Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
When He has
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will
And I will
I will say, ‘They are
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
You have
And will
And will remove all your alloy.
I have tested you in the
Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts,
“Behold, I will refine them andassay them;
Forwhat else can I do, because of the daughter of My people?
“Behold, I will refine them and
For
He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord offerings in righteousness.
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Belief » Those that have not seen and yet have believed in jesus Christ
Jesus *said to him, “Because you have seen Me, have you believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.”
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
Verse Concepts
Acts of KindnessAffection, Kinds OfBrotherly KindnessCommitment, to God's peopleHonorLove, Abuse OfLoyaltyMinistry, In The ChurchUnselfishnessBrotherhoodCaringCaring For OthersAffection For God's PeopleOutdoingHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Being Devoted to GodAffectionRespectLoving Yourself
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
Verse Concepts
CompassionGentlenessActs of KindnessAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansChristiansMeeknessdiscipleship, nature ofBelovedAttitudes, to other peopleHumility In The Christians LifeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InKindnessHumilityPatiencePeople Of God, In NtCaring For OthersSelf DisciplineSpiritualitySympathyTenderness
Character Of SaintsWardrobe, SpiritualNames And Titles For The ChristianCaringBowelsThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleClothed With Good ThingsBe Humble!Be Patient!The Need For MercyElectMercyBeing Devoted to GodForgiving Others Who Hurt YouGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritPatience As A Fruit Of The Spiritempathyhumblenesspatienthumbletenderheartedness
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,
Verse Concepts
CompassionAbusive HusbandsGod, Compassion OfAbuse From a SpouseAsking for forgivenessGentlenessForgiveness, Application OfActs of KindnessImitating JesusBad ChildrenFaultsAdultsAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansBeing A KidAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sCaring For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversResponseSensitivitySin, Accepting Forgiveness Of
UnforgivenessCharitable AttitudeForgive OthersLove To Others Shown InControlling AngerBrotherly LoveCaringDuties To NeighboursForgive One AnotherThe Need For MercyReciprocityForgivenessforgiving othersForgiving YourselfEncouraging One AnotherGod's ForgivenessLove And ForgivenessTreating OthersAnger And ForgivenessLoving One AnotherForgiveness Kjvempathyforgivingtenderheartednessothers
who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
Christian conduct » Loving Christ
So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus *said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “Tend My lambs.”
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
Faith » Trial of
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Verse Concepts
BattlesBlessedCrowns Of ChristiansFate Of The GodlyFaith, Testing OfAssurance, basis ofCommendationeternal life, experience ofdiscipline, divineCharacterAthleticsLove, Nature OfPerseverancePrizesGod's PromisesPunishment, By GodSatan, Resistance ToSelf DisciplineTemptation, ResistingTestingTrialsTrust, Importance OfAfflictions, Consolation DuringLove For GodSuffering, Hardship
Endurance In DiscouragementCrowns For God's PeopleEnduringPeople Commended By GodBemaPromise Of HeavenUniversalismTemptationEnduranceLife StrugglesOvercoming Hard TimesHardshipPatience In Hard TimesResisting TemptationTestsOvercoming AdversityPersistenceHard Work And Perseveranceperserverancepatientsperseveringcrownsexamstrailspressure
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
"When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is the one on whom seed was sown beside the road. "The one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no firm root in himself, but is only temporary, and when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls away. read more.
"And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
"And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Since I know, O my God, that You try the heart and delight in uprightness, I, in the integrity of my heart, have willingly offered all these things; so now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here, make their offerings willingly to You.
I
I proved you at the
"For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. "Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. "Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'There He is,' do not believe him. read more.
"For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. "Behold, I have told you in advance.
"For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. "Behold, I have told you in advance.
"Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no firm root; they believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away. "The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.
For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, "I WILL SURELY BLESS YOU AND I WILL SURELY MULTIPLY YOU." And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise.
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
When He entered the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus *said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They *said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”
And He was saying to her, “Let the children be satisfied first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”
and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
Faith » Often tried by affliction
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Faith/faithfulness » The trying of your faith
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, read more.
obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
Fire » As a purifier
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will
And I will
I will say, ‘They are
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
As they gather silver and bronze and iron and lead and tin into the furnace to blow fire on it in order to melt it, so I will gather you in My anger and in My wrath and I will lay you there and melt you.
everything that can stand the fire, you shall pass through the fire, and it shall be clean, but it shall be purified with water for impurity. But whatever cannot stand the fire you shall pass through the water.
“But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap.
Fire » Characterized as » Purifying
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
everything that can stand the fire, you shall pass through the fire, and it shall be clean, but it shall be purified with water for impurity. But whatever cannot stand the fire you shall pass through the water.
Gold » Refined and tried by fire
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will
And I will
I will say, ‘They are
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Gold » Illustrative of » Tried faith
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
When He entered the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus *said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They *said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”
And He was saying to her, “Let the children be satisfied first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”
and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
Kindness » Encouraged
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
Verse Concepts
Acts of KindnessAffection, Kinds OfBrotherly KindnessCommitment, to God's peopleHonorLove, Abuse OfLoyaltyMinistry, In The ChurchUnselfishnessBrotherhoodCaringCaring For OthersAffection For God's PeopleOutdoingHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Being Devoted to GodAffectionRespectLoving Yourself
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
Verse Concepts
CompassionGentlenessActs of KindnessAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansChristiansMeeknessdiscipleship, nature ofBelovedAttitudes, to other peopleHumility In The Christians LifeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InKindnessHumilityPatiencePeople Of God, In NtCaring For OthersSelf DisciplineSpiritualitySympathyTenderness
Character Of SaintsWardrobe, SpiritualNames And Titles For The ChristianCaringBowelsThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleClothed With Good ThingsBe Humble!Be Patient!The Need For MercyElectMercyBeing Devoted to GodForgiving Others Who Hurt YouGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritPatience As A Fruit Of The Spiritempathyhumblenesspatienthumbletenderheartedness
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,
Verse Concepts
CompassionAbusive HusbandsGod, Compassion OfAbuse From a SpouseAsking for forgivenessGentlenessForgiveness, Application OfActs of KindnessImitating JesusBad ChildrenFaultsAdultsAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansBeing A KidAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sCaring For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversResponseSensitivitySin, Accepting Forgiveness Of
UnforgivenessCharitable AttitudeForgive OthersLove To Others Shown InControlling AngerBrotherly LoveCaringDuties To NeighboursForgive One AnotherThe Need For MercyReciprocityForgivenessforgiving othersForgiving YourselfEncouraging One AnotherGod's ForgivenessLove And ForgivenessTreating OthersAnger And ForgivenessLoving One AnotherForgiveness Kjvempathyforgivingtenderheartednessothers
who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
When He has
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will
And I will
I will say, ‘They are
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
You have
And will
And will remove all your alloy.
I have tested you in the
Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts,
“Behold, I will refine them andassay them;
Forwhat else can I do, because of the daughter of My people?
“Behold, I will refine them and
For
He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord offerings in righteousness.
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
The second coming of Christ » Called the » Appearing of jesus Christ
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
The second coming of Christ » Faith of, shall be found unto praise at
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Seeing » Those that have not seen and yet have believed in jesus Christ
Jesus *said to him, “Because you have seen Me, have you believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.”
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
Verse Concepts
Acts of KindnessAffection, Kinds OfBrotherly KindnessCommitment, to God's peopleHonorLove, Abuse OfLoyaltyMinistry, In The ChurchUnselfishnessBrotherhoodCaringCaring For OthersAffection For God's PeopleOutdoingHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Being Devoted to GodAffectionRespectLoving Yourself
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
Verse Concepts
CompassionGentlenessActs of KindnessAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansChristiansMeeknessdiscipleship, nature ofBelovedAttitudes, to other peopleHumility In The Christians LifeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InKindnessHumilityPatiencePeople Of God, In NtCaring For OthersSelf DisciplineSpiritualitySympathyTenderness
Character Of SaintsWardrobe, SpiritualNames And Titles For The ChristianCaringBowelsThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleClothed With Good ThingsBe Humble!Be Patient!The Need For MercyElectMercyBeing Devoted to GodForgiving Others Who Hurt YouGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritPatience As A Fruit Of The Spiritempathyhumblenesspatienthumbletenderheartedness
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,
Verse Concepts
CompassionAbusive HusbandsGod, Compassion OfAbuse From a SpouseAsking for forgivenessGentlenessForgiveness, Application OfActs of KindnessImitating JesusBad ChildrenFaultsAdultsAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansBeing A KidAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sCaring For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversResponseSensitivitySin, Accepting Forgiveness Of
UnforgivenessCharitable AttitudeForgive OthersLove To Others Shown InControlling AngerBrotherly LoveCaringDuties To NeighboursForgive One AnotherThe Need For MercyReciprocityForgivenessforgiving othersForgiving YourselfEncouraging One AnotherGod's ForgivenessLove And ForgivenessTreating OthersAnger And ForgivenessLoving One AnotherForgiveness Kjvempathyforgivingtenderheartednessothers
who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
When He has
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will
And I will
I will say, ‘They are
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
You have
And will
And will remove all your alloy.
I have tested you in the
Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts,
“Behold, I will refine them andassay them;
Forwhat else can I do, because of the daughter of My people?
“Behold, I will refine them and
For
He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord offerings in righteousness.
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Temptation » A test
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will
And I will
I will say, ‘They are
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
Verse Concepts
BattlesBlessedCrowns Of ChristiansFate Of The GodlyFaith, Testing OfAssurance, basis ofCommendationeternal life, experience ofdiscipline, divineCharacterAthleticsLove, Nature OfPerseverancePrizesGod's PromisesPunishment, By GodSatan, Resistance ToSelf DisciplineTemptation, ResistingTestingTrialsTrust, Importance OfAfflictions, Consolation DuringLove For GodSuffering, Hardship
Endurance In DiscouragementCrowns For God's PeopleEnduringPeople Commended By GodBemaPromise Of HeavenUniversalismTemptationEnduranceLife StrugglesOvercoming Hard TimesHardshipPatience In Hard TimesResisting TemptationTestsOvercoming AdversityPersistenceHard Work And Perseveranceperserverancepatientsperseveringcrownsexamstrailspressure
Even in the matter of the envoys of the rulers of Babylon, who sent to him to inquire of the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone only to test him, that He might know all that was in his heart.
Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." He said, "Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you." So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him and Isaac his son; and he split wood for the burnt offering, and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. read more.
On the third day Abraham raised his eyes and saw the place from a distance. Abraham said to his young men, "Stay here with the donkey, and I and the lad will go over there; and we will worship and return to you." Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son, and he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together. Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, "My father!" And he said, "Here I am, my son." And he said, "Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" Abraham said, "God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son." So the two of them walked on together. Then they came to the place of which God had told him; and Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood, and bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Abraham stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, "Abraham, Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." He said, "Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me." Then Abraham raised his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him a ram caught in the thicket by his horns; and Abraham went and took the ram and offered him up for a burnt offering in the place of his son. Abraham called the name of that place The LORD Will Provide, as it is said to this day, "In the mount of the LORD it will be provided."
On the third day Abraham raised his eyes and saw the place from a distance. Abraham said to his young men, "Stay here with the donkey, and I and the lad will go over there; and we will worship and return to you." Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son, and he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together. Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, "My father!" And he said, "Here I am, my son." And he said, "Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" Abraham said, "God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son." So the two of them walked on together. Then they came to the place of which God had told him; and Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood, and bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Abraham stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, "Abraham, Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." He said, "Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me." Then Abraham raised his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him a ram caught in the thicket by his horns; and Abraham went and took the ram and offered him up for a burnt offering in the place of his son. Abraham called the name of that place The LORD Will Provide, as it is said to this day, "In the mount of the LORD it will be provided."
"If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder comes true, concerning which he spoke to you, saying, 'Let us go after other gods (whom you have not known) and let us serve them,' you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams; for the LORD your God is testing you to find out if you love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
The LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil." Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing? "Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. read more.
"But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face." Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house, a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them, and the Sabeans attacked and took them. They also slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you." While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you." While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and took them and slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you." While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house, and behold, a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people and they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you." Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. He said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked I shall return there The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.
"But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face." Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house, a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them, and the Sabeans attacked and took them. They also slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you." While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you." While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and took them and slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you." While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house, and behold, a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people and they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you." Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. He said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked I shall return there The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.
The LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity, although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause." Satan answered the LORD and said, "Skin for skin! Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life. "However, put forth Your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh; he will curse You to Your face." read more.
So the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, he is in your power, only spare his life." Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took a potsherd to scrape himself while he was sitting among the ashes. Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!" But he said to her, "You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?" In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
So the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, he is in your power, only spare his life." Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took a potsherd to scrape himself while he was sitting among the ashes. Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!" But he said to her, "You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?" In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
For You have tried us, O God; You have refined us as silver is refined. You brought us into the net; You laid an oppressive burden upon our loins. You made men ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water, Yet You brought us out into a place of abundance. read more.
I shall come into Your house with burnt offerings; I shall pay You my vows,
I shall come into Your house with burnt offerings; I shall pay You my vows,
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Faith
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
When He entered the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus *said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They *said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”
And He was saying to her, “Let the children be satisfied first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”
and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
Trial » The trying of your faith
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, read more.
obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
Trials » The refining influence of
When He has
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will
And I will
I will say, ‘They are
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
You have
And will
And will remove all your alloy.
I have tested you in the
Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts,
“Behold, I will refine them andassay them;
Forwhat else can I do, because of the daughter of My people?
“Behold, I will refine them and
For
He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord offerings in righteousness.
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;