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Thematic Bible: Edification


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1 Corinthians 14:12
So, you people also, since you are eager for [supernatural] spiritual gifts, should look for ways to excel in building up the church. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsAbilityAmbition, positive aspects ofEnthusiasmencouragement, examples ofeagernessSpiritual Gifts, Purpose OfFervourZealHoly AmbitionBuilding Up The ChurchEach Local ChurchBuilding Each Other UpSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talentszealots

1 Corinthians 14:3-5
But the person who prophesies speaks [God's message] to people to build them up [spiritually], encourage them and comfort them. The person who speaks in a language [supernaturally], builds up [only] himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. Now I would like all of you to speak in languages [supernaturally], but I would rather have you prophecy. For the person who prophesies is more important [i.e., to the church] than those who speak in languages [supernaturally], unless that person interprets [the languages], so the church can be built up [spiritually].

1 Corinthians 10:23
"Everything is permissible [to do];" but not everything is profitable [See note at 6:12]. "Everything is permissible [to do];" but not everything builds [people] up. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianUseless ThingsProfitable ThingsBuilding Up The ChurchFulfilling The LawChristian LibertyReligious Freedomeverything

1 Corinthians 10:33
For even I myself [try] to please everyone in every way, and not to look out [just] for my own good, but [also] for the good of many people, so that they may be saved. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSelfishness, Shown InPleasing MenAdaptability

2 Corinthians 10:8
For even if I should boast too much about the authority the Lord gave us for building you people up [spiritually], and not tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it. 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

2 Corinthians 13:10
This is the reason I am writing these things while away from you, so that I will not have to deal severely with you when I am there. For the Lord gave me authority to build people up [spiritually] and not to tear them down. 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

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore, [continue to] encourage one another, and build each other up [spiritually], just as you are also doing. Verse ConceptsBad CounselFellowship, Among Believersencouragement, examples ofBeing An EncouragerEdification, Means OfBeing In A RelationshipBuildingNurtureCaring For OthersSuffering, Encouragements InTeachingCommunion Of SaintsAfflictions, Consolation DuringBrotherly LoveBuilding Up The ChurchEncourage Others!Building Each Other UpEncouragementFriendship And LoveWorking TogetherEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersFriendship And TrustLosing A FriendSupportMotivationLosing Friendshelphelpingencouragingupliftingothers

Romans 15:2-3
[Instead], each of us should do what pleases his neighbor in order to accomplish something good and uplifting [in his life]. For even Christ did not please [just] Himself, but as it is written [Psa. 69:9], "The insults of those people who insulted you [i.e., God] fell on me [i.e., Christ]."

2 Corinthians 12:19
You have been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves [have you not]? We are [simply] speaking [the truth] before God in [fellowship with] Christ. But everything [we are doing], dear friends, is to build you up [spiritually]. Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingEdification, Means OfBuilding Up The ChurchGod Seeing All PeopleMan Defendingcommunionreality

Ephesians 4:29
Do not allow unwholesome [Note: The Greek word for "unwholesome" is "rotten, diseased"] language to come from your mouth, but only what is helpful for building up those who need it, so that you can impart favor [i.e., benefit] to those who listen [to you]. Verse ConceptsAngerBad ParentsBad LanguageBackbitingBad AttitudeBeing An EncouragerEdification, Of BelieversGossipBullyingSpeech, Power And Significance OfVulgarityConversationSpeaking, Wisdom InConflict ResolutionCursingCrude LanguageName CallingAbusive MarriagesBuilding Up The ChurchBlessing Through God's PeopleLet Your Speech Be GoodLanguageBuilding Each Other UpEncouragementEncouraging OthersA Word Fitly SpokenMotivationSpeechencouragingimprovementjokinguplifting

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore, [continue to] encourage one another, and build each other up [spiritually], just as you are also doing. Verse ConceptsBad CounselFellowship, Among Believersencouragement, examples ofBeing An EncouragerEdification, Means OfBeing In A RelationshipBuildingNurtureCaring For OthersSuffering, Encouragements InTeachingCommunion Of SaintsAfflictions, Consolation DuringBrotherly LoveBuilding Up The ChurchEncourage Others!Building Each Other UpEncouragementFriendship And LoveWorking TogetherEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersFriendship And TrustLosing A FriendSupportMotivationLosing Friendshelphelpingencouragingupliftingothers

Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually]. Verse ConceptsEdification, Of BelieversCharacterdisagreementsPeacemakersRelationshipsStrifeUnity Among BelieversPeace, In Christian LivingBrotherly LovePursuingBuilding Up The ChurchPursuing GoodNetworkingBuilding Each Other UpEducationeffort

1 Corinthians 10:23
"Everything is permissible [to do];" but not everything is profitable [See note at 6:12]. "Everything is permissible [to do];" but not everything builds [people] up. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianUseless ThingsProfitable ThingsBuilding Up The ChurchFulfilling The LawChristian LibertyReligious Freedomeverything

1 Corinthians 6:12
"Everything is permissible for me [to do];" but not everything is profitable. [Note: The words in quote marks in this and the following verse are thought to have been commonly held views of that day, to which Paul gives an inspired reply]. "Everything is permissible for me [to do];" but I will not be ruled by anything. Verse ConceptsAddictionsAlcoholUseless ThingsSelf DenialProfitable ThingsFulfilling The LawFreedomMovieseverything

Ephesians 4:11-12
And He gave some people [the gift of being] apostles; and some people prophets; and some people evangelists; and some people pastors [i.e., elders] and teachers, for the purpose of equipping the saints [i.e., God's holy people] for the work of serving [others], in order to build up the [spiritual] body of Christ [i.e., the church].

1 Corinthians 8:1
I now want to reply to the matter of idolatrous sacrifices [which you wrote to me about]. We know that we all possess knowledge. [Note: This may be a statement posed to Paul by the Corinthians, who seemed quite preoccupied with "knowledge"]. Knowledge [only] makes people arrogant, while love builds them up [spiritually]. Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, OriginArrogance, In The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchKnowingDrawbacks To Knowledge

1 Corinthians 8:1
I now want to reply to the matter of idolatrous sacrifices [which you wrote to me about]. We know that we all possess knowledge. [Note: This may be a statement posed to Paul by the Corinthians, who seemed quite preoccupied with "knowledge"]. Knowledge [only] makes people arrogant, while love builds them up [spiritually]. Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, OriginArrogance, In The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchKnowingDrawbacks To Knowledge

Ephesians 4:12-16
for the purpose of equipping the saints [i.e., God's holy people] for the work of serving [others], in order to build up the [spiritual] body of Christ [i.e., the church]. [This is to be done] until we all [eventually] arrive at unity of the faith and full knowledge of the Son of God; at complete [spiritual] maturity; at the [full] height of Christ's [spiritual] stature. Then we will no longer be [spiritual] babies, tossed back and forth [by waves], and blown around by every wind of [false] teaching, [deceived] by the clever trickery of people using deceptive schemes. read more.
But [instead], we should speak [and practice] truth in a loving way, so that we can, in all respects, grow up [spiritually] into [union with] Christ, who is the head [i.e., of His body, the church]. From Him all [members of] the body are properly joined together by every supporting ligament, as each part contributes to the growth of the body and builds itself up through [mutual] love.

Ephesians 4:7-12
But [God's] unearned favor was given to each one of us, according to the gift allotted [to us] by Christ. Therefore, it says [Psa. 68:18], "When He ascended on high [i.e., to heaven], He led a procession of captured prisoners [behind Him] [Note: This originally referred to God leading His people in triumph over Israel's enemies, but here is applied to Christ], and gave gifts to [various] people." (But what does "He ascended" mean if not that He also [first] descended to the lower parts of the earth [i.e., to the earth below]? [Note: Of the three principal interpretations given to this verse: a) Christ descended to earth, b) Christ descended to the grave, c) Christ descended to Mary's womb. The first is to be preferred. See John 3:13; 6:38, 62]. read more.
The One who descended [i.e., from heaven to earth] is the same One [i.e., Christ] who also ascended high above the all the heavens, so that He could fill the entire universe [with His presence]). And He gave some people [the gift of being] apostles; and some people prophets; and some people evangelists; and some people pastors [i.e., elders] and teachers, for the purpose of equipping the saints [i.e., God's holy people] for the work of serving [others], in order to build up the [spiritual] body of Christ [i.e., the church].

Ephesians 4:16
From Him all [members of] the body are properly joined together by every supporting ligament, as each part contributes to the growth of the body and builds itself up through [mutual] love. Verse ConceptsChrist's LimbsanniversariesParticipation, In ChristProgressBeing OrganizedSpiritual Gifts, Purpose OfUnity, Of God's PeopleChurch, Unity OfAgape LoveGrowth Of The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchJoined To The ChurchJoining Flesh And BonesBody Of ChristLove Fellow Christians!Head As ChiefBuilding Each Other UpWorking TogetherGrowingNervousnessconnectionconstructionmusclesefficiency

1 Timothy 1:4
and not to listen to legends or exhaustive lists of ancestors. These [only] serve to arouse speculations, rather than [promote] God's plan which is based on faith. Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories

1 Timothy 1:4
and not to listen to legends or exhaustive lists of ancestors. These [only] serve to arouse speculations, rather than [promote] God's plan which is based on faith. Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories

Jude 1:20-21
But, you dearly loved ones, build yourselves up [spiritually] on [the foundation of] your most sacred faith; pray in [the power of] the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love [i.e., continue to love God], as you look forward to [receiving] the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, [who will grant you] never ending life.

Acts 20:32
"Now I commit you [elders] to God and to the message of His unearned favor which can build you up [spiritually] and provide you with the inheritance [of never ending life], along with others who are [specially] set apart [for God]. Verse ConceptsBuild, FigurativelyEdification, Means OfGrace, And Christian LifeHeaven, Inheritance OfInheritance, SpiritualParticipation, In ChristRiches, SpiritualStrength, SpiritualBible, Given ForTypes Of ChristSanctified OnesBuilding Up The ChurchEntrustingReceiving God's WordThe Grace Of GodGod's GraceSanctificationgoodbyes

Acts 9:31
So, the church throughout all of Judea, Galilee and Samaria was multiplied in number, enjoyed peace, was built up [spiritually] and lived in awe of the Lord and was comforted by the Holy Spirit. Verse ConceptsMultiplyingEdification, Means OfChurchGrace, And Holy SpiritGrowthPeace, Divine In NtReverence, And BlessingReverence, And God's NatureSamaritansReverence To GodAfflictions, Consolation DuringGodly Fear, Examples OfChurch, IncreasingAttitudes Of RespectAdditionsThe Holy Spirit As CounsellorMany In The ChurchGod Has ComfortedIndividuals Fearing GodThe Church UniversalTime Of PeacePeace And ComfortPeace And StrengthGoing To ChurchexperienceFinding Comfort In The Spirit

1 Timothy 1:4
and not to listen to legends or exhaustive lists of ancestors. These [only] serve to arouse speculations, rather than [promote] God's plan which is based on faith. Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories

Jude 1:20
But, you dearly loved ones, build yourselves up [spiritually] on [the foundation of] your most sacred faith; pray in [the power of] the Holy Spirit. Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritEdification, Of BelieversThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritSpeaking By The SpiritPrayer LanguageBuilding Each Other UpFaith KjvKeeping FaithFriendship And TrustPrayer During Hard TimesGrandmothersBeing Differentghostsbrandingconstruction

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