Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflicted saints » Should not despise chastening
and you have forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as God's Children-- 'My child, think not lightly of the Lord's discipline, do not despond when he rebukes you;
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Afflicted saints » Joy under
We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'
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Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
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No discipline is pleasant at the time; on the contrary, it is painful. But afterwards its fruit is seen in the peacefulness of a righteous life which is the lot of those who have been trained under it.
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'My Lord,' I answered, 'it is you who know.' 'These,' he said, 'are they who come through the Great Persecution; they washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
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No discipline is pleasant at the time; on the contrary, it is painful. But afterwards its fruit is seen in the peacefulness of a righteous life which is the lot of those who have been trained under it.
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'My Lord,' I answered, 'it is you who know.' 'These,' he said, 'are they who come through the Great Persecution; they washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Afflictions » God appoints
Afflictions » Saints have joy under
We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'
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the Blessed » Whom God chastens
Chastisement » Those whom the lord chastens
Despisement » What not to despise
and you have forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as God's Children-- 'My child, think not lightly of the Lord's discipline, do not despond when he rebukes you; for it is him whom he loves that he disciplines, and he chastises every child whom he acknowledges.'
Do not make light of preaching.
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Faith » Instances of » Eliphaz, in the overruling providence of God, that afflictions are for the good of the righteous
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'
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If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.
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Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'
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Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Divine chastening
We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'
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Peace » God bestows upon those who » Endure his chastisements
Philosophy » Philosophical inductions and deductions relating to God and his providence
Reproof » God gives reproof to his own children
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
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No discipline is pleasant at the time; on the contrary, it is painful. But afterwards its fruit is seen in the peacefulness of a righteous life which is the lot of those who have been trained under it.
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'My Lord,' I answered, 'it is you who know.' 'These,' he said, 'are they who come through the Great Persecution; they washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.
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