Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
spiritual Blindness » The effect of sin
But if your eye is diseased, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!
For the Lord has poured out on you a strong urge to sleep deeply. He has shut your eyes (the prophets), and covered your heads (the seers).
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.
Condemnation » General references to
If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you assemble it does not lead to judgment. I will give directions about other matters when I come.
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
Consequently, just as condemnation for all people came through one transgression, so too through the one righteous act came righteousness leading to life for all people.
He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.
And above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath. But let your "Yes" be yes and your "No" be no, so that you may not fall into judgment.
Condemnation » Increased by » Unbelief
The one who believes in him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
Condemnation » What condemnation is based upon
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him. The one who believes in him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. read more.
For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed. But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God.
For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed. But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God.
Darkness » Spiritual
The night has advanced toward dawn; the day is near. So then we must lay aside the works of darkness, and put on the weapons of light.
But if your eye is diseased, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!
for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light --
And the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it.
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness.
Therefore night will fall, and you will receive no visions; it will grow dark, and you will no longer be able to read the omens. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn to darkness over their heads.
But you, brothers and sisters, are not in the darkness for the day to overtake you like a thief would.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Ignorance and error
And the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it.
to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
For, look, darkness covers the earth and deep darkness covers the nations, but the Lord shines on you; his splendor appears over you.
Jesus replied, "The light is with you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Loves darkness
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
Jesus Christ » History of » Nicodemus comes to jesus (in jerusalem)
Now a certain man, a Pharisee named Nicodemus, who was a member of the Jewish ruling council, came to Jesus at night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs that you do unless God is with him." Jesus replied, "I tell you the solemn truth, unless a person is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God." read more.
Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter his mother's womb and be born a second time, can he?" Jesus answered, "I tell you the solemn truth, unless a person is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I said to you, 'You must all be born from above.' The wind blows wherever it will, and you hear the sound it makes, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus replied, "How can these things be?" Jesus answered, "Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you don't understand these things? I tell you the solemn truth, we speak about what we know and testify about what we have seen, but you people do not accept our testimony. If I have told you people about earthly things and you don't believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven -- the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him. The one who believes in him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed. But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God.
Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter his mother's womb and be born a second time, can he?" Jesus answered, "I tell you the solemn truth, unless a person is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I said to you, 'You must all be born from above.' The wind blows wherever it will, and you hear the sound it makes, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus replied, "How can these things be?" Jesus answered, "Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you don't understand these things? I tell you the solemn truth, we speak about what we know and testify about what we have seen, but you people do not accept our testimony. If I have told you people about earthly things and you don't believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven -- the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him. The one who believes in him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed. But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God.
Judgment » According to privilege
But the one who did not know his master's will and did things worthy of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them."
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. But they no longer have any excuse for their sin.
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!
Jesus replied, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin, but now because you claim that you can see, your guilt remains."
For all who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
But the one who did not know his master's will and did things worthy of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them."
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. But they no longer have any excuse for their sin.
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!
Jesus replied, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin, but now because you claim that you can see, your guilt remains."
For all who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.
Light, spiritual » For other titles » Universal
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
They show that the work of the law is written in their hearts, as their conscience bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or else defend them,
For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse.
Verse Concepts
Glory, Revelation OfCreation Showing God's NatureExcusesCommunicationeternity, nature ofThe Witness Of CreationGod, InvisibleGod, Power OfGod, The CreatorGod, The EternalKnowing God, Nature OfKnowledge, Of GodResponsibility, To GodStrength, DivineUnderstandingThe Call Of GodPower Of God, DescribedGod's Glory In NatureAnimismInvisible Things
From The BeginningLike People By NatureFound GuiltyGod Showed His PowerNature Of GodCreation Causing WorshipScienceAtheism, Description OfGeneral RevelationDivineDivinityCreationGodheadInformation AgeBeauty Of NatureKnowing GodThe Beauty Of NatureMoralityDenying God And His PowerThe Complexity Of Nature
The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
Manifestation » What manifests things
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed. But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God.
But all things being exposed by the light are made evident. For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: "Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!"
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
But the one who did not know his master's will and did things worthy of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them."
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. But they no longer have any excuse for their sin.
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!
Jesus replied, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin, but now because you claim that you can see, your guilt remains."
For all who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.
Sin » Love of
They are illustrations of this true proverb: "A dog returns to its own vomit," and "A sow, after washing herself, wallows in the mire."
When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the wilderness. I viewed your ancestors like an early fig on a fig tree in its first season. Then they came to Baal-Peor and they dedicated themselves to shame -- they became as detestable as what they loved.
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.
For they eat bread gained from wickedness and drink wine obtained from violence.
They are determined to be experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men make demands, and they all do what is necessary to satisfy them.
who delight in doing evil, they rejoice in perverse evil;
In it he went and preached to the spirits in prison, after they were disobedient long ago when God patiently waited in the days of Noah as an ark was being constructed. In the ark a few, that is eight souls, were delivered through water.
Like a dog that returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
how much less man, who is abominable and corrupt, who drinks in evil like water!
Then the Lord spoke about these people. "They truly love to go astray. They cannot keep from running away from me. So I am not pleased with them. I will now call to mind the wrongs they have done and punish them for their sins."
The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
I did this because they rejected my regulations, did not follow my statutes, and desecrated my Sabbaths; for their hearts followed their idols.
"If evil is sweet in his mouth and he hides it under his tongue, if he retains it for himself and does not let it go, and holds it fast in his mouth,
They feed on the sin offerings of my people; their appetites long for their iniquity!
For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
The night has advanced toward dawn; the day is near. So then we must lay aside the works of darkness, and put on the weapons of light.
But if your eye is diseased, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!
for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light --
And the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it.
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness.
Therefore night will fall, and you will receive no visions; it will grow dark, and you will no longer be able to read the omens. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn to darkness over their heads.
But you, brothers and sisters, are not in the darkness for the day to overtake you like a thief would.
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
But the one who did not know his master's will and did things worthy of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them."
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. But they no longer have any excuse for their sin.
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!
Jesus replied, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin, but now because you claim that you can see, your guilt remains."
For all who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.
Universal » Blessing, possible » Light
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
They show that the work of the law is written in their hearts, as their conscience bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or else defend them,
For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse.
Verse Concepts
Glory, Revelation OfCreation Showing God's NatureExcusesCommunicationeternity, nature ofThe Witness Of CreationGod, InvisibleGod, Power OfGod, The CreatorGod, The EternalKnowing God, Nature OfKnowledge, Of GodResponsibility, To GodStrength, DivineUnderstandingThe Call Of GodPower Of God, DescribedGod's Glory In NatureAnimismInvisible Things
From The BeginningLike People By NatureFound GuiltyGod Showed His PowerNature Of GodCreation Causing WorshipScienceAtheism, Description OfGeneral RevelationDivineDivinityCreationGodheadInformation AgeBeauty Of NatureKnowing GodThe Beauty Of NatureMoralityDenying God And His PowerThe Complexity Of Nature
The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.