Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone's favor because you show no partiality.
For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who is unbiased and takes no bribe,
Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. Who entrusted to him the earth? And who put him over the whole world? If God were to set his heart on it, and gather in his spirit and his breath, read more.
all flesh would perish together and human beings would return to dust. "If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say. Do you really think that one who hates justice can govern? And will you declare guilty the supremely righteous One, who says to a king, 'Worthless man' and to nobles, 'Wicked men,' who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands? In a moment they die, in the middle of the night, people are shaken and they pass away. The mighty are removed effortlessly.
all flesh would perish together and human beings would return to dust. "If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say. Do you really think that one who hates justice can govern? And will you declare guilty the supremely righteous One, who says to a king, 'Worthless man' and to nobles, 'Wicked men,' who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands? In a moment they die, in the middle of the night, people are shaken and they pass away. The mighty are removed effortlessly.
When they came they said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone's favor, because you show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn't we?"
Thus they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly, and show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
Then Peter started speaking: "I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,
For there is no partiality with God.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ. For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.
but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct, for it is written, "You shall be holy, because I am holy." And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one's work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
Heritage » Spiritual
In Christ we too have been claimed as God's own possession, since we were predestined according to the one purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will
to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,
And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. This message is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.
I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.
No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the Lord will do for his servants -- I will vindicate them," says the Lord.
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
In Christ we too have been claimed as God's own possession, since we were predestined according to the one purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will
to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,
And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. This message is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.
I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.
No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the Lord will do for his servants -- I will vindicate them," says the Lord.
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord Christ
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
Reward » For spiritual service » All ranks and stations
because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
the Reward of saints » Is from God
Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,
the Reward of saints » As servants of Christ
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
Servants » When good » Shall be rewarded
because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
Servants » When good » Are the servants of Christ
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.
If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
not like those who do their work only when someone is watching -- as people-pleasers -- but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord's freedman. In the same way, the one who was called as a free person is Christ's slave.
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
In Christ we too have been claimed as God's own possession, since we were predestined according to the one purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will
to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,
And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. This message is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.
I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.
No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the Lord will do for his servants -- I will vindicate them," says the Lord.
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you 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 each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.