Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Delusion
and with the full deceitfulness of evil for those who are doomed to perish, since they refuse to love the Truth that would save them. Therefore God visits them with an active delusion, till they put faith in falsehood,
divine Call » Heal persecution of » Refused
He sent his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they would not come.
Verse Concepts
He also says of Israel, All the day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.
Verse Concepts
Calling » The reward for not answering the calls of the lord
Evil » The reward for doing evil
Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God. Hence anyone who resists authority is opposing the divine order, and the opposition will bring judgment on themselves. Magistrates are no terror to an honest man, though they are to a bad man. If you want to avoid being alarmed at the government-authorities, lead an honest life and you will be commended for it; read more.
the magistrate is God's servant for your benefit. But if you do wrong, you may well be alarmed; a magistrate does not wield the power of the sword for nothing, he is God's servant for the infliction of divine vengeance upon evil-doers.
the magistrate is God's servant for your benefit. But if you do wrong, you may well be alarmed; a magistrate does not wield the power of the sword for nothing, he is God's servant for the infliction of divine vengeance upon evil-doers.
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Refused by men
He sent his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they would not come.
Verse Concepts
He also says of Israel, All the day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.
Verse Concepts