Thematic Bible: Happiness of saints in this life
Thematic Bible
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
but as ye have share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exultation. If ye are reproached in the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you: on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ: for when I am weak, then I am powerful.
But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed are ye; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
Be careful about nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses every understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts by Christ Jesus.
He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Salvation
Happy art thou, Israel! Who is like unto thee, a people saved by Jehovah, The shield of thy help, And the sword of thine excellency? And thine enemies shall come cringing to thee; And thou shalt tread upon their high places.
Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust, and not be afraid; for Jah, Jehovah, is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation. And with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Obedience to God
To do thy good pleasure, my God, is my delight, and thy law is within my heart.
If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye do them.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is abundant and satisfying
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Divine chastening
Behold, happy is the man whom +God correcteth; therefore despise not the chastening of the Almighty.
Behold, we call them blessed who have endured. Ye have heard of the endurance of Job, and seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is full of tender compassion and pitiful.
Happiness of saints in this life » Only found in the ways of wisdom
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. Blessed they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. read more.
Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed the merciful, for they shall find mercy. Blessed the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed the peace-makers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. Blessed are ye when they may reproach and persecute you, and say every wicked thing against you, lying, for my sake. Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed the merciful, for they shall find mercy. Blessed the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed the peace-makers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. Blessed are ye when they may reproach and persecute you, and say every wicked thing against you, lying, for my sake. Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is in God
Whom have I in the heavens? and there is none upon earth I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: God is the rock of my heart and my portion for ever.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Finding wisdom
Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Fear of God
{A Song of degrees.} Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands; happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their lord
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their help
Blessed is he who hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Jehovah his God,
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Their mutual love
{A Song of degrees. Of David.} Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope in the lord
Blessed is he who hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Jehovah his God,
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Praising God
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » The words of Christ
And now I come to thee. And these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in them.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope of glory
by whom we have also access by faith into this favour in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.