Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



Servants (slaves), be obedient to those who are your physical masters, having respect for them and eager concern to please them, in singleness of motive and with all your heart, as [service] to Christ [Himself] -- " Not in the way of eye-service [as if they were watching you] and only to please men, but as servants (slaves) of Christ, doing the will of God heartily and with your whole soul; Rendering service readily with goodwill, as to the Lord and not to men, read more.
Knowing that for whatever good anyone does, he will receive his reward from the Lord, whether he is slave or free.


And I will do whatever you ask in My name [as My representative], this I will do, so that the Father may be glorified and celebrated in the Son. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodAskingJesus Christ, Present Activities OfJesus Christ, Son Of GodAnswered PromisesAsking In Jesus NameCalling In Christ's NameThe FatherGod Answers PrayerGod Answering Prayers

In that day you will ask in My name, and I am not saying to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf [because it will be unnecessary]; Verse ConceptsCalling In Christ's NameJesus PrayingThe FatherFathers LoveA New Day




And when that time comes, you will ask nothing of Me [you will need to ask Me no questions]. I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that My Father will grant you whatever you ask in My Name [as presenting all that I Am]. Up to this time you have not asked a [single] thing in My Name [as presenting all that I Am]; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete.


For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, Verse ConceptsExaltation Of ChristTypes Of ChristNamesAll Authority Has Been Given To JesusNever Giving Up

And such were some of you [before you believed]. But you were washed [by the atoning sacrifice of Christ], you were sanctified [set apart for God, and made holy], you were justified [declared free of guilt] in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the [Holy] Spirit of our God [the source of the believer’s new life and changed behavior]. Verse ConceptsAssurance, nature ofAppearance Of EvilBaptism, significance ofHoliness, Believers' Growth InSanctification, Means And ResultsSanctification, Nature And BasisSexualityHoly Spirit, Deity OfJustification Under The GospelSanctified OnesThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationIn The Name Of ChristBeing Cleansed From SinThe Blood Of JesusSanctificationSexual PuritySanctification As An Accomplished Fact


They continued stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, “Lord Jesus, receive and accept and welcome my spirit!” Verse ConceptsKneelingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSpiritsSpirit, Nature OfThe Spirit Of ManDeath Of The RighteousIntermediate State

so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting]. Verse ConceptsConsistencyWork, As Ordained By GodAttitudes Towards ForeignersRespectRespecting Your Bodybehavior



First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world. Verse ConceptsPrayer, As Praise And ThanksgivingRomeThankfulnessThanksgiving, OfferedComplimentsStrong Faith In ChristThanking God For PeopleThe Gospel WorldwideThank YouBeing GratefulGrateful HeartSpreading The GospelGiving ThanksThanksadoration








O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name;
Make His deeds known among the peoples.
Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfCalling upon GodThankfulnessPraise


It is a good and delightful thing to give thanks to the Lord,
To sing praises to Your name, O Most High,
Verse ConceptsPraiseGratitudeGood ActivityPraise To God Is FittingThanking GodBeing GratefulPraise And WorshipGiving ThanksThanks


First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world. Verse ConceptsPrayer, As Praise And ThanksgivingRomeThankfulnessThanksgiving, OfferedComplimentsStrong Faith In ChristThanking God For PeopleThe Gospel WorldwideThank YouBeing GratefulGrateful HeartSpreading The GospelGiving ThanksThanksadoration