Thematic Bible: Encouraged
Thematic Bible
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; outdo one another in showing honor;
Verse Concepts
Acts of KindnessAffection, Kinds OfBrotherly KindnessCommitment, to God's peopleHonorLove, Abuse OfLoyaltyMinistry, In The ChurchUnselfishnessBrotherhoodCaringCaring For OthersAffection For God's PeopleOutdoingHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Being Devoted to GodAffectionRespectLoving Yourself
that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ?
Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
Verse Concepts
CompassionGentlenessActs of KindnessAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansChristiansMeeknessdiscipleship, nature ofBelovedAttitudes, to other peopleHumility In The Christians LifeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InKindnessHumilityPatiencePeople Of God, In NtCaring For OthersSelf DisciplineSpiritualitySympathyTenderness
Character Of SaintsWardrobe, SpiritualNames And Titles For The ChristianCaringBowelsThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleClothed With Good ThingsBe Humble!Be Patient!The Need For MercyElectMercyBeing Devoted to GodForgiving Others Who Hurt YouGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritPatience As A Fruit Of The Spiritempathyhumblenesspatienthumbletenderheartedness
Love is patient and is kind; love does not envy. Love does not brag, is not proud,
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
Verse Concepts
CompassionAbusive HusbandsGod, Compassion OfAbuse From a SpouseAsking for forgivenessGentlenessForgiveness, Application OfActs of KindnessImitating JesusBad ChildrenFaultsAdultsAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansBeing A KidAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sCaring For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversResponseSensitivitySin, Accepting Forgiveness Of
UnforgivenessCharitable AttitudeForgive OthersLove To Others Shown InControlling AngerBrotherly LoveCaringDuties To NeighboursForgive One AnotherThe Need For MercyReciprocityForgivenessforgiving othersForgiving YourselfEncouraging One AnotherGod's ForgivenessLove And ForgivenessTreating OthersAnger And ForgivenessLoving One AnotherForgiveness Kjvempathyforgivingtenderheartednessothers
who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been been grieved by various trials,
Charity » Encouraged
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
Cleanliness » Encouraged
But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;
let us draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having our body washed with pure water,
Verse Concepts
AssuranceConsciousnessCleansed ConsciencesAssurance, By Faith In ChristConsciences, Description OfFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InFaith, As Basis Of SalvationBlood, of Jesus ChristAssurance in the life of faithBaptism, in the GospelsGuilt, Human Aspects OfHeart, And Holy SpiritKnowledge, Of SinPrayer, And FaithPurity, Nature OfSin, Deliverance From God
Therefore wash yourself, anoint yourself, get dressed, and go down to the threshing floor, but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.
Then Jacob said to his household, and to all who were with him, "Put away the foreign gods that are among you, purify yourselves, change your garments.
The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day; and behold, if the plague has faded, and the plague hasn't spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. It is a scab. He shall wash his clothes, and be clean.
You shall do this to them, to cleanse them: sprinkle the water of cleansing on them, let them shave their whole bodies with a razor, and let them wash their clothes, and cleanse themselves.
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Now therefore make confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do his pleasure; and separate yourselves from the peoples of the land, and from the foreign women."
Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions, even all their sins; and he shall put them on the head of the goat, and shall send him away into the wilderness by the hand of a man who is in readiness.
Only acknowledge your iniquity, that you have transgressed against the LORD your God, and have scattered your ways to the strangers under every green tree, and you have not obeyed my voice,'" says the LORD.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Verse Concepts
Accepting ChristCoolAsking for forgivenessProblem SolvingFaultsCleansed ConsciencesAvoiding SinApologizingGod's attitude towards peopleAssurance, nature ofGuilt, Removal OfHoliness, Believers' Growth InThe Lord's PrayerSanctification, Means And ResultsSin, Confession OfSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfSin, Deliverance From GodSinnersGod Is JustConfessionForgiveness Of SinsAwareness
Forsaking SinPenitentPromises To Stand onExamining YourselfAcknowledge, SinCleansing The BodyAsking For HelpBeing Cleansed From SinRepentanceA Forgiving GodSin ConfessedCleanlinessConfession of sinForgivenessForgiving YourselfForgiving Others Who Hurt YouGod's ForgivenessLove And ForgivenessForgiveness Kjvforgivingcleansingconfessing
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
"'If they confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, in their trespass which they trespassed against me, and also that, because they walked contrary to me,
then he shall confess his sin which he has done, and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty.
He sings before men, and says, 'I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it did not profit me.
Forbearance » Encouraged
You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.
bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as the Lord forgave you, so you also do.
Verse Concepts
Christ Our ExampleImitating JesusCommitment, to God's peopleethics, basis ofAttitudes, to other peopleGrudgesThe Lord's PrayerForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfUnforgivenessUnselfishnessCharitable AttitudeLove To Others Shown InAlienation, OvercomingForbearanceRole Models
bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;
Verse Concepts
Attitudes, to other peopleLove, For One AnotherLove, Nature OfHumilityMinistry, In The ChurchTemperUnselfishnessViolenceLove To Others Shown InForbearanceBrotherly LoveAgape LoveThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleBe Humble!Be Patient!GentlenessLove Fellow Christians!Communication In MarriageUnitySuffering
God » Love to » Encouraged
Oh love the LORD, all you his holy ones. The LORD preserves the faithful, and fully recompenses him who behaves arrogantly.
And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.
Only take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to keep his commandments, to hold fast to him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul."
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
He said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'
Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
Therefore you shall love the LORD your God, and keep his instructions, and his statutes, and his ordinances, and his commandments, always.
May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, do not leave him, you shall surely help him with it.
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."
But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Verse Concepts
Forgiveness, Application Ofevil, believers' responses toGrace, In Human RelationshipsMaliceOpposition, To Sin And EvilPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversSuffering SaintsIntercessory PrayerPersecution, Christian ResponseDuties To EnemiesDifferent TeachingsLove Your Neighbour!Praying For Sinners
"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In love
and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you,
for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Select readings
About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become dull of hearing. For when by reason of the time you ought to be teachers, you again need to have someone teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the oracles of God. You have come to need milk, and not solid food. For everyone who lives on milk is not experienced in the word of righteousness, for he is a baby. read more.
But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Therefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection?not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God, of the teaching of washings, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits. read more.
For concerning those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come, and then fell away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance; seeing they crucify the Son of God for themselves again, and put him to open shame. For the land which has drunk the rain that comes often on it, and brings forth a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receives blessing from God; but if it bears thorns and thistles, it is rejected and near being cursed, whose end is to be burned. But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this. For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them. We desire that each one of you may show the same diligence to the fullness of hope even to the end, that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises. For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying, "Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you." Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
For concerning those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come, and then fell away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance; seeing they crucify the Son of God for themselves again, and put him to open shame. For the land which has drunk the rain that comes often on it, and brings forth a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receives blessing from God; but if it bears thorns and thistles, it is rejected and near being cursed, whose end is to be burned. But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this. For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them. We desire that each one of you may show the same diligence to the fullness of hope even to the end, that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises. For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying, "Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you." Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Into Christ
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Formation
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Through "the word"
as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby to salvation,
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Unto perfection
Therefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection?not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,
Humiliation and self-affliction » Encouraged
if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. For I was ashamed to ask of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way, because we had spoken to the king, saying, "The hand of our God is on all those who seek him, for good; but his power and his wrath is against all those who forsake him." So we fasted and begged our God for this: and he was entreated of us.
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "However on the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement: it shall be a holy convocation to you, and you shall afflict yourselves; and you shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD. You shall do no manner of work in that same day; for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement for you before the LORD your God. read more.
For whoever it is who shall not deny himself in that same day; shall be cut off from his people. Whoever it is who does any manner of work in that same day, that person I will destroy from among his people. You shall do no manner of work: it is a statute forever throughout your generations in all your dwellings. It shall be a Sabbath of solemn rest for you, and you shall deny yourselves. In the ninth day of the month at evening, from evening to evening, you shall keep your Sabbath."
For whoever it is who shall not deny himself in that same day; shall be cut off from his people. Whoever it is who does any manner of work in that same day, that person I will destroy from among his people. You shall do no manner of work: it is a statute forever throughout your generations in all your dwellings. It shall be a Sabbath of solemn rest for you, and you shall deny yourselves. In the ninth day of the month at evening, from evening to evening, you shall keep your Sabbath."
"It shall be a statute to you forever: in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall humble your souls, and shall do no manner of work, both the native and the foreigner who sojourns in your midst: for on this day shall atonement be made for you, to cleanse you; from all your sins you shall be clean before the LORD. It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls; it is a statute forever.
Humility » Encouraged
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
Verse Concepts
Baby dedicationBad ChildrenCommitment, to God's peopleAttitudes Of PrideAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, And Christian LifeSubmission To AuthorityHumilityMaturity, PhysicalMeeknessMercy, Response To God'sMinistry, In The ChurchModestyObedience, To Human AuthoritiesOld Age, Attitudes ToOpposition, To Sin And EvilPeter, Preacher And TeacherPresumptionPride, Evil OfSubmission
SuperiorityUnselfishnessYouthContriteGod, Grace OfRemorseWardrobe, SpiritualCharacter Of SaintsChildren, attitudes towardsHumility In The Christians LifeChildren, Duties OfCaring For The ElderlyClothed With Good ThingsGod OpposingBe Humble!God And The HumbleGod Opposes The ProudRules About Young PeopleThe Grace Given To MenRespect For Old People
Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,
He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does the LORD require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
Verse Concepts
But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, 'Friend, move up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you.
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear;
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Encouraged
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to God.
Verse Concepts
Fellowship, Among BelieversAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleequipping, spiritualencouragement, examples ofJoy In WorshipBehaviourChallengesTeachersHeart, And Holy SpiritHymnsMusicPraise, Manner And Methods OfRebukeSanctification, Means And ResultsScripture, Purpose OfSongsSpeech, Positive Aspects OfSpiritualityTeachingWisdom, Human Importance
Wisdom, Source Of HumanWorship, Elements OfGrowing SpirituallyPraise, Should Be Offered ByBible, Names OfAdmonition, Of ChristiansAdmonition, WarningTeaching WisdomBible MemorizationApplying The BibleAcquiring WisdomReceiving God's WordTeaching In The ChurchThank God!Memorizing ScriptureThankfulness To OthersBeing Thankful For BlessingsGrateful HeartThanksgiving And Gratitudeoutreachgirlfriends
and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,
and that you are to teach the children of Israel all the statutes which the LORD has spoken to them by Moses."
that the generation to come might know, even the children who should be born; who should arise and tell their children,
They shall teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.
Command and teach these things.
Justice » Encouraged
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
"Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
You shall follow that which is altogether just, that you may live, and inherit the land which the LORD your God gives you.
Thus says the LORD, "Keep justice, and do righteousness; for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.
Kindness » Encouraged
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; outdo one another in showing honor;
Verse Concepts
Acts of KindnessAffection, Kinds OfBrotherly KindnessCommitment, to God's peopleHonorLove, Abuse OfLoyaltyMinistry, In The ChurchUnselfishnessBrotherhoodCaringCaring For OthersAffection For God's PeopleOutdoingHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Being Devoted to GodAffectionRespectLoving Yourself
that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ?
Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
Verse Concepts
CompassionGentlenessActs of KindnessAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansChristiansMeeknessdiscipleship, nature ofBelovedAttitudes, to other peopleHumility In The Christians LifeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InKindnessHumilityPatiencePeople Of God, In NtCaring For OthersSelf DisciplineSpiritualitySympathyTenderness
Character Of SaintsWardrobe, SpiritualNames And Titles For The ChristianCaringBowelsThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleClothed With Good ThingsBe Humble!Be Patient!The Need For MercyElectMercyBeing Devoted to GodForgiving Others Who Hurt YouGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritPatience As A Fruit Of The Spiritempathyhumblenesspatienthumbletenderheartedness
Love is patient and is kind; love does not envy. Love does not brag, is not proud,
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
Verse Concepts
CompassionAbusive HusbandsGod, Compassion OfAbuse From a SpouseAsking for forgivenessGentlenessForgiveness, Application OfActs of KindnessImitating JesusBad ChildrenFaultsAdultsAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansBeing A KidAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sCaring For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversResponseSensitivitySin, Accepting Forgiveness Of
UnforgivenessCharitable AttitudeForgive OthersLove To Others Shown InControlling AngerBrotherly LoveCaringDuties To NeighboursForgive One AnotherThe Need For MercyReciprocityForgivenessforgiving othersForgiving YourselfEncouraging One AnotherGod's ForgivenessLove And ForgivenessTreating OthersAnger And ForgivenessLoving One AnotherForgiveness Kjvempathyforgivingtenderheartednessothers
who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been been grieved by various trials,
Leaders » Preaching » Encouraged
He said to them, "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation.
What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.
And as you go, proclaim, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is near.'
proclaim the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.
Verse Concepts
Goalsevil, believers' responses toevangelists, ministry ofencouragement, examples ofChallengesAttitudes, to other peopleGospel, Transmission OfOpportunities, In LifePreaching, Content OfPreaching, Importance OfReadinessRebukeResponsibility, For God's WorldA Time To SpeakCorrectionReproofDiscipline Of The ChurchMinisters, Way They Should TeachAdmonition, Of LeadersApostasy, How To Avoid
But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."
He sent them forth to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
"Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."
Longsuffering » Encouraged
Love is patient and is kind; love does not envy. Love does not brag, is not proud,
strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;
proclaim the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.
Verse Concepts
Goalsevil, believers' responses toevangelists, ministry ofencouragement, examples ofChallengesAttitudes, to other peopleGospel, Transmission OfOpportunities, In LifePreaching, Content OfPreaching, Importance OfReadinessRebukeResponsibility, For God's WorldA Time To SpeakCorrectionReproofDiscipline Of The ChurchMinisters, Way They Should TeachAdmonition, Of LeadersApostasy, How To Avoid
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Verse Concepts
Bearing Bad FruitAttitudes, to other peopleJoy, Of The ChurchLove, Nature OfSelf ControlPatiencePeace, Believers Experience OfPeace, Divine In NtRest, SpiritualFaithful, Choose To RemainHoly Spirit, Activities OfLove, Of Fellow ManPeace Of MindHoly Spirit, Types OfIndwelling Of The Holy SpiritLoving OthersLove To OthersBrotherly LoveLove For GodAgape LoveGood People
You Will Rejoice In SalvationFruit Of CharacterGod's Healing LoveSufferingJoy As A Fruit Of The SpiritPatience As A Fruit Of The SpiritPeace As A Fruit Of The SpiritLove As A Fruit Of The SpiritFaithfulness As A Fruit Of The SpiritGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritJoy And HappinessPositive ThinkingGoodnessPatience In RelationshipsEthicsConfidence And Self EsteemempathyserenityjoyfulnessNot A God Of Confusion
in pureness, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, do not leave him, you shall surely help him with it.
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."
But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Verse Concepts
Forgiveness, Application Ofevil, believers' responses toGrace, In Human RelationshipsMaliceOpposition, To Sin And EvilPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversSuffering SaintsIntercessory PrayerPersecution, Christian ResponseDuties To EnemiesDifferent TeachingsLove Your Neighbour!Praying For Sinners
"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Loyalty » Encouraged
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
Whoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with all diligence, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear the LORD and the king. Do not join those who are rebellious:
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are appointed by God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
You shall put of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.
Mercy » Encouraged
Therefore turn to your God. Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God.
The king of Israel said to Elisha, when he saw them, "My father, shall I strike them? Shall I strike them?" He answered, "You shall not strike them. Would you strike those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master." He prepared great feast for them. When they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. The bands of Syria stopped raiding the land of Israel.
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Encouraged
He said to them, "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation.
What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.
And as you go, proclaim, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is near.'
proclaim the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.
Verse Concepts
Goalsevil, believers' responses toevangelists, ministry ofencouragement, examples ofChallengesAttitudes, to other peopleGospel, Transmission OfOpportunities, In LifePreaching, Content OfPreaching, Importance OfReadinessRebukeResponsibility, For God's WorldA Time To SpeakCorrectionReproofDiscipline Of The ChurchMinisters, Way They Should TeachAdmonition, Of LeadersApostasy, How To Avoid
But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."
He sent them forth to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
"Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."
Patience » Encouraged
We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.
"By your endurance you will win your lives.
rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
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Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.
The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,
and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:
For you need patient endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward mankind."
Praise him, all his angels. Praise him, all his army.
They sing a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the one hundred forty-four thousand, those who had been redeemed out of the earth.
saying: "We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, the one who is and who was; because you have taken your great power, and reigned.
The four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within. They have no rest day and night, saying, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come."
I saw, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousands of ten thousands, and thousands of thousands; saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing."
All the angels were standing around the throne, the elders, and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne, and worshiped God, saying, "Amen. Blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen."
A voice came forth from the throne, saying, "Give praise to our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, the small and the great."
Praise » Encouraged » Nature's
Sing, heavens; and be joyful, earth; and break forth into singing, mountains: for the LORD has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted.
The pastures are covered with flocks. The valleys also are clothed with grain. They shout for joy. They also sing.
Sing, you heavens, for the LORD has done it. Shout, you lower parts of the earth. Break out into singing, you mountains, O forest, all of your trees, for the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and will glorify himself in Israel.
For you shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing; and all the trees of the fields shall clap their hands.
Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all you shining stars.
Let heaven and earth praise him; the seas, and everything that moves therein.
Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing for joy together.
Praise » Encouraged » Universal
Praise » Encouraged » Perpetually
Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.
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Praise » Encouraged » Four-fold reason for
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
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Praise » Encouraged » With musical instruments
Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre. Sing praises to him with the harp of ten strings.
Praise » Encouraged » In song
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done.
Prayer » Boldness in » Encouraged
Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.
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Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Encouraged
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.'
If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work.
Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
Wash yourselves, make yourself clean. Put away the evil of your doings from before my eyes. Cease to do evil.
Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved. How long shall your evil thoughts lodge within you?
Purge out the old yeast, that you may be a new lump, even as you are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed.
Quietness » Encouraged
but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.
and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Encouraged
He said to them, "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation.
What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.
And as you go, proclaim, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is near.'
proclaim the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.
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But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."
He sent them forth to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
"Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."
Restitution » Encouraged
If the sun has risen on him, there shall be guilt of bloodshed for him; he shall make restitution. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.
then it shall be, if he has sinned, and is guilty, he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,
but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.
if the wicked restore the pledge, give again that which he had taken by robbery, walk in the statutes of life, committing no iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Righteousness » Encouraged
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and rains righteousness on you.
Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of your prosperity."
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Wake up righteously, and do not sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Sanctification » Encouraged
For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,
May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
and said to them, "Listen to me, you Levites. Now sanctify yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers, and carry out the filthiness out of the holy place.
You shall be holy to me: for I, the LORD, am holy, and have set you apart from the peoples, that you should be mine.
Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves; for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you."
Let the priests also, who come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth on them."
He said, "Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice." He sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
"Say to the people, 'Sanctify yourselves against tomorrow, and you will eat flesh; for you have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, "Who will give us flesh to eat? For it was well with us in Egypt." Therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and you will eat.
Self-examination » Encouraged
Test your own selves, whether you are in the faith. Test your own selves. Or do you not know as to your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you??unless indeed you are disqualified.
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Now therefore make confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do his pleasure; and separate yourselves from the peoples of the land, and from the foreign women."
Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions, even all their sins; and he shall put them on the head of the goat, and shall send him away into the wilderness by the hand of a man who is in readiness.
Only acknowledge your iniquity, that you have transgressed against the LORD your God, and have scattered your ways to the strangers under every green tree, and you have not obeyed my voice,'" says the LORD.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
"'If they confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, in their trespass which they trespassed against me, and also that, because they walked contrary to me,
then he shall confess his sin which he has done, and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty.
He sings before men, and says, 'I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it did not profit me.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
"Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Wasn't this to know me?' says the LORD.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you,
for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;
Spiritual » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Through "the word"
as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby to salvation,
Spiritual » Encouraged » Unto perfection
Therefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection?not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,
teaching » Spirit as » Encouraged
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to God.
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and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,
and that you are to teach the children of Israel all the statutes which the LORD has spoken to them by Moses."
that the generation to come might know, even the children who should be born; who should arise and tell their children,
They shall teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.
Command and teach these things.
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
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giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father;
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
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For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.
Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Pay your vows to the Most High.
Oh give thanks to the LORD. Call on his name. Make his deeds known among the peoples.
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
It is a good thing to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, Most High;
Witnessing to the truth » Encouraged
And you will also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."
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"You are my witnesses," says the LORD, "With my servant whom I have chosen; that you may know and believe me, and understand that I am he. Before me there was no God formed, neither will there be after me.
Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.
"Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life." When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many people in this city."
He said, 'The God of our fathers has appointed you to know his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth. For you will be a witness for him to all men of what you have seen and heard.
Works, good » Encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.
who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
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Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;
yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law, because no flesh will be justified by the works of the law.
Verse Concepts
Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, did not we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?' And then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.'
Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace.
But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
"I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you cannot tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which when translated, means Dorcas). This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.
for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me.'
remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.
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Remember me, my God, concerning this, and do not wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for its observances.
a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table. But when the disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?
However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.
Works, good » Encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
Verse Concepts
This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
in all things showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness,
Works, good » Encouraged » Glorify God
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Works, good » Encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Verse Concepts
Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.
Works, good » Encouraged » Enriched life
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Works, good » Encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
Zeal » The Call of Duty » Encouraged
But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.
As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. Be zealous therefore, and repent.
So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the church.
not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.
For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
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- Nurture
- Opposition, To Sin And Evil
- Orthodoxy, In Ot
- Patience
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- Perfection, Human
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- Positive Thinking
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- Purity
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- Restored In Jesus Christ
- Righteousness, Of Believers
- Salvation Not By Works
- Sanctification
- Sanctification, Means And Results
- Sanctification, Nature And Basis
- Self Image
- Self Righteousness, And The Gospel
- Self Worth
- Sexual Purity
- Showing Forth His Praise
- Sin Confessed
- Sin, Accepting Forgiveness Of
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- Sin, God's Remedy For
- Singing
- Slaves Of God
- Songs
- Speech, Positive Aspects Of
- Spiritual Growth
- Spiritual Vitality
- Staying Positive
- Thank God!
- Thank You
- Thankfulness
- Thankfulness To Others
- Thanks
- Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving And Gratitude
- Thanksgiving, Offered
- The Gentleness Of God's People
- The Need For Mercy
- The Need To Love God
- Treating Others
- True Love
- Turning The Other Cheek
- Unselfishness
- Waiting On The Lord
- Walking
- Washing
- Whole Heartedness
- Work, And Redemption
- Working For God
- Works Of Faith
- Works Of The Law
- Worship, Acceptable Attitudes
- Worship, Elements Of
- Zeal
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- Cleansing
- Confessing
- Deeds
- Discipleship, nature of
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- Encouragement, examples of
- Ethics, and grace
- Ethics, social
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