Thematic Bible: Defended


Thematic Bible





Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme. Verse ConceptsBlasphemy, Examples OfExcommunicationDiscipline Of The ChurchCorrecting A BrotherName CallingBlasphemySurrendercancer

But as for me Paul, I entreat you by the gentleness and self-forgetfulness of Christ--I who when among you have not an imposing personal presence, but when absent am fearlessly outspoken in dealing with you. Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsTimidityJesus Christ, Meekness OfMeekness, Examples OfChrist's GentlenessA Bold FrontContact With PeopleGone AwayHumble PeopleIn Men's PresenceAbsenceGentleness As A Fruit Of The Spirithumbleserenitygraciousness

I have handed over such a man to Satan for the destruction of his body, that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord Jesus. Verse ConceptsDestructionLordship, Human And DivineCorrecting A BrotherHanding Over ChristThe Fact Of That DayThe Gospel Of SalvationSatanSurrenderThe Devil

Those who cling to their old sins, and indeed all of you, I have forewarned and still forewarn (as I did on my second visit when present, so I do now, though absent) Verse Conceptsdiscipline, divinePaul, Life OfNot Sparing



Paul, Silas, and Timothy: To the Church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be granted to you. Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithPeace, From GodApostles, DescriptionGreetingsLettersChurch, Examples OfGrace Be To YouLetters To Local ChurchesThe FatherPeace To You

But, for fear I may be hindered, I now write, so that you may have rules to guide you in dealing with God's household. For this is what the Church of the ever-living God is, and it is the pillar and foundation-stone 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



Dear friends, since I am eager to begin a letter to you on the subject of our common salvation, I find myself constrained to write and cheer you on to the vigorous defense of the faith delivered once for all to God's people. Verse ConceptsFight Of FaithOnly OnceAll Believers Are SaintsThe Gospel Of Salvationeffort

This testimony is true. Therefore sternly denounce them, that they may be robust in their faith, Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toChurch DisciplineDiscipline Of The ChurchThe FaithReproving Peoplerebuking

while the others proclaim Him from motives of rivalry, and insincerely, supposing that by this they are embittering my imprisonment. Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPreaching ChristTroubling IndividualsCompetitionmotives