Thematic Bible: Brethren
Thematic Bible
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
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Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he [stopped me and] said to me, “You must not do that; I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters who have and hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God [alone]. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy [His life and teaching are the heart of prophecy].”
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Therefore, it was essential that He had to be made like His brothers (mankind) in every respect, so that He might [by experience] become a merciful and faithful High Priest in things related to God, to make atonement (propitiation) for the people’s sins [thereby wiping away the sin, satisfying divine justice, and providing a way of reconciliation between God and mankind].
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But He answered, “My mother and My brothers are these who listen to the word of God and do it!”
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So this word went out among the brothers that this disciple (John) was not going to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not going to die, but only, “If I want him to stay alive until I come [again], what is that to you?”
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Both Jesus who sanctifies and those who are sanctified [that is, spiritually transformed, made holy, and set apart for God’s purpose] are all from one Father; for this reason He is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters,
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Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying,
“Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom (dominion, reign) of our God, and the authority of His Christ have come; for theaccuser of our [believing] brothers and sisters has been thrown down [at last], he who accuses them and keeps bringing charges [of sinful behavior] against them before our God day and night.
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“Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom (dominion, reign) of our God, and the authority of His Christ have come; for the
Brethren » Duty to » Abounding
And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
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Let love of your fellow believers continue.
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If, however, you are [really] fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, if you have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit]” you are doing well.
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Brethren » Duty to » Fervent
Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
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Beloved, let us [unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves [others] is born of God and knows God [through personal experience].
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Brethren » Duty to » Sincere
Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
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The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not covet,” and any other commandment are summed up in this statement: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
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Brethren » Duty to » Impartial
Therefore, show your love for the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.
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Brethren » Duty to » Unselfish
Brethren » Duty to » Christ's love the standard of
Brethren » Duty to » Proof of discipleship
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
Verse Concepts
Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he [stopped me and] said to me, “You must not do that; I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters who have and hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God [alone]. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy [His life and teaching are the heart of prophecy].”
Verse Concepts
Therefore, it was essential that He had to be made like His brothers (mankind) in every respect, so that He might [by experience] become a merciful and faithful High Priest in things related to God, to make atonement (propitiation) for the people’s sins [thereby wiping away the sin, satisfying divine justice, and providing a way of reconciliation between God and mankind].
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But He answered, “My mother and My brothers are these who listen to the word of God and do it!”
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So this word went out among the brothers that this disciple (John) was not going to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not going to die, but only, “If I want him to stay alive until I come [again], what is that to you?”
Verse Concepts
Both Jesus who sanctifies and those who are sanctified [that is, spiritually transformed, made holy, and set apart for God’s purpose] are all from one Father; for this reason He is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters,
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Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying,
“Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom (dominion, reign) of our God, and the authority of His Christ have come; for theaccuser of our [believing] brothers and sisters has been thrown down [at last], he who accuses them and keeps bringing charges [of sinful behavior] against them before our God day and night.
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“Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom (dominion, reign) of our God, and the authority of His Christ have come; for the
Titles and names of saints » Brethren
But motioning to them with his hand to be quiet and listen, he described how the Lord had led him out of the prison. And he said, “Report these things to James and the brothers and sisters.” Then he left and went to another place.
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Related Topics
- Acceptance, Of One Another
- Adoption, descriptions of
- Agape Love
- Attitudes, to other people
- Being Loved
- Being Yourself
- Brotherhood
- Brotherly Love
- Brothers Love
- Christ's True Family
- Christ, Character Of
- Christians
- Christians Being Called Brothers
- Christlikeness
- Commitment, to God's people
- Discipleship
- Family Love
- Fellowship With Christ
- Fellowship, In The Gospel
- Genuineness
- Goals
- God's Love For Us
- God, Fatherhood Of
- Gods Love
- Holiness, Believers' Growth In
- Love
- Love And Family
- Love And Relationships
- Love Fellow Christians!
- Love To Others
- Love To Others, Evidence Of
- Love Your Neighbour!
- Love to Christ
- Love, For One Another
- Love, Nature Of
- Love, Of Fellow Man
- Loving Everyone
- Loving One Another
- Loving Others
- Loving Yourself
- Ministry, In The Church
- Names And Titles For The Christian
- New Birth, Evidenced By
- Prophecy
- Relationships
- Relationships And Dating
- Rivers
- Self Esteem
- Showing Hypocrisy
- Sibling Love
- Sincereity
- Sincerity, In Christian Living
- Social Justice
- Spirituality
- Telling Of God
- Treating Others
- True Love
- Unconditional Love
- Friendliness
- Loving
- Obeying
- Others
- Sisterhood