Thematic Bible: Denial of


Thematic Bible



For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words in this [spiritually] unfaithful and sinful generation, the Son of man will also be ashamed of him when He returns in the splendor of His Father, accompanied by the holy angels." Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeWarnings Against ApostasyGenerationsdenial of Jesus ChristDenying ChristAngels as agents of judgmentLast JudgmentWitnessing, Importance OfSecond Coming Of ChristGod's Glory In Jesus ChristJesus As Son Of ManChrist And ShamingInteraction Of Father And SonMaranathaAccompanying The Second Coming

Who is the liar? It is the person who denies that Jesus [truly] is the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen One]. This person is the antichrist [See verse 18]; he is the one who denies [the truth about] the Father and the Son. Verse ConceptsAntichristLiesDocetismDenying ChristSaid To Be The ChristEnemies Of GodThe FatherThose Who Are LiarsSpirit Of Antichristdenial

But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead]. Verse ConceptsBarabbasGod, Unity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfChrist, Names ForDenying ChristJudged As MurderersRighteousness Of Christdenial

Jesus said to him, "Truly I tell you, this [very] night, before the rooster crows, you will deny [knowing] me three times." Verse ConceptsPeter, The DisciplePredictionsDenying ChristChrist Predicting The FutureCommunicating Three TimesChickensBird SoundsChrist Telling The TruthDuring One Nightdenial


But whoever disowns me in front of people [i.e., denies that I am the Christ, or that he is a disciple. See John 18:15-17, 25-27], I will disown him in front of my Father in heaven. Verse ConceptsWarnings Against ApostasyDenying ChristRejection Of God, Results OfOur Father In HeavenRelationship Of Father And SonWitness Before MendenialUnbelief Toward Christ

Now Peter was sitting outside in a courtyard and a servant-girl approached him and said, "You also were with Jesus, the Galilean." But he denied [it] in front of all of them, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about."

If we endure [i.e., remain faithful through suffering], we will also rule with Him [i.e., both here and hereafter]. If we deny Him, He will also deny us. [See Matt. 10:33]. Verse ConceptsWarnings Against Apostasydenial of Jesus ChristParticipation, In ChristPerseveranceRenunciationHeaven And Serving GodDenying ChristSuffering For Christ's SakeSufferings RewardedAuthority Of DisciplesEnduringParticipate In Christ Glorydenial

But just as there were false prophets among the people before, there will also be false teachers among you [Christians]. They will privately teach harmful doctrines that destroy people [spiritually], by even denying [that Jesus is] the Master, [and thereby] destroying themselves quickly. Verse ConceptsCounterfeitsSpiritual MalnutritionForeknowledgeFalse TeachingsFalse Teachers, Characteristics OfAtonementenemies, of believersFalse Doctrine, Dangers OfDestructiondenial of Jesus ChristDenying ChristBuying and sellingLove FeastMarketsOpinionsRansomSecrecySeductionToleranceHeresySatan, Power OfDestroying OneselfMisteachingFalse PeopleFalse Religious SystemProphecyDenying God And His PowerUnbelief Toward Christ

Is not he the carpenter's [i.e., Joseph's] son? [And] is not his mother named Mary, and his brothers [named] James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Verse ConceptsCraftsmenCarpentersOccupationsWork, As Ordained By GodHumility Of ChristChrist, Names ForChrist's Earthly FamilyWho He Might BeMothers And Sonsnegativity


And those who passed by the cross shouted abuse at Him and shook their heads [in derision], saying, "Ha, you who said you would destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself [from dying] and come down from the cross."


Many of them said, "This man is dominated by an evil spirit; he is crazy, why listen to him?" Verse ConceptsHealthPrejudiceLunaticsAccused Of Being DemonisedReckoned InsaneThe DevilDemonic Influence

Suddenly they shouted out, "What do you want with us, you Son of God? Have you come here to torture us before it is time to?" [i.e., before our punishment is due. See II Pet. 2:4; Jude 6]. Verse ConceptsExorcismsHell, As An ExperienceMillenniumDemons, Punishment OfTortureUntimelinessNot The TimeWhat Have We In Common?God TroublingDemonsResolving ConflictDemonic Influence

"What business do we have with you, Jesus from Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are; [you are] God's Holy One." Verse ConceptsExorcismsGod, Unity OfNazarethNames And Titles For ChristJesus Christ, Holiness OfDestruction Of Satan's WorksWhat Have We In Common?Said To Be The Christ

And whenever they saw Him, [people possessed by] evil spirits fell to the ground in front of Him, shouting, "You are the Son of God." Verse Conceptsdemons, Kinds ofSaid To Be The ChristBowing Before Messiah

And evil spirits also came out of many people, shouting [at Him], "You are the Son of God." And Jesus spoke sternly to them and would not allow them to speak [anymore] because they knew He was the Christ [Note: Jesus would not accept the endorsement of these Satanic spirits]. Verse ConceptsExorcismsDemons, Exorcism OfRebukeShoutingJesus Recognised As The ChristEvil Spirits DiscernmentJesus Casting Out DemonsChrist Concealing ThingsSaid To Be The Christ

[On one occasion] the evil spirit replied, "I know Jesus and I know Paul, but who are you?" Verse ConceptsKnowing PeopleWho Is This?DemonsEclipseCasting Out DemonsrecognitionDemonic Influence