Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
spiritual Development » Select reading, heb 511-14, 61-16
Concerning whom we have much to say, and that which is difficult to explain, because you have become dull of hearing. For you who ought on account of the time to be teachers, have need that one should teach you again what are the first rudiments of the oracles of God, and have need of milk and not solid food. For every one that partakes of milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe; read more.
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.
Wherefore leaving the account of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of a change of mind from dead works, and of faith in God, of baptisms taught, and the imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of the eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits. read more.
For those once enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and having tasted of the good word of God and the powers of the life to come, and having fallen away, it is impossible again to renew to a change of mind, they having crucified again and exposed to shame the Son of God. But the land which drinks in the rain that often falls on it, and produces plants beneficial to those by whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God; but that which produces thorns and thistles is disapproved, and is nigh to a curse, the end of which is to be burned. But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For God haying promised Abraham, when he could not swear by a greater, swore by himself, saying, Surely, blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you; and so having waited long he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by a greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all dispute;
For those once enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and having tasted of the good word of God and the powers of the life to come, and having fallen away, it is impossible again to renew to a change of mind, they having crucified again and exposed to shame the Son of God. But the land which drinks in the rain that often falls on it, and produces plants beneficial to those by whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God; but that which produces thorns and thistles is disapproved, and is nigh to a curse, the end of which is to be burned. But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For God haying promised Abraham, when he could not swear by a greater, swore by himself, saying, Surely, blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you; and so having waited long he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by a greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all dispute;
Diligence » Being diligent
Wherefore, beloved, looking for these things, be diligent that you may be found in him without a spot and blemish, in peace,
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But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Diligence » Required by God in » Labors of love
For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Diligence » Labors of love
For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Faith » Through it is » Inheritance of the promises
but the Scripture has shut up all under sin, that the promise of the faith of Jesus Christ may be given to them that believe.
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that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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fruit of the Spirit » Patience
that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Wait patiently therefore, brothers, till the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and is of long patience, till he receives the autumnal and vernal rain. Do you also have long patience, confirm your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Complain not, brothers, against one another, that you be not judged; behold, the judge stands before the doors. read more.
You have the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord, my brothers, as an example of patience and long-suffering. Behold, we account them blessed who are patient. You have heard of the patience of Job, and you know the purpose of the Lord, that he is very merciful and compassionate.
You have the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord, my brothers, as an example of patience and long-suffering. Behold, we account them blessed who are patient. You have heard of the patience of Job, and you know the purpose of the Lord, that he is very merciful and compassionate.
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Select readings
Concerning whom we have much to say, and that which is difficult to explain, because you have become dull of hearing. For you who ought on account of the time to be teachers, have need that one should teach you again what are the first rudiments of the oracles of God, and have need of milk and not solid food. For every one that partakes of milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe; read more.
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.
Wherefore leaving the account of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of a change of mind from dead works, and of faith in God, of baptisms taught, and the imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of the eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits. read more.
For those once enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and having tasted of the good word of God and the powers of the life to come, and having fallen away, it is impossible again to renew to a change of mind, they having crucified again and exposed to shame the Son of God. But the land which drinks in the rain that often falls on it, and produces plants beneficial to those by whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God; but that which produces thorns and thistles is disapproved, and is nigh to a curse, the end of which is to be burned. But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For God haying promised Abraham, when he could not swear by a greater, swore by himself, saying, Surely, blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you; and so having waited long he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by a greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all dispute;
For those once enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and having tasted of the good word of God and the powers of the life to come, and having fallen away, it is impossible again to renew to a change of mind, they having crucified again and exposed to shame the Son of God. But the land which drinks in the rain that often falls on it, and produces plants beneficial to those by whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God; but that which produces thorns and thistles is disapproved, and is nigh to a curse, the end of which is to be burned. But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For God haying promised Abraham, when he could not swear by a greater, swore by himself, saying, Surely, blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you; and so having waited long he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by a greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all dispute;
Idleness and sloth » Forbidden
be not slothful in business, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord,
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that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Obey your guides and be in subjection; for they watch for your souls as having to give an account, that they may do this with joy and not with grief; for this is unprofitable for you.
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Remember your guides who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the end of their life follow the faith.
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not that we have not a right [to a support], but that we may make ourselves an example for you to follow us.
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I exhort you therefore, be followers of me.
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and what you learned and received and heard and knew in me, these things do; and the God of peace shall be with you.
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that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
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Laziness » Not being lazy
But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
be kindly disposed one to another with brotherly love, in honor prefer one another, be not slothful in business, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord,
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Faith
so that we boast of you in the churches of God, of your patience and faith, in all your persecutions and the afflictions which you endure,
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that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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If any one [leads] into captivity, he shall go into captivity; if any one kills with the sword, he shall be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and faith of the saints.
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Patience » Necessary to the inheritance of the promises
that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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For you have need of patience, that having done the will of God you may receive the promise.
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The promises of God » Are » Inherited through faith and patience
that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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For you have need of patience, that having done the will of God you may receive the promise.
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Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Obey your guides and be in subjection; for they watch for your souls as having to give an account, that they may do this with joy and not with grief; for this is unprofitable for you.
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Remember your guides who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the end of their life follow the faith.
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not that we have not a right [to a support], but that we may make ourselves an example for you to follow us.
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I exhort you therefore, be followers of me.
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and what you learned and received and heard and knew in me, these things do; and the God of peace shall be with you.
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that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
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Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Growth
Concerning whom we have much to say, and that which is difficult to explain, because you have become dull of hearing. For you who ought on account of the time to be teachers, have need that one should teach you again what are the first rudiments of the oracles of God, and have need of milk and not solid food. For every one that partakes of milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe; read more.
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.
Wherefore leaving the account of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of a change of mind from dead works, and of faith in God, of baptisms taught, and the imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of the eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits. read more.
For those once enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and having tasted of the good word of God and the powers of the life to come, and having fallen away, it is impossible again to renew to a change of mind, they having crucified again and exposed to shame the Son of God. But the land which drinks in the rain that often falls on it, and produces plants beneficial to those by whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God; but that which produces thorns and thistles is disapproved, and is nigh to a curse, the end of which is to be burned. But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For God haying promised Abraham, when he could not swear by a greater, swore by himself, saying, Surely, blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you; and so having waited long he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by a greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all dispute;
For those once enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and having tasted of the good word of God and the powers of the life to come, and having fallen away, it is impossible again to renew to a change of mind, they having crucified again and exposed to shame the Son of God. But the land which drinks in the rain that often falls on it, and produces plants beneficial to those by whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God; but that which produces thorns and thistles is disapproved, and is nigh to a curse, the end of which is to be burned. But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For God haying promised Abraham, when he could not swear by a greater, swore by himself, saying, Surely, blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you; and so having waited long he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by a greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all dispute;