Thematic Bible: Illustrative of
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Armies » Illustrative of » The church
Armies » Illustrative of » Multitudes of angels
do you think my father, if I should now desire it of him, would not instantly send me more than twelve legions of angels?
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Armies » Illustrative of » Numerous and heavy afflictions
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.
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the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore throw off the habits of darkness, and be invested with the ornaments of light.
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by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.
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put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits. wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. read more.
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual weapons
our military arms are not so defective, but divinely effectual to demolish all their ramparts;
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let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
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military Arms » Illustrative of » Judgments of God
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » Israel in their love of idols
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The ishmaelites
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » Intractableness of natural man
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The assyrian power
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The wicked in their pursuit of sin
Bears » Illustrative of » God in his judgments
Bears » Illustrative of » The kingdom of antiChrist
and the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.
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Bears » Illustrative of » Wicked rulers
Bears » Illustrative of » The natural man
Bears » Illustrative of » The kingdom of the medes
Beasts » Illustrative of » Persecutors
however the Lord assisted and strengthen'd me, that the gospel might be confirm'd by my remonstrance, and all the nations might hear it; so that I was deliver'd out of the mouth of the lion:
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besides, my engaging with those monsters, as I may say, at Ephesus, what advantage was it to me? if the dead don't rise, "let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die."
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Beasts » Illustrative of » AntiChrist
I saw likewise thrones, where persons were seated, to whom the power of judging was given: and I saw the souls of those that were beheaded for the testimony they had given to Jesus, and for the word of God, who had not worshipped the beast, nor his image, nor had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
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and the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.
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Beasts » Illustrative of » People of different nations
Beasts » Illustrative of » UnGodly professors
But as for these, they have no more reason than brute beasts that are naturally made for hunting, and slaughter: so these who calumniate what they do not understand, shall receive the reward of their iniquity by perishing in their own corruption.
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As for these, they inveigh against what they do not understand: and abuse those natural instincts which regulate brute animals.
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Beasts » Illustrative of » The wicked
one of their own prophets said, "the Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies."
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Beasts » Illustrative of » Kingdoms
Books » Illustrative of » The record of the church of Christ
the church of the first-born who are enroll'd in heaven, to God the judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
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and I saw the dead, small and great, stand before the throne; the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out. of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
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and if any one shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall exclude him from any interest in the tree of life, and in the holy city, and in the things which are written in this book."
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Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of conversation and conduct of men
and I saw the dead, small and great, stand before the throne; the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out. of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
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Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of God's providence
Brass » Illustrative of » The strength and firmness of Christ
when glowing in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
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Brass » Illustrative of » Strength given to saints
Brass » Illustrative of » Obstinate sinners
Brass » Illustrative of » Extreme drought
Brass » Illustrative of » The earth made barren
Brass » Illustrative of » The decrees of God
Brass » Illustrative of » Macedonian empire
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » The offering of Christ
for Christ loved us, and for us gave himself an offering and a sacrifice acceptable to God.
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after having said, "victims, oblations, holocausts, and sacrifice for sin, thou wouldst not, neither hadst pleasure therein," tho' they are all prescrib'd by the law; he immediately adds, "lo, I come to do thy WILL, O God." he abolishes the first to establish the second: in consequence of which WILL we are sanctified by the oblation which Jesus Christ has made once for all of his own body.
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » Being Devoted to God
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to you, that you present your bodies a living victim, holy, acceptable unto God, as the service of a rational being.
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Calves » Illustrative of » Patient endurance
the first animal was like a lion, the second animal like a calf, the third animal appear'd like a man, and the fourth animal was like a flying eagle.
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Calves » Illustrative of » Sacrifices of praise
let your morals be free from avarice, being contented with what you have: for he hath said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
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Calves » Illustrative of » Saints nourished by grace
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus then having reassumed his discourse, said to them, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
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for the disposition of the tabernacle was such, that in the first part named the sanctuary, were placed the candlestick, the table, and the shew-bread;
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Candlestick » Illustrative of » The church
the conceal'd meaning of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and of the seven golden candlesticks, is this: the seven stars signify the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which you saw, signify the seven churches.
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and in the midst of the seven candlesticks, one who resembled the son of man, cloathed with a garment down to the foot, and girt below the breast with a girdle of gold.
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Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
ye are the light of the world. a city that is situated on an hill, cannot be hid; and when men light a lamp, they do not put it under a bushel: but on the stand, to give light to all the family. even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ
Cedars » Illustrative of » Arrogant rulers
Cedars » Illustrative of » Powerful nations
Cedars » Illustrative of » Beauty and glory of israel
Cedars » Illustrative of » Saints in their rapid growth
Chariots » Illustrative of » Prophets
Chariots » Illustrative of » Christ's love to his church
Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels
Chariots » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
Chariots » Illustrative of » The clouds
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Purity of heart
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Readiness to hear and obey
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Purity of speech
Cities » Illustrative of » The apostacy
And the FIFTH angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness, and they gnawed their tongues for pain.
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and the woman which you saw, is that great city, which reigns the empress of the kings of the earth.
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Cities » Illustrative of » Church triumphant
and I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descend from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
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and if any one shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall exclude him from any interest in the tree of life, and in the holy city, and in the things which are written in this book."
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Cities » Illustrative of » Visible church
Cities » Illustrative of » Riches
Cities » Illustrative of » Heavenly inheritance
they desired therefore a better, that is, an heavenly country: so that God is very justly stiled their God: for he had appointed a city for them.
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Cities » Illustrative of » Saints
ye are the light of the world. a city that is situated on an hill, cannot be hid;
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Cloud of glory » Illustrative of » The glory of Christ
Then I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, invested with a cloud, a rainbow was upon his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
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Cloud of glory » Illustrative of » The protection of the church
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?
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As for us, in consequence of his promise, we expect a new heaven, and a new earth, where justice shall reside.
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Creation » Illustrative of » New Birth
therefore, if any man be a christian, he is in a new creation: the old state of things is chang'd to one entirely new.
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for he hath made us a-new, and form'd us by Christ Jesus to do good works, for which God had before prepared us, that we might live in them.
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Creation » Illustrative of » Daily renewal of saints
after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
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Creditors » Illustrative of » God's claim upon men
In this respect the gospel-kingdom may be represented by that of a temporal prince, who had a mind to call his servants to account.
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endeavour to win your adversary, even whilst you are in the way: left the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into jayl.
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in the same manner will my heavenly father likewise treat you, if ye do not sincerely forgive every one the trespasses of his brother.
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Creditors » Illustrative of » The demands of the law
for I testify to every man that is circumcised, that he is under an obligation to perform the whole law.
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the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Christ
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "behold the lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world."
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and seeing Jesus as he walked, he said, "behold the lamb of God."
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but by the precious blood of Christ, who is the lamb without spot, and without blemish:
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the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Acceptable prayer
Darkness » Illustrative of » Heavy afflictions
Darkness » Illustrative of » Greatness and unsearchableness of God
Darkness » Illustrative of » Ignorance and error
and the Light shineth in darkness, but the darkness did not receive it.
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and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and partake of the inheritance of the saints, by believing on me."
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and this is the subject of their condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men have loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
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Jesus answer'd them, yet a little while is the light with you: walk while ye have the light, lest darkness surprize you: for he that walketh in darkness, does not know whither he goes.
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Darkness » Illustrative of » The punishment of devils and wicked men
for since God did not spare the angels, who had sinned, but having precipitated them to hell, confin'd them to chains of darkness, where they are reserv'd for judgment:
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These are wells without water; clouds agitated with a tempest, who are consigned to the obscurity of eternal darkness.
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then said the king to the servants, bind him hand and foot, take him away, and turn him out in the dark: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Darkness » Illustrative of » The power of satan
for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits.
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who has deliver'd you from the state of darkness, and has translated you into the kingdom of his beloved son.
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Darkness » Illustrative of » A course of sin
and be not accomplices in the fruitless practices of vice; on the contrary, condemn them.
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Darkness » Illustrative of » Secrecy
what I tell you in private, declare it in publick: and what is whisper'd in the ear, proclaim from the battlements of the house.
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Darkness » Illustrative of » The grave
Darkness » Illustrative of » Anything hateful
Darkness » Illustrative of » Abstruse and deep subjects
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.
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Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.
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you inherit the advantages of meridian light: we are not involv'd in the obscurity of night.
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Days » Illustrative of » Time of judgment
will be expos'd. for the time of tryal will show it: it shall be discovered by the fire, which will put each sort of work to the test.
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as for me, it is a matter of no great concern that I should be called to account by you, or any human authority; not that I am my own judge;
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Days » Illustrative of » The path of the just
The Dead » Illustrative of » Man's state by nature
we that are in this tabernacle do groan under the burden of it: not that we desire to be divested of it, but we desire to have our celestial body, that this mortal state may vanish into immortality.
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When you were in that destructive state of transgression and sin,
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did raise us all, who were in that deadly state of sin, to life by Christ, for by grace ye are saved:
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The Dead » Illustrative of » A state of deep affliction, &c
The Dead » Illustrative of » Faith without works
the widow of pleasure is dead tho' she lives.
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just so faith, if it be not operative, is intirely lifeless.
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as the body then without the soul is a meer carcase, so faith without its effects is lifeless.
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The Dead » Illustrative of » Freedom from the power of sin
in like manner consider your selves as dead to sin; but alive to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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God forbid, that we who have died to sin should live any longer therein.
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since then we died with Christ, we are persuaded that we shall also live with him:
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The Dead » Illustrative of » Impotence
far from being weak in faith, unconcern'd at his own bodily decay, being then about an hundred years old, and at Sarah's incapacity of child-bearing,
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The Dead » Illustrative of » Diviners, &c
The Dead » Illustrative of » Freedom from the law
thus, my brethren, the law is become dead with respect to you by the body of Christ; that you might be subject to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
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Deserts » Illustrative of » The world
Deserts » Illustrative of » Barrenness
Deserts » Illustrative of » Desolation by armies
Deserts » Illustrative of » The gentiles
Deserts » Illustrative of » What affords no support
Deserts » Illustrative of » Those deprived of all blessings
Dreams » Illustrative of » Prosperity of sinners
Dreams » Illustrative of » Enemies of the church
Dreams » Illustrative of » Impure imaginations
yet these visionary debauchees despise princes, and traduce dignitys.
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Earthquakes » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
and the angel took the censer, and having filled it with the fire of the altar, he cast it upon the land: and there was a noise of thunders, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
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Earthquakes » Illustrative of » The overthrow of kingdoms
Famine » Illustrative of » Destruction of idols
Famine » Illustrative of » A dearth of the means of grace
Fire » Illustrative of » Judgments
Fire » Illustrative of » God's vengeance
for "our God is a consuming fire."
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Fire » Illustrative of » The word of God
Fire » Illustrative of » God's protection
Fire » Illustrative of » God's enemies
Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of saints
Fire » Illustrative of » Christ as judge
Fire » Illustrative of » The tongue
the tongue is a brand that sets the world in a combustion: it is but one of the numerous organs of the body, yet it can blast whole assemblies: tipp'd with infernal sulphur it sets the whole train of life in a blaze.
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Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of angels
and of the angels, he saith, who employs his angels like the winds, and flames of fire as his ministers."
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Fire » Illustrative of » The holy spirit
and there appeared several little flames, and sat upon each of them:
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Fire » Illustrative of » Lust
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled? the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished? do you imagine that my coming will produce peace on the earth? I tell you, no; but rather division. read more.
for the future, if there are five persons in one family, they will be divided; three against two, and two against three. the father will be at variance with his son, and the son with the father: the mother with the daughter, and the daughter with the mother: the mother-in-law with the daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law with the mother-in-law.
for the future, if there are five persons in one family, they will be divided; three against two, and two against three. the father will be at variance with his son, and the son with the father: the mother with the daughter, and the daughter with the mother: the mother-in-law with the daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law with the mother-in-law.
Fire » Illustrative of » The church destroying her enemies
Fire » Illustrative of » The hope of hypocrites
Fire » Illustrative of » Wickedness
Fire » Illustrative of » The self-righteous
Fire » Illustrative of » Affliction
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
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he himself is the head of the church, which is his body. he is the prince, the first-born from the dead, that in all things he might be chief.
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the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of the church
the church of the first-born who are enroll'd in heaven, to God the judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
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First fruits » Illustrative of » Resurrection of Christ
But Christ is actually risen, as previous to those who were dead.
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but every one in proper order: Christ has the precedence, next they who were Christians shall rise at his advent.
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First fruits » Illustrative of » Church of Christ
these are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins: these are they who follow the lamb wherever he goes: these were ransom'd from among men, being the first fruits unto God, and to the lamb.
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'tis he that has voluntarily renew'd us by the oracles of truth, that we might be the first converts of the new creation.
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First fruits » Illustrative of » Early jewish church
First fruits » Illustrative of » First converts in any place
salute the church that is in their house. salute my dear Epenetus, who is the first christian convert of Asia.
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Flowers » Illustrative of » Shortness of man's life
Flowers » Illustrative of » The graces of Christ
Flowers » Illustrative of » Rich men
let the rich be humbled by his instability: for he is as transitory as a flower in the field. the sun is up and darts its rays, the grass is wither'd, its flowers droop, and all their beautiful appearance vanishes away. just so the rich man fades with all his projects.
Flowers » Illustrative of » Glory of man
for human nature is like grass, and all their glory like the flower of the herb, the herb withers, the flower droops,
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Flowers » Illustrative of » Kingdom of israel
Fortresses » Illustrative of » God's protection
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Protection afforded to ministers
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Christ, the defence of saints
Foundation » Illustrative of » Christ
for no one can lay any other foundation, than what is laid, which is, that Jesus is the Messias.
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Foundation » Illustrative of » Doctrines of the apostles, &c
being built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, whereof Jesus Christ himself is the main stone of the angle:
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Foundation » Illustrative of » Decrees and purposes of God
however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity."
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Foundation » Illustrative of » The righteous
Foundation » Illustrative of » Security of saints' inheritance
for he had in view the city, whose foundations are sure, the architect and founder being God.
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Foundation » Illustrative of » First principles of the gospel
Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith: the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:
Foundation » Illustrative of » Hope of saints
Foundation » Illustrative of » Magistrates
Foxes » Illustrative of » Enemies of the church
Foxes » Illustrative of » False prophets
Foxes » Illustrative of » Cunning and deceitful persons
but he answered them, go, tell that fox, that to-day and to-morrow I am casting out demons, and performing cures, and the third day my course will be finished:
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Girdles » Illustrative of » Strength
Girdles » Illustrative of » Truth
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
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Girdles » Illustrative of » Righteousness of Christ
Girdles » Illustrative of » Faithfulness of Christ
Girdles » Illustrative of » Gladness
Gold » Illustrative of » True converts
now if upon this foundation somebody builds gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble: he that builds such work,
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Gold » Illustrative of » The doctrines of grace
I counsel thee to purchase of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayst be cloathed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and an ointment for thine eyes to make you see clear.
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Gold » Illustrative of » Babylonish empire
Gold » Illustrative of » Tried faith
that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ:
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Gold » Illustrative of » Saints after affliction
Honey » Illustrative of » The word of God
Honey » Illustrative of » Holy speech of saints
Honey » Illustrative of » Wisdom
Honey » Illustrative of » Pleasant words
Honey » Illustrative of » Lips of a strange woman
Horses » Illustrative of » Beauty of the church
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
when he had taken the book, the four animals, and the four and twenty elders fell down before the lamb, every one of them having harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of the saints.
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Incense » Illustrative of » The merits of Christ
and another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar, which was before the throne. and the smoke of the incense together with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God, out of the angel's hand.
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Christ the fountain for sin
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth: unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins by his own blood,
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Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
he saved us not in consideration of any virtuous actions which we had done, but out of his meer mercy, by the baptism of regeneration, he form'd us anew, by the plentiful effusion of the holy spirit,
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to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
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Leaven » Illustrative of » Doctrines of pharisees, &c
then they perceived, he did not caution them against the leaven of bread, but against the Pharisaick and Sadducean doctrine.
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and Jesus said to them, have a care of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees.
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Leaven » Illustrative of » The rapid spread of the gospel
Another of his parables was this; the gospel-state is like unto leaven, which a woman took and mixt with three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
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it is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leaven'd.
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Leaven » Illustrative of » UnGodly professors
Your levity is very indecent: don't you know that a little leaven infects the whole mass? purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new mass, since you should be without leaven. for Christ our paschal lamb has been sacrificed for us.
Leaven » Illustrative of » Malice and wickedness
therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with unaffected sincerity and truth.
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Leaven » Illustrative of » False teachers
this opinionativeness does not come from him that called you. a little leaven affects the whole mass.
Leviathan » Illustrative of » Powerful and cruel kings
Leviathan » Illustrative of » Power and severity of God
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness.
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Jesus then having reassumed his discourse, said to them, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
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the Life was produc'd in him, and the Life was the Light of men.
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and the glory of thy people Israel."
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Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.
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Light » Illustrative of » Saints
that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world,
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you were heretofore altogether in the dark, but now being enlightned by the Lord, behave as children of light:
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and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.
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Light » Illustrative of » Gospel
to those unbelievers, whose minds the God of this world has so blinded, that the glorious lustre of the gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, does not enlighten them.
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and this they were destin'd to. but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out
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Light » Illustrative of » Wise rulers
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
giving thanks to the father, who has qualified you to share in that light he affords to his people:
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Light » Illustrative of » Glory of God
who alone is essentially immortal, dwelling in that inaccessible light, which no mortal ever saw, or can see: to whom belongs everlasting honour and empire. amen.
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Light » Illustrative of » Whatever makes manifest
but whatever is unjustifiable will be brought to light: and that will show them to be unjustifiable.
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but he that doth right, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, because they are agreeable to the will of God.
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Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
ye are the light of the world. a city that is situated on an hill, cannot be hid;
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he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.
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Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
Light » Illustrative of » Favor of God
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of Christ
As he was on his journey, and near Damascus, on a sudden, a light from heaven surrounded him,
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when at mid-day, O king, a light from heaven exceeding the splendor of the sun, broke all around me, and those that accompanied me.
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Light » Illustrative of » The glory of the church
Light » Illustrative of » The path of the just
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
and was transfigured before them; his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
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Light » Illustrative of » Wisdom of God
Light » Illustrative of » The soul of man
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of God
This then is the commission we have from him, to declare unto you, that God is light, and in him there is no darkness.
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Manna » Illustrative of » Blessedness given to saints
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."
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Manna » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus answer'd, I assure you, Moses did not give you the celestial bread; but my father gives you the true celestial bread. for he who is descended from heaven, and gives life to the world, is the bread that is truely divine. then said they, Lord, evermore give us this bread. read more.
Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.
Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.
Marriage » Illustrative of » God's union with the jewish nation
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
these words contain a very mystical sense, I mean in reference to Christ and the church.
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for the husband presides over his wife, as Christ presides over the church: and he it is that preserves the whole body. as the church then is subordinate to Christ, so let women be to their husbands upon all occasions.
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » Christ
whom God had ordained, thro' faith, to be the propitiatory victim by his blood, for the manifestation of his goodness, by patiently passing over their past transgressions: to manifest,
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and beyond the veil, was the second part of the tabernacle which is called the holy of holys;
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Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » The throne of grace
us therefore approach with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain the seasonable assistance of divine mercy and favour.
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Milk » Illustrative of » First principles of God's word
I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, nor have you yet sufficient strength.
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for though by this time you ought to be capable of teaching others, you want to be instructed anew in the first principles of the divine oracles; and are in such a state as to stand in need of milk, rather than of solid nourishment.
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which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,
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Milk » Illustrative of » Blessings of the gospel
Milk » Illustrative of » Godly and edifying discourses
Milk » Illustrative of » Doctrines of the gospel
Milk » Illustrative of » Temporal blessings
Milk » Illustrative of » Wealth of the gentiles
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
wherefore come out from among them, be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
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pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.
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Nazarites » Illustrative of » Christ
and indeed we wanted an high priest of such a character, one that is holy, innocent, undefiled, one that is separated from sinful men, and exalted above the heavens; one who was under no necessity,
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Night » Illustrative of » Seasons of severe calamities
Night » Illustrative of » Seasons of spiritual desertion
Night » Illustrative of » Spiritual darkness
the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore throw off the habits of darkness, and be invested with the ornaments of light.
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Night » Illustrative of » death
I must perform the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.
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Offerings » Illustrative of » Christ's offering of himself
for Christ loved us, and for us gave himself an offering and a sacrifice acceptable to God.
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Offerings » Illustrative of » The conversion of the jews
Offerings » Illustrative of » The conversion of the gentiles
to be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, officiating the gospel of God, that the Gentiles might be made an acceptable offering, being sanctified by the holy spirit.
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Oil » Illustrative of » The unction of the holy spirit
Oil » Illustrative of » The consolation of the gospel
Oil » Illustrative of » Kind reproof
Palaces » Illustrative of » The splendor of the church
Palaces » Illustrative of » The Godly children of saints
Palaces » Illustrative of » The place of satan's dominion
when a man that is stout and well arm'd guards his palace, his possessions are safe.
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Palm trees » Illustrative of » The church
Palm trees » Illustrative of » The upright appearance of idols
Palm trees » Illustrative of » The righteous
Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of Christ
Then I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, invested with a cloud, a rainbow was upon his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
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Pillars » Illustrative of » Ministers
Peter, and John, who were esteemed to be pillars, perceived the favour that was bestowed on me, they admitted me and Barnabas into fellowship, and agreed, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the Jews.
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Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of the earth
Pillars » Illustrative of » Saints who overcome in Christ
him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.
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Pillars » Illustrative of » The church
you may know how to conduct yourself in the house of God, that is, in the church of the true God.
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Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of the heavens
Plagues » Illustrative of » God's judgments upon the apostacy
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, come out of her, my people, that ye may not be partakers of her sins, nor share in her plagues:
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therefore shall her plagues come, mortality, mourning, and famine all at once: and she shall be consumed with fire: for the Lord God, who condemns her, is almighty.
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Plagues » Illustrative of » The diseased state of man's heart
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Seductive splendor and false glory of the apostacy
crying, alas, alas, that great city, that was cloathed in fine linnen, purple, and scarlet: decked with gold, precious stones and pearls:
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and the woman was arrayed in purple, and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand, full of the abominable impurities of idolatry.
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Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints
now if upon this foundation somebody builds gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble: he that builds such work,
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Precious stones » Illustrative of » Preciousness of Christ
wherefore it is said in the scripture, I lay in Sion the principal stone of the angle, a choice one of great value: he that
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Precious stones » Illustrative of » Stability of heavenly jerusalem
the foundations of the citywall were embellished with all manner of precious stones. the first foundation was of jasper; the second, of sapphire; the third, of chalcedony; the fourth, of an emerald;
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Precious stones » Illustrative of » Glory of heavenly jerusalem
it blaz'd with the glory of God: her luminary was like that of a brilliant, even like a jasper, as transparent as crystal.
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Precious stones » Illustrative of » Worldly glory of nations
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Beauty and stability of the church
priests » Illustrative of » Saints
and this they were destin'd to. but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out
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priests » Illustrative of » Christ
While the high priest in his daily administrations frequently repeated the same sacrifices which could by no means expiate sin; Christ, after he had offered one sacrifice for sin, sat down on the right hand of God for ever:
Prisons » Illustrative of » Bondage to sin and satan
Prisons » Illustrative of » Hell
When the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
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Prisons » Illustrative of » Deep afflictions
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have society one with another, and the blood of his son Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.
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to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
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Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Purification by the blood of Christ
This type subsists to the present time, both gifts and sacrifices being still offered, which cannot purify the mind of him that officiates only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation. but Christ, the high priest of a better dispensation that was to come, having appeared, is enter'd into the holy of holys by a nobler and more perfect tabernacle, not the effect of human art, but of a higher nature; read more.
nor with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood he enter'd once for all into the holy of holys, after having obtained for us an eternal redemption.
nor with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood he enter'd once for all into the holy of holys, after having obtained for us an eternal redemption.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Receiving the reward of wickedness
he that soweth to his vices, shall reap the deadly fruit of his vices; but he that sows to the spirit, shall of the spirit reap everlasting life.
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Reaping » Illustrative of » The final judgment
up the wheat with them. let both grow together till the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will thus direct the reapers, first of all gather the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: then lodge the wheat in my barn.
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the enemy that sowed them is the devil: the harvest is the conclusion of the age: and the reapers are the angels. as then the tares are gathered and burnt in the fire; so shall it be at the conclusion of the age. the son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all that make others offend, and those who do iniquity; read more.
and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Receiving the reward of righteousness
he that soweth to his vices, shall reap the deadly fruit of his vices; but he that sows to the spirit, shall of the spirit reap everlasting life. let us then not be weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we be not tired.
Reaping » Illustrative of » The judgments of God on the antiChristian world
again I looked, and I saw a white cloud, and there was sitting upon the cloud one like the son of man, having a crown of gold upon his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand. and another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, "thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the reaping time is come; for the harvest of the earth is ripe." so he that sat on the cloud, stretch'd out his sickle to the earth; and the earth was reaped.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Ministers receiving temporal provision for spiritual labors
if for your benefit we have sown spirituals, is it so extraordinary if we should reap some benefit from your temporals?
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Reaping » Illustrative of » Gathering in souls to God
I sent you to reap where you bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and you are entred into their labours.
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Rocks » Illustrative of » God as salvation of his people
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as a stumbling-stone to the wicked
as it is written, "behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone, and a rock of offence: and whosoever believeth in him, shall not be ashamed."
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and which the architects rejected, will be an occasion to the incredulous of their stumbling, and bruising themselves thereby:
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Rocks » Illustrative of » God as the strength of his people
Rocks » Illustrative of » Whatever we trust in
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as foundation of his church
wherefore it is said in the scripture, I lay in Sion the principal stone of the angle, a choice one of great value: he that
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and I tell thee likewise, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will hereafter build my church: and death shall not prevail against it.
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Rocks » Illustrative of » A place of safety
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as source of spiritual gifts
and all drank the same spiritual drink: (for they drank of what flowed from the spiritual rock: and that rock was Christ.)
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Rocks » Illustrative of » God as creator of his people
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as defence of his people
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as refuge of his people
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as refuge of his people
Rocks » Illustrative of » The ancestor of a nation
The roe » Illustrative of » Christ
The roe » Illustrative of » The church
The roe » Illustrative of » The swift of foot
The roe » Illustrative of » A good wife
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving
Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:
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Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Benevolence
but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.
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I have now receiv'd the whole, and have more than sufficient: I am loaded with the presents you sent by Epaphroditus, which I have receiv'd as grateful incense, as a sacrifice which God accepts and approves.
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Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom
by assuming the form of a servant: being made in the likeness of men,
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as for me, my blood will soon be pour'd out, and the time of my departure draws nigh:
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Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Devotedness
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to you, that you present your bodies a living victim, holy, acceptable unto God, as the service of a rational being.
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and if my blood should serve as a libation to ratify your faith, I should rejoice and congratulate with you all thereupon;
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Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Righteousness
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » A broken spirit
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Seals » Illustrative of » Security
then cast him into the bottomless pit, there shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should seduce the nations no more, till the thousand years should he fulfilled: and after that, he was to be loosed for a short time.
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however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity."
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and I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud vioce to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying, "hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads." And I heard the number of those who were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred forty and four thousand, of all the tribes of the children of Israel. read more.
of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Isachar were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Isachar were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
Seals » Illustrative of » Appropriation of saints to God by the spirit
grieve not the holy spirit of God, by whom you are sealed against the day of deliverance:
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and mark'd me with his seal, and given me the earnest of the spirit in my heart.
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by whom you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: and having believed in him, ye were mark'd with the seal of the holy spirit, which was promised:
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Seals » Illustrative of » What is dear or valued
Seals » Illustrative of » Secrecy
And I saw in the right hand of him that sate on the throne, A BOOK written within and on the backside, sealed with seven SEALS.
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and when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: but I heard a voice saying to me, "seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not."
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Seals » Illustrative of » Restraint
then cast him into the bottomless pit, there shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should seduce the nations no more, till the thousand years should he fulfilled: and after that, he was to be loosed for a short time.
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Seals » Illustrative of » Converts
if I am not an apostle to others, yet doubtless I am to you: for your being christians is the proof of my apostleship.
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Seals » Illustrative of » Circumcision
and he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the justification by that faith, which the uncircumcised have: that he might be the father of all those who believe, tho' they are uncircumcised, that it might be accounted to them also for righteousness:
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Seals » Illustrative of » Full approval
he that hath received his testimony, hath set his seal to this, that God is true.
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Seed » Illustrative of » The word of God
now the meaning of the parable is this: the seed sown signifies the word of God.
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since your regeneration is not owing to any corruptible principles, but to the unchangeable word of the immortal God.
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Seed » Illustrative of » Spiritual life
whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God.
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Shields » Illustrative of » Salvation of God
Shields » Illustrative of » Protection of God
Shields » Illustrative of » Faith
cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary:
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Shields » Illustrative of » Truth of God
Shields » Illustrative of » Favor of God
Showbread » Illustrative of » The church
for the bread being one, as many as we are, we are one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
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purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new mass, since you should be without leaven. for Christ our paschal lamb has been sacrificed for us.
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Showbread » Illustrative of » Christ, as the bread of life
I am the bread of life,
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Sieges » Illustrative of » The omnipresence of God
Sieges » Illustrative of » Zion in her affliction
Sieges » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
Swine » Illustrative of » Hypocrites
but the proverb is exactly verified in them, "the dog is return'd to his own vomit: the sow that was wash'd, is wallowing in the mire."
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Swine » Illustrative of » The wicked
Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest these trample them under foot, and those turn upon you and tear you.
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The First Temple » Illustrative of » The spiritual church
and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God has said, "I will dwell with, and walk among them; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
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Don't you know, that you are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwells in you?
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being built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, whereof Jesus Christ himself is the main stone of the angle: on which the whole structure rises with symmetry into a temple, consecrated by the Lord: who by his spirit has likewise made you a part of this divine mansion.
The First Temple » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus answered them, saying, destroy this temple, and within three days I will raise it up.
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but by the temple he meant his body.
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The First Temple » Illustrative of » The bodies of saints
what! know ye not that your bodies are the temple of the holy spirit, which is in you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?
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Towers » Illustrative of » The grace and dignity of the church
Towers » Illustrative of » God as the protector of his people
Towers » Illustrative of » The proud and haughty
Towers » Illustrative of » The name of the lord
Towers » Illustrative of » Ministers
Towers » Illustrative of » Mount sion
War » Illustrative of » The contest of saints with the enemies of their salvation
This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare,
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for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits.
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but I perceive in the animal part of me another law warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my animal part.
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for tho' I am involv'd with the world, I don't sustain the war with their poor arts:
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War » Illustrative of » The contest between antiChrist and the church
when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit, will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.
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They worshipped the dragon which had given his power to the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, "who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?"
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he was permitted to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all the tribes, and provinces, and nations.
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War » Illustrative of » Our contest with death
War » Illustrative of » The malignity of the wicked
Widow's » Illustrative of » Zion in captivity
Widow's » Illustrative of » A desolate condition
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