Thematic Bible: Decision
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Decision » Exhortation to
"And I tell you that whoever confesses me before men, the Son of man will confess him before the angels of God;
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"No slave can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will pay heed to the one and despise the other. You cannot be the slaves both of God and of gold.
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"No one can be a household servants to two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will cling to the one and despise the other. You cannot be the slave of God and of Mammon."
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To another he said, "Follow me!" But he replied, "Permit me first to go and bury my father." "Leave the dead to bury their own dead," said Jesus to him, "go you and announce, far and wide the kingdom of God." And another man also said to him. "I will follow you, Lord; but first permit me to bid farewell to those who are in my house." read more.
But Jesus answered him, "No man who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
But Jesus answered him, "No man who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
"Every one, then, who will confess me before men, I also will confess before my Father who is in heaven.
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From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near."
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Another of his disciples said to him, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father," "Follow me," Jesus said to him, "and leave the dead to bury their own dead."
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"He who is not with me is against me; and he who is not gathering with me, scatters.
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"He who is not for me is against me, and he who is not gathering with me is scattering.
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"Remember Lot's wife!
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As then you have received Jesus Christ, your Lord, in him live your lives; since you are rooted in him, and in him continually built up. Be firmly established in the faith as you were taught it, and continually abound in it with thanksgiving.
But you, O servant of God, flee from these things, and run after integrity, piety, faith, love, stedfastness, gentleness. Keep contending in the noble contest of the faith; seize hold on eternal life, to which you were called when you confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the presence of God who gives life to all, and of Christ Jesus who bore witness to the good confession before Pontius Pilate, read more.
I charge you, keep your commission spotless and irreproachable until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I charge you, keep your commission spotless and irreproachable until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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So when they had assembled, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you, Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?"
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Jesus loved him as he looked at him, and said: "One thing you lack. Go, sell all you have and give to the poor; and you shall have wealth in heaven; and come, follow me."
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"No one can be a household servants to two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will cling to the one and despise the other. You cannot be the slave of God and of Mammon."
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So Jesus appealed to the Twelve. "You also do not wish to leave me, do you?"
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Decision » Instances of » The disciples
I have fought in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
So it is my keen expectation and hope that I shall never feel ashamed, but that with fearless courage, now as hither to, Christ may be magnified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
FOR I AM PROUD OF THE GOSPEL. IT IS GOD'S SAVING POWER FOR EVERY ONE WHO BELIEVES. FOR THE JEW FIRST, AND ALSO FOR THE GENTILE.
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He also used to hold conversations and debates with the Grecian Jews, but they kept trying to kill him.
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and they stedfastly continued in the teaching of the apostles, and in the fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers.
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For though I am absent from you in body, I am with you in spirit, happy to note your discipline and the solid front of your faith in Christ.
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Simon Peter answered. "To whom shall we go Master? You have words of eternal life; "and we have learned to believe and we know that you are the holy one of God."
Then Peter said, "Look! we have left our homes and followed you."
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"Today I am standing trial because of the hope of the promise made by God to our ancestors,
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Decision » Exhortations to » To choose between God and evil
Decision » Exhibited in » Following God fully
Decision » Instances of » Caleb
Decision » Instances of » moses
And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, bearing testimony to a witness about to be spoken;
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By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. He accounted the obloquy of Christ to be greater than the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his eyes on the reward.
Decision » Instances of » Joash
Decision » Opposed to » Not setting the heart aright
Decision » Instances of » hezekiah
Decision » Instances of » Ruth
Decision » Exhibited in » Seeking God with the heart
Decision » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Decision » Exemplified » Asa
Decision » Instances of » Job
Decision » Opposed to » Turning to the right or left
Decision » Exhibited in » Loving God perfectly
Decision » Instances of » Joshua
Decision » Instances of » Jehu
Decision » Exhortations to
Decision » Exhibited in » Keeping the commandments of God
Decision » Instances of » Abraham
By faith Abraham, when he was put to the test, was on the point of offering up Isaac; yes, he who had received the promise was about to offer up his only son, of whom it had been said, It is through Isaac that your posterity will be traced. For he accounted God able even to raise from the dead, from whence, figuratively speaking, he did indeed receive him back again.
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out unto a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
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Decision » Instances of » gideon
Decision » Exemplified » Caleb
Decision » Opposed to » Halting between two opinions
Decision » Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Joshua
Decision » Exhibited in » Being on the lord's side
Decision » Exemplified » moses
Decision » Opposed to » A divided service
"No slave can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will pay heed to the one and despise the other. You cannot be the slaves both of God and of gold.
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Decision » Instances of » Church of sardis
I know your works. Lo, I have set before you an open door, which none can shut; for though you have only a little strength, you have kept my word, and have not denied my name.
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Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from that hour of trial which is about to come upon the whole inhabited earth, to test those who dwell on the earth.
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Yet you have a few names in Sardis that have not defiled their garment; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
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Decision » Exhibited in » Serving God
Decision » Instances of » A prophet
Decision » Instances of » Abigail
Decision » Instances of » Naaman
Decision » Instances of » balaam
Decision » Instances of » jacob
Decision » Exhibited in » Blessedness of
Decision » Instances of » Phinehas
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
there came Joseph of Arimathea, a Councilor, honorable in rank, who was himself also looking for the kingdom of God. He boldly went in to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
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Decision » Exemplified » David
Decision » Instances of » Enoch
By faith Enoch was translated so that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God had translated him. Before his translation he had witness borne to him that he pleased God. now without faith it is impossible to please him; for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he ever rewards those who are seeking.
Decision » Exemplified » Paul
"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
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Decision » Instances of » Elijah
Decision » Instances of » Martha
"Yes, Master," she answered, "I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world."
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Decision » Exemplified » Peter
Simon Peter answered. "To whom shall we go Master? You have words of eternal life;
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Decision » Exemplified » Ruth
Decision » Opposed to » Double-mindedness
double-minded as he is, unstable at every turn.
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Decision » Necessary to the service of God
But Jesus answered him, "No man who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
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Decision » Instances of » Nathaniel
"Rabbi," answered Nathanael, "you are the Son of God; you are King of Israel."
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Decision » Instances of » Ephesians
I know your works and your toil and stedfastness, and that you cannot endure evil men, and that you tested those who called themselves apostles, though they are not, and how you found them false. You are holding fast, and have borne up for my name's sake, and have not grown weary.
Decision » Instances of » Mordecai
Decision » Instances of » Abel
By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks.
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Decision » Instances of » Noah
By faith Noah, warned of God of things not yet seen, reverently gave heed, and built an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is of faith.
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Decision » Instances of » Nehemiah
Decision » Instances of » Esther
Decision » Instances of » Saints
These are they who were not defiled with women; for they are celibates. They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been redeemed from among men to be the first-fruits unto God and the Lamb.
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Decision » Instances of » Matthew
As Jesus was passing thence, he saw a man called Mathew sitting at the tax-office, and said to him, "Follow me."
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