Thematic Bible: Heavenly places


Thematic Bible




You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong, therefore God, your God [i.e., the Father], has placed you above your companions when He anointed you [i.e., specially chose you] with the oil of joy [i.e., your selection as king was a joyous occasion]." Verse ConceptsGod, Joy OfAnointing, Of ChristAnointing With OilHatredSin, And God's CharacterExaltation Of ChristChrist, Character OfHoly Spirit, Types OfGladnessThe Holy Spirit Giving JoyHating EvilLoving GoodRighteousness Of ChristAnointing Oil

Therefore, let all those who make up the household of Israel [i.e., God's people] know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ." Verse Conceptsevil, victory overGod, Purpose OfLordship, Of Jesus ChristPreaching, Content OfVictory, As An Act Of GodExaltation Of ChristPreeminence Of ChristPreaching ChristChrist Is LordChrist Was Killed

So then, after the Lord Jesus had spoken to them He was taken up to heaven, where He sat down at the right side of God. Verse ConceptsGospel, Historical Foundation OfJesus Christ, Ascension OfExaltation Of ChristRight SidesGoing To Heaven

But from now on the Son of man will be seated at the right side of the powerful God." Verse ConceptsClaimsDivinity Of ChristRight Hand Of GodSittingSon Of ManExaltation Of ChristRight Sides

But God exalted Him at His right side to be a Prince and Savior and to give the people of Israel [an opportunity] to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives] and [receive] forgiveness of [their] sins [through Him]. Verse ConceptsRemission Of SinGospel, Essence OfLordship, Of Jesus ChristHand Of GodPeter, Preacher And TeacherPreaching, Content OfRepentance, Importance OfRight Hand Of GodExaltation Of ChristPower Of Christ, ShownRight SidesRepentanceForgiveness Through RepentanceGod Gives RepentanceSalvation For IsraelElect

which He exerted when raising Christ from the dead and seating Him at His right side in the heavenly realms [i.e., heaven itself]. Verse ConceptsSittingChurch AgeExaltation Of ChristRight SidesGod Raising ChristChrist And HeavenAll Authority Has Been Given To JesusThe power of Christ

Therefore, God also exalted Him to the highest position and gave Him the name [i.e., "Lord." See verse 11], which is superior to every [other] name. Verse ConceptsExaltation Of ChristTypes Of ChristNamesAll Authority Has Been Given To JesusNever Giving Up

They were saying in a loud voice [See Note at 4:8], "The Lamb, who was killed, deserves to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and splendor and praise." Verse ConceptsPraying LoudlyPraiseLambsBlessedShoutingWorthinessExaltation Of ChristPraise, Nature OfChrist's WisdomChrist Was KilledChrist's Own GloryPraise To God Is FittingRight Use Of WealthGod Is StrongRichesWealth And Prosperityadorationhonour