Thematic Bible: Edification
Thematic Bible
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
So also you, since you are zealots of spirits, seek that you may abound unto the edification of the church.
but the one prophesying speaks to men edification, exhortation, and comfort. The one speaking with a tongue edifies himself; but the one prophesying edifies the church. But I wish you all to speak with tongues, but rather that you may prophesy: but greater is the one prophesying, than the one speaking with tongues, unless he may interpret, in order that the church may receive edification.
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
All things are lawful; but all things are not profitable. All things are lawful; but all things do not edify.
as I also please all in all things, seeking not my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved.
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial authority
For if I shall in any thing the more abundantly boast concerning our power which the Lord gave us for your edification, and not for your destruction, I will not be ashamed:
Therefore being absent I write these things, in order that being present, I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord has given me for edification, and not for destruction.
Edification » Edifying one another
Therefore exhort one another, and edify either the other, as you indeed are doing.
Verse Concepts
Let each of us please his neighbor in that which is good, unto edification; for Christ did not please himself; but, as has been written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
Edification » All to be done to
For a long time you were thinking that I am apologizing to you. We speak before God in Christ; but all things, beloved, are for your edification.
Let no corrupt communication go forth out of your mouth, but if anything is good unto edification of need, in order that he may give grace to those who hear.
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Therefore exhort one another, and edify either the other, as you indeed are doing.
Verse Concepts
Then therefore we pursue the things belonging to peace, and edification towards one another.
Edification » All things not edifying
All things are lawful; but all things are not profitable. All things are lawful; but all things do not edify.
All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable: all things are lawful, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
And he gave some, apostles; some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; unto the perfection of the saints, in the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ:
Edification » What edifies
But concerning things offered to idols: we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but divine love builds up.
Edification » Love leads to
But concerning things offered to idols: we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but divine love builds up.
Edification » Described
unto the perfection of the saints, in the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ: until we may all come into the unity of the faith, and of the perfect knowledge of the Son of God, into a perfect man, into the measure of the likeness of the fulness of Christ: in order that we may be no longer infants, tossed by the waves and carried about by every wind of teaching, in the caprice of the people, in their craftiness, pursuant to their method of delusion; read more.
but speaking the truth in divine love, let its grow up in him in all things, who is the head, Christ; from whom the whole body, being assimilated and knitted together through every joint of the supply, according to the working in each several part, makes increase of the body in the edification of itself in divine love.
but speaking the truth in divine love, let its grow up in him in all things, who is the head, Christ; from whom the whole body, being assimilated and knitted together through every joint of the supply, according to the working in each several part, makes increase of the body in the edification of itself in divine love.
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
And to each one of you grace is given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Therefore he says, Having ascended upon high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to the people. But what is that which ascended, except that which descended into the lower parts of the earth? read more.
But the one having descended and the one having ascended above all the heavens, that he might fill all things, is the same. And he gave some, apostles; some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; unto the perfection of the saints, in the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ:
But the one having descended and the one having ascended above all the heavens, that he might fill all things, is the same. And he gave some, apostles; some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; unto the perfection of the saints, in the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ:
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
from whom the whole body, being assimilated and knitted together through every joint of the supply, according to the working in each several part, makes increase of the body in the edification of itself in divine love.
Edification » Godly edifying
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which present questions, rather than the economy of God which is in faith:
Edification » Foolish questions opposed to
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which present questions, rather than the economy of God which is in faith:
Edification » Exhortation to
But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the divine love of God, receiving the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Edification » The gospel, the instrument of
And now I commend you to God and the word of His grace, who is able to edify you, and give you an inheritance among all the sanctified.
Edification » The peace of the church favors
Then indeed the church had peace throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified and progressing in the fear of the Lord; and was being multiplied by the exhortation of the Holy Ghost.
Faith » Through it is » Edification
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which present questions, rather than the economy of God which is in faith:
But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,