Thematic Bible: Defended
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Defended
Then the officials and all the people rendered their verdict to the priests and the prophets. They said, "This man should not be condemned to die. For he has spoken to us under the authority of the Lord our God." Then some of the elders of Judah stepped forward and spoke to all the people gathered there. They said, "Micah from Moresheth prophesied during the time Hezekiah was king of Judah. He told all the people of Judah, 'The Lord who rules over all says, "Zion will become a plowed field. Jerusalem will become a pile of rubble. The temple mount will become a mere wooded ridge."' read more.
King Hezekiah and all the people of Judah did not put him to death, did they? Did not Hezekiah show reverence for the Lord and seek the Lord's favor? Did not the Lord forgo destroying them as he threatened he would? But we are on the verge of bringing great disaster on ourselves."
King Hezekiah and all the people of Judah did not put him to death, did they? Did not Hezekiah show reverence for the Lord and seek the Lord's favor? Did not the Lord forgo destroying them as he threatened he would? But we are on the verge of bringing great disaster on ourselves."
Church » Defended » Discipline of
Reject a divisive person after one or two warnings.
Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) --
turn this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
I said before when I was present the second time and now, though absent, I say again to those who sinned previously and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone,
Church » Defended » Divinely instituted
because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
From Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace and peace to you!
in case I am delayed, to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth.
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he had clearly done wrong.
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that -- whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent -- I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.
Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
The former proclaim Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, because they think they can cause trouble for me in my imprisonment.