Thematic Bible: Joy of


Thematic Bible



He commanded us to preach to the people [both Jew and Gentile], and to solemnly testify that He is the One who has been appointed and ordained by God as Judge of the living and the dead. Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTHeraldJudgesLast JudgmentLast ThingsMissionaries, Task OfJesus Christ, JudgeChrist, Names ForEternal JudgmentApostles, Commission OfChrist's OrdersGod Appointing His SonLife And DeathSubsequent Witness To Christ

I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: Verse ConceptsGospel, Essence OfSolemn ChargesJudgesLast JudgmentThe Judgement InvolvesSecond Coming Of Christ, The PurposeEternal JudgmentChrist AppearingChrist JudgingLife And Deathepiphany






But you, why do you criticize your brother? Or you again, why do you look down on your [believing] brother or regard him with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God [who alone is judge]. Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatStandingJesus Christ, JudgeNot JudgingDo Not DespiseJudgement SeatBelittlingJudging Others Actionscriticism

But they will [have to] give an account to Him who is ready to judge and pass sentence on the living and the dead. Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeLast JudgmentLast ThingsReadinessResponsibility, To GodThe Judgement InvolvesEternal JudgmentThe Final JudgementLife And DeathJudgement Day

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful and trustworthy Witness, the Firstborn of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who [always] loves us and who [has once for all] freed us [or washed us] from our sins by His own blood (His sacrificial death)— Verse ConceptsGod, Faithfulness OfFreedom, Through Jesus ChristFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianFirstbornExpiationAtonement, Remission Of Sins ByJesus As King Of KingsRulersSalvation, Nature OfWitnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, Love OfJesus Christ, ResurrectionLibertyNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist The FirstbornThe Witness Of ChristChrist AtoningChrist Is RisenChrist's LoveWitnesses




[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work]. Verse ConceptsGoalsGod, Sovereignty OfGospel, Historical Foundation OfThe Christian RaceLife, Of FaithHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityMaturity, SpiritualRight Hand Of GodShameSittingThroneJesus Christ, Meekness OfHumility Of ChristNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist's JoyThe Soul Winners JoyHealthy MarriagesAdmirationSeeking Things AboveChrist The BeginningBeginning Of SalvationRight SidesHow Faith ComesGod EnduringperfectionismChrist As The Source Of Faith

In that very hour He was overjoyed and rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and He said, “I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things [relating to salvation] from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants [the childlike and untaught]. Yes, Father, for this way was [Your gracious will and choice, and was] well-pleasing in Your sight. Verse ConceptsecstasyChildren, attitudes towardsBirth, SpiritualGod, Sovereignty OfHeart, DivineHeaven And EarthExamples Of Life In The SpiritThe Lord's PrayerLordship, Human And DivinePleasurePraise, Examples OfPraise, Manner And Methods OfWisdom, Source Of HumanChrist's JoyThe Holy Spirit And PraiseThe Trinity In SalvationThe Holy Spirit Giving JoyThe Holy Spirit, And PrayerChildren And The KingdomRelationship Of Father And SonGod's Things Concealed

But now I am coming to You; and I say these things [while I am still] in the world so that they may experience My joy made full and complete and perfect within them [filling their hearts with My delight]. Verse ConceptsFulnessFulness Of JoyHeart, DivineJoy, Of The ChurchChrist's JoyPromised JoyJesus Returning To The FatherJoy


And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. Verse ConceptsShouldersGood FriendsCarrying Other LoadsRejoicing In Success