Thematic Bible: Happiness of saints in this life
Thematic Bible
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Salvation
Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Obedience to God
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
If ye know these things, happy 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 shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
My soul shall be 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 thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
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 every one 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 hath mercy on the poor, 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 heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. read more.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is in God
Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Finding wisdom
Happy 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 the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine 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
Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their help
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD 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
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Praising God
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » The words of Christ
And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope of glory
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.