Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Masters, treat your slaves the same way. Do not threaten them, for you know that both of you have the same Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. They said, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and that you teach the way of God truthfully. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance.
For the LORD your God is the God of all gods, the LORD of all lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who does not show favoritism or take bribes.
Truly, God doesn't practice wickedness, and the Almighty doesn't pervert justice. Who entrusted the earth to him? Who made him responsible for the entire inhabited world? If he were to decide to do so, that is, to take back to himself his spirit and breath of life, read more.
every living thing would die all at once, and mankind would return to dust." If you have understanding, listen to this! Pay attention to what I have to say: Can one who hates justice really govern? And if God is righteous and mighty, can you condemn him? Can one say to a king, "You're vile!' or to nobles, "You're wicked!'? Who isn't partial to princes? Who doesn't give preference to the nobles over the poor? Nevertheless, all of them are his handiwork. "They die suddenly, in the middle of the night; people suffer seizures and pass away; even valiant men can be taken away and not by human hands.
every living thing would die all at once, and mankind would return to dust." If you have understanding, listen to this! Pay attention to what I have to say: Can one who hates justice really govern? And if God is righteous and mighty, can you condemn him? Can one say to a king, "You're vile!' or to nobles, "You're wicked!'? Who isn't partial to princes? Who doesn't give preference to the nobles over the poor? Nevertheless, all of them are his handiwork. "They die suddenly, in the middle of the night; people suffer seizures and pass away; even valiant men can be taken away and not by human hands.
They came and told him, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or shouldn't we?"
so they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you're right in what you say and teach, and that you don't favor any individual, but teach the way of God truthfully.
Then Peter began to speak: "Now I understand that God shows no partiality.
because God does not show partiality.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving! For the person who does what is wrong will be paid back for what he has done without favoritism.
Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy. For it is written, "You must be holy, because I am holy." If you call "Father" the one who judges everyone impartially according to what they have done, you must live in reverent fear as long as you are strangers in a strange land.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
because you know that everyone will receive a reward from the Lord for whatever good he has done, whether he is a slave or free.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
Heritage » Spiritual
In the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do,
You will help them understand and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that their sins will be forgiven and they will receive a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed.
"I'm now entrusting you to God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you up and secure for you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
For you, God, have heard my promises; you have assigned to me the heritage of those who fear your name.
I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart.
no weapon that is forged against you will be effective. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and their righteousness from me," says the LORD.
and might thank the Father, who has enabled us to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
In the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do,
You will help them understand and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that their sins will be forgiven and they will receive a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed.
"I'm now entrusting you to God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you up and secure for you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
For you, God, have heard my promises; you have assigned to me the heritage of those who fear your name.
I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart.
no weapon that is forged against you will be effective. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and their righteousness from me," says the LORD.
and might thank the Father, who has enabled us to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord Christ
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
Reward » For spiritual service » All ranks and stations
because you know that everyone will receive a reward from the Lord for whatever good he has done, whether he is a slave or free.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
the Reward of saints » Is from God
Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently search for him.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good;
the Reward of saints » As servants of Christ
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
Servants » When good » Shall be rewarded
because you know that everyone will receive a reward from the Lord for whatever good he has done, whether he is a slave or free.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
Servants » When good » Are the servants of Christ
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
From: Paul and Timothy, servants of the Messiah Jesus. To: All the holy ones in Philippi, along with their overseers and ministers, who are in union with the Messiah Jesus.
If anyone serves me, he must follow me. And where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him."
Do not do this only while you're being watched in order to please them, but be like slaves of the Messiah, who are determined to obey God's will.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
For the slave who has been called to belong to the Lord is the Lord's free person. In the same way, the free person who has been called is the Messiah's slave.
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
In the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do,
You will help them understand and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that their sins will be forgiven and they will receive a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed.
"I'm now entrusting you to God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you up and secure for you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
For you, God, have heard my promises; you have assigned to me the heritage of those who fear your name.
I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart.
no weapon that is forged against you will be effective. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and their righteousness from me," says the LORD.
and might thank the Father, who has enabled us to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
because you know that everyone will receive a reward from the Lord for whatever good he has done, whether he is a slave or free.
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!