Thematic Bible: Edification
Thematic Bible
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
So ye also, since ye are so desirous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound in them to the edification of the church.
But he, that prophesieth, speaketh edification, and exhortation, and comfort to men. He, that speaketh in an unknown tongue, edifieth himself: but he, that prophesieth, edifieth the church. I could wish that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edification.
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
If all things be lawful for me, yet all things are not expedient: all things may be lawful for me, but all things do not edify.
Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial authority
For though I should boast yet more of our authority, (which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction) I should not be ashamed:
Therefore I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.
Edification » Edifying one another
Wherefore comfort one another, and edify each other, as indeed ye do.
Verse Concepts
but let every one of us please our neighbor for his good, to his edification. For Christ also pleased not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me."
Edification » All to be done to
Do ye then think that we are making apologies to you? No, we speak before God in Christ: and all, my beloved, for your edification.
Let no corrupt word come out of your mouth; but what is good to useful edification, that it may benefit the hearers.
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Wherefore comfort one another, and edify each other, as indeed ye do.
Verse Concepts
Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification.
Edification » All things not edifying
If all things be lawful for me, yet all things are not expedient: all things may be lawful for me, but all things do not edify.
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be under the power of any:
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
And therefore He gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers; to qualify holy men for the work of the ministry, to the edifying of the body of Christ:
Edification » What edifies
Now as to things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge about them. Knowledge however puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Edification » Love leads to
Now as to things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge about them. Knowledge however puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Edification » Described
to the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all arrive in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, at perfect maturity, even to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. That we may be no longer children fluctuating and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the artful insinuations of men, and their crafty methods of deceiving; read more.
but holding the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, who is the head, even Christ: from whom the whole body being fitly joined together and compacted by the aid of every joint, according to the operation proportioned to every part, maketh an increase to the edification of itself in love.
but holding the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, who is the head, even Christ: from whom the whole body being fitly joined together and compacted by the aid of every joint, according to the operation proportioned to every part, maketh an increase to the edification of itself in love.
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
But grace is given to each of us, according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore it is said, "When he ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men." Now this expression "He ascended" what does it mean, but that He descended first into the lower parts of the earth? read more.
He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all heavens, that he might fill all things. And therefore He gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers; to qualify holy men for the work of the ministry, to the edifying of the body of Christ:
He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all heavens, that he might fill all things. And therefore He gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers; to qualify holy men for the work of the ministry, to the edifying of the body of Christ:
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
from whom the whole body being fitly joined together and compacted by the aid of every joint, according to the operation proportioned to every part, maketh an increase to the edification of itself in love.
Edification » Godly edifying
nor attend to fables and endless genealogies, which occasion debates, rather than pious edification in the faith:
Edification » Foolish questions opposed to
nor attend to fables and endless genealogies, which occasion debates, rather than pious edification in the faith:
Edification » Exhortation to
But ye, beloved, edifying yourselves in your most holy faith, and 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, my brethren, I recommend you to God, and to the word of his grace: who is able to edify you, and to give you an inheritance among all that are sanctified.
Edification » The peace of the church favors
Then the churches throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had rest, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord; and through the consolation of the holy Spirit were multiplied.
Faith » Through it is » Edification
nor attend to fables and endless genealogies, which occasion debates, rather than pious edification in the faith:
But ye, beloved, edifying yourselves in your most holy faith, and praying in the holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God,