Thematic Bible: Defended


Thematic Bible





Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have turned over to Satan to be so disciplined that they will stop their abusive speech. Verse ConceptsBlasphemy, Examples OfExcommunicationDiscipline Of The ChurchCorrecting A BrotherName CallingBlasphemySurrendercancer

Now I appeal to you in person, by the gentleness and fairness of Christ, I, Paul, who am so "condescending when face to face with you, but so courageous toward you when far away!" Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsTimidityJesus Christ, Meekness OfMeekness, Examples OfChrist's GentlenessA Bold FrontContact With PeopleGone AwayHumble PeopleIn Men's PresenceAbsenceGentleness As A Fruit Of The Spirithumbleserenitygraciousness

to turn such a man as this over to Satan for the destruction of his lower nature, in order that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord. Verse ConceptsDestructionLordship, Human And DivineCorrecting A BrotherHanding Over ChristThe Fact Of That DayThe Gospel Of SalvationSatanSurrenderThe Devil

I have already warned those who formerly committed shocking sins, and all the rest, and though so far away I warn them now, as I did on my second visit, that if I come back I will not spare them, Verse Conceptsdiscipline, divinePaul, Life OfNot Sparing



Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the Thessalonian church in union with God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: spiritual blessing and peace be to you. Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithPeace, From GodApostles, DescriptionGreetingsLettersChurch, Examples OfGrace Be To YouLetters To Local ChurchesThe FatherPeace To You

so that, if I am detained, you may know how people ought to conduct themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. Verse ConceptsGod, Living And Self sustainingFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsChristiansTruthNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfMetaphorical PillarsPerforming The TruthThe Church UniversalFamily FirstSupportGoing To ChurchLiving For Godbehaviorvocation



Dearly beloved, while I was doing my best to begin writing you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write and urge you to carry on a vigorous defense of the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's people. Verse ConceptsFight Of FaithOnly OnceAll Believers Are SaintsThe Gospel Of Salvationeffort

Now this tendency is true. So continue correcting them severely, that they may be healthy in faith, Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toChurch DisciplineDiscipline Of The ChurchThe FaithReproving Peoplerebuking

the former are preaching Christ from the motive of rivalry, not in sincerity, supposing that this is making it harder for me to bear my imprisonment. Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPreaching ChristTroubling IndividualsCompetitionmotives