Thematic Bible: Is by Christ


Thematic Bible







So, Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep [i.e., to enter the corral]. Verse ConceptsDoorkeepersDoorsClaimsNames And Titles For ChristThe I Am's Of ChristChrist The DoorChrist Telling The TruthTruly TrulyAppreciation For Pastors


(since the law did not make anything [i.e., anyone] perfect), but on the other hand, there is the introduction of a better hope [which did bring perfection through Christ], by which we draw near to God. Verse ConceptsFreedom from the LawAccess To God, The Characteristics Ofdrawing near to GodLaw, TemporaryHope, As ConfidenceRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanWorship, Acceptable AttitudesNearness To GodThe Hope Of The GospelGrace Verse LawlawChrist As An Object Of Hope

For Christ suffered once for people's sins [to be forgiven]. [It was the case of] a righteous Man suffering for unrighteous people, so that He could bring you [or, "us"] to God [for salvation]. [Though] He [i.e., Jesus] was put to death physically, He was brought back to life by the Holy Spirit [Note: Some translations say "in spirit"]. Verse ConceptsAtonementExpiationAtonement, Made OnceAtonement, Reconciliation To God ByAtonement, in NTPeter, Preacher And TeacherSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfSatisfactionSin, God's Remedy ForSubstitutionTypesUnselfishnessPower Of Holy Spirit, Shown InEvildoersThe Holy Spirit Giving LifeComing To GodThe Effect Of Christ's DeathChrist AtoningChrist Would RiseThe Fact Of Christ's DeathDisunity


Christ bought us back from the curse [caused by our not obeying all the requirements] of the law of Moses; He became a curse for us [by dying on the cross], for it is written [Deut. 21:23], "Every one who hangs on a tree [i.e., a cross] is cursed [i.e., cut off from God]." Verse ConceptsAbolitionFreedom from the LawFolly, Examples OfGallowsAtonementDeath penaltyHangingHumiliationLegalismPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRedemption, In NtSin, God's Remedy ForSubstitutionTypesChristian Liberty Is Freedom FromThe Curse Of The LawPeople Hung To DeathRedemptionReligious FreedomThe Crosslawcursesredeemed