Thematic Bible: God's, submission to


Thematic Bible



And when he could not be dissuaded [from going to Jerusalem] we stopped [trying to convince him], saying, "Let the Lord's will be done in the matter." Verse ConceptsGuidance, God's Promises OfThe Lord's PrayerPersuasionResignationSubmission To God's WillGod's Will Be Done

If anyone [really] desires to do what God wants, he will know whether my teaching comes from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority [only]. Verse ConceptsFindingChoicesGuidance, Need For God'sSubmission To God's WillDiscerning God's ThingsSound DoctrineDoing God's WillFree Moral AgencyGod's WillStress And Hard TimesPositive ThinkingEthicsKnowing Goddoctrine


Do not serve them only when you are being watched, just to gain their approval, but as slaves of Christ, doing what God wants from your heart. Verse ConceptsEyes, Figurative UseMen PleasersPleasing GodServants, BadPleasing MenPopularity SoughtSubmission To God's WillDoing God's WillWork As To ChristService

equip you with every good deed for doing God's will. [May He] work in us [to accomplish] what is very pleasing in His sight through [the power of] Jesus Christ. May there be praise to Him forever and ever. May it be so. Verse Conceptsequipping, spiritualDivine Assistance, GivenSubmission To God's WillChrist's Exalted GloryEternal PraiseAmenDoing God's WillChrist's Own GloryGod ProvidingGod's Work In UsGlory of ChristGod's WillWorking For GodDoing Your Bestaccomplishmentworking



"I cannot do anything by my own [authority]. I judge [people] based on what I hear [i.e., from the Father] and my judgment [of them] is just, because I do not look for what I want [to do], but for what He who sent me [i.e., God] wants. Verse ConceptsGoalsGod, Purpose OfGod, Will OfPleasing GodUnselfishnessChrist, Character OfChrist's Relationship To GodJesus Christ, JudgeSubmission To God's WillImpotence Of ChristChrist JudgingNot My Will But God'sSubject To GodThe One Who Sent ChristJudgmentsPositive ThinkingJudgementmyself

He [then] went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if this [cup of suffering] cannot pass away unless I drink it [i.e., experience the suffering], [then] let what You want be done." Verse ConceptsdrinkingPrayer, As A Relationship With GodStrength, SpiritualThe Submission Of ChristSubmission To God's WillSpeaking AgainJesus PrayingRelationship Of Father And SonGod's Will Be Done