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Thematic Bible: Edification


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1 Corinthians 14:12
As much as you are zealous for spiritual gifts, strive to build-up (increase) the enlightenment (understanding) of the congregation. 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 (proclaims God's Word openly) speaks to men to build up, encourage and comfort. The person who speaks in an unknown tongue enlightens himself; but he who declares God's Word enlightens the entire congregation! I would like it that you all speak with tongues, but I prefer that you prophesy. The person who announces (teaches) (preaches) God's Word is greater than the person who speaks with tongues. The person who speaks with tongues should have an interpreter so the congregation may receive understanding and knowledge.

1 Corinthians 10:23
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient (profitable). All things are lawful for me, but all things do not build up (confirm) (strengthen). Verse ConceptsFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianUseless ThingsProfitable ThingsBuilding Up The ChurchFulfilling The LawChristian LibertyReligious Freedomeverything

1 Corinthians 10:33
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSelfishness, Shown InPleasing MenAdaptability

2 Corinthians 10:8
I should boast a great deal concerning the authority the Lord gave us to build you up, and not to tear you down, I would not be put to shame. 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
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power that the Lord gave me to enlightenment and not to 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

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Comfort each other and strengthen one another as you are 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
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up. For even Christ did not please himself. However it is written, The reproaches (insults) hurled at you have fallen on me. (Psalm 69:9)

2 Corinthians 12:19
Do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for you're up building. Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingEdification, Means OfBuilding Up The ChurchGod Seeing All PeopleMan Defendingcommunionreality

Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth. Speak what is good for understanding as the need may be, that it may give grace (divine favor) to those who hear. 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
Comfort each other and strengthen one another as you are 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
Let us follow after the things that make for peace, and things that are encouraging to one another. Verse ConceptsEdification, Of BelieversCharacterdisagreementsPeacemakersRelationshipsStrifeUnity Among BelieversPeace, In Christian LivingBrotherly LovePursuingBuilding Up The ChurchPursuing GoodNetworkingBuilding Each Other UpEducationeffort

1 Corinthians 10:23
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient (profitable). All things are lawful for me, but all things do not build up (confirm) (strengthen). Verse ConceptsFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianUseless ThingsProfitable ThingsBuilding Up The ChurchFulfilling The LawChristian LibertyReligious Freedomeverything

1 Corinthians 6:12
All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient (profitable) (good). All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the authority (power) (control) of anything. Verse ConceptsAddictionsAlcoholUseless ThingsSelf DenialProfitable ThingsFulfilling The LawFreedomMovieseverything

Ephesians 4:11-12
He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers. This is for the perfecting (equipping) (preparing) of the holy ones, for the work of ministering, for the building up of the body of Christ:

1 Corinthians 8:1
Concerning things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, OriginArrogance, In The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchKnowingDrawbacks To Knowledge

1 Corinthians 8:1
Concerning things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, OriginArrogance, In The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchKnowingDrawbacks To Knowledge

Ephesians 4:12-16
This is for the perfecting (equipping) (preparing) of the holy ones, for the work of ministering, for 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 (mature) man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error. read more.
By speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in all things to him. For he, Christ, is the head. The entire body is properly framed and fitted together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in due measure of each individual part. It makes the body increase by building itself in love.

Ephesians 4:7-12
But unto each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Therefore it says: When he ascended on high, he led captives, and gave gifts to men (anthropos: human beings). (Now this, He ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth? read more.
He that descended is the same also that 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. This is for the perfecting (equipping) (preparing) of the holy ones, for the work of ministering, for the building up of the body of Christ:

Ephesians 4:16
The entire body is properly framed and fitted together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in due measure of each individual part. It makes the body increase by building itself in 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
They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith. Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories

1 Timothy 1:4
They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith. Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories

Jude 1:20-21
You, beloved, build yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit. Stay in the love of God! Look (wait) for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for everlasting life.

Acts 20:32
Now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace. This is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified. 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
The congregations throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria, were built up. They walked in deep respect for Jehovah and were comforted by the Holy Spirit and continued to grow. 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
They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith. Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfFalse ReligionFablesFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceMythsContinual SinHow Faith ComesTeaching The Way Of Godattentionstories

Jude 1:20
You, beloved, build yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in 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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