Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
divine Call » To work » Abundant labours
Christian conduct » Abounding in the work of the lord
But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also.
Diligence » In the service of God » Is not in vain
Diligence » Is not in vain
God » Promises to the tempted » Special promises to religious workers
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.
But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.
But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Labor » Who shall not labor in vain
"They will not build and another inhabit, They will not plant and another eat; For as the lifetime of a tree, so will be the days of My people, And My chosen ones will wear out the work of their hands. "They will not labor in vain, Or bear children for calamity; For they are the offspring of those blessed by the LORD, And their descendants with them.
Ministers » Hospitality to » Promises to
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.
But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Names » Of the saints » Beloved brethren
Perseverance » In well-doing » Is not in vain
Service » Reluctant spiritual » God demands
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;
“Now, therefore, fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.
“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
“Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
And rejoice with
With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men,
Stability » Of character
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
A Song, a Psalm of David.
My heart is steadfast, O God;
I will sing, I will sing praises, even with mysoul.
I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my
His
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;
For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was. But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
Steadfastness » Remaining steadfast
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In the work of the lord
Titles and names of saints » Beloved brethren
Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
Victory/overcoming » God giving victory through jesus Christ
but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;
“Now, therefore, fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.
“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
“Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
And rejoice with
With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men,
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.
But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.