Thematic Bible: Conversion
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Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
And the Gentiles hearing it were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life, believed.
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And the believers of the circumcision, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, that the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also.
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But when they set themselves in opposition and blasphemed, he shook his raiment and said to them, Your blood is upon your own head; I am pure: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
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And the seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever.
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Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard, that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
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And after much debate, Peter rose up and said to them, Brethren, ye know, that God long ago made choice among us, that the Gentiles should by my mouth hear the word of the gospel and believe.
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Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear.
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Even us whom he hath called, not only of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles:
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And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy, as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.
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) That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
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Who would not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? For thou only art gracious: for all the nations shall come and worship before thee: for thy judgments are made manifest.
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Conversion » Exhortations to
Conversion » Pray for
Conversion » Promises connected with
Conversion » Of gentiles, predicted
Conversion » Danger of neglecting
Conversion » By God
No man can come to me, unless the Father who hath sent me, draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day.
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And having saluted them, he gave them a particular account of those things which God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry.
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Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Self-examination
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Ministers
and the Gentiles, to whom I now send thee, To open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God; that they may receive through faith which is in me, forgiveness of sins, and an inheritance among them that are sanctified.
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For they themselves declare concerning us, what manner of entrance to you we had, and how ye turned from idols to God,
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Conversion » Of sinners, a cause of joy » To saints
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren.
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Only they had heard, He that persecuted in time past, now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. And they glorified God in me.
Conversion » Encouragement for leading sinners to
Brethren, if any one among you err from the truth, and one convert him, Let him know, that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way, shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
Conversion » Of sinners, a cause of joy » To God
But it was meet to make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.
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Conversion » By Christ
God having raised up his Son, hath sent him to you first, to bless you, by turning every one of you from your iniquities.
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For I will not dare to speak of any thing which Christ hath not done by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, Through mighty signs and wonders,
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Conversion » Is of grace
And the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
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Who coming and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart.
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Conversion » Follows repentance
Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
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But first to them at Damascus and at Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judea, and then to the Gentiles I declare, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.
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Conversion » Of israel, predicted
Conversion » General references to » Joyful believers used as instruments in
Conversion » Those that are not converted
At that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling to him a little child, set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say to you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Peter, the profane fisherman
Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man.
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Conversion » General references to » The supreme task of the church
Brethren, if any one among you err from the truth, and one convert him, Let him know, that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way, shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
Conversion » Instances of » Philippian jailer
And taking them that very hour of the night, he washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his houshold. And having brought them up into his house, he set a table before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with his whole house.
Conversion » Instances of » King saul
Conversion » By the power of the holy ghost
Conversion » Characters transformed by » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation
The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband. For thou hast had five husbands, and he whom thou now hast, is not thy husband: in this thou saidst truly.
Conversion » Characters transformed by » John the vindictive jew
But they did not receive him, because his face was, as tho' he would go to Jerusalem. And his disciples James and John seeing it said, Lord, Wilt thou that we bid fire come down from heaven and consume them, even as Elijah did?
Conversion » General references to » Essential to entrance into God's kingdom
And said, Verily I say to you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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Conversion » Is accompanied by confession of sin, and prayer
Conversion » Is necessary
And said, Verily I say to you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Affliction
Conversion » What converts the soul
Conversion » Duty of leading sinners to
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » The scriptures
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
But Paul answered, What mean ye, weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
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Conversion » Characters transformed by » The cold-hearted philippian jailer
Who having received such a charge, threw them into the inner prison, and secured their feet in the stocks.
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Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes a sympathetic friend
And taking them that very hour of the night, he washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his houshold.
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Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes the apostle of love
Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
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Conversion » General references to » Prepares for Christian service
But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not: and when thou art returned, strengthen thy brethren.
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Conversion » General references to » The divine law the agent in
Conversion » Instances of » Roman proconsul
Then the proconsul, seeing what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
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Conversion » Instances of » Lydia
And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to assent to the things which were spoken by Paul.
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Conversion » Those that convert sinners
Let him know, that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way, shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
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Conversion » Is the result of faith
And the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
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Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes a man whose very shadow heals
So that they brought out the sick along the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that even the shadow of Peter coming by, might overshadow some of them.
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Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes an evangel of truth
Is not this the Christ?
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Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes a quiet disciple
And they come to Jesus and see the demoniac, sitting and clothed and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
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Conversion » General references to » Encouraged upon all men
Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
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Conversion » Instances of » Ethiopian eunuch
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayst. And he answering said, I believe that Jesus is the Son of God.
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Conversion » Instances of » Zacchaeus
And Jesus said to him, To day is salvation come to this house; forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
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Conversion » Being converted
Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
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Conversion » Commanded
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor
But Saul still breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,
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Conversion » Characters transformed by » The restless demoniac
And always night and day, he was in the tombs, and in the mountains, crying and cutting himself with stones.
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Conversion » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
And he trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said to him, Arise and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
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Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Conversion
Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
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But first to them at Damascus and at Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judea, and then to the Gentiles I declare, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.
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Syria » Conversion » Christian
But Saul still breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, going to the high priest, Desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, he might bring both men and women bound to Jerusalem. And as he journeyed, he drew near Damascus; and suddenly there shone about him a light from heaven. read more.
And falling to the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee, to kick against the goads. And he trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said to him, Arise and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. And the men that journeyed with him stood astonished, hearing a noise, but seeing no man. And Saul arose from the earth; and his eyes being opened, he saw no man; but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold I am here, Lord. And the Lord said to him, Arise, go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas, for one named Saul of Tarsus; for behold, he is praying. And he hath seen in a vision a man, named Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he may recover his sight. But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem. And here also he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all that call on thy name. But the Lord said unto him, Go: for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear my name before nations and kings, and the children of Israel. For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. And Ananias went and entered into the house, and putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me, Jesus who appeared to thee in the way thou camest, that thou mayst recover thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately as it were scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized. And having received food, he was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples in Damascus: And straightway he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard were amazed, and said, Is not this he who destroyed those that call on this name at Jerusalem? And came hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ. And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together to kill him. But their lying in wait was known by Saul: and they guarded the gates day and night to kill him. Then the disciples, taking him by night, let him down by the wall in a basket. And coming to Jerusalem, he endeavoured to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas taking him, brought him to the apostles, and declared to them, How he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus, in the name of Jesus. And he was with them, coming in and going out at Jerusalem. And preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he disputed with the Hellenists: but they attempted to kill him: Which the brethren knowing, brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. Then the church through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria had peace: and being built up, and walking in the fear of God, and the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied.
And falling to the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee, to kick against the goads. And he trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said to him, Arise and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. And the men that journeyed with him stood astonished, hearing a noise, but seeing no man. And Saul arose from the earth; and his eyes being opened, he saw no man; but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold I am here, Lord. And the Lord said to him, Arise, go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas, for one named Saul of Tarsus; for behold, he is praying. And he hath seen in a vision a man, named Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he may recover his sight. But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem. And here also he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all that call on thy name. But the Lord said unto him, Go: for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear my name before nations and kings, and the children of Israel. For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. And Ananias went and entered into the house, and putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me, Jesus who appeared to thee in the way thou camest, that thou mayst recover thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately as it were scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized. And having received food, he was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples in Damascus: And straightway he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard were amazed, and said, Is not this he who destroyed those that call on this name at Jerusalem? And came hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ. And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together to kill him. But their lying in wait was known by Saul: and they guarded the gates day and night to kill him. Then the disciples, taking him by night, let him down by the wall in a basket. And coming to Jerusalem, he endeavoured to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas taking him, brought him to the apostles, and declared to them, How he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus, in the name of Jesus. And he was with them, coming in and going out at Jerusalem. And preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he disputed with the Hellenists: but they attempted to kill him: Which the brethren knowing, brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. Then the church through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria had peace: and being built up, and walking in the fear of God, and the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied.
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