Thematic Bible: Conformity to, required in
Thematic Bible
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
I left nothing undone to show you that, laboring as I labored, you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said himself-- 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
For you do not forget the loving-kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how that for your sakes, although he was rich, he became poor, so that you also might become rich through his poverty.
And, remembering how you excel in everything--in faith, in teaching, in knowledge, in unfailing earnestness, and in the affection that we have awakened in you--I ask you to excel also in this expression of your love.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Humility
Let the spirit of Christ Jesus be yours also.
Which is the greater--the master at the table or his servant? Is not it the master at the table? Yet I myself am among you as one who serves.
But impoverished himself by taking the nature of a servant and becoming like men;
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Love
And live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as 'an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.'
We have learned to know what love is from this--that Christ laid down his life on our behalf. Therefore we also ought to lay down our lives on behalf of our Brothers.
I give you a new commandment--Love one another; love one another as I have loved you.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Ministering to others
Just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
If I, then--'the Master' and 'the Teacher'--have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet; For I have given you an example, so that you may do just as I have done to you.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Self-denial
Then Jesus said to his disciples: "If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of OneselfAbstinence as a disciplineCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessAttitudes Of Self Denialdiscipleship, nature ofdiscipleship, cost ofdisciples, characteristics ofGod, Suffering OfGospel, Requirements OfImitatingMartyrdom, Qualities OfParticipation, In ChristRenunciationSelf DenialUnion With Christ, Significance Of
UnselfishnessChrist Our ExampleRole ModelsCommandments Of ChristCrucifying Our FleshChrist Speaking To DisciplesChrist's Disciples Will SufferInstructions About FollowingOur CrucifixionConditions Of Fruit-bearingLearning From JesusParticipation In Christ SufferingsThe CrossDiscipleshipdenialfollowing
Even the Christ did not please himself! On the contrary, as Scripture says of him--'The reproaches of those who were reproaching thee fell upon me.'
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Overcoming the world
I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."
Verse Concepts
Bad ThingsComfortingAfflicted SaintsBad LanguageAdultsAfflictions, In Christian LivingChristmasAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming A ParentHuman EmotionBecoming More Like ChristBeing A ParentBeing A SoldierBeing AfraidBeing An EncouragerBeing Betrayeddiscouragementdiscipleship, benefits ofdefeatHeart, HumanKingdomsKnowledge, Of Jesus ChristOptimismPeace, Believers Experience OfPeace, Divine In NtProtectionSalvation, Nature OfSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictStressVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesOvercoming Discouragement
Jesus Christ, Temptation OfPeace Of MindPower Of Christ, ShownCheerfulnessDistressPromised VictoryOvercomersEncouragement In LifeGod's Help In DiscouragementAbiding In ChristChrist OvercomingThe World Without GodMental IllnessCourageHuman Nature, OvercomingSufferingHope In Hard TimesOvercomingPeace And ComfortLife StrugglesAntidepressantsOvercoming Hard TimesThe WorldStaying Strong During Hard TimesHardshipStrugglesGetting Through Hard TimesOvercoming Adversityproblemsexperiencetrailscheerleading
because all that has received the new Life from God conquers the world. And this is the power that has conquered the world--our faith!
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Suffering wrongfully
For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered--on your behalf--and left you an example, that you should follow in his steps. He 'never sinned, nor was anything deceitful ever heard from his lips.' He was abused, but he did not answer with abuse; he suffered, but he did not threaten; he entrusted himself to him whose judgments are just.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Being guileless
For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered--on your behalf--and left you an example, that you should follow in his steps. He 'never sinned, nor was anything deceitful ever heard from his lips.'
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Forgiving injuries
Bearing with one another, and, when there is any ground for complaint, forgiving one another freely. As the Master freely forgave you, so you must forgive one another.
Verse Concepts
Christ Our ExampleImitating JesusCommitment, to God's peopleethics, basis ofAttitudes, to other peopleGrudgesThe Lord's PrayerForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfUnforgivenessUnselfishnessCharitable AttitudeLove To Others Shown InAlienation, OvercomingForbearanceRole Models
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Holiness
but in your whole life show yourselves to be holy, after the pattern of the Holy One from whom you received your Call. For Scripture says-- 'You shall be holy, because I am holy.'
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Suffering for righteousness
Weigh well the example of him who had to endure such opposition from 'men who were sinning against themselves,' so that you should not grow weary or faint-hearted. You have not yet, in your struggle with sin, resisted to the death;
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Meekness
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly-minded, and 'you shall find rest for your souls';
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Being not of the world
They do not belong to the world, even as I do not belong to the world.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Purity
And every one who has this hope with regard to Christ tries to make himself pure--as Christ is pure.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Righteousness
He who professes to maintain union with God is himself bound to live as Christ lived.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Obedience
If you lay my commands to heart, you will remain in my love; just as I have laid the Father's commands to heart and remain in his love.
Related Topics
- Abiding In Christ
- Agape Love
- Atonement
- Atonement, in NT
- Attitudes, to other people
- Being Loved
- Christ Our Example
- Christ's Love
- Christ, Character Of
- Christlikeness
- Giving, Of Oneself
- God's Love For Us
- Gods Love