Thematic Bible: Edification


Thematic Bible




But he that prophesies speaks to men so as to build them up, to exhort and comfort them. He that speaks in an unknown tongue, edifies himself; but he that prophesies, edifies the church. I am willing, indeed, that you should all speak in tongues, but rather that you should prophesy; for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, in order that the church may receive instruction.


even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own good, but that of the many, in order that they may be saved. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSelfishness, Shown InPleasing MenAdaptability

For though I should boast even, somewhat more abundantly of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I would not be ashamed: Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchHuman Authority, Nature OfAuthority, Responsibilities OfSelf ConfidenceMinisters, Description OfConverts To ChristianityBuilding Up The ChurchAuthority Of DisciplesNot Put To ShamePaul's BoastingBoasting

For this reason, I write these things, while absent, that I may not, when present, use severity, according to the authority which the Lord has given me for edification, and not for destruction. Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchHuman Authority, Nature OfAuthority, Responsibilities OfMinisters, Description OfSharpnessBuilding Up The ChurchWriting LettersAuthority Of DisciplesDestruction Of The ChurchGone AwayStrictnessIn Men's Presence


Let each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification. For the Christ did not please himself; but as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell on me.

Do you think again that we offer you a defense of ourselves? We speak all these things before God in Christ, beloved, for your edification. Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingEdification, Means OfBuilding Up The ChurchGod Seeing All PeopleMan Defendingcommunionreality





All meats are lawful for me: but all are not profitable. All are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under subjection by any. Verse ConceptsAddictionsAlcoholUseless ThingsSelf DenialProfitable ThingsFulfilling The LawFreedomMovieseverything

And he himself gave some to be apostles, and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the complete instruction of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ,

Now, with respect to meats offered to idols, we know, (for we all have knowledge: knowledge puffs up with pride, but love edifies. Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, OriginArrogance, In The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchKnowingDrawbacks To Knowledge

Now, with respect to meats offered to idols, we know, (for we all have knowledge: knowledge puffs up with pride, but love edifies. Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, OriginArrogance, In The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchKnowingDrawbacks To Knowledge

for the complete instruction of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature that fully develops the Christ; that we might no longer be children, tossed and carried about by every wind of teaching, through the artifice of men, through craftiness used by them for the deliberate planning of deceit; read more.
but speaking truthfully in love, we might grow up in all things, into him who is the head, even the Christ, from whom the whole body, compactly fitted together, and united by every helping joint, according to the energy in the measure of each part, makes increase of the body, for the building up of itself in love.

But grace has been given to each one of us, according to the measure of the gift of the Christ. For which reason, the scripture says: When he ascended on high, he led captive a multitude of captives, and gave gifts to men. But this He ascended what does it mean, but that he also descended into the lower earthly regions? read more.
He that descended is also he that ascended high above all the heavens, that he might fill all things. And he himself gave some to be apostles, and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the complete instruction of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ,


nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which produce disputes rather than godly edification, which is in faith; Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories

nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which produce disputes rather than godly edification, which is in faith; Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories

But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to eternal life.



nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which produce disputes rather than godly edification, which is in faith; Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories