Thematic Bible: Are bound, to
Thematic Bible
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired 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'll give you shepherds after my own heart, and they'll shepherd you with knowledge and good sense."
Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.
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 finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs." Then he asked him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus told him, "Take care of my sheep." He asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was deeply hurt that he had asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" So he told him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you!"
Ministers » Are bound, to » Build up the church
to equip the saints, to do the work of ministry, and to build up the body of the Messiah
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
Have you been thinking all along that we are trying to defend ourselves before you? We are speaking before God in the authority of the Messiah, and everything, dear friends, is meant to build you up.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Preach the gospel to all
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever doesn't believe will be condemned.
For the Messiah did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, not with eloquent wisdom, so the cross of the Messiah won't be emptied of its power.
Ministers » Are bound, to » War a good warfare
I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.
Timothy, my child, I am instructing you in keeping with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may continue to fight the good fight
Ministers » Are bound, to » Pray for their people
As they serve between the porch and the altar, let the priests and ministers of the LORD weep and pray: "Spare your people, LORD, and do not make your heritage a disgrace so that nations ridicule them. Why should they say among the people, "Where is their God?"'"
For this reason, since the day we heard about this, we have not stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the full knowledge of God's will with respect to all spiritual wisdom and 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 and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God."
but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail. When you have come back, you must strengthen your brothers."
Ministers » Are bound, to » Rebuke
That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith
These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Exhort
He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that agrees with what we teach, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Comfort
who comforts us in all our suffering, so that we may be able to comfort others in all their suffering, as we ourselves are being comforted by God. For as the Messiah's sufferings overflow into us, so also our comfort overflows through the Messiah. If we suffer, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we are suffering.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Endure hardness
Join me in suffering like a good soldier of the Messiah Jesus.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Watch for souls
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful 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
What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Warn affectionately
So be alert! Remember that for three years, night and day, I never stopped tearfully warning each of you.
Ministers » Are bound, to » Convince gainsayers
He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that agrees with what we teach, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose 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