Thematic Bible: Are bound, to
Thematic Bible
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock that the Holy Spirit has appointed you to as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
Verse Concepts
AtonementAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleelders, in the churchBlood, of Jesus ChristChurch Authority, Of EldarsAtonement, Redemption ByBishops, DutiesAtonement, in NTBuying and sellingSolemn ChargesLeaders, SpiritualMarketsMinistry, In The ChurchOverseersGod Keeping WatchPurchasingRansom
Redemption, In NtResponsibility, For God's WorldSecuritySelf DefenceShepherds, As Church LeaderSin, Avoidance OfValuesWatchfulness, Of LeadersPastorsChrist And His SheepNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfCorrecting A BrotherFeeding The FlockThe Church UniversalBloodThe churchTaking Care Of Your Body
I will give you shepherds who are loyal to Me, and they will shepherd you with knowledge and skill.
Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but freely, according to God’s will; not for the money but eagerly;
Verse Concepts
God, As ShepherdCovetingChurch Authority, Of EldarsEnthusiasmeagernessdiligenceBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanGreed, Believers' Response ToGuardsHiringMinistry, In The ChurchMoney, Attitudes ToResponsibility, For God's WorldShepherds, As Church LeaderUnselfishnessWatchfulness, Of LeadersMaterialismMoneyPastors
When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love , the first 2 times by Jesus (vv. 15-16 ); and phileo , the last time by Jesus (v. 17 ) and all 3 times by Peter (vv. 15-17 ). Peter's threefold confession of love for Jesus corresponds to his earlier threefold denial of Jesus; Jn 18:15-18 , 25-27 . Me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said to Him, "You know that I love You." "Feed My lambs," He told him. A second time He asked him, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me?" "Yes, Lord," he said to Him, "You know that I love You." "Shepherd My sheep," He told him. He asked him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time, "Do you love Me?" He said, "Lord, You know everything! You know that I love You." "Feed My sheep," Jesus said.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Build up the church
for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of TalentsAttending Churchequipping, spiritualServants, Working Conditions OfChurch, Unity OfChrist, The Head Of The ChurchChurch, Titles OfBuilding Up The ChurchBody Of ChristServiceThe churchBuilding Each Other UpEvangelismWorking TogetherResponsibilityEncouraging One AnotherServing GodWorking For GodGoing To ChurchGifts And Talents
You have thought all along that we were defending ourselves to you. No, in the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is for building you up.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Preach the gospel to all
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to evangelize—not with clever words, so that the cross of Christ will not be emptied of its effect.
Ministers » Are bound, to » War a good warfare
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by them you may strongly engage in battle,
Ministers » Are bound, to » Pray for their people
weep between the portico and the altar.
Let them say:
“Have pity on Your people, Lord,
and do not make Your inheritance a disgrace,
an object of scorn among the nations.
Why should it be said among the peoples,
‘Where is their God?’”
For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Verse Concepts
FulnessFulness Of KnowledgeSurrenderingAskingGrace, And Christian LifeKnowing God, Effects OfThe Lord's PrayerPerseverancePrayer, And God's WillPrayerfulnessUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual UnderstandingSpiritual FulnessThe Holy Spirit, Source Of WisdomUnceasingGod Giving Understanding
Ministers » Are bound, to » Strengthen the faith of their people
strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God.”
Ministers » Are bound, to » Rebuke
This testimony is true. So, rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith
Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Exhort
holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it.
Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Comfort
He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so our comfort overflows through Christ. If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is experienced in the endurance of the same sufferings that we suffer.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Endure hardness
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Watch for souls
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Verse Concepts
anniversariesAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleBeing A Leaderelders, in the churchBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanConfusionGuardsHeadshipHonouring RulersJoy, And Human ExperienceMinistry, In The ChurchObedience, To Human AuthoritiesMan Keeping WatchPrivilegesResistanceRespect, For Human Beings
Ministers » Are bound, to » Teach
And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Warn affectionately
Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Convince gainsayers
holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it.
Related Topics
- Attending Church
- Bishops, Duties
- Church Authority, Of Eldars
- Church, Titles Of
- Exhortation, Objects Of
- Faith, As A Body Of Beliefs
- Feeding The Flock