Thematic Bible: Edification
Thematic Bible
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the church.
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their encouragement, strengthening, and comfort. He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy, and he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the church may be built up.
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
"All things are lawful," but not all things are profitable. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up.
even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial authority
For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,
For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.
Edification » Edifying one another
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
Verse Concepts
Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. For even Christ did not please himself. But, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
Edification » All to be done to
Have you been thinking all this time that we have been defending ourselves before you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ; and all things, beloved, are for your edifying.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
Verse Concepts
So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.
Edification » All things not edifying
"All things are lawful," but not all things are profitable. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up.
"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything.
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;
Edification » What edifies
Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
Edification » Love leads to
Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
Edification » Described
for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error; read more.
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ; from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ; from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Therefore he says, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men." Now this, "He ascended," what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth? read more.
He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things. He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;
He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things. He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.
Edification » Godly edifying
neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause speculation, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith?
Edification » Foolish questions opposed to
neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause speculation, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith?
Edification » Exhortation to
But you, beloved, keep building yourselves up in 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 to eternal life.
Edification » The gospel, the instrument of
Now I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Edification » The peace of the church favors
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Faith » Through it is » Edification
neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause speculation, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith?
But you, beloved, keep building yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.