Thematic Bible: Edification
Thematic Bible
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
So also ye, since ye are eager for spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound in them with a view to the edification of the assembly.
But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification and exhortation and comfort. He that speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly. Now I wish you all to speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy; and greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive edifying.
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, in all things, please all men: not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved.
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial authority
For, even if I glory somewhat more abundantly concerning our authority??hich the Lord gave for building you up, and not for tearing you down?? shall not be put to shame;
For this cause, I write these things while absent; that I may not, when present, deal sharply according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not casting down.
Edification » Edifying one another
Wherefore, exhort one another, and build up one another, as also ye do.
Verse Concepts
Let each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification; for even Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it has been written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on Me."
Edification » All to be done to
Think ye all this time that we are excusing ourselves to you? Before God in Christ we are speaking; and all, beloved, for your edification.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but whatever is good for the supplying of the need, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Wherefore, exhort one another, and build up one another, as also ye do.
Verse Concepts
So, then, let us follow after the things productive of peace, and the things that tend to mutual edification.
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 all are not profitable. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the control of any.
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
And He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; with a view to the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;
Edification » What edifies
Now, concerning the things sacrificed to idols, we know because we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
Edification » Love leads to
Now, concerning the things sacrificed to idols, we know because we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
Edification » Described
with a view to the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man??o the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ; that we may no longer be babes, billow-tossed, and carried about with every wind of teaching, in the sleight of men, in the craftiness suited to the artifice of error; read more.
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, Who is the Head, Christ; from Whom all the body, fitly framed and knit together through every joint of supply, according to the working in due measure of each single part, secures the growth of the body to the upbuilding of itself in love.
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, Who is the Head, Christ; from Whom all the body, fitly framed and knit together through every joint of supply, according to the working in due measure of each single part, secures the growth of the body to the upbuilding 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. Wherefore, He saith, "Having ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men." Now the word, "He ascended," what does it mean, but that He also descended into the lower parts of the earth? read more.
He Who descended is Himself also the One Who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. And He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; with a view to the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;
He Who descended is Himself also the One Who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. And He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; with a view to the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
from Whom all the body, fitly framed and knit together through every joint of supply, according to the working in due measure of each single part, secures the growth of the body to the upbuilding of itself in love.
Edification » Godly edifying
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies; which, indeed, occasion disputes rather than God's dispensation, which is in faith, so do I now.
Edification » Foolish questions opposed to
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies; which, indeed, occasion disputes rather than God's dispensation, which is in faith, so do I now.
Edification » Exhortation to
But do ye, beloved, building up yourselves on 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 unto eternal life.
Edification » The gospel, the instrument of
"And now I commend you to God, and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all the sanctified.
Edification » The peace of the church favors
The assembly, therefore, throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, was having peace, being built up; and, walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the consolation of the Holy Spirit, was being multiplied.
Faith » Through it is » Edification
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies; which, indeed, occasion disputes rather than God's dispensation, which is in faith, so do I now.
But do ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,