Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are immutable
Yet before their children had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's plan of election might continue to operate
But the LORD's counsel stands firm forever, the plans in his mind for all generations.
Many plans occupy the mind of a man, but the LORD's purposes will prevail.
Because of this, the land will mourn, and the heavens above will be dark. Because I have spoken and decided, I won't turn back from doing it."
In the same way, when God wanted to make the unchangeable character of his purpose perfectly clear to the heirs of his promise, he guaranteed it with an oath,
divine Counsels » Divine counsels, immutable
In the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do,
All who live on the earth are nothing compared to him. He does what he wishes with the heavenly armies and with those who live on earth. No one can hold back his power or say to him, "What did you do?'
But the LORD's counsel stands firm forever, the plans in his mind for all generations.
Many plans occupy the mind of a man, but the LORD's purposes will prevail.
LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for you have done marvelous things, plans made long ago in faithfulness and truth.
Because of this, the land will mourn, and the heavens above will be dark. Because I have spoken and decided, I won't turn back from doing it."
In the same way, when God wanted to make the unchangeable character of his purpose perfectly clear to the heirs of his promise, he guaranteed it with an oath,
For the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has planned, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?"
I declare from the beginning things to follow, and from ancient times things that have not yet been done; saying, "My purpose will stand, and he will accomplish everything that I please.'
However, if it's from God, you won't be able to stop them, and you may even discover that you are fighting against God!"
the Earth » Made to mourn and languish by sin
How long will the land mourn and the vegetation of every field dry up? Because of the wickedness of those who live in it, animals and birds are swept away. For they say, "He does not see our future."
Therefore the land will mourn, and all who live there will languish, along with the wild animals of the field and the birds of the air. Even the fish in the sea will disappear.
Because of this, the land will mourn, and the heavens above will be dark. Because I have spoken and decided, I won't turn back from doing it."
"The earth dries up and withers; the world languishes and fades away; heaven fades away, along with the earth.
God » Examples of Leadership » Immutable
In the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do,
All who live on the earth are nothing compared to him. He does what he wishes with the heavenly armies and with those who live on earth. No one can hold back his power or say to him, "What did you do?'
But the LORD's counsel stands firm forever, the plans in his mind for all generations.
Many plans occupy the mind of a man, but the LORD's purposes will prevail.
LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for you have done marvelous things, plans made long ago in faithfulness and truth.
Because of this, the land will mourn, and the heavens above will be dark. Because I have spoken and decided, I won't turn back from doing it."
In the same way, when God wanted to make the unchangeable character of his purpose perfectly clear to the heirs of his promise, he guaranteed it with an oath,
For the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has planned, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?"
I declare from the beginning things to follow, and from ancient times things that have not yet been done; saying, "My purpose will stand, and he will accomplish everything that I please.'
However, if it's from God, you won't be able to stop them, and you may even discover that you are fighting against God!"