Thematic Bible: Edification
Thematic Bible
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
So if you are desiring the things which the Spirit gives, let your minds be turned first to the things which are for the good of the church.
But the word of the prophet gives men knowledge and comfort and strength. He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church. Now though it is my desire for you all to have the power of tongues, it would give me more pleasure to be hearing the prophet's word from you; for this is a greater thing than using tongues, if the sense is not given at the same time, for the good of the church.
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
We are free to do all things, but there are things which it is not wise to do. We are free to do all things, but not all things are for the common good.
Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial authority
For though I might take pride in our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction), it will not be a cause of shame to me:
For this cause I am writing these things while I am away, so that there may be need for me, when I am present, to make use of sharp measures, by the authority which the Lord has given me for building up and not for destruction.
Edification » Edifying one another
So then, go on comforting and building up one another, as you have been doing.
Verse Concepts
Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong. For Christ did not give pleasure to himself, but, as it is said, The bitter words of those who were angry with you came on me.
Edification » All to be done to
It may seem to you that all this time we have been attempting to put ourselves in the right; but we are saying these things before God in Christ. For all things, dear brothers, are for your profit.
Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.
Edification » Mutual, commanded
So then, go on comforting and building up one another, as you have been doing.
Verse Concepts
So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.
Edification » All things not edifying
We are free to do all things, but there are things which it is not wise to do. We are free to do all things, but not all things are for the common good.
I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any.
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
And he gave some as Apostles, and some, prophets; and some, preachers of the good news; and some to give care and teaching; For the training of the saints as servants in the church, for the building up of the body of Christ:
Edification » What edifies
Now about things offered to images: we all seem to ourselves to have knowledge. Knowledge gives pride, but love gives true strength.
Edification » Love leads to
Now about things offered to images: we all seem to ourselves to have knowledge. Knowledge gives pride, but love gives true strength.
Edification » Described
For the training of the saints as servants in the church, for the building up of the body of Christ: Till we all come to the harmony of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to full growth, to the full measure of Christ: So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the deceits of error; read more.
But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ; Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.
But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ; Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
But to every one of us has grace been given in the measure of the giving of Christ. For this reason he says, He went up on high, taking his prisoners with him, and gave freely to men. (Now this, He went up, what is it but that he first went down into the lower parts of the earth? read more.
He who went down is the same who went up far over all the heavens so that he might make all things complete.) And he gave some as Apostles, and some, prophets; and some, preachers of the good news; and some to give care and teaching; For the training of the saints as servants in the church, for the building up of the body of Christ:
He who went down is the same who went up far over all the heavens so that he might make all things complete.) And he gave some as Apostles, and some, prophets; and some, preachers of the good news; and some to give care and teaching; For the training of the saints as servants in the church, for the building up of the body of Christ:
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.
Edification » Godly edifying
Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;
Edification » Foolish questions opposed to
Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;
Edification » Exhortation to
But you, my loved ones, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, and making prayers in the Holy Spirit, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for life eternal through the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Edification » The gospel, the instrument of
And now, I give you into the care of God and the word of his grace, which is able to make you strong and to give you your heritage among all the saints.
Edification » The peace of the church favors
And so the church through all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was made strong; and, living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was increased greatly.
Faith » Through it is » Edification
Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;
But you, my loved ones, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, and making prayers in the Holy Spirit,