Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Children » Not punished for parents' sake
death » Who shall not die
for if you people live under [the control of] the flesh, you must die [spiritually]; but if you put to death [i.e., stop practicing] the [sinful] habits of the body by [the power of] the Holy Spirit, you will live [spiritually].
Verse Concepts
The person who shares in this first resurrection is blessed and holy [i.e., for being so dedicated to God]. The second death does not have power over these people, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will rule with Him for the thousand years.
Verse Concepts
Jesus answered, "I am not dominated by an evil spirit. But I give honor to my Father and you people dishonor me. I am not looking for personal honor; but there is One who is looking for it [i.e., God], and He judges people [fairly]. Truly, truly, I tell you, if a person obeys my message, he will never die [i.e., spiritually]."
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; the person who believes in me will live on, even though he dies [physically]. And whoever goes on living and believing in me, will never die [spiritually]. Do you believe this?"
"The person who has an ear should listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying to the churches. The person who has victory [in the Christian life] will not be harmed at all by the second death [i.e., the lake of fire. See 21:8].
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