Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are immutable
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calls;)
The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not relent, neither will I turn back from it.
So God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
divine Counsels » Divine counsels, immutable
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will:
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can restrain his hand, or say unto him, What do you?
The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things; your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not relent, neither will I turn back from it.
So God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who shall annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
But if it be of God, you cannot overthrow it; lest perhaps you be found even to fight against God.
the Earth » Made to mourn and languish by sin
How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell in it? the beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our latter end.
Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwells in it shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fish of the sea also shall be taken away.
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not relent, neither will I turn back from it.
The earth mourns and fades away, the world languishes and fades away, the haughty people of the earth do languish.
God » Examples of Leadership » Immutable
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will:
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can restrain his hand, or say unto him, What do you?
The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things; your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not relent, neither will I turn back from it.
So God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who shall annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
But if it be of God, you cannot overthrow it; lest perhaps you be found even to fight against God.