Thematic Bible: Commanded
Thematic Bible
Chastity » Commanded
"You shall not commit adultery.
Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry.
Verse Concepts
GluttonyLicentiousnessCovetingFornicationAdultery, SpiritualBodily LimbsBaptism, significance ofdesiresThe Sin NatureGreed, Believers' Response ToLustLove, In RelationshipsSexual AberrationsSelf DenialMisersMortificationOpposition, To Sin And EvilPurity, Moral And SpiritualSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceSexuality
Sin, Avoidance OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InLasciviousnessSexual ChastityCovetousness, Nature ofIdolatry Consists OfAppetite, SexualImpuritySexual RelationshipsCrucifying Our FleshEvil PassionsDeath To SelfAffection, EvilDead To SinEvil DesiresIdolatryAvoid ImmoralityNature Of IdolatryCovetousnessAffection
For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality;
but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols and from fornication and from what is strangled and from blood.
Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy.
Conversion » Commanded
Delighting in God » Commanded
Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.
Faith » Commanded
This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.
"Nevertheless I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.
Godly Fear » Commanded
Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.
"You shall follow the LORD your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
You who fear the LORD, praise Him; All you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him, And stand in awe of Him, all you descendants of Israel.
Forgiveness of injuries » Commanded
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.
"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.
Glorifying God » Commanded
You who fear the LORD, praise Him; All you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him, And stand in awe of Him, all you descendants of Israel.
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Heedfulness » Commanded
"Now concerning everything which I have said to you, be on your guard; and do not mention the name of other gods, nor let them be heard from your mouth.
Let your eyes look directly ahead And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; Turn your foot from evil.
Holiness » Commanded
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, From GodGiving, Of OneselfAbundant LifeAcceptance, divineCoolPersonal ConsecrationFalse Worshipethics, incentives towardsencouragement, examples ofAcceptance, Of WorshipDevotion To GodSurrenderingDedication In NtAromasBodyGrowthHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfHonorMercy, Response To God'sMind, Of GodPleasing GodPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt Times
ResponseSacrifice, Nt Fulfilment OfSanctification, Nature And BasisSelf DenialServanthood, And Worship Of GodTypesWork, And RedemptionWorship, Acceptable AttitudesBeing DevoutOfferings, FigurativeSpiritual Life, Described ByThe Human BodyMan's Conduct Towards GodDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsUnworldlinessEnthusiasmProvision For The BodyThat Which Is SpiritualAltarsHow To Worship GodLiving OnRight SacrificesEating DisordersService
for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
Verse Concepts
CompassionGentlenessActs of KindnessAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansChristiansMeeknessdiscipleship, nature ofBelovedAttitudes, to other peopleHumility In The Christians LifeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InKindnessHumilityPatiencePeople Of God, In NtCaring For Others
'For I am the LORD who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God; thus you shall be holy, for I am holy.'"
'You shall consecrate yourselves therefore and be holy, for I am the LORD your God.
Industry » Commanded
and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.
Justice » Commanded
"Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, that you may live and possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you.
Thus says the LORD, "Preserve justice and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come And My righteousness to be revealed.
Love to God » Commanded
"Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, to love the LORD your God and walk in all His ways and keep His commandments and hold fast to Him and serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul."
"You shall therefore love the LORD your God, and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments.
Missionary-work by ministers » Commanded
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
Obedience to God » Commanded
"You shall follow the LORD your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.
Prayer » Commanded
Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Intercessory prayer » Commanded
Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.
First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
private Prayer » Commanded
"But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Resignation » Commanded
"Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
Seeking God » Commanded
Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Sobriety » Commanded
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Verse Concepts
AlcoholAdversityevil, origins ofenemies, of believersBitingAttitudes Of WatchfulnessSatan, Titles ForLions, Figurative Use OfLionsPersecution, Nature OfReadinessSatan, As TempterSelf ControlSleep, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InWatchfulness, Of BelieversBeing Prepared
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Steadfastness » Commanded
Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
Thankfulness » Commanded
"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving And pay your vows to the Most High;
Thanksgiving » Commanded
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving And pay your vows to the Most High;
Watchfulness » Commanded
'Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God.
"What I say to you I say to all, 'Be on the alert!'"