Thematic Bible: Limitations of


Thematic Bible



All things are lawful [that is, morally legitimate, permissible], but not all things are beneficial or advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life]. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianUseless ThingsProfitable ThingsBuilding Up The ChurchFulfilling The LawChristian LibertyReligious Freedomeverything

Everything is permissible for me, but not all things are beneficial. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything [and brought under its power, allowing it to control me]. Verse ConceptsAddictionsAlcoholUseless ThingsSelf DenialProfitable ThingsFulfilling The LawFreedomMovieseverything

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to everyone, so that I may win more [for Christ]. Verse ConceptsServant, BondSlavery, SpiritualTactChristian Liberty Is Freedom FromSoul WinnersAdaptabilityBe Subject To PeopleWinningBeing Yourselfexpectations


He walled me in so that I cannot get out;
He has weighted down my chain.
Verse ConceptsChainsGoing OutsideImprisonments


You have enclosed me behind and before,
And [You have] placed Your hand upon me.
Verse ConceptsGod's OmnipresenceGod SurroundingLaying On Hands To Healphotography


There is no man who has power and authority over the wind to restrain the wind,
Nor does he have authority over the day of death;
There is no discharge [from service] during time of war,
And evil will not rescue those who [actively seek to] practice it.
Verse ConceptsUniversality Of DeathEuthanasiaCoping With DeathHow Death Is InevitableEvil And FreedomPrinciples Of WarSalvation By Other ThingsDeathstruggleWarGod Being In Controlpractice



“You also put my feet in the stocks [as punishment]
And [critically] observe all my paths;
You set a circle and limit around the soles of my feet [which I must not overstep],
Verse ConceptsPaths Of BelieversGod Seeing All PeoplePathsfootprints


“He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass,
And He has set darkness upon my paths.
Verse ConceptsSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfDark DaysPaths Of BelieversFrustrationGod HinderingHardshipPaths

Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you are not able to make a single hair white or black. Verse ConceptsBlackWhiteWhite HairBlack HairOne Material ThingAppearance Of HairWorryingColorSwearingHair



“Why is the light of day given to a man whose way is hidden,
And whom God has hedged in?
Verse ConceptsBlame