of blood, that he who destroyed the first-born might not touch them. By faith they passed through the Bed Sea as by dry land, which the Egyptians attempting to do, were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after the people had gone around them for seven days. By faith Rabab the harlot perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies with peace. And what further shall I say? For the time would fail me, were I to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Samuel, and of the prophets, who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: but others were beat to death, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection; others had trial of mockings and scourgings, bonds also, and imprisonments. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword: they went about in. sheep-skins, in goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, oppressed with evils, (of whom the world was not worthy,) wandering in deserts, and in mountains, and in caverns, and in dens of the earth. And all these, having obtained a good reputation by faith, received not the promise,
Rest » Spiritual
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Let us fear, therefore, lest, as a promise of entering into his rest still remains, any of you should seem to come short of it. For we have had the good news preached to us, even as they had: but the word preached did not profit them, for it was not mixed with faith in those who heard it. For we who have believed are to enter into rest, as he said: So I swore in my anger, they shall not enter into my rest; namely, that rest from his works which had been finished from the foundation of the world. read more.
For he spoke in a certain place of the seventh day, thus: And God did rest on the seventh day from all his works; and in this place again: They shall not enter into my rest. Since, then, it remains that some must enter into it, and they, to whom the good news was first preached, did not enter in on account of unbelief, again, he determines a certain day, saying in David, after so long a time, To-day, as it is said, To day, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not, after this, have spoken of another day. There remains, therefore, a sabbath state for the people of God. For he that has entered into his rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us earnestly strive, therefore, to enter into that rest, lest any one fall after the same example of unbelief.
Rivers » Jordan » Spiritual
And he showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, coming out from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Sleep » Spiritual » Symbol of death
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.
Sleep » Spiritual » General references to natural
And he came to his disciples, and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter: Was it so, that you had not strength to watch with me one hour?
And behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves: but he was asleep.
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
as it is written: God has given them a spirit of stupor, eyes with which they can not see, and ears with which they can not hear.
Wherefore, the scripture says: Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.
And do this, because you know the time, that the hour has already come when we should awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed:
watch you therefore; for you know not when the master of the house comes, whether at evening, or at midnight, or at the crowing of the cock, or in the morning; lest he come suddenly, and find you sleeping.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
that you may be without reproach and Harmless, the children of God, without blame, in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as luminaries in the world,
He was the burning and shining lamp; and you were willing, for a time, to rejoice in his light.
And we all, with unvailed face, reflecting the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, even as by the Lord the Spirit.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
But if your eye be diseased, your whole body will be dark. If therefore, the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
Let them alone; they are blind leaders of the blind; and if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the pit.
Fools and blind! for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
But their minds were blinded: for till this day, in the reading of the old covenant, the same vail remains not taken away, which vail is removed in Christ.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adultery
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
as new-born babes, earnestly desire the pure spiritual milk, that you may grow by it,
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
as new-born babes, earnestly desire the pure spiritual milk, that you may grow by it,
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
and wranglings, on the part of men who are corrupt in mind, and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a source of gain. From such withdraw yourself.
Because you say I am rich, and abound in wealth, and have need of nothing, and know not that you are miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked,
that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the community of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and having no God in the world:
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Of God
Behold, how great love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God! For this reason, the world knows us not, because it knew him not.
but God, being rich in mercy, on account of his great love with which he loved us, made alive with Christ even us, being dead to our offenses, (by grace you are saved,)
But God makes known his love to us in this, that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us:
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him, and taught him the way of God more accurately.
And Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached to him Jesus.
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
and wranglings, on the part of men who are corrupt in mind, and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a source of gain. From such withdraw yourself.
Because you say I am rich, and abound in wealth, and have need of nothing, and know not that you are miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked,
that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the community of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and having no God in the world:
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
I am the door: if any one enters through me, he shall be saved; and he shall go in and out, and find pasture.
He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him that overcomes, I will give of the hidden manna; and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no one knows but he that receives it.
He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches: To him that overcomes, I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.
I am the bread that lives, which came down from heaven. If any one eat of this bread, he shall live forever. And the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light:
Because God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the person of Jesus Christ.
in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light:
Because God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the person of Jesus Christ.
in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
For those whom he foreknew, he predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren:
And I fell at his feet to worship him; and he said to me: See that you do it not; I am your fellow-servant, and of your brethren that have the testimony of Jesus; worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
"Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people.
But you must not be called Rabbi; for one is your leader, and all of you are brethren.
And the King will answer and say to them: Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
in him in whom we have obtained our portion, having been predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
in respect to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us,
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace; to Him who is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all the sanctified.
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to eternal life.
Jesus said to him: You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, and with your whole soul, and with your whole mind.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
For it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, chosen, precious; and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed.
Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on the rock:
having been builded upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone,
For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which, is Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
For the promise that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, nor to his posterity, through law, but through the righteousness of faith.
And if you are Christ s, then you are Abraham's posterity, and heirs according to the promise.
and, if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together.
So, then, you are no longer a servant, but a son; and if a son, an heir also of God, through Christ.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister to those who shall inherit salvation?
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.
this we did, not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves to you as an example, in order that you might imitate us.
Do those things which you have learned and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Healing of spiritual disease
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the broken hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; to set free the oppressed;
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
Spiritual » Light » God a light
And this is the message that we heard from him, and do declare to you: that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
And there shall be no more night; and they have no need of the lamp, nor of the light of the sun: for the Lord God will give them light: and they shall reign from age to age.
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
that you may be without reproach and Harmless, the children of God, without blame, in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as luminaries in the world,
For you were formerly darkness; but now you are light in the Lord: walk as children of light;
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying: Alleluia; for the Lord God the Almighty reigns.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
And I heard a great voice in heaven, saying: Now has come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren, he that accused them before our God day and night, is cast down.
And he said to them: Verily I say to you, There are some of these standing here who shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God come in power.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.
Verily I say to you, There are some standing here that shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And he said to Jesus: remember me, Lord, when thou comest in thy kingdom.
Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not hence.
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
And you, being dead to your offenses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, he has made alive together with him, having forgiven you all your offenses;
And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he that raised the Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies, because of his Spirit that dwells in you.
For, if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the reception of them be, but life from the dead?
Spiritual » Cleansing » Spiritual encouraged
draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded men.
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every pollution of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
And now, why do you delay? Arise, and be immersed, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
If, therefore, any one will cleanse him self from these strifes about words, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, highly useful to the master, prepared for every good work.
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
For this reason we faint not: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day. by day.
not by works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
and have put on the new man, which is renewed for knowledge, ac cording to the image of him that created him;
And be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may learn what the will of God is the good, and the acceptable, and the perfect.
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
But if your eye be diseased, your whole body will be dark. If therefore, the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
For you were formerly darkness; but now you are light in the Lord: walk as children of light;
And this is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men have loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
I counsel you to buy of me gold that has been tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.
Jesus said to him: If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,
treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which, when a man finds it, he hides; and for the joy it gives, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
I counsel you to buy of me gold that has been tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.
Jesus said to him: If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,
treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which, when a man finds it, he hides; and for the joy it gives, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart;
as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the desires which you formerly had in your ignorance;
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God; believe also in me.
and to you that are afflicted, rest with us, at the revelation of our Lord Jesus from heaven with his mighty angels,
But I esteem this a matter of no importance, nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry that I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.
But yet, if you even suffer for righteousness, happy are you. Yet fear not their terror, nor be troubled:
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled, for all things must be fulfilled; but the end is not yet.
Spiritual » Temple » General references to
What has a temple of God in common with one of idols? For you are the temple of the living God, as God has said: I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
Know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?
you, also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, that you may offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
having been builded upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone, in whom the whole building, compactly fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are builded together, for a dwelling-place of God by his Spirit.
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
for if you live according to the flesh, you shall die: but if, through the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you shall live.
Put to death, therefore, your members that are on the earth, lewdness, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;
knowing this, that our former man has been crucified with him, in order that the sinful body may be deprived of its power, so that we should no longer serve sin:
in whom you have been also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in the putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
So, then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
But that on the good ground are those who, in a good and honest heart, hear the word, and keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
For the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a house, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bride-groom.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which, when a man finds it, he hides; and for the joy it gives, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Another parable he laid before them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field.
Spiritual » Crowns » Deafness
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
To whom, after he had suffered, he also showed himself alive, by many indubitable proofs; appearing to them for forty days, and speaking of the things that pertain to the kingdom of God.
But when they believed Philip, who preached the good news concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed, both men and women.
But he said to them: I must make known the good news of the kingdom of God to other cities also; for to this end I have been sent.
But after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
And it came to pass afterward, that he went through every city and village, preaching, and making known the good news of the kingdom of God; and the twelve were with him;
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
Strive to enter in through the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
but one thing I do; forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Christ, that, whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Every combatant in the public games is temperate in all things: they, indeed, that they may obtain a corruptible, but we, that we may obtain an incorruptible crown.
to which end I also labor, striving according to his energy, which works in me mightily.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Walking with God
Yet you have a few names in Sardis that have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven, from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
in order that he might present it to himself a glorious church, having neither stain, nor wrinkle, nor any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Let not your adorning be that which is outward, which consists in plaiting the hair, and wearing gold, and putting on apparel: but let it be the hidden man of the heart, adorned with the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which, in the sight of God, is of great price.
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians; both to the wise and to the unwise.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
And, indeed, according to the law, almost all things are cleansed by blood; and without the shedding of blood there is no remission.
Jesus answered: Verily, verily I say to you, unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of God.
And there is salvation in no other; nor, indeed, is there another name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved.
Then Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Weapons
(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty, through God, for the overthrowing of strongholds,)
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
But he answered and said: It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, and pierces even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Moses' fellowship with God
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Body
who will transform our humbled body, and make it like his glorious body, according to that power by which he is able to subdue all things to himself.
it is sown an animal body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house that is from heaven,
When the Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
but I perceive another law in my members, at war with the law of my mind, and making me a captive to the law of sin, which is in my members.
Jesus answered them: Verily, verily I say to you, whoever works sin is the servant of sin.
Know you not, that to whom you present yourselves as servants to obey, his servants you are whom you obey, whether of sin that leads to death, or of obedience that leads to righteousness?
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
as it is written: God has given them a spirit of stupor, eyes with which they can not see, and ears with which they can not hear.
Wherefore, the scripture says: Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.
And do this, because you know the time, that the hour has already come when we should awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed:
watch you therefore; for you know not when the master of the house comes, whether at evening, or at midnight, or at the crowing of the cock, or in the morning; lest he come suddenly, and find you sleeping.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Dawn, spiritual, the coming of Christ ushers in the
the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
and we have the prophetic word better established. You do well to attend to this, as to a lamp that shines in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning star arise in your hearts;
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
Let us not become weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
He said, therefore, to them: The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest that he send out laborers into his harvest.
Spiritual » Crowns » Dawn
the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
and we have the prophetic word better established. You do well to attend to this, as to a lamp that shines in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning star arise in your hearts;
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Shining faces, general references to
and he was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.
For if the ministering of death, by means of a covenant that was written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the sons of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses, on ac count of the glory of his face, which glory was to come to an end:
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
Hypocrites, you know how to judge of the face of the earth, and of the heavens; but how is it that you do not judge of this time?
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Drought
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Examples of love to God
For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister.
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
Jesus answered: Verily, verily I say to you, unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of God.
Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not hence.
But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood can not inherit the kingdom of God, nor does corruption inherit incorruption.
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual » Progress » A characteristic of the righteous
And we all, with unvailed face, reflecting the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, even as by the Lord the Spirit.
Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences
For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in full assurance, as you know what sort of persons we were among you for your sakes.
For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
that he may grant to you, according to the riches of his glory, to be mightily strengthened by his Spirit in the inner man,
Mighty deeds, also, that were unusual, did God perform by the hands of Paul; so that handkerchiefs or aprons were carried from his body to the sick, and diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits came out of them.
and my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
overthrowing reasonings and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and leading captive every thought to the obedience of the Christ,
and they came to Jesus and saw the demoniac, who had had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
But when he came to himself, he said, How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I am perishing with hunger!
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
And he said to me: Write, Blessed are they that are called to the marriage-supper of the Lamb. And he said to me: These are the true words of God.
And while they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them, and said: Take, eat; this is my body.
Again, he sent other servants, saying, Tell those who have been invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast.
Spiritual » Sowing » The blessings of
For he that sows for his flesh shall from the flesh, reap corruption; but he that sows for his spirit shall from the Spirit reap life eternal.
Spiritual » Future rest of the saints restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Circumcision
in whom you have been also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in the putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,
but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
praying at the same time also for us, that God may open for us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of the Christ, for which I am in bonds,
Now as you excel in every thing, in faith, and in speech, and in knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gift also.
and for me, that speech may be given me, in opening my mouth with boldness, that I may make known the mystery of the gospel,
that you are enriched by him in every thing, in all speech, and in all knowledge,
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
I counsel you to buy of me gold that has been tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which, when a man finds it, he hides; and for the joy it gives, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
But the wise answered, saying: Lest there may not be enough for us and you, go rather to those who sell, and buy for your selves.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
I know your works, and your affliction, and your poverty, (but you are rich,) and the impious words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
that you are enriched by him in every thing, in all speech, and in all knowledge,
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure
Since, then, it remains that some must enter into it, and they, to whom the good news was first preached, did not enter in on account of unbelief,
if any man's work be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved, yet so, as through fire.
And the rain descended, and the torrents came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell: and great was its fall.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Discernment
But an animal man receives not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he can not know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
But strong food belongs to those who are of mature age, who, by use, have their internal senses exercised to the discerning of both good and evil.
Spiritual » Hearing » Highway
Spiritual » Adoption » Attraction
no man can come to me, unless the Father, who sent me, draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
Because you say I am rich, and abound in wealth, and have need of nothing, and know not that you are miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked,
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
Jesus said to them: If you were blind, you would not have sin; but now you say, We see; therefore your sin remains.
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil:
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation:
the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Showers
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Rivers
And he showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, coming out from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By giving opportunities for choice
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
For your obedience has gone abroad to all men: I rejoice, therefore, on your account. But I desire you to be wise in respect to that which is good, and guileless in respect to that which is evil.
First, I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, on account of you all, because your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. read more.
By faith Noah, after being warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his house; by which faith he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is by faith. By faith Abraham, when called to go out into a place that he should afterward receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: for he looked for a city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith also Sarah herself received strength for the conception of seed, and brought forth a child when past the time of life, because she counted him faithful who had promised. Therefore, there were born of one, who was dead as it respects these things, a posterity like the stars of heaven in multitude, and like the sand on the sea-shore, innumerable. All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land. For those who say such things, declare plainly that they seek a country. And if indeed they had been mindful of that from which they came, they could have had an opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, that he should be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up, of which first-born it was said: In Isaac shall your posterity be called: for he concluded that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; wherefore he received him even in like manner. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones. By faith Moses was concealed by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child: and they feared not the command of the king. By faith Moses, when he became a man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible. By faith he kept the passover, and the affusion of blood, that he who destroyed the first-born might not touch them. By faith they passed through the Bed Sea as by dry land, which the Egyptians attempting to do, were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after the people had gone around them for seven days. By faith Rabab the harlot perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies with peace. And what further shall I say? For the time would fail me, were I to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Samuel, and of the prophets, who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: but others were beat to death, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection; others had trial of mockings and scourgings, bonds also, and imprisonments. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword: they went about in. sheep-skins, in goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, oppressed with evils, (of whom the world was not worthy,) wandering in deserts, and in mountains, and in caverns, and in dens of the earth. And all these, having obtained a good reputation by faith, received not the promise,
Spiritual » Light » General references to
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light:
in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Disease
And when Jesus heard it, he said to them: Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call righteous men, but sinners.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
And not only so, but we rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the reconciliation.
Great is my plainness of speech to you, great is my boasting of you; I am filled with comfort, I am exceedingly joyful in all our affliction.
And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing.
And Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached the Christ to them. And the multitudes with one mind gave heed to the things which were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » Thirst
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
and, if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together.
And it shall come to pass, that, in the place where it was said to them: You are not my people, there shall they be called the sons of the living God.
Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
For. this reason have I sent to you Timothy, who is my son, beloved and faithful in the Lord, that he may remind you of my ways that are in Christ, as I teach everywhere, in every church.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
and, if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together.
And it shall come to pass, that, in the place where it was said to them: You are not my people, there shall they be called the sons of the living God.
Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
For. this reason have I sent to you Timothy, who is my son, beloved and faithful in the Lord, that he may remind you of my ways that are in Christ, as I teach everywhere, in every church.
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Then they that gladly received his word were immersed, and on that day there were added to them about three thou sand souls.
But he that received seed on the good ground, is he that hears the word and understands it; who also produces fruit, and yields, one a hundred; another, sixty; another, thirty.
These were of a better disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
For this reason, also, we thank God without ceasing; be cause, when you received the word of God, as preached by us, you embraced it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe.
Spiritual » Hope » Abides forever
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, who has loved us, and given us eternal consolation and good hope through grace,
if you continue in the faith, founded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the great est of these is love.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Watchmen
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.
Spiritual » Life » Necessitates death to sin and self
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
and he died for all, that those who live should no more live for them selves, but for him who died for them, and rose again.
For we who live are continually delivered up to death for Jesus sake, that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
So likewise, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
Spiritual » Mind » Mind of Christ
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,
For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Since, then, Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, do you also arm yourselves with the same determination; for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
Spiritual » Mind » Spiritual mind
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,
For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace.
Spiritual » Life » Secured through faith
Verily, verily I say to you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has eternal life, and comes not into condemnation, but has passed from death into life.
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.
But if Christ is in you, the body is dead, on account of sin, but the Spirit is life, on ac count of righteousness.
So also do you count yourselves as dead indeed to sin, but as living to God, in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
Every one that serves as a soldier keeps himself free from the business of this life, that he may please him that has chosen him to be a soldier.
But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
And the dragon was angry with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her children, that keep the commandments of God, and that hold the testimony of Jesus.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
Every one that serves as a soldier keeps himself free from the business of this life, that he may please him that has chosen him to be a soldier.
But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
And the dragon was angry with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her children, that keep the commandments of God, and that hold the testimony of Jesus.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Fidelity
For if, by one man's offense, death has reigned through that one, much more shall those who receive the abundance of the grace, and of the gift of righteousness, reign in life through the one, who is Jesus Christ.
You are they that have continued with me in my trials; and I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed to me,
You, Corinthians, are already full; you are already rich; you have reigned as kings independently of us. And that you did indeed reign, that we also might reign with you!
Spiritual » Enlargement » Exercise
Then he that had received the five talents, went and traded with them, and made other five talents.
Wherefore I exhort you to kindle up the gift of God that is in you by the laying on of my hands.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love to one another and to all, even as we toward you,
and indeed you do this to all the brethren that are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that you abound in love more and more,
Spiritual » Immaturity » Inability to receive strong doctrine
Brethren, be not children in understanding: yet, in malice, be childlike; but, in understanding, be full-grown men.
And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you, as to spiritual men, but as to those who are carnal, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk, not with meat; for you were not then able to bear it; indeed, not even now are you able;
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
I am the vine, you are the branches. He that abides in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing.
But no chastisement seems, at the time, to be a matter of joy, but of grief: yet afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who are exercised by it.
But now, since you have been made free from sin, and have become servants to God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, eternal life.
Spiritual » Talk » Used in everyday life
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By leading men in a difficult way
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Spiritual cleansing
and he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken in pieces, as I have received from my Father:
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood, and has made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father; to him be glory and might from age to age. Amen.
Spiritual » Liberty » The presence of the spirit secures
Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
I acted thus indeed on account of false brethren, stealthily brought in, who stole in to spy out our freedom, which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage,
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Victory over satan
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and the power of judging was given to them; and I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God; and of those who had not worshiped the beast, nor his image, and had not received his mark on their forehead, nor on their hand: and they lived and reigned with Christ a thou sand years.
And there shall be no more night; and they have no need of the lamp, nor of the light of the sun: for the Lord God will give them light: and they shall reign from age to age.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Fear none of the things which you are about to suffer; behold, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have affliction ten days. Be faithful till death, and I will give you the crown of life.
He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him that overcomes, I will give of the hidden manna; and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no one knows but he that receives it.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which fruit is by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, that through many afflictions we mast enter the kingdom of God.
which endurance, of yours is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, in order that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you suffer:
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Growth
Of him we have many things to say, and difficult to be explained, if we do say them, since you are slow in understanding. For though you ought to be teachers, considering the time, yet you have need that some one teach you again what are the first elements of the oracles of God; and you have be come such as have need of milk, and not of strong food. For every one that partakes of milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. read more.
But strong food belongs to those who are of mature age, who, by use, have their internal senses exercised to the discerning of both good and evil.
Therefore, omitting the elementary Christian teaching, let us go on to the perfection of Christian instruction, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the teaching with respect to immersions, and of the laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal condemnation. And this we will do, if God permit. read more.
For it is impossible to renew again to repentance those who have once been enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the coming age, if they fall away; since they again crucify in themselves the Son of God, and put him to an open shame. For the land which drinks up the rain that comes often upon it, and produces herbs suitable for those for whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God. But that which produces thorns and thistles is rejected, and is near the curse, the end of which is to be burned. But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, and of things that tend to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister. But we desire every one of you to show the same diligence, in order to have your hope fully assured to the end: that you may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises. For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself, saying: Most surely will I abundantly bless you, and abundantly multiply you. And so, when he had waited patiently, he received the promises. For, verily, men swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all contradiction.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
but speaking truthfully in love, we might grow up in all things, into him who is the head, even the Christ,
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, in order to please him in all things, by means of every good work bringing forth fruit, and increasing in the knowledge, of God,
Spiritual » Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
For we are fellow-laborers for God: you are God's field, you are God's building.
Do you not say, There are yet four months, and harvest comes? Behold, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, for they are already white for the harvest. And he that reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for life eternal; that he that sows, and he that reaps, may rejoice together.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
but speaking truthfully in love, we might grow up in all things, into him who is the head, even the Christ,
till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature that fully develops the Christ;
Spiritual » Immaturity » Necessity for tutelage
But I say, that the heir, as long as he is a minor, differs in no respect from a servant, though he is owner of all; but is under guardians and managers till the time appointed by the father.
Spiritual » Labourers » Prayer for the increase of
When the evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his steward: Call the laborers, and, beginning with the last, pay them their hire even to the first.
Then he said to his disciples: The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.
Spiritual » Knowledge » A cause for exultation
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
For this cause, indeed, even those who have died had the gospel preached to them, that though they might be judged according to the will of men in the flesh, yet they might live according to the will of God in the spirit.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
Fear none of the things which you are about to suffer; behold, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have affliction ten days. Be faithful till death, and I will give you the crown of life.
And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory that fades not away.
Spiritual » Life » Sustained by the word of God
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Then the King will say to those on his right hand: Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave- me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me to your houses;
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: Blessed are you that are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
Spiritual » Rest » Lost by stubbornness
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Dedication of God's house
Spiritual » Immaturity » Continuance in the primary department
For though you ought to be teachers, considering the time, yet you have need that some one teach you again what are the first elements of the oracles of God; and you have be come such as have need of milk, and not of strong food.
as new-born babes, earnestly desire the pure spiritual milk, that you may grow by it,
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of blessing
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Who shall separate us from the love of the Christ? Shall affliction, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or the sword?
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
But he answered and said to them: My mother and my brothers are they that hear the word of God and do it.
For whoever will do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Peter, the profane fisherman becomes a man whose very shadow heals
Then he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
so that they brought the sick out along the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that even the shadow of Peter, as he passed along, might fall on some of them.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » John the vindictive jew becomes the apostle of love
Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God: and every one that loves, has been begotten of God, and knows God.
And they did not receive him, because his face was turned toward Jerusalem. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said: Lord, is it thy will that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, even as Elijah did?
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
But he answered and said to them: My mother and my brothers are they that hear the word of God and do it.
For whoever will do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of joy
These things have I spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
And I know that in coming to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
Spiritual » Rest » True response found in God
Spiritual » Rest » The divine presence gives
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over evil influences of men
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation becomes an evangel of truth
The woman answered and said: I have no husband. Jesus said to her: You have well said. I have no husband; for you have had five husbands, and he whom you now have is not your husband. In this you have spoken truly.
Spiritual » Hope » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
and this hope disappoints us not; because the love of God is poured abundantly into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that is given to us.
He, against hope, confidently believed that he would become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken: So shall your posterity be.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The cold-hearted philippian jailer becomes a sympathetic friend
And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately.
And having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Eternal life
every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor slightest trace of turning.
and I give them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall take them out of my hand.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
In like manner also, the cup, after he had supped, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood: do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as you eat this bread, and drink this cup, you do show the Lord's death till he come.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the followers of Christ
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying: I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
He that loves his brother abides in the light, and there is in him no cause for offense.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the obedient
Spiritual » Liberty » The mission of Christ to proclaim
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the broken hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; to set free the oppressed;
Spiritual » Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
Spiritual » Vision » Afflictions prepare for
Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power
But you shall receive power, after the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses for me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By proposing hard tasks
When, therefore, he heard that he was sick, he still remained two days in the place where he was.
Then Jesus, lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him, said to Philip: Whence shall we buy bread that these may eat? But this he said to try him; for he himself knew what he was about to do.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
You are all sons of light, and sons of day: we are not of night, nor of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep, as do others, but let us watch and be sober.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
But Paul answered: What do you effect by weeping, and breaking my heart? For I am ready, not only to be bound, but also to suffer death in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
And Saul, still breathing out threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the chief priest,
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Worshipping
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy Christ
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and with man.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The restless demoniac becomes a quiet disciple
and always, night and day, he was in the tombs, and in the mountains, crying out, and cutting himself with stones.
and they came to Jesus and saw the demoniac, who had had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By cultivating the understanding
Brethren, be not children in understanding: yet, in malice, be childlike; but, in understanding, be full-grown men.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By putting away childish things
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I had the mind of a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds:
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
And with great power did the apostles bear testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Cleansing of God's temple
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty, through God, for the overthrowing of strongholds,)
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty, through God, for the overthrowing of strongholds,)
Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
Now, he that furnishes seed to the sower will both furnish bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
But you shall receive power, after the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses for me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth.
And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of a rushing, violent wind, and it filled the whole house in which they were sitting.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Believers called to
God is faithful, by whom you have been called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant grace
And God is able to confer every gift upon you abundantly, that you, always having all sufficiency in every thing, may have enough for every good work;
Spiritual » Perception » The wise man
Spiritual » Labourers » Worthy of reward
Let the elders who rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in word and teaching. For the scripture says: You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain; and, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
For this reason, the kingdom of heaven is likened to a king that wished to settle accounts with his servants. And when he began to make a settlement, there was brought to him one that owed him ten thou sand talents. But as he was not able to pay, his lord commanded him, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, to be sold, and payment to be made.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
For this reason, the kingdom of heaven is likened to a king that wished to settle accounts with his servants. And when he began to make a settlement, there was brought to him one that owed him ten thou sand talents. But as he was not able to pay, his lord commanded him, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, to be sold, and payment to be made.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Witnessing
that you may be without reproach and Harmless, the children of God, without blame, in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as luminaries in the world,
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant supplies
But my God will supply all your need, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Past mercies
Spiritual » Rest » Eternal
And I heard a voice from heaven, saying: Write, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from this time. Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over all satanic powers
And I saw, as it were, a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who had obtained the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Spiritual receptivity the condition of
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Spiritual » Crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
the twenty-four elders fall down before him that sits on the throne, and worship him that lives from age to age, and throw their crowns before the throne, saying: Thou art worthy, Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created.
Spiritual » Crowns » To be guarded
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The laodicean church
Because you say I am rich, and abound in wealth, and have need of nothing, and know not that you are miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked,
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The laodicean church
Because you say I am rich, and abound in wealth, and have need of nothing, and know not that you are miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked,
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The gentiles
that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the community of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and having no God in the world:
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The gentiles
that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the community of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and having no God in the world:
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Endurance
if we are patient, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Personal purification
If, therefore, any one will cleanse him self from these strifes about words, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, highly useful to the master, prepared for every good work.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
that, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the glorious riches of his inheritance in the saints,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » God's blessing the source of
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, in accordance with the preceding prophecies concerning you, that by them you may war the good warfare,
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold on eternal life, to which you have been called, and for which you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Invisible foes
for our conflict is not with flesh and blood, but with the principalities, with the authorities, with the rulers of the darkness of this world, with the wicked spirits in the heavenly regions.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, in accordance with the preceding prophecies concerning you, that by them you may war the good warfare,
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold on eternal life, to which you have been called, and for which you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Invisible foes
for our conflict is not with flesh and blood, but with the principalities, with the authorities, with the rulers of the darkness of this world, with the wicked spirits in the heavenly regions.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant power
Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to his power which works in us,
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The delights of God's word
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the inseparable love of God
For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor hight, nor depth, nor any other creature, will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. SECTION THIRD. God's Dealings with Israel as a People,
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine keeping power
for which cause I also suffer these things; yet I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have intrusted to him till that day.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Instability of faith
that we might no longer be children, tossed and carried about by every wind of teaching, through the artifice of men, through craftiness used by them for the deliberate planning of deceit;
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
And be not drunk with wine, in which is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit;
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of wisdom
For this reason, we also, from the day in which we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to request that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of God
and to know the love of the Christ that passes our knowledge, that you may be filled with aft the fullness of God.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Produced in all periods of life
Spiritual » Talk » Spiritual thoughts expressed in music
speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Found in spiritual assemblies
For where there are two or three that have come together for my sake, there I am in the midst of them.
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of righteousness
henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all those who love his appearing.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Perennial
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting men to suffer when in the pathway of duty (paul and silas)
And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, and charged the jailer to keep them securely. And having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
For you were formerly darkness; but now you are light in the Lord: walk as children of light;
Spiritual » Riches general references to » More precious than earthly
esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Unsearchable
to me, who am by far the least of all the saints, has this grace been given, that I might preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of the Christ,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » A paradox
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Enduring
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Spiritual receptivity
But he that received seed on the good ground, is he that hears the word and understands it; who also produces fruit, and yields, one a hundred; another, sixty; another, thirty.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » An everlasting name
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual knowledge
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual rest
Come to me, all you that are weary, and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A new heart
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy samuel
Spiritual » Light promised » To the just
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the certainty of the divine promises
All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
so, even for this very purpose, uniting to these things all diligence, add to your faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness;
Spiritual » Perception » Nehemiah
Spiritual » Perception » David
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
He will glorify me; for he will take of mine, and show it to you. All things that the Father has are mine; for this reason I said, that he will take of mine, and show it to you.
Spiritual » Vision » Uses the telescope of faith
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible.
Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces
Spiritual » Talk » Christ the topic of
And, behold, two of them were going, on the same day, to a village called Emmaus, distant from Jerusalem sixty furlongs. And they were talking to one another about all these things which had taken place.
Spiritual » Rest » Found in Christ's service
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
For I say to you, That, unless your righteousness excel that of the scribes and Pharisees, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » A childlike spirit
and said: Verily I say to you, Unless you turn and become as little children, you can not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
For both he that sanctifies, and those who are sanctified, are all of one Father: for which reason, he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying:
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
For both he that sanctifies, and those who are sanctified, are all of one Father: for which reason, he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying:
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Warring
the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant entrance
For thus will an entrance be given you abundantly into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The blessings of a spiritual life
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel
But strong food belongs to those who are of mature age, who, by use, have their internal senses exercised to the discerning of both good and evil.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Brings joy in the night season
Spiritual » Light promised » To the church of the future
Spiritual » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obedience, the condition of receiving
Then Jesus answered and said: My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If any one will do his will, he shall know with respect to the teaching, whether it is of God, or I speak of myself.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
Then said Jesus to those Jews that believed on him: If you continue in my word, you are my disciples indeed, and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Spiritual » Vision » Given in answer to prayer
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
Others fell upon good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundred, some fifty. some thirty.
Spiritual » Talk » Concerns the things of God
Spiritual » Talk » The habit of the saints
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
but reverence the Lord God in your hearts, and be always ready to answer every one that asks of you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into manifold trials, knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » An inward battle
but I perceive another law in my members, at war with the law of my mind, and making me a captive to the law of sin, which is in my members.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » An inward battle
but I perceive another law in my members, at war with the law of my mind, and making me a captive to the law of sin, which is in my members.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The return from captivity
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Love of Christ
-whom, though you have not seen him, yet you love; on whom not now looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory,
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » All the teachings of the gospel
that you may be mindful of the words formerly spoken by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Savior:
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The wonderful works of God
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By overcoming temptation
I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the benevolent
Spiritual » Light promised » To the upright
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine ability
Spiritual » Perception » The shunammite woman
Spiritual » Encouraged » Through "the word"
as new-born babes, earnestly desire the pure spiritual milk, that you may grow by it,
Spiritual » Encouraged » Unto perfection
Therefore, omitting the elementary Christian teaching, let us go on to the perfection of Christian instruction, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Spiritual » Liberty » Spiritual, a mark of the new dispensation
Spiritual » Liberty » The bondage of sin broken
in hope, that even the creature itself shall be made free from the bondage of corruption, and introduced into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Spiritual » Vision » Heart purity essential to
Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.
Spiritual » Hope » The scriptures the source of
For the things which were formerly written, were written for our instruction, that we, through the patience and the comfort which the scriptures give, might have hope.
Spiritual » Hope » The saving element in life
For we are saved by this hope; but hope that is seen is not hope; for, what any one sees, why does he also hope for it?
Spiritual » Life » Love the demonstration of
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren: he that loves not his brother, abides in death.
Spiritual » Rest » Appropriated by faith
For we who have believed are to enter into rest, as he said: So I swore in my anger, they shall not enter into my rest; namely, that rest from his works which had been finished from the foundation of the world.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces
Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and authority over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over worldly allurements
For whatever is begotten of God, overcomes the world; and this is the victorious principle that overcomes the world, even our faith.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
But Mary stood without near the tomb, weeping; and as she wept, she stooped down and looked into the tomb,
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » In the communion of saints
And it came to pass, that, while they conversed and reasoned together, Jesus himself drew near, and went on with them.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Testimony an aid to
that which we have seen and heard, we declare it to you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Warms the heart
And they said one to an other, Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of life
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The prodigal son
When he had spent all, there was a great famine throughout that country, and he began to be in want.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
When he had spent all, there was a great famine throughout that country, and he began to be in want.
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Verily, verily I say to you, unless a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die, it remains alone; but if it die, it produces much fruit.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Thomas
Then Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow-disciples: Let us also go, that we may die with him.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Peter
He said to him again a second time: Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me? He said to him: Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Be a shepherd to my sheep.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul
But Paul answered: What do you effect by weeping, and breaking my heart? For I am ready, not only to be bound, but also to suffer death in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » The holy spirit
If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant life
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in abundance.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant joys
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The words of Christ concerning benevolence
In all things I have taught you by ex ample, that by thus laboring, you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus; for he himself said, It is more blessed to give, than to receive.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Is quickened by the holy spirit
But the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I have spoken to you.
Spiritual » Receptivity » Martha received him into her house
Spiritual » Perception » Peter
And Peter opened his mouth, and said: In truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons;
Spiritual » Liberty » A new law of life sets free
For the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has freed me from the law of sin, and of death.
Spiritual » Fulness » The overflowing cup
Spiritual » Vision » Believers alone possess
Yet a little while, and the world sees me no more; but you shall see me. Because I live, you also shall live.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Spiritual » Talk » Tends to religious fervency
And they said one to an other, Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
Spiritual » Rest » Vainly sought in escape from trouble
Spiritual » Hope » Inspires to clean living
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
Now, when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and plain men, they were astonished; and they also recognized them, that they had been with Jesus;
Spiritual » Examples of growth » John the baptist
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Returning unto the lord
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient, by the wisdom of the just, in order to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Contact with living water
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Chastening, or pruning
Every branch in me that bears no fruit, he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » The sinful women
Wherefore, I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much. But he to whom little is forgiven, loves little.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Then Mary took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the perfume of the ointment.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Faith and love
Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance
Jesus said to him: No one that puts his hand to the plow, and looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The lord as a deliverer
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Paul
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confuted the Jews that dwelt in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Spiritual » Perception » The samaritan woman
Spiritual » Perception » Jesus
But Jesus perceived their reasonings, and answered and said to them: Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obtained by acquaintanceship with God
Spiritual » Knowledge » Leads to eternal life
And this is life eternal, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent.
Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and his fame went throughout the whole of that region.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Working
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night comes, when no man can work.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » New Birth
Jesus answered and said to him: Verily, verily I say to you, unless a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God.
good Tidings » Spiritual
And the angel answered and said to him: I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and I am sent to speak to you, and to announce to you this good news.
Watchmen » Spiritual
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.
Way provided » Spiritual
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
and then shall that lawless one be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will destroy by the spirit of his mouth, and will utterly over throw by the brightness of his coming:
And to the angel of the church in Pergamos, write: These things says he that has the sharp, two-edged sword;
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, and pierces even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Weapons » Spiritual » General references to weapons
(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty, through God, for the overthrowing of strongholds,)
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
But he answered and said: It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, and pierces even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Weapons » Spiritual » Trust in weapons vain
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that makes alive; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak to you are spirit and life.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that makes alive; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak to you are spirit and life.
Topics on Spiritual
Abundance, Spiritual
Ephesians 3:20Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to his power which works in us,
Abuse, Of Spiritual Things
1 Corinthians 9:18What, then, is my reward? That, while I preach, I may make the gospel of Christ to be without charge, in order that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.
Adultery, Spiritual
1 John 2:15-17Love not the world, nor the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Appetite, Spiritual
John 7:37-39On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying: If any one thirst, let him come to me and drink.
Armor, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil:
Babies Used As A Spiritual Image
1 Corinthians 3:1-2And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you, as to spiritual men, but as to those who are carnal, as to babes in Christ.
Beauty, Spiritual
Romans 10:15And how shall they preach, unless they be sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring joyous news of good things!
Betrothal, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 11:2for I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you a chaste virgin to Christ.
Birth, Spiritual
John 3:3Jesus answered and said to him: Verily, verily I say to you, unless a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God.
Blessings, Spiritual
John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Bondage, Spiritual
2 Timothy 2:26and that they may awake to sobriety out of the snare of the devil, after having been taken captive by him according to his will.
Circumcision, spiritual
Romans 2:28-29For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh:
Clean, Spiritual Use
James 4:8draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded men.
Crowns, Spiritual Use
Revelation 19:12His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on his head were many diadems; and he had a name written which no one knew, but he himself.
David, Spiritual Significance Of
Acts 2:29Brethren, I may say to you plainly of the patriarch David, that he died, and was buried, and his sepulcher is with us to this day.
Dividing Spiritual Blessings
Acts 1:17for he was numbered with us, and had been appointed to this ministry.
drought, spiritual
John 7:37-39On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying: If any one thirst, let him come to me and drink.
equipping, spiritual
Matthew 12:18Be hold, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul delights. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall declare law to the Gentiles.
Escaping, Spiritual Things
Luke 21:36Watch, therefore, and pray at all times, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Fruit, Spiritual
James 3:13Who is wise and discreet among you? Let him show, by a good behavior, his works, with the meekness of wisdom.
Fruitfulness, Spiritual
Galatians 5:22-23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness,
Games, Spiritual
1 Corinthians 9:26I, therefore, so run, not as with uncertainty; I so aim my blows, not as one that beats the air;
Gifts From God, Spiritual
John 6:32Then Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.
Inheritance, Spiritual
Hebrews 1:2whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
Labor, Spiritual Aspects Of
John 4:38I have sent you to reap that on which you bestowed no labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.
Land, Spiritual Aspects Of
Romans 8:19-20For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the revelation of the sons of God.
Leaders, Spiritual
Hebrews 5:4And no one takes this honor to himself, but he that is called by God, as Aaron also was called.
Light, Spiritual
1 John 1:5And this is the message that we heard from him, and do declare to you: that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Many Spiritual Beings
Revelation 5:11And I saw, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands.
Maturity, Spiritual
Ephesians 4:13-15till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature that fully develops the Christ;
Not Seeing Spiritual Things
Acts 9:7The men who journeyed with him stood amazed; for they heard a voice, but saw no one.
Origins Of Spiritual Life
John 3:6-8That which is begotten of the flesh, is flesh; and that which is begotten of the Spirit, is spirit.
Poverty, Spiritual
Matthew 13:58And he did not many mighty works there, on account of their unbelief.
Predestination, Spiritual Events
Matthew 11:25-26At that time Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
Purity, Moral And Spiritual
1 John 1:5And this is the message that we heard from him, and do declare to you: that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Rest, Spiritual
1 Timothy 2:2for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity.
Riches, Spiritual
Romans 11:33-36the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
Slavery, Spiritual
John 8:33-36They answered him: We are the posterity of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one. How say you, You shall be made free?
Sleep, Spiritual
Matthew 24:43-44But know this, That if the master of the house had known at what watch the thief comes, he would have watched, and would not have permitted his house to be broken open.
Spiritual Allegories
John 10:1-16Verily, verily I say to you, he that goes not through the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief, and a robber.
Spiritual Blindness, Consequences Of
Romans 1:20-22(for, since the creation of the world, his attributes, which are invisible, are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, both his eternal power and divinity,) that they may be without excuse;
Spiritual Blindness, In Unbelievers
1 Corinthians 2:14But an animal man receives not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he can not know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Spiritual Blindness, Removal Of
2 Corinthians 4:6Because God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the person of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Blindness, Results Of Sin
2 Corinthians 4:4whose unbelieving minds the god of this age has darkened, so that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine to them.
Spiritual crowns
1 Corinthians 9:25Every combatant in the public games is temperate in all things: they, indeed, that they may obtain a corruptible, but we, that we may obtain an incorruptible crown.
Spiritual Darkness
John 11:10But if any one walks in the night, he stumbles, be cause there is no light in him.
Spiritual Dawn
2 Peter 1:19and we have the prophetic word better established. You do well to attend to this, as to a lamp that shines in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning star arise in your hearts;
Spiritual Deafness
2 Timothy 4:4and they will turn away their ears from the truth, and be turned to fables.
Spiritual Death
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal "life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Spiritual Depths
1 Corinthians 2:10But God has revealed them to us through his Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
Spiritual Desires
1 Thessalonians 2:17But we, brethren, having been taken from you for a short time, in person, not in heart, did, with great desire, endeavor the more earnestly to see your face.
Spiritual Destitution
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual Failure
Matthew 7:27And the rain descended, and the torrents came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell: and great was its fall.
Spiritual Famine, Relief Of
John 6:35Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life; he that comes to me shall never hunger; he that believes on me shall never thirst.
Spiritual Fathers
1 Corinthians 4:15For though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet you have not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
Spiritual Foundations
1 Corinthians 3:11For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which, is Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Fulness
Matthew 5:6Bless ed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be filled.
Spiritual Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:1But concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant.
Spiritual Gifts, Diversity Of
1 Corinthians 12:4-6Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit;
Spiritual Gifts, Given To Church
Ephesians 4:11And he himself gave some to be apostles, and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Spiritual Gifts, Importance Of Love
1 Corinthians 13:1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of an gels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.
Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of
1 Corinthians 14:12So, also, do you, since you greatly desire spiritual gifts, seek to excel to the building up of the church.
Spiritual Gifts, Warnings About
1 Corinthians 14:39Wherefore, brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Spiritual Growth
2 Corinthians 9:10Now, he that furnishes seed to the sower will both furnish bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
Spiritual Hunger
1 Peter 2:2as new-born babes, earnestly desire the pure spiritual milk, that you may grow by it,
Spiritual Ignorance
1 Corinthians 12:1But concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant.
Spiritual Illumination
John 14:26But the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I have spoken to you.
Spiritual Immaturity
1 Corinthians 3:1And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you, as to spiritual men, but as to those who are carnal, as to babes in Christ.
Spiritual Investment
Matthew 6:20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break through, nor steal.
Spiritual life
John 6:63It is the spirit that makes alive; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak to you are spirit and life.
Spiritual Life, Described By
Romans 6:11So also do you count yourselves as dead indeed to sin, but as living to God, in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Spiritual Life, Maintained By
John 6:57As the living Father has sent me, and I live by the Father, so he that eats me, even he shall live by me.
Spiritual Life, Nature Of
Colossians 2:13And you, being dead to your offenses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, he has made alive together with him, having forgiven you all your offenses;
Spiritual Malnutrition
1 Corinthians 3:1-3And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you, as to spiritual men, but as to those who are carnal, as to babes in Christ.
Spiritual Maturity
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, be not children in understanding: yet, in malice, be childlike; but, in understanding, be full-grown men.
Spiritual Mothers
1 Peter 3:6as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: and you are her children, if you do good, and fear no dismay.
Spiritual Night
1 Thessalonians 5:5You are all sons of light, and sons of day: we are not of night, nor of darkness.
Spiritual Offspring
Galatians 3:29And if you are Christ s, then you are Abraham's posterity, and heirs according to the promise.
Spiritual Perception
Mark 2:8And Jesus, immediately perceiving in his spirit that they thus reasoned within themselves, said to them: Why are you reasoning thus in your hearts?
Spiritual Progress
2 Corinthians 3:18And we all, with unvailed face, reflecting the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, even as by the Lord the Spirit.
Spiritual Striving
Philippians 1:27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Christ, that, whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Spiritual Treasures
2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be God's and not our own.
Spiritual Understanding
Hebrews 13:12-13Wherefore, Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate.
Spiritual Vitality
2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds:
Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:12for our conflict is not with flesh and blood, but with the principalities, with the authorities, with the rulers of the darkness of this world, with the wicked spirits in the heavenly regions.
Spiritual Warfare, Armour
Romans 13:12-14the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Spiritual Warfare, As Conflict
Ephesians 6:12for our conflict is not with flesh and blood, but with the principalities, with the authorities, with the rulers of the darkness of this world, with the wicked spirits in the heavenly regions.
Spiritual Warfare, Causes Of
2 Peter 2:4For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to Tartarus, and delivered them over to chains of darkness, to be kept for judgment;
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4Adulterers and adulteresses, know you not that the friend ship of the world is enmity to God? Whoever, therefore, will be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God.
Strength, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in his mighty power.
That Which Is Spiritual
John 4:24God is spirit; and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Victory, Over Spiritual Forces
Hebrews 4:15For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Wardrobe, Spiritual
Romans 13:12the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Weakness, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 12:10For this reason, I take pleasure in infirmities, in outrages, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
