114 Bible Verses about Spiritual
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Which things also we speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit; combining spiritual things with spiritual.
If we sowed for you spiritual things, is it a great matter, if we shall reap your carnal things?
But a natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
And I, brethren, could not speak to you, as to spiritual, but as to carnal??s to babes in Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;
Pursue love; and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
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Adorning » Spiritual » General references
Adorning » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
but I say to you that Elijah already came, and they recognized him not, but did with him whatsoever they wished: so also the Son of Man is about to suffer by them."
He that overcomes shall thus be clothed in white garments; and I will in nowise blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.
I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see!
and around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones twenty-four elders sitting, arrayed in white garments, and on their heads crowns of gold.
After these things I saw, and, behold, a great multitude, which no one could number, out of every nation, and of all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, arrayed in white robes, and 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 ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil;
But let us, being of the day, be sober, having put on a breast-plate of faith and love; and, as a helmet, a hope of salvation;
The night was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
in the word of truth, in the power of God; through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Assurance » Spiritual
For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.
let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our body washed with pure water,
that their hearts may he comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of the understanding, unto the full knowledge of the mystery of God, even Christ,
because our Gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we became toward you, for your sake.
Beauty » Spiritual
Boasting » Spiritual
And, if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them, and became a joint-partaker of the root and of the fatness of the Olive tree; boast not against the branches. But, if you boast, it is not you that bear the root; but the root, you. You will say, then, "The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in." read more.
Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, but you have been standing by faith. Do not cherish lofty thoughts; but fear. For, if God spared not the natural branches, neither will He spare you.
For Christ sent me not to immerse, but to proclaim the Gospel; not in wisdom of speech, lest the cross of Christ should be made void. For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing, foolishness; but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God. For it has been written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning will I set aside." read more.
Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For, since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom knew not God, God was pleased through the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe; seeing that both Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified; to the Jews, a stumbling-block, and to the gentiles foolishness; but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are chosen; but God chose the foolish things of the world, that He might put to shame the wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that He might put to shame the things that are strong; and the base things of the world, and things despised, did God choose, and the things that are not, that He might bring to nought the things that are; that no flesh should glory before God. But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, Who was made to us wisdom from God, also righteousness, and holiness, and redemption; that, even as it has been written, "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."
Body » Resurrection of » Spiritual
Who will transform the body of our humiliation into conformity to the body of His glory, according to the working whereby He is able also to subject all things to Himself.
it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the Heavenly.
For verily, in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from Heaven;
When Christ, our Life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with Him be manifested in glory.
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
because whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first born among many brethren.
And I fell down before his feet to worship him. And he says to me, "See that you do it not: I am a fellow-servant of you and of your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
Wherefore, it behooved Him in all things to be made like His brethren, that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in the things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people;
But be not ye called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and all ye are brethren.
"And, answering, the King will say to them, 'Verily I say to you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of My brethren, even the least, ye did it to Me.'
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the Spirit That giveth life; the flesh profits nothing: the words which I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life.
Circumcision » Spiritual
in Whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hand, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ;
but he is a Jew, who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in spirit, not in letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
but I say to you that Elijah already came, and they recognized him not, but did with him whatsoever they wished: so also the Son of Man is about to suffer by them."
He that overcomes shall thus be clothed in white garments; and I will in nowise blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.
I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see!
and around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones twenty-four elders sitting, arrayed in white garments, and on their heads crowns of gold.
After these things I saw, and, behold, a great multitude, which no one could number, out of every nation, and of all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, arrayed in white robes, and 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 was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
but, if your eye be evil, your whole body will be dark. If, therefore, the light that is in you be darkness, how great the darkness!
for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
And this is the judgment, that the Light hath come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light; for their works were evil.
Deafness » Spiritual
Dearth » Spiritual
death » Spiritual
Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned;
being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their hearts;
Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by Whose bruise ye were healed.
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
But God said to him, 'Senseless one! this night they require your soul of you; and the things you prepared, whose shall they be?'
Debtors » Spiritual
I am debtor both to the Greeks and to the Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish;
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
In this we have known the love, that He laid down His soul in our behalf; and we ought to lay down our souls in behalf of the brethren.
Diligence » Spiritual
Say not ye, 'There are yet four months, and the harvest is coming?' Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes, and view the fields, because they are white for harvest.
(for I was wishing myself to be a curse from Christ) for my brethren, my kinsmen according to flesh;
Brethren, the desire, indeed, of my heart, and my supplication to God in their behalf, is that they may be saved.
Enlightenment » Spiritual
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
because it is the God Who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," Who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
And he says to me, "Write, Happy are those who have been called to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he says to me, "These are true words of God."
And, as they were eating, having taken bread and blessed it, He broke, and gave to them, and said, "Take ye; this is My body."
"Again he sent forth other servants, saying, 'Say to those who have been invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and fatlings have been slain, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast.'
Fulness » Spiritual » Warnings against worldly fulness
Because you say, 'I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing'; and do not know that you are the wretched one, 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 be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
and I know that, when coming to you, I will come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
And be not drunken with wine, in which is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of wisdom
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, cease not praying for you, and asking that ye may be filled with the full knowledge of His will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of God
and to know the knowledge-surpassing love of Christ, that ye may be filled unto all the fulness of God.
Fulness » Spiritual » The overflowing cup
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Christ, the saviour
Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the Gift of God, and Who it is, That saith 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 every one who believes on Him should not perish, but have eternal life;
Jesus, therefore, said to them, "Verily, verily, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread out of Heaven; but My Father giveth you the true bread out of Heaven; for the Bread of God is He Who cometh down out of Heaven, and giveth life to the world."
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
but to you it was granted as a favor in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but in His behalf to suffer also;
For by grace ye have been saved through faith: and this, not of yourselves, it is the gift of God:
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
But, if any of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask from God, Who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him;
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Repentance
And, having heard these things, they were silent, and glorified God, saying, "Then, to the gentiles also God gave repentance unto life."
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Grace
But He giveth more grace Wherefore, the Scripture says, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Christ the chief of
Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the Gift of God, and Who it is, That saith 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 every one who believes on Him should not perish, but have eternal life;
Jesus, therefore, said to them, "Verily, verily, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread out of Heaven; but My Father giveth you the true bread out of Heaven; for the Bread of God is He Who cometh down out of Heaven, and giveth life to the world."
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
and to you who suffer tribulation, relief with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from Heaven with the angels of His power, in flaming fire,
"Come to me, all ye who are laboring and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
but to you it was granted as a favor in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but in His behalf to suffer also;
For by grace ye have been saved through faith: and this, not of yourselves, it is the gift of God:
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore, He saith, "Having ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men."
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Pray for
If, therefore, ye, 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 asking Him?
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you;
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
But, if any of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask from God, Who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him;
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Glory
And the glory which Thou hast given to Me I have given to them, that they may be one, even as we are one:
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Grace
But He giveth more grace Wherefore, the Scripture says, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
If ye, then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"
But Peter said to him, "Your money perish with you, because you thought to acquire the gift of God with money!
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Righteousness
And not as through one that sinned, so is the gift; for, indeed, the judgment came of one trespass unto condemnation; but the free gift came of many trespasses unto justification. For, if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall those who receive the abundance of the grace, and of the gift of righteousness, reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » A new heart
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » To be used for mutual profit
according as each one received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, 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 through Christ Jesus, our Lord.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Peace
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Repentance
And, having heard these things, they were silent, and glorified God, saying, "Then, to the gentiles also God gave repentance unto life."
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy ghost
But we all, with unveiled face, reflecting as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transfigured into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by God
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by Christ
And the glory which Thou hast given to Me I have given to them, that they may be one, even as we are one:
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy spirit
But we all, with unveiled face, reflecting as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transfigured into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Good » Tidings » Spiritual
And the angel, answering, said to him, "I am Gabriel, who have been standing near before God, and I was sent to speak to you, and to proclaim these glad tidings to you.
Healing » Spiritual
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me; because He anointed Me to publish good tidings to the poor; He hath sent Me to proclaim release to captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to send away the crushed in freedom.
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
For, not through law, was the promise to Abraham, or to his seed, that he should be heir of the world, but it was through the righteousness of faith.
And, if ye are Christ's, ye are, consequently, Abraham's seed, and heirs according to promise.
and, if children, heirs also; heirs, indeed, of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if, indeed, we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified with Him.
So that you are no longer a slave, but a son; and, if a son, also an heir through God.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service, for the sake of those about to inherit salvation?
Heritage » Spiritual
in Whom we also were made a heritage, having been predestinated according to the purpose of Him Who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will;
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
"And now I commend you to God, and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all the sanctified.
knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye are doing service to the Lord, Christ.
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father Who loved us and gave us eternal consolation and good hope in grace.
if, at least, ye continue in the faith, founded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under the heaven, of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
But now abides faith, hope, love; these three; and the greatest of these is love.
Hope » Spiritual » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
and hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the holy Spirit, Who was given to us.
who, past hope, believed against hope, to the end that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So shall your seed be."
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts; ready always for an answer to every one who asks of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear;
Hope » Spiritual » The scriptures the source of
For whatsoever things were written in former times were written for our instruction, that we through patience and through consolation of the Scriptures may have hope.
Hope » Spiritual » The saving element in life
For by hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for that which he sees?
Hope » Spiritual » Inspires to clean living
Hunger » Spiritual
as new-born babes, long ye for the spiritual, unadulterated milk, that thereby ye may grow unto salvation,
"Happy, ye who are hungering now; because ye will be filled. "Happy, ye who are weeping now; because ye shall laugh.
Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their hearts;
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves to the former desires in your ignorance;
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.
Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves as a model to you, that ye might imitate us.
The things also, which ye learned, and received, and heard, and saw in me, these practice; and the God of peace will be with you.
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
in Whom we also were made a heritage, having been predestinated according to the purpose of Him Who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will;
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
"And now I commend you to God, and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all the sanctified.
knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye are doing service to the Lord, Christ.
The law of God » Described as » Spiritual
Life » Spiritual
The thief comes not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came, that they may have life, and that they may have it abundantly.
Jesus saith to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Me.
Jesus said to them, "I am the Bread of Life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes on Me shall never thirst.
but these have been written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye may have life in His name.
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
that He might present to Himself the assembly, glorious, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it may be holy and without blemish.
Wherefore, beloved, since ye are looking for these things, give diligence that ye be found in peace, without spot and blameless in His sight.
A religion, pure and undefiled with our God and Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their tribulation, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
Life » Spiritual » Necessitates death to sin and self
I have been crucified with Christ; and no longer am I living, but Christ is living in me; and, in so far as I am now living in flesh, I live in 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 longer live to themselves, but to Him Who died for them, and rose again.
For we who live are always delivered up to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
"Verily, verily, I say to you, He that hears My word, and believes Him Who sent Me, has eternal life, and comes not into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
but these have been written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye may have life in His name.
And, if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the spirit is life because of righteousness.
Even so reckon ye also yourselves dead, indeed, to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
For to this end was the Gospel proclaimed even to the dead, that they might, indeed, be judged according to men in flesh, but live according to God in 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 out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loves not abides in death.
Men » Spiritual » Evil men put to silence
Mind » Spiritual
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus;
For who knew the mind of the Lord, that he should 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 from above is first pure, then peaceable, mild, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
if anyone is blameless, a husband of one wife, having believing children not in accusation of rioting, or unruly.
Pursue peace with all, and the holiness without which no one shall see the Lord;
Nation » Spiritual » Rebellion against
Yet, in like manner, these also, indulging in dreams, defile, indeed, the flesh, and set at nought dominion, and rail at dignities.
So that he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those having resisted shall receive to themselves condemnation;
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
Preparation » Spiritual » Cleansing of God's temple
Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification
If, therefore, one fully purify himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord
And he will go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the disobedient to walk in the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.
Reputation » Spiritual
For your obedience reached unto all. I rejoice, therefore, over you; but I wish you to be wise as to that which is good, but simple as to evil.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is proclaimed in the whole world.
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he, being dead, is still speaking. By faith Enoch was translated, so as not to see death; and he was not found, because God translated him; for, it has been witnessed to him that, before his translation, he had been well-pleasing to God. And, apart from faith, it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder to those who seek after Him. read more.
By faith Noah, being divinely instructed concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. By faith Abraham, when called, obeyed to go forth into the place which he was about to receive for an inheritance; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he was waiting for the city which has the foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith Sarah herself also received power to conceive seed, even when past the age of child-bearing, since she accounted Him faithful, Who promised. Wherefore also there sprang from one, and one impotent as to these things, as many as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as the sand, which is by the sea-shore, innumerable. These all died according to faith, not having obtained the promises, but having seen them from afar, and having greeted them, and having confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth. For those who say such things make it manifest that they are seeking their paternal home. And, if, indeed, they had been mindful of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. But now they long for a better country, that is, a heavenly one; wherefore, God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for He prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham, when tried, has offered up Isaac; yea, he who gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son, to whom it was said, "In Isaac shall your seed be called;" accounting that God is able to raise even from the dead; whence he did also, as in a figure, receive him back. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, concerning things about to be. By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and he worshiped leaning on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when approaching his end, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. By faith Moses, when born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a comely child; and they were not afraid of the king's command. By faith Moses, when grown up, refused to be called son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God, than to have an enjoyment of sin for a season; regarding the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking away to the recompense. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him Who is invisible. By faith he has instituted the passover, and the applying of the blood, lest the destroyer of the first-born should touch them. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, which the Egyptians, making an attempt to do, were swallowed up. By faith the walls of Jericho fell, having been compassed about for seven days. By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disbelieved; having received the spies with peace. And what more am I to say? for the time will fail me, if I speak at length concerning Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David also, and of Samuel, and the prophets; who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put to flight armies of aliens. Women received their dead by a resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting the redemption, that they might obtain a better resurrection. And others had trial of mockings and scourgings, and, moreover, of bonds and imprisonment: they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they perished in the slaughter of the sword; they went about in sheep-skins, in goat-skins, being destitute, suffering tribulation, maltreated (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves, and the holes of the earth. And these all, having received a good report through faith, obtained not the promise;
Rest » Spiritual
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;
Let us, therefore, fear, lest a promise still being left of entering into His rest, any one of you should seem to have come short of it. For, indeed, we have had the Gospel proclaimed to us, even as also they; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not having been mingled with faith on the part of those who heard. For we who believed do enter into rest, even as He said, "As I swore in My wrath, they shall not enter into My rest; although the works were finished from the founding of a world." read more.
For He hath spoken somewhere concerning the seventh day thus: "And God rested on the seventh day from all His works;" and, in this place, again: "They shall not enter into My rest." Since, therefore, it remains for some to enter into it, and those to whom the Gospel was formerly proclaimed entered not in because of unbelief, again He designateth a certain day, "To-day" (saying in David, after so long a time, as has been before said), "To-day, if ye hear His voice, harden not your hearts." For, had Joshua given them rest, He would not afterward have spoken of another day. Consequently, there remains a sabbath-keeping for the people of God. For He Who entered into His rest, Himself also rested from his works, as God did from His Own. Let us, therefore, give diligence to enter into that rest, that no one fall after the same example of unbelief.
Rivers » Jordan » Spiritual
And he showed me a river of water of life, bright as crystal, issuing forth out of the throne of God and of the Lamb,
Sleep » Spiritual » Symbol of death
And, kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to them!" And, having said this, he fell asleep.
Sleep » Spiritual » General references to natural
And He cometh to the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith to Peter, "Were ye thus unable to watch with Me one hour?
And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but He was sleeping.
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
as it has been written, "God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, unto this day."
Wherefore, He saith: "Awake, you who are sleeping; and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon you!"
And this, knowing the season, that it is time already for you to be aroused out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when ye believed.
Watch, therefore, for ye know not when the master of the house is coming, at evening, or at midnight, or at cock-crowing, or in the morning; lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, irreproachable in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
He was a lamp that was burning and shining; and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
But we all, with unveiled face, reflecting as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transfigured into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
but, if your eye be evil, your whole body will be dark. If, therefore, the light that is in you be darkness, how great the darkness!
Let them alone; they are blind guides; and if a blind man be guiding a blind man, both will fall into a pit."
Ye blind! for which is greater??he gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
But their minds were unimpressible; for until this day upon the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains unlifted; which in Christ is done away.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adultery
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
as new-born babes, long ye for the spiritual, unadulterated milk, that thereby ye may grow unto salvation,
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
as new-born babes, long ye for the spiritual, unadulterated milk, that thereby ye may grow unto salvation,
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing godliness to be a source of gain.
Because you say, 'I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing'; and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable, and poor, and blind, and naked!
that at that time ye were apart from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Of God
Behold what manner of love the Father hath given to us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knows us not, because it knew Him not.
but God, being rich in mercy, on account of His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in our offenses, made us alive with Christ (by grace ye have been saved),
But God commendeth His own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
The same also began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Priscilla and Aquila, having heard him, took him to themselves, and expounded to him the way of God more accurately.
And Philip, opening his mouth, and, beginning from this Scripture, proclaimed to him the good news of Jesus.
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing godliness to be a source of gain.
Because you say, 'I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing'; and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable, and poor, and blind, and naked!
that at that time ye were apart from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
I am the door; through Me if any one enter, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and find pasture.
He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies. To him that overcomes, to him will I give of the Hidden Manna; and I will give him a white stone, and upon 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 saith to the assemblies. To him that overcomes, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.
I am the Living Bread That came down out of Heaven: if any one eat of This Bread, he shall live forever; yea, and the Bread That I will give him is My flesh, for the life of the world."
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
because it is the God Who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," Who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
because it is the God Who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," Who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
because whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first born among many brethren.
And I fell down before his feet to worship him. And he says to me, "See that you do it not: I am a fellow-servant of you and of your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
Wherefore, it behooved Him in all things to be made like His brethren, that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in the things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people;
But be not ye called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and all ye are brethren.
"And, answering, the King will say to them, 'Verily I say to you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of My brethren, even the least, ye did it to Me.'
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
in Whom we also were made a heritage, having been predestinated according to the purpose of Him Who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will;
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
"And now I commend you to God, and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all the sanctified.
knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye are doing service to 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 unto eternal life.
And He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
Because it is contained in Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a Chief Corner-Stone, Elect, Precious; and he who believes on Him shall in nowise be put to shame."
"Every one, therefore, who hears these words of Mine, and does them, shall be likened to a prudent man, who, indeed, built his house upon the rock;
having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus 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, not through law, was the promise to Abraham, or to his seed, that he should be heir of the world, but it was through the righteousness of faith.
And, if ye are Christ's, ye are, consequently, Abraham's seed, and heirs according to promise.
and, if children, heirs also; heirs, indeed, of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if, indeed, we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified with Him.
So that you are no longer a slave, but a son; and, if a son, also an heir through God.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service, for the sake of those about to inherit salvation?
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.
Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves as a model to you, that ye might imitate us.
The things also, which ye learned, and received, and heard, and saw in me, these practice; 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 anointed Me to publish good tidings to the poor; He hath sent Me to proclaim release to captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to send away the crushed in freedom.
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
Spiritual » Light » God a light
And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
And there will be night no more; and they need no lamp-light, nor light of the sun; because the Lord God will illuminate them, and they shall reign forever and ever.
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, irreproachable in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
for ye were once darkness, but now are ye 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 thunders, saying, "Hallelujah! because the Lord our God, the Almighty, became King!
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, even as the Spirit was giving them to declare.
And I heard a great voice in Heaven, saying, "Now came the salvation, and the power, and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ; because the accuser of our brethren was cast down, he who accused them before our God day and night;
And He said to them, "Verily I say to you, there are some of those standing here, who shall not taste of death, till they see the Kingdom of God come with power."
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them; because 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 of those standing here, who will not taste of death, till they see the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom."
that ye may eat and drink at My table in My Kingdom; and ye shall sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And he said, "Jesus, remember me, when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom."
Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If My Kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from hence."
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
and you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, did He make alive with Him: having freely forgiven us all our trespasses;
and raised us up with Him, and made us sit with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus;
And, if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwelleth in you, He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will make alive your mortal bodies through His Spirit dwelling in you.
For, if the casting away of them is the reconciling of the world, what will the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?
Spiritual » Cleansing » Spiritual encouraged
Draw nigh to God, and He wild draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.
Having, therefore, these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
And now why do you delay? Arising, be immersed, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.'
If, therefore, one fully purify himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Wherefore, we faint not; but even if our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is being renewed day by day.
not by works of righteousness which we did, but according to His mercy, He saved us through a washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit;
and having put on the new man who is being renewed unto full knowledge, according to the image of Him Who created him;
and he not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
The night was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
but, if your eye be evil, your whole body will be dark. If, therefore, the light that is in you be darkness, how great the darkness!
for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
And this is the judgment, that the Light hath come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light; for their works were evil.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see!
Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in Heaven; and come, follow Me."
Nay, more, I even account all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I suffered the loss of all things, and account them refuse, that I may gain Christ.
treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on that which is really life.
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and in his joy 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 refined by fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see!
Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in Heaven; and come, follow Me."
Nay, more, I even account all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I suffered the loss of all things, and account them refuse, that I may gain Christ.
treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on that which is really life.
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and in his joy he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their hearts;
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves to the former desires in your ignorance;
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
"Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in Me.
and to you who suffer tribulation, relief with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from Heaven with the angels of His power, in flaming fire,
But I make not my soul of any value as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
But, if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. But fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
And ye will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that ye be not troubled, for these things must come to pass; but the end is not yet.
Spiritual » Temple » General references to
And what agreement has a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God, as God said, "I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people."
Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God is dwelling in you?
Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom ye have from God, and that ye are not your own?
ye yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the chief corner-stone; in Whom all the building, fitly framed together, is growing up into a holy temple in the Lord; in Whom ye also are being built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
for, if ye live according to the flesh, ye are going to die; but, if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Make dead, therefore, your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which, indeed, is idolatry;
knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be brought to nought, that we should no more be in bondage to sin;
in Whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hand, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ;
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Ye know this, my beloved brethren; but let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
"And that in the good ground, these are such as, in a good and honest heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bear fruit with patience.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
"For the Kingdom of Heaven is like to a man who was a householder, who went forth early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard;
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be likened to ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
"The Kingdom of Heaven was likened to a man?? king??ho made a marriage feast for his son.
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and in his joy he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Another parable He set before them, saying, "The Kingdom of Heaven was likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field;
Spiritual » Crowns » Deafness
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
to whom He also presented Himself alive, after He suffered, by many proofs; being seen by them during forty days, and speaking the things concerning the Kingdom of God.
But, when they believed Philip proclaiming the glad tidings concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being immersed, both men and women.
And He said to them, "It is needful that I proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God to the other cities also; because for this I was sent forth."
And, after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of God,
And it came to pass soon afterwards, that He was passing through by city and village, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God; and the twelve were with Him;
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
And He said to them, "Strive to enter in through the narrow door; because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
I am pressing on toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Only demean yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ; that, whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye are standing fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the Gospel;
And every one who strives in the games exercises self restraint in all things; they, indeed, therefore, to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
to which end I am toiling also, striving according to His working, which is working in me with power.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Walking with God
But you have a few names in Sardis, who did not defile their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, because they are worthy.
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.
that He might present to Himself the assembly, glorious, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it may be holy and without blemish.
whose adorning, let it not be the outward one of braiding of hair and of wearing of golden ornaments, or of putting on apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
I am debtor both to the Greeks and to the Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish;
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
In this we have known the love, that He laid down His soul in our behalf; and we ought to lay down our souls in behalf of the brethren.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
And, apart from faith, it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder to those who seek after Him.
And nearly all things are cleansed, according to the law, with blood; and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission.
Jesus answered, "Verily, verily, I say to you, unless one be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.
And in no one else is there salvation; for neither is there any other name under Heaven, that has been given among men, in Which we must be saved."
Jesus, therefore, said to them, "Verily, verily, I say to you, unless ye eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, ye have no life in yourselves.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Weapons
(for the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but mighty through God for the casting down of strongholds);
And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
But He, answering, said, "It has been written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
For the word of God is living, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to a dividing of soul and spirit, of both 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 the body of our humiliation into conformity to the body of His glory, according to the working whereby He is able also to subject all things to Himself.
it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the Heavenly.
For verily, in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from Heaven;
When Christ, our Life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with Him be manifested in glory.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
but I see a different law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
Jesus answered them, "Verily, verily, I say to you, every one who commits sin is a slave of sin.
Know ye not that to whom ye present yourselves as slaves for obedience, his slaves ye are whom ye obey, whether of sin unto death, or obedience unto righteousness?
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
as it has been written, "God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, unto this day."
Wherefore, He saith: "Awake, you who are sleeping; and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon you!"
And this, knowing the season, that it is time already for you to be aroused out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when ye believed.
Watch, therefore, for ye know not when the master of the house is coming, at evening, or at midnight, or at cock-crowing, or in the morning; lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Dawn, spiritual, the coming of Christ ushers in the
The night was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which ye do well to take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Morning Star arise in your hearts;
because of the tender compassions of the mercy of our God, wherein the day-spring from on high shall visit us,
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
And, in doing what is noble, let us not grow weary; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Then He saith to His disciples, "The harvest, indeed, is abundant, but the laborers few;
And He said to them, "The harvest, indeed, is great, but the laborers few. Pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that He urge forth laborers into His harvest.
Spiritual » Crowns » Dawn
The night was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which ye do well to take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Morning Star arise in your hearts;
because of the tender compassions of the mercy of our God, wherein the day-spring from on high shall visit us,
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Shining faces, general references to
and He was transfigured before them; and His face shone as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
But, if the ministration of death, engraven in letters on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look steadily upon the face of Moses on account of the glory of his face, which glory was passing away;
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
Hypocrites! Ye know how to interpret the face of the earth and of the heavens but how is it ye know not how to interpret 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 unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye showed toward His name, in having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
Jesus answered, "Verily, verily, I say to you, unless one be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.
Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If My Kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from hence."
And this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God; neither 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
But we all, with unveiled face, reflecting as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transfigured into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences
because our Gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we became toward you, for your sake.
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and sobriety.
that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit as to the inward man;
And God kept performing special miracles through the hands of Paul; So that there were even carried from his body to the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out.
And my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power;
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
casting down reasonings, and every high thing lifting itself up against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;
And they come to Jesus, and behold the demoniac sitting, clothed, and having his right mind??he one who had had the legion, and they were afraid.
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and sobriety.
But, coming to himself, he said, 'How many hired servants of my father have a superabundance of bread, and I am perishing here with hunger!
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
And he says to me, "Write, Happy are those who have been called to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he says to me, "These are true words of God."
And, as they were eating, having taken bread and blessed it, He broke, and gave to them, and said, "Take ye; this is My body."
"Again he sent forth other servants, saying, 'Say to those who have been invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and fatlings have been slain, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast.'
Spiritual » Sowing » The blessings of
because he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life eternal.
Spiritual » Future rest of the saints restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Circumcision
in Whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hand, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ;
but he is a Jew, who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in spirit, not in 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, even as the Spirit was giving them to declare.
at the same time praying for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ (because of which I have also become bound),
But, as ye abound in everything??n faith, and speech, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us??ee that ye abound in this grace also.
and on my behalf that utterance may be given to me, in opening my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the Gospel,
that in everything ye were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge;
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see!
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and in his joy he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
But the wise answered, saying, 'Perhaps there will not be enough for us and you; go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.'
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
"I know your tribulation, and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
that in everything ye were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge;
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure
Since, therefore, it remains for some to enter into it, and those to whom the Gospel was formerly proclaimed entered not in because of unbelief,
If any one's work shall be burned up, he will suffer loss, but he himself shall be saved; yet so as through fire.
and the rain descended, and the streams 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 a natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
but solid food is for full-grown men, who by practice have their senses trained for the discernment both of good and evil.
Spiritual » Hearing » Highway
Spiritual » Adoption » Attraction
No one 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 have gotten riches, and have need of nothing'; and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable, and poor, and blind, and naked!
The Pharisee, having taken his stand, was praying these things with himself: 'God, I thank Thee that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax-collector!
Jesus said to them, "If ye were blind, ye would have no sin; but now ye say, 'We see,' your sin abides."
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil;
But let us, being of the day, be sober, having put on a breast-plate of faith and love; and, as a helmet, a hope of salvation;
The night was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
in the word of truth, in the power of God; through the weapons 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, bright as crystal, issuing forth out of 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 reached unto all. I rejoice, therefore, over you; but I wish you to be wise as to that which is good, but simple as to evil.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is proclaimed in the whole world.
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he, being dead, is still speaking. By faith Enoch was translated, so as not to see death; and he was not found, because God translated him; for, it has been witnessed to him that, before his translation, he had been well-pleasing to God. And, apart from faith, it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder to those who seek after Him. read more.
By faith Noah, being divinely instructed concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. By faith Abraham, when called, obeyed to go forth into the place which he was about to receive for an inheritance; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he was waiting for the city which has the foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith Sarah herself also received power to conceive seed, even when past the age of child-bearing, since she accounted Him faithful, Who promised. Wherefore also there sprang from one, and one impotent as to these things, as many as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as the sand, which is by the sea-shore, innumerable. These all died according to faith, not having obtained the promises, but having seen them from afar, and having greeted them, and having confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth. For those who say such things make it manifest that they are seeking their paternal home. And, if, indeed, they had been mindful of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. But now they long for a better country, that is, a heavenly one; wherefore, God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for He prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham, when tried, has offered up Isaac; yea, he who gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son, to whom it was said, "In Isaac shall your seed be called;" accounting that God is able to raise even from the dead; whence he did also, as in a figure, receive him back. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, concerning things about to be. By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and he worshiped leaning on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when approaching his end, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. By faith Moses, when born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a comely child; and they were not afraid of the king's command. By faith Moses, when grown up, refused to be called son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God, than to have an enjoyment of sin for a season; regarding the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking away to the recompense. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him Who is invisible. By faith he has instituted the passover, and the applying of the blood, lest the destroyer of the first-born should touch them. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, which the Egyptians, making an attempt to do, were swallowed up. By faith the walls of Jericho fell, having been compassed about for seven days. By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disbelieved; having received the spies with peace. And what more am I to say? for the time will fail me, if I speak at length concerning Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David also, and of Samuel, and the prophets; who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put to flight armies of aliens. Women received their dead by a resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting the redemption, that they might obtain a better resurrection. And others had trial of mockings and scourgings, and, moreover, of bonds and imprisonment: they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they perished in the slaughter of the sword; they went about in sheep-skins, in goat-skins, being destitute, suffering tribulation, maltreated (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves, and the holes of the earth. And these all, having received a good report through faith, obtained not the promise;
Spiritual » Light » General references to
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Disease
And Jesus, hearing it, says to them, "Those who are well need not a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
and not only so, but we are rejoicing in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we now received the reconciliation.
Great is my boldness toward you; great is my glorying on your behalf; I am filled with consolation; I overflow with joy in all our tribulation.
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 was going on his way rejoicing.
And Philip, having come down to the city of Samaria, preached to them the Christ. And the multitudes, with one accord, were giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the things which he was doing.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » Thirst
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
and, if children, heirs also; heirs, indeed, of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if, indeed, we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified with Him.
And it shall be that in the place where it was said, 'Ye are not My people,' there shall they be called sons of the living God."
Salute Rufus, the elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
For this cause, I sent to you Timothy, who is my child, beloved and faithful in the Lord, who will bring to your remembrance my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every assembly.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
and, if children, heirs also; heirs, indeed, of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if, indeed, we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified with Him.
And it shall be that in the place where it was said, 'Ye are not My people,' there shall they be called sons of the living God."
Salute Rufus, the elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
For this cause, I sent to you Timothy, who is my child, beloved and faithful in the Lord, who will bring to your remembrance my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every assembly.
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Those, therefore, who gladly received his word, were immersed; and there were added to them on that day about three thousand souls;
But he that was sown on the good ground, this is he that hears the word and understands it; who, indeed, bears fruit, and produces, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty."
And these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
And, for this reason, we also give thanks to God without ceasing, that, having received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it, not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God, which also is working in you who believe.
Spiritual » Hope » Abides forever
Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father Who loved us and gave us eternal consolation and good hope in grace.
if, at least, ye continue in the faith, founded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under the heaven, of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
But now abides faith, hope, love; these three; and the greatest of these is love.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Watchmen
Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.
Spiritual » Life » Necessitates death to sin and self
I have been crucified with Christ; and no longer am I living, but Christ is living in me; and, in so far as I am now living in flesh, I live in 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 longer live to themselves, but to Him Who died for them, and rose again.
For we who live are always delivered up to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent ye; for the Kingdom of Heaven has drawn near."
So also ye, when ye see these things coming to pass, know that the Kingdom of God is near.
Spiritual » Mind » Mind of Christ
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus;
For who knew the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Christ, therefore, having suffered in flesh, do ye also arm yourselves with the same mind; because he who suffered in flesh has ceased from sin;
Spiritual » Mind » Spiritual mind
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus;
For who knew the mind of the Lord, that he should 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 Him Who sent Me, has eternal life, and comes not into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
but these have been written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye may have life in His name.
And, if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the spirit is life because of righteousness.
Even so reckon ye also yourselves dead, indeed, to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No one, serving as a soldier, entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye 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 seed, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus;
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No one, serving as a soldier, entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye 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 seed, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus;
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Fidelity
For, if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall those who receive the abundance of the grace, and of the gift of righteousness, reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.
But ye are they who have remained with Me in my temptations; and I appoint to you, as My Father appointed to Me, a Kingdom,
Have ye already become satisfied? Did ye already become rich? Did ye reign without us? I wish, at least, that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
Spiritual » Enlargement » Exercise
"Straightway the one receiving the five talents, going, traded with them, and gained five others.
For which cause, I put you in remembrance that you stir into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of hands.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love toward one another, and toward all, as we also do toward you,
and, in fact, ye do it to all the brethren who are in all Macedonia; but we exhort you, brethren, to abound yet more;
Spiritual » Immaturity » Inability to receive strong doctrine
Brethren, do not be children in mind; yet in evil be babes, but in mind be full-grown.
And I, brethren, could not speak to you, as to spiritual, but as to carnal??s to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk, and not solid food; for not yet were ye able to bear it; nay, nor even now are ye able;
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abides in Me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit; because, apart from Me, ye can do nothing.
All chastening, indeed, for the present seems not to be joyous, but grievous; but afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained thereby.
But now, having been made free from sin, and having been made slaves to God, ye have your fruit unto 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 earthenware are broken in pieces, as I also have received from My Father;
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful Witness, the First-born of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him Who loveth, and loosed us from our sins in His own blood, and made us a kingdom, and priests to God and His Father; to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. 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.
and that was because of the false brethren secretly introduced, who, indeed, crept in to spy out our liberty 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 judgment was given to them; and I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of the testimony of Jesus, and because of the word of God; and such as worshiped not the beast, neither his image, and received not the mark upon their forehead and upon their hand; and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
And there will be night no more; and they need no lamp-light, nor light of the sun; because the Lord God will illuminate them, and they shall reign forever and ever.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Fear not the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies. To him that overcomes, to him will I give of the Hidden Manna; and I will give him a white stone, and upon 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 is through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
a proof of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that ye may be accounted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer;
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Growth
Concerning Whom we have much to say and difficult to explain, since ye have become dull of hearing. For even when, on account of the time, ye ought to be teachers, ye again have need that some one teach you the first elements of the oracles of God, and have become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food; for every one who partakes of milk is inexperienced in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe; read more.
but solid food is for full-grown men, who by practice have their senses trained for the discernment both of good and evil.
Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the teaching of immersions, and laying on of hands, of a resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this will we do, if, indeed, God permit. read more.
For as to those who were once enlightened, and tasted of the heavenly gift, and became partakers of the Holy Spirit, and tasted the good word of God and the powers of the coming age, and then fell away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they are crucifying to themselves the Son of God afresh, and putting Him to open shame. For the land which drank in the rain that often comes upon it, and brings forth an herb fit for those for whose sake also it is cultivated, receives blessing from God; but, if it bears thorns and thistles, it is rejected, and is near to a curse; whose end is to be burned. But, beloved, we have become persuaded better things concerning you, and things accompanying salvation, even though we thus speak; for God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye showed toward His name, in having ministered to the saints, and still ministering. And we desire that each of you show forth the same diligence to the full assurance of the hope to the end; that ye may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and long-suffering, inherit the promises. For God, when making a promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater by whom to swear, swore by Himself, saying, "Surely, blessing, I will bless you; and multiplying, I will multiply you." And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men swear by the greater; and the oath for confirmation is an end, to them, of every dispute:
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, Who is the Head, Christ;
to walk worthily of the Lord to all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God;
Spiritual » Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
For we are God's fellow-workers; ye are God's husbandry, God's building.
Say not ye, 'There are yet four months, and the harvest is coming?' Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes, and view the fields, because they are white for harvest. He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit unto life eternal; that both he that sows and he that reaps may rejoice together.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, Who is the Head, Christ;
until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man??o the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ;
Spiritual » Immaturity » Necessity for tutelage
So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the elements of the world.
But I say that, so long as the heir is a child, he differs in nothing from a slave, though he is lord of all; but is under guardians and stewards, until the time appointed by the father.
Spiritual » Labourers » Prayer for the increase of
"And, evening having come, the lord of the vineyard says to his steward, 'Call the laborers, and pay them the wages, beginning from the last to the first.'
Then He saith to His disciples, "The harvest, indeed, is abundant, but the laborers few; pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that He send forth laborers into His harvest.
Spiritual » Knowledge » A cause for exultation
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
For to this end was the Gospel proclaimed even to the dead, that they might, indeed, be judged according to men in flesh, but live according to God in spirit.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
Fear not the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
and, when the Chief Shepherd is manifested, ye will obtain the unfading crown of glory.
Spiritual » Life » Sustained by the word of God
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
"Then will the King say to those on His right hand, 'Come, ye blessed of My Father! inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world: for I hungered, and ye gave Me to eat; I thirsted, and ye gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took Me in;
And He, lifting up His eyes on His disciples, said, "Happy, ye poor; because 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
"Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Dedication of God's house
Spiritual » Immaturity » Continuance in the primary department
For even when, on account of the time, ye ought to be teachers, ye again have need that some one teach you the first elements of the oracles of God, and have become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food;
as new-born babes, long ye for the spiritual, unadulterated milk, that thereby ye may grow unto salvation,
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of blessing
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or perils or sword?
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
And He, answering, said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."
For whosoever does the will of My Father Who is in Heaven, he 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 began he to curse and swear, "I do not know the Man." And straight-way a cock crowed.
so that they even carried forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, in order that, as Peter might pass by, his shadow at least might overshadow some one of them.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » John the vindictive jew becomes the apostle of love
Beloved, let us love one another; because 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 as if He were going to Jerusalem. And, seeing it, His disciples, James and John, said, "Lord, dost Thou wish that we bid fire come down from heaven, and consume them?"
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
And He, answering, said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."
For whosoever does the will of My Father Who is in Heaven, he is My brother, and sister, and mother."
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of joy
These things have I spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
and I know that, when coming to you, I will come in the fulness 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 saith to her, "Well did you say, 'I have no husband;' for you have had five husbands, and he whom you now have is not your husband: this you have said truly."
Spiritual » Hope » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
and hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the holy Spirit, Who was given to us.
who, past hope, believed against hope, to the end that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So shall your seed be."
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The cold-hearted philippian jailer becomes a sympathetic friend
And, having taken them with him, at that hour of the night he washed their stripes; and was immersed, himself and all his, immediately;
who, having received such a charge, thrust 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, coming down from the Father of the lights, with Whom there is no variableness or shadow cast by turning.
and I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, nor shall any one snatch them out of My hand.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
In like manner also the cup, after supper, saying "This cup is the New Covenant in My blood; this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me:" for, as often as ye eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye proclaim the Lord's death, till He come.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the followers of Christ
Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the Light of life."
He that loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the obedient
Spiritual » Liberty » The mission of Christ to proclaim
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me; because He anointed Me to publish good tidings to the poor; He hath sent Me to proclaim release to captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to send away the crushed in freedom.
Spiritual » Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
Spiritual » Vision » Afflictions prepare for
Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power
but ye shall receive power, the Holy Spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and Samaria, and to the utmost limit of the earth."
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By proposing hard tasks
When, therefore, He heard that he was sick, He then abode two days in the place where He was.
Jesus, therefore, lifting up His eyes, and seeing that a great multitude is coming to Him, saith to Philip, "Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?" And this He said, proving him; for He Himself knew what He was about to do.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
for ye are all sons of light, and sons of day; we are not of night, nor of darkness. So, then, let us not sleep as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Then Paul answered, "What are ye doing, weeping and crushing my heart? For I am ready, not only to be bound, but to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
And Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, going to the high priest,
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Worshipping
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy Christ
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The restless demoniac becomes a quiet disciple
And always, night and day, in the tombs and in the mountains, he was crying, and cutting himself with stones.
And they come to Jesus, and behold the demoniac sitting, clothed, and having his right mind??he one who had had the legion, and they were afraid.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By cultivating the understanding
Brethren, do not be children in mind; yet in evil be babes, but in mind be full-grown.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By putting away childish things
When I was a child, I was wont to talk as a child, to think as a child, to reason as a child; since I have become a man, I have done away with the things of the child;
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith is growing exceedingly, and the love of each one of you abounds toward one another;
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
And, with great power, were the apostles giving forth their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace also was upon them all.
And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Cleansing of God's temple
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
(for the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but mighty through God for the casting down of strongholds);
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
(for the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but mighty through God for the casting down of strongholds);
Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
And He Who supplieth seed to the sower, and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
but ye shall receive power, the Holy Spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and Samaria, and to the utmost limit of the earth."
and suddenly there came out of Heaven a sound, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Believers called to
God is faithful, through Whom ye were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant grace
And God is able to make all grace abound to you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in every thing, may abound to every good work:
Spiritual » Perception » The wise man
Spiritual » Labourers » Worthy of reward
Let elders who preside 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 while threshing," and "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, continence; against such there is no law.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven was likened to a king who wished to make a reckoning with his servants. And, when he began to reckon, there was brought to him one debtor of ten thousand talents; but, as he had nothing to pay, his lord commanded that he be sold, and his wife, and his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven was likened to a king who wished to make a reckoning with his servants. And, when he began to reckon, there was brought to him one debtor of ten thousand talents; but, as he had nothing to pay, his lord commanded that he be sold, and his wife, and his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Witnessing
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, irreproachable in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant supplies
But my God will liberally supply all your need according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Past mercies
Spiritual » Rest » Eternal
And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying, "Write: Happy are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth! Yea," saith the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over all satanic powers
And I saw as it were a glassy sea mingled with fire; and those who were victorious over the beast, and over his image, and over the number of his name, standing by the glassy sea, having harps of God.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Spiritual receptivity the condition of
"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock; if anyone 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 will fall down before Him Who sitteth on the throne, and will worship Him Who liveth forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Spiritual » Crowns » To be guarded
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The laodicean church
Because you say, 'I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing'; and do not know that you are the wretched one, 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 have gotten riches, and have need of nothing'; and do not know that you are the wretched one, 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
Accordingly, therefore, ye are no longer strangers and sojourners; but ye are fellow-citizens of the saints and of the house-hold of God;
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The gentiles
that at that time ye were apart from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without 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
Accordingly, therefore, ye are no longer strangers and sojourners; but ye are fellow-citizens of the saints and of the house-hold of God;
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The gentiles
that at that time ye were apart from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Endurance
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Personal purification
If, therefore, one fully purify himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
the eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, what the riches of the glory 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, child Timothy, according to the prophecies going before in respect to you, that you may war with these the noble warfare;
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the eternal life, to which you were called, and confessed a good confession before many witnesses.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Invisible foes
because to us the struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This charge I commit to you, child Timothy, according to the prophecies going before in respect to you, that you may war with these the noble warfare;
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the eternal life, to which you were called, and confessed a good confession before many witnesses.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Invisible foes
because to us the struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant power
Now to Him Who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that is working 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 things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine keeping power
For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Instability of faith
that we may no longer be babes, billow-tossed, and carried about with every wind of teaching, in the sleight of men, in the craftiness suited to the artifice of error;
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
And be not drunken with wine, in which is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of wisdom
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, cease not praying for you, and asking that ye may be filled with the full knowledge of His will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of God
and to know the knowledge-surpassing love of Christ, that ye may be filled unto all the fulness 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 two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I 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 recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved 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, having laid upon them many stripes, they thrust them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely; who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
Spiritual » Riches general references to » More precious than earthly
regarding the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking away to the recompense.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Unsearchable
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to proclaim, to the gentiles, the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Spiritual » Riches general references to » A paradox
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Enduring
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Spiritual receptivity
But he that was sown on the good ground, this is he that hears the word and understands it; who, indeed, bears fruit, and produces, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty."
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » An everlasting name
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual knowledge
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual rest
"Come to me, all ye who are laboring and are heavy laden, 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
These all died according to faith, not having obtained the promises, but having seen them from afar, and having greeted them, and having confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
and, even for this very reason, adding all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in virtue, knowledge; and in knowledge, continence; and in continence, patience; and in patience, godliness;
Spiritual » Perception » Nehemiah
Spiritual » Perception » David
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
He will glorify Me; because He will take of Mine, and will declare it to you. All things whatsoever the Father hath are Mine; on this account, I said, that He taketh of Mine, and will declare it to you.
Spiritual » Vision » Uses the telescope of faith
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him Who is invisible.
Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces
Spiritual » Talk » Christ the topic of
And, behold, two of them that very day were journeying to a village, the name of which was Emmaus, distant sixty furlongs from Jerusalem. And they were conversing with each other concerning all these things that had happened.
Spiritual » Rest » Found in Christ's service
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
For I say to you that, unless your righteousness shall exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » A childlike spirit
and said, "Verily I say to you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
For both He Who sanctifieth and those who are sanctified are all of One; for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
For both He Who sanctifieth and those who are sanctified are all of One; for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Warring
The night was far spent, and the day has drawn 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 shall there be richly supplied to you the entrance 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 solid food is for full-grown men, who by practice have their senses trained for the discernment both of 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 the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obedience, the condition of receiving
Jesus, therefore, answered them, and said, "My teaching is not Mine, but His Who sent Me. If any one wills to do His will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from Myself.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
Jesus, therefore, said to those Jews who had believed on Him, "If ye abide in My word, ye are truly My disciples; and ye will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
Spiritual » Vision » Given in answer to prayer
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
And others fell on the good ground, and were yielding fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty.
Spiritual » Talk » Concerns the things of God
Spiritual » Talk » The habit of the saints
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts; ready always for an answer to every one who asks of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear;
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall in with manifold temptations; knowing that the proving of your faith establishes patience.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » An inward battle
but I see a different law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » An inward battle
but I see a different law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity 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, not having seen, ye love; on Whom, though now not seeing Him, yet believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and full of glory;
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » All the teachings of the gospel
that ye remember the words spoken before by holy prophets, and the commandments of the Lord and Savior by your apostles.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The wonderful works of God
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By overcoming temptation
I wrote to you, fathers, because ye have known Him Who is from the beginning. I wrote to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and ye have conquered the evil 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, long ye for the spiritual, unadulterated milk, that thereby ye may grow unto salvation,
Spiritual » Encouraged » Unto perfection
Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a 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
that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.
Spiritual » Vision » Heart purity essential to
"Happy are the pure in heart; because they shall see God.
Spiritual » Hope » The scriptures the source of
For whatsoever things were written in former times were written for our instruction, that we through patience and through consolation of the Scriptures may have hope.
Spiritual » Hope » The saving element in life
For by hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for that which he sees?
Spiritual » Life » Love the demonstration of
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loves not abides in death.
Spiritual » Rest » Appropriated by faith
For we who believed do enter into rest, even as He said, "As I swore in My wrath, they shall not enter into My rest; although the works were finished from the founding of a world."
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces
Behold, I have given you the authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall in any wise harm you.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over worldly allurements
because all that has been begotten of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
But Mary was standing without by the tomb, weeping. So, as she was weeping, she stooped to look into the tomb;
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » In the communion of saints
And it came to pass, while they were conversing and reasoning together, that Jesus Himself, drawing near, was journeying with them;
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Testimony an aid to
that which we have seen and heard we declare to you also, that ye also may have fellow-ship with us; and our fellowship also is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Warms the heart
And they said one to another, "Was not our heart burning within us, as He was talking with us in the way, as He was opening the Scriptures to us!"
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of life
Happy is a man who endures temptation; because, when he becomes approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to those who love Him.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The prodigal son
And, when he spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that country; and he began to be in want.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
And, when he spent all, there arose a mighty famine in 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 the grain of wheat, having fallen into the ground, dies, it abides alone; but, if it dies, it bears much fruit,
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Thomas
Thomas, who is called Dydimus, said, therefore, to His fellow-disciples, "Let us also go, that we may die with Him."
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Peter
He saith to him again a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me?" He says to Him, "Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I fondly love Thee." He saith to him, "Feed My sheep."
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul
Then Paul answered, "What are ye doing, weeping and crushing my heart? For I am ready, not only to be bound, but to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » The holy spirit
If ye, then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant life
The thief comes not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came, that they may have life, and that they may have it abundantly.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant joys
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The words of Christ concerning benevolence
In all things I showed you that, thus laboring, ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that 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 Advocate, the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all things that I told you.
Spiritual » Receptivity » Martha received him into her house
And she had a sister called Mary, who, also seated at the Lord's feet, was hearing His word.
Spiritual » Perception » Peter
And Peter, opening his mouth, said, "Of a truth, I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons;
Spiritual » Liberty » A new law of life sets free
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and death.
Spiritual » Fulness » The overflowing cup
Spiritual » Vision » Believers alone possess
Yet a little while, and the world beholds Me no more; but ye behold Me; because I live, ye shall live also.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, mild, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
Spiritual » Talk » Tends to religious fervency
And they said one to another, "Was not our heart burning within us, as He was talking with us in the way, as He was opening the Scriptures to us!"
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, beholding the boldness of Peter and John, and perceiving that they were unlettered and ignorant men, they were wondering; they also were recognizing them, that they had been with Jesus;
Spiritual » Examples of growth » John the baptist
And the child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Returning unto the lord
And he will go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the disobedient to walk in the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Hearken, my beloved brethren, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he 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 not fruit, He taketh it away: and every one that bears fruit, He cleanseth it, 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; because she loved much; but he, to whom little is forgiven, loves little."
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Mary, therefore, having taken a pound of ointment of pure spikenard, very costly, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Faith and love
Hearken, my beloved brethren, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love Him?
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance
And Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to a plow, and looking 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 was being more empowered, and was confounding the Jews who were dwelling in Damascus; proving that this is the Christ.
Spiritual » Perception » The samaritan woman
Spiritual » Perception » Jesus
But Jesus, perceiving their reasonings, answering, said to them, "Concerning what are ye reasoning in your hearts?
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obtained by acquaintanceship with God
Spiritual » Knowledge » Leads to eternal life
And this is the eternal life, that they know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou didst send.
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 a report went out concerning Him through all the region round about.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Working
We must work the works of Him Who sent Me, while it is day. Night is coming, when no one can work.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » New Birth
Jesus answered, and said to him, "Verily, verily, I say to you, unless one be born anew, he cannot see the Kingdom of God."
good Tidings » Spiritual
And the angel, answering, said to him, "I am Gabriel, who have been standing near before God, and I was sent to speak to you, and to proclaim these glad tidings to you.
Watchmen » Spiritual
Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.
Way provided » Spiritual
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
And then shall be revealed the lawless one, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth, and will bring to nought by the manifestation of His presence;
"And to the angel of the assembly in Pergamum write these things," saith He Who hath the sharp, two-edged sword:
And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
For the word of God is living, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to a dividing of soul and spirit, of both 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 fleshly, but mighty through God for the casting down of strongholds);
And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
But He, answering, said, "It has been written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
For the word of God is living, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to a dividing of soul and spirit, of both 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 giveth life; the flesh profits nothing: the words which I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the Spirit That giveth life; the flesh profits nothing: the words which I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life.
Topics on Spiritual
Abundance, Spiritual
Ephesians 3:20Now to Him Who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us,
Abuse, Of Spiritual Things
1 Corinthians 9:18What, then, is my reward? That, when proclaiming the Gospel, I may make the Gospel without charge, to the end that I may not fully use my right in the Gospel.
Adultery, Spiritual
1 John 2:15-17Love not the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him;
Appetite, Spiritual
John 7:37-39Now, on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood, and cried, saying, "If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink.
Armor, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:11Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil;
Babies Used As A Spiritual Image
1 Corinthians 3:1-2And I, brethren, could not speak to you, as to spiritual, but as to carnal??s to babes in Christ.
Beauty, Spiritual
Romans 10:15and how shall they preach, unless they are sent forth? As it has been written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good things!"
Betrothal, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 11:2For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy; for I espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a pure virgin to Christ;
Birth, Spiritual
John 3:3Jesus answered, and said to him, "Verily, verily, I say to you, unless one be born anew, he cannot see the Kingdom of God."
Blessings, Spiritual
John 3:16For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that every one who believes on Him should not perish, but have eternal life;
Bondage, Spiritual
2 Timothy 2:26and they may return to soberness out of the snare of the Devil, having been taken captive by him in accordance with 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 flesh;
Clean, Spiritual Use
James 4:8Draw nigh to God, and He wild draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.
Crowns, Spiritual Use
Revelation 19:12And His eyes are as a flame of fire; and on His head are many diadems; having a name written which no one knows but Himself;
David, Spiritual Significance Of
Acts 2:29"Brethren! It is permitted to speak to you freely concerning the patriarch David, that he both died, and was buried; and his tomb is among us till this day;
Dividing Spiritual Blessings
Acts 1:17because he was numbered among us, and obtained the portion of this ministry.
drought, spiritual
John 7:37-39Now, on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood, and cried, saying, "If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink.
equipping, spiritual
Matthew 12:18"Behold, My servant Whom I chose, My Beloved, in Whom My soul delighted. I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will declare judgment to the gentiles.
Escaping, Spiritual Things
Luke 21:36But watch ye at every season, praying that ye may have full strength to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."
Fruit, Spiritual
James 3:13Who is wise and intelligent among you? Let him show, by his good conduct, his works in meekness of wisdom.
Fruitfulness, Spiritual
Galatians 5:22-23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Games, Spiritual
1 Corinthians 9:26I, therefore, so run, as not uncertainly I so fight, as not beating the air.
Gifts From God, Spiritual
John 6:32Jesus, therefore, said to them, "Verily, verily, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread out of Heaven; but My Father giveth you the true bread out of Heaven;
Inheritance, Spiritual
Hebrews 1:2at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages;
Labor, Spiritual Aspects Of
John 4:38I sent you to reap that on which ye bestowed no labor; others have labored, and ye entered into their labor."
Land, Spiritual Aspects Of
Romans 8:19-20For the earnest longing of the creation is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God.
Leaders, Spiritual
Hebrews 5:4And no one takes the honor to himself, but, when called by God, as was also Aaron.
Light, Spiritual
1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Many Spiritual Beings
Revelation 5:11And I saw, and heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and of the living creatures, and of the elders, (and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands);
Maturity, Spiritual
Ephesians 4:13-15until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man??o the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ;
Not Seeing Spiritual Things
Acts 9:7And the men who were journeying with him were standing speechless; hearing, indeed, the voice, but beholding no one.
Origins Of Spiritual Life
John 3:6-8That which has been born of the flesh is flesh: and that which has been born of the Spirit is spirit.
Poverty, Spiritual
Matthew 13:58And He did not perform many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Predestination, Spiritual Events
Matthew 11:25-26At that season Jesus, answering, said, "I thank Thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, because Thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, and didst reveal them to babes.
Purity, Moral And Spiritual
1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Rest, Spiritual
1 Timothy 2:2for kings, and all who are in high position, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
Resurrection, Spiritual
Ephesians 2:1You also did He make alive, when ye were dead in your trespasses and sins,
Riches, Spiritual
Romans 11:33-36O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past tracing out,
Slavery, Spiritual
John 8:33-36They answered Him, "We are Abraham's seed, and to no one have we at any time been in bondage; how sayest Thou, 'Ye shall be made free?'
Sleep, Spiritual
Matthew 24:43-44But know this, that, had the householder known at what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through.
Spiritual Adoption
Matthew 5:9"Happy are the peacemakers; because they shall be called sons of God.
Spiritual Allegories
John 10:1-16"Verily, verily, I say to you, he that enters not through the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber.
Spiritual Blindness, Consequences Of
Romans 1:20-22For His invisible things, since the creation of the world, are clearly seen, being perceived by the things that are made, even His everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse:
Spiritual Blindness, In Unbelievers
1 Corinthians 2:14But a natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
Spiritual Blindness, Removal Of
2 Corinthians 4:6because it is the God Who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," Who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Blindness, Results Of Sin
2 Corinthians 4:4in whom the god of this world blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God, should not shine upon them.
Spiritual crowns
1 Corinthians 9:25And every one who strives in the games exercises self restraint in all things; they, indeed, therefore, to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
Spiritual Darkness
John 11:10but, if any one walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him."
Spiritual Dawn
2 Peter 1:19And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which ye do well to take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Morning Star arise in your hearts;
Spiritual Deafness
2 Timothy 4:4and will turn away their ears from the truth, and will turn aside to the fables.
Spiritual Death
Romans 6:23for the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Spiritual Depths
1 Corinthians 2:10but to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searcheth all things ??ven the deep things of God.
Spiritual Desires
1 Thessalonians 2:17But we, brethren, having been bereft of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face, with great desire.
Spiritual Destitution
Matthew 5:3"Happy are the poor in spirit; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Spiritual Failure
Matthew 7:27and the rain descended, and the streams 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 who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes on Me shall never thirst.
Spiritual Fathers
1 Corinthians 4:15For, though ye have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet ye have not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I begat 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 5:6"Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: because they shall be filled.
Spiritual Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:1Now concerning the 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 gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Spiritual Gifts, Importance Of Love
1 Corinthians 13:1If I speak with tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.
Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of
1 Corinthians 14:12So also ye, since ye are eager for spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound in them with a view to the edification of the assembly.
Spiritual Gifts, Warnings About
1 Corinthians 14:39So then, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Spiritual Growth
2 Corinthians 9:10And He Who supplieth seed to the sower, and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
Spiritual Hunger
1 Peter 2:2as new-born babes, long ye for the spiritual, unadulterated milk, that thereby ye may grow unto salvation,
Spiritual Ignorance
1 Corinthians 12:1Now concerning the spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant.
Spiritual Illumination
John 14:26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all things that I told you.
Spiritual Immaturity
1 Corinthians 3:1And I, brethren, could not speak to you, as to spiritual, but as to carnal??s to babes in Christ.
Spiritual Investment
Matthew 6:20but lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where theives do not break through, nor steal;
Spiritual life
John 6:63It is the Spirit That giveth life; the flesh profits nothing: the words which I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life.
Spiritual Life, Described By
Romans 6:11Even so reckon ye also yourselves dead, indeed, to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Spiritual Life, Maintained By
John 6:57As the Living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father; so he, also, who eats Me, shall live because of Me.
Spiritual Life, Nature Of
Colossians 2:13and you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, did He make alive with Him: having freely forgiven us all our trespasses;
Spiritual Malnutrition
1 Corinthians 3:1-3And I, brethren, could not speak to you, as to spiritual, but as to carnal??s to babes in Christ.
Spiritual Maturity
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, do not be children in mind; yet in evil be babes, but in mind be full-grown.
Spiritual Mothers
1 Peter 3:6as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, of whom ye became children; if ye do good, and fear no alarm.
Spiritual Night
1 Thessalonians 5:5for ye are all sons of light, and sons of day; we are not of night, nor of darkness.
Spiritual Offspring
Galatians 3:29And, if ye are Christ's, ye are, consequently, Abraham's seed, and heirs according to promise.
Spiritual Perception
Mark 2:8And straightway Jesus, perceiving in His spirit that they so reason within themselves, saith to them, "Why do ye reason these things in your hearts?
Spiritual Progress
2 Corinthians 3:18But we all, with unveiled face, reflecting as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transfigured into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Spiritual Striving
Philippians 1:27Only demean yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ; that, whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye are standing 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 may be of God, and not from ourselves;
Spiritual Understanding
Hebrews 13:12-13Wherefore, Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered without the gate.
Spiritual Vitality
2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith is growing exceedingly, and the love of each one of you abounds toward one another;
Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:12because to us the struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Spiritual Warfare, Armour
Romans 13:12-14The night was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Spiritual Warfare, As Conflict
Ephesians 6:12because to us the struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Spiritual Warfare, Causes Of
2 Peter 2:4For, if God spared not angels that sinned, but, hurling them down to Hell, delivered them up to pits of darkness, kept for judgment;
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4Adulteresses! know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever, therefore, purposes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
Strength, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might.
That Which Is Spiritual
John 4:24God is a spirit; and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
Victory, Over Spiritual Forces
Hebrews 4:15for we have not a High Priest, unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but One Who hath been tempted in all points like as we, apart from sin.
Wardrobe, Spiritual
Romans 13:12The night was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Weakness, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 12:10Wherefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then am I powerful.
