Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christlikeness » The ultimate aim of the Christian life
it is he, that will change our vile body into a like form with his glorious body, by displaying that power which is able to subdue all things unto himself.
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for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
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beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance.
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for as we have born the image of the terrestrial, so we shall bear the image of the celestial.
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but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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by which we have receiv'd the most inestimable promises, that thereby you might become partakers of the divine perfections, after having escap'd from the corruption of a sensual world.
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New creature » The believer as a
therefore, if any man be a christian, he is in a new creation: the old state of things is chang'd to one entirely new.
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for in the dispensation of Jesus Christ, neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but the new creation.
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therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.
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(which kept us at variance) by abolishing the dogmatical injunctions of the law, that having made the peace, he might incorporate the two into one new body under himself;
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
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but now we are delivered by the death of the law, which held us in bondage: that we might serve according to the living spirit, and not in the dead letter of the law.
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Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians. there is now no distinction of Jew or Greek, of bond or free, of male or female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. and if you belong to Christ, you are Abraham's offspring, and his heirs by virtue of the promise.
In reality there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile: they have all the same Lord, who is bountiful to all that call upon him. "whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved."
but the divine justification certified by the law and the prophets, is now clearly proposed independently of the law: that divine justification, which by faith in Jesus Christ is extended to all, that believe; for there is no distinction:
The apostles therefore, and the presbyters assembled to deliberate upon this affair. and after the question had been much canvass'd, Peter rose up, and said, my brethren, you know that a considerable time since God chose me from among you to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, and bring them to the faith. God who knows their hearts has granted them a testimonial, by giving them the holy spirit, even as he did to us: read more.
making no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by the faith.
making no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by the faith.
For as the body is one, tho' it has many members, and all the members of that one body, tho' many, are one body: so also is the body of Christ. for by one spirit we have all been baptized, to be form'd into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and have been all made to drink of one spirit.
but now renounce them all, as well as anger, animosity, malice: let calumny and obscene discourse be banish'd from your lips. let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men, improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change: read more.
by which there is now neither Greek, or Jew; circumcised, or uncircumcised; Barbarian, or Scythian; slave, or freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
by which there is now neither Greek, or Jew; circumcised, or uncircumcised; Barbarian, or Scythian; slave, or freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
Heart » Renewed
improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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but it is the Jew, who is so inwardly, and it is the circumcision of the heart, according to the spiritual, not the literal sense, which have the approbation, I do not say of men, but of God.
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and to be renewed in your mind, by living like men formed anew,
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Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
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but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
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Consider what proof the father has given us of his love, in allowing us to be called the sons of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it knew him not. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance. he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians. there is now no distinction of Jew or Greek, of bond or free, of male or female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. and if you belong to Christ, you are Abraham's offspring, and his heirs by virtue of the promise.
In reality there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile: they have all the same Lord, who is bountiful to all that call upon him. "whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved."
but the divine justification certified by the law and the prophets, is now clearly proposed independently of the law: that divine justification, which by faith in Jesus Christ is extended to all, that believe; for there is no distinction:
The apostles therefore, and the presbyters assembled to deliberate upon this affair. and after the question had been much canvass'd, Peter rose up, and said, my brethren, you know that a considerable time since God chose me from among you to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, and bring them to the faith. God who knows their hearts has granted them a testimonial, by giving them the holy spirit, even as he did to us: read more.
making no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by the faith.
making no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by the faith.
For as the body is one, tho' it has many members, and all the members of that one body, tho' many, are one body: so also is the body of Christ. for by one spirit we have all been baptized, to be form'd into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and have been all made to drink of one spirit.
but now renounce them all, as well as anger, animosity, malice: let calumny and obscene discourse be banish'd from your lips. let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men, improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change: read more.
by which there is now neither Greek, or Jew; circumcised, or uncircumcised; Barbarian, or Scythian; slave, or freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
by which there is now neither Greek, or Jew; circumcised, or uncircumcised; Barbarian, or Scythian; slave, or freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
Knowledge » What is renewed in knowledge
let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men, improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
Man » New » The believer as a
therefore, if any man be a christian, he is in a new creation: the old state of things is chang'd to one entirely new.
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for in the dispensation of Jesus Christ, neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but the new creation.
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therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.
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(which kept us at variance) by abolishing the dogmatical injunctions of the law, that having made the peace, he might incorporate the two into one new body under himself;
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
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but now we are delivered by the death of the law, which held us in bondage: that we might serve according to the living spirit, and not in the dead letter of the law.
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Man » The new man
to quit the vicious habits of your former conversation, corrupted by deceitful passions: and to be renewed in your mind, by living like men formed anew, after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
If then you are risen with Christ, seek the things, that are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God. let the things above, and not such worldly matters be the object of your thoughts. for you are dead to them, and Christ has secured your life with God. read more.
Christ is your life, and when he shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your sensual appetites, fornication, impurity, irregular passions, wicked desires, and that licentiousness practised by idolaters. these are vices which draw down the divine vengeance upon unbelieving nations; among whom you had your conversation, when you followed their practices. but now renounce them all, as well as anger, animosity, malice: let calumny and obscene discourse be banish'd from your lips. let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men, improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
Christ is your life, and when he shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your sensual appetites, fornication, impurity, irregular passions, wicked desires, and that licentiousness practised by idolaters. these are vices which draw down the divine vengeance upon unbelieving nations; among whom you had your conversation, when you followed their practices. but now renounce them all, as well as anger, animosity, malice: let calumny and obscene discourse be banish'd from your lips. let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men, improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
Man » Created » In knowledge (inferred)
improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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New » Man » The believer as a
therefore, if any man be a christian, he is in a new creation: the old state of things is chang'd to one entirely new.
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for in the dispensation of Jesus Christ, neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but the new creation.
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therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.
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(which kept us at variance) by abolishing the dogmatical injunctions of the law, that having made the peace, he might incorporate the two into one new body under himself;
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
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but now we are delivered by the death of the law, which held us in bondage: that we might serve according to the living spirit, and not in the dead letter of the law.
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New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
for which cause I am not discouraged, but tho' my body decays, yet my mind is daily renewed.
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he saved us not in consideration of any virtuous actions which we had done, but out of his meer mercy, by the baptism of regeneration, he form'd us anew, by the plentiful effusion of the holy spirit,
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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and be not conformed to the present age: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may perceive what God requires of you is good, and acceptable, and perfect.
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and to be renewed in your mind, by living like men formed anew,
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New Birth » Produces » Likeness to God
improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
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New Birth » Produces » Knowledge of God
improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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Newness » What is renewed
for which cause I am not discouraged, but tho' my body decays, yet my mind is daily renewed.
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let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men, improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
Newness » The new man
to quit the vicious habits of your former conversation, corrupted by deceitful passions: and to be renewed in your mind, by living like men formed anew, after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
If then you are risen with Christ, seek the things, that are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God. let the things above, and not such worldly matters be the object of your thoughts. for you are dead to them, and Christ has secured your life with God. read more.
Christ is your life, and when he shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your sensual appetites, fornication, impurity, irregular passions, wicked desires, and that licentiousness practised by idolaters. these are vices which draw down the divine vengeance upon unbelieving nations; among whom you had your conversation, when you followed their practices. but now renounce them all, as well as anger, animosity, malice: let calumny and obscene discourse be banish'd from your lips. let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men, improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
Christ is your life, and when he shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your sensual appetites, fornication, impurity, irregular passions, wicked desires, and that licentiousness practised by idolaters. these are vices which draw down the divine vengeance upon unbelieving nations; among whom you had your conversation, when you followed their practices. but now renounce them all, as well as anger, animosity, malice: let calumny and obscene discourse be banish'd from your lips. let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men, improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
for which cause I am not discouraged, but tho' my body decays, yet my mind is daily renewed.
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he saved us not in consideration of any virtuous actions which we had done, but out of his meer mercy, by the baptism of regeneration, he form'd us anew, by the plentiful effusion of the holy spirit,
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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and be not conformed to the present age: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may perceive what God requires of you is good, and acceptable, and perfect.
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and to be renewed in your mind, by living like men formed anew,
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