Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
This second letter, beloved, I now write to you, in both which I stir up your pure minds by putting you in remembrance; that ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by your apostles; knowing this first, that there will come in the last days open scoffers following their own lusts, read more.
and saying, Where is his promised coming? for, from the time when the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as then, and as they have continued from the beginning of the creation. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men.
and saying, Where is his promised coming? for, from the time when the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as then, and as they have continued from the beginning of the creation. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men.
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God:
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yet to us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we to him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him.
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to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery, which hath been hidden for ages in God, who created all things;
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God, who at different times and in different ways spoke of old to the fathers by the prophets, hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; and without him was nothing made that hath been made. read more.
In him is life; and the life was the light of men. And the light hath been shining in the darkness; and the darkness received it not. There was a man, sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that through him all might believe. He was not the light, but came to bear witness of the light. The true light, which enlighteneth every man, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world knew him not.
In him is life; and the life was the light of men. And the light hath been shining in the darkness; and the darkness received it not. There was a man, sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that through him all might believe. He was not the light, but came to bear witness of the light. The true light, which enlighteneth every man, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world knew him not.
giving thanks to the Father, who enabled us to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light; who rescued us from the empire of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son; in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins; read more.
who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of the whole creation; for in him were created all things, those in the heavens, and those on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers, all things have been created through him and for him; and he is before all things, and in him all things subsist.
who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of the whole creation; for in him were created all things, those in the heavens, and those on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers, all things have been created through him and for him; and he is before all things, and in him all things subsist.
Through faith we perceive that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that that which is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.
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For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men.
Day of the lord » What is kept in store for the day of judgment
For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men.
the Deluge » Entire face of the earth changed by
For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished;
Earth » The earth which exists now
knowing this first, that there will come in the last days open scoffers following their own lusts, and saying, Where is his promised coming? for, from the time when the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as then, and as they have continued from the beginning of the creation. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, read more.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men. But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men. But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
knowing this first, that there will come in the last days open scoffers following their own lusts, and saying, Where is his promised coming? for, from the time when the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as then, and as they have continued from the beginning of the creation. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, read more.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men. But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men. But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Ignorance » Of God's word » Wilful
For this peoples heart hath become gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and turn from their ways, and I should heal them."
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And as they did not choose to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do things which are shameful;
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For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water,
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Perishing » How the old world perished
For if God spared not angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them over to chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; and spared not the old world, but saved Noah with seven others, a preacher of righteousness, when he brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
knowing this first, that there will come in the last days open scoffers following their own lusts, and saying, Where is his promised coming? for, from the time when the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as then, and as they have continued from the beginning of the creation. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, read more.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished;
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished;
World » The lord judging the world
knowing this first, that there will come in the last days open scoffers following their own lusts, and saying, Where is his promised coming? for, from the time when the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as then, and as they have continued from the beginning of the creation. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, read more.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men. But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men. But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
The times indeed of ignorance God overlooked; but now commandeth all men every where to repent; inasmuch as he hath fixed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he hath appointed; having given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.
But Jesus answereth them, saying, The hour hath come that the Son of man should be glorified. Truly, truly do I say to you, Unless a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die, itself abideth alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit. He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world will keep it unto everlasting life. read more.
If any one be a servant to me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also will my servant be; if any one serve me, the Father will honor him. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour! But for this cause I came to this hour. Father, glorify thy name! Then came there a voice from heaven: Yea, I have glorified it, and will glorify it again. The multitude therefore that stood by, hearing this, said that it thundered. Others said, An angel hath spoken to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice hath come not for my sake, but for yours. Now is the judgment of this world; now will the prince of this world be cast out;
If any one be a servant to me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also will my servant be; if any one serve me, the Father will honor him. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour! But for this cause I came to this hour. Father, glorify thy name! Then came there a voice from heaven: Yea, I have glorified it, and will glorify it again. The multitude therefore that stood by, hearing this, said that it thundered. Others said, An angel hath spoken to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice hath come not for my sake, but for yours. Now is the judgment of this world; now will the prince of this world be cast out;
World » What happened to the old world
For if God spared not angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them over to chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; and spared not the old world, but saved Noah with seven others, a preacher of righteousness, when he brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
knowing this first, that there will come in the last days open scoffers following their own lusts, and saying, Where is his promised coming? for, from the time when the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as then, and as they have continued from the beginning of the creation. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, read more.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished;
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished;
World » The world that exists now
knowing this first, that there will come in the last days open scoffers following their own lusts, and saying, Where is his promised coming? for, from the time when the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as then, and as they have continued from the beginning of the creation. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that of old by the word of God there were heavens, and an earth formed out of the water and by the water, read more.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men. But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
by means of which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; but the present heavens and the present earth are by his word kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and the perdition of ungodly men. But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.