Thematic Bible: Christ Shepherd


Thematic Bible



For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment]. Verse ConceptsCommitmentConvincingDay of the LORDAssuranceThe Final Days Of TimeAbrahamAssurance, By Faith In ChristConfidence, Based OnCertaintyBetrayalGuardiansOptimismPersecution, Attitudes ToPersuasionSecurityTrust, Importance OfTrustworthinessWatchfulness, DivineTrustworthyAbility, God's PowerBetrayal, God Never WillTrusting In GodThose Who Believed In ChristSufferingFaith And TrustGrandmothers

Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy. Verse ConceptsBeing A Perfect ChristianAssurance Of SalvationFaultlessnessAble To StandBackslidingvulnerability



And when the Supreme Shepherd [i.e., Jesus] comes back, you will receive [for your effort] a glorious crown [of reward] that will never fade away [Note: The idea of "fading away" is suggested by the laurel wreath bestowed on the winner of an athletic contest]. Verse ConceptsFutureCrowns Of Christianseternal life, nature ofAthleticsHeavenly RewardsLast ThingsHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityPeter, Preacher And TeacherPrizesReward, For God's PeopleSelf DisciplineShepherds, As Church LeaderChrist, The ShepherdNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForNo DecayCrowns For God's PeopleBemaGlorification

For the Lamb, who is at the center of the throne, will be their Shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Verse ConceptsEyes, Used In PropheciesdiseasesBereavement, God's Comfort inFountainsGuidance, God's Promises OfKnowing God, Effects OfRest, EternalWellsTearsWhat Heaven Will Be LikeFountains Of LifeMetaphorical SpringsGod Will ComfortWells, Figurative Use

Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep [i.e., the church], through the blood of the never ending Agreement [i.e., Christ's blood], Verse ConceptsBlood, of Jesus ChristCovenant, the newGod our ShepherdSheepPerfectionChrist, The ShepherdSpiritual PeaceChrist, Names ForThe New CovenantThe Eternal CovenantGod Raising ChristBlood Of The CovenantGod Of PeaceShepherdsThe Blood Of Jesus

For you people were wandering away like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Verse ConceptsGuidance, Need For God'sOverseersGod our ShepherdSheepWatchfulness, DivineLost SheepAlienation, OvercomingWanderersPeople Going AstrayAnimals Going Astray