Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Apostles » Inspiration of
What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear, proclaim on the housetops.
Jesus answered and said to him, You are blessed, Simon, son of Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but My Father in Heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven.
And He opened their mind to understand the Scriptures.
until the day He was taken up, having given directions to the apostles whom He chose, through the Holy Spirit;
Then Saul (who is also Paul), filled with the Holy Spirit, set his eyes on him
Church » Called church in the n. T. (K. J. V.), But congregation earlier in tyndale's translation
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
Therefore if the whole church has come together, and all speak in languages, and if uninstructed ones or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you rave?
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he neglects to hear the church, let him be to you as a heathen and a tax-collector.
For first of all, when you come together in the church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and I partly believe it.
yet in a church I desire to speak five words with my mind, so that I might also teach others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
But if there is no interpreter, let him be silent in a church; and let him speak to himself and to God.
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Let your women be silent in the churches; for it is not permitted to them to speak, but to be in subjection, as the Law also says.
For I am the least of the apostles and am not sufficient to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
For you heard my manner of life when I was in Judaism, that I persecuted the church of God with surpassing zeal, and ravaged it.
Church » Defended » Divinely instituted
and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians, in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
But if I should delay, that you may know how you ought to behave in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building
According to the grace of God which is given to me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let every man be careful how he builds on it.
in whom every building having been fitly framed together, grows into a holy sanctuary in the Lord;
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
you also as living stones are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
Access To God, In Old TestamentFellowship, In The GospelBuild, FigurativelyAcceptance, Of WorshipMinistry, Nature OfPeople Of God, In NtPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesPriests, Types Of In Nt TimesBeing OrganizedRankSanctification, Nature And BasisSanctuaryTypesAcceptance, From GodNames And Titles For The ChurchNames And Titles For The ChristianTypes Of ChristChurch, Titles Of
Church » Christian, divinely established
Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians, in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
But if I should delay, that you may know how you ought to behave in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
He said to them, But who do you say I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus answered and said to him, You are blessed, Simon, son of Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but My Father in Heaven. read more.
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom every building having been fitly framed together, grows into a holy sanctuary in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a dwelling place of God through the Spirit.
Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Church » God defends
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And Jehovah will create over all the site of Mount Zion, and on her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for on all the glory shall be a defense.
But so says Jehovah, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the fearful ones shall escape. For I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your sons.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the builder
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
The church » God defends
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And Jehovah will create over all the site of Mount Zion, and on her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for on all the glory shall be a defense.
But so says Jehovah, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the fearful ones shall escape. For I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your sons.
death » Eternal » Gates of
Have mercy on me, O Jehovah; see my trouble from those who hate me, You who lift me up from the gates of death,
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Have the gates of death been opened to you? Or have you seen the gates of the shadow of death?
I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave; I have numbered the rest of my years.
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Now therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
And seeing the multitudes, He went up into a mountain. And when He had sat down, His disciples came to Him. And He opened His mouth and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. read more.
Blessed are they that mourn! For they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek! For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful! For they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart! For they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers! For they shall be called the sons of God. Blessed are they who have been persecuted for righteousness sake! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for your reward in Heaven is great. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its savor, with what shall it be salted? It is no longer good for anything, but to be thrown out and to be trodden underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn! For they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek! For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful! For they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart! For they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers! For they shall be called the sons of God. Blessed are they who have been persecuted for righteousness sake! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for your reward in Heaven is great. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its savor, with what shall it be salted? It is no longer good for anything, but to be thrown out and to be trodden underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.
But while He yet talked with the people, behold, His mother and His brothers stood outside, desiring to speak with Him. Then one said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers stand outside, desiring to speak with You. And He answered and said to him who told Him, Who is My mother? And who are My brothers? read more.
And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, Behold, My mother and My brothers! For whoever shall do the will of My Father in Heaven, the same is My brother and sister and mother.
And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, Behold, My mother and My brothers! For whoever shall do the will of My Father in Heaven, the same is My brother and sister and mother.
Jesus answered and said to him, You are blessed, Simon, son of Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but My Father in Heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Then His brothers and His mother came. And standing outside, they sent to Him, calling Him. And the crowd sat about Him, and they said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking for You. And He answered them, saying, Who is My mother, or My brothers? read more.
And He looked around on those who sat about Him, and said, Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, the same is My brother and My sister and My mother.
And He looked around on those who sat about Him, and said, Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, the same is My brother and My sister and My mother.
For I think that God has set forth us last, the apostles, as it were appointed to death; for we have become a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honorable, but we are despised. Even until this present hour we both hunger and thirst and are naked and are buffeted and have no certain dwelling place. read more.
And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now.
And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now.
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » By the question of jesus, as to who he was
He said to them, But who do you say I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus answered and said to him, You are blessed, Simon, son of Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but My Father in Heaven. read more.
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven. Then He warned His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ.
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven. Then He warned His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ.
He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Answering, Peter said, The Christ of God. And He strictly charged them and commanded to tell no one this,
Foundation » The apostles being a foundation
Now therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Jesus answered and said to him, You are blessed, Simon, son of Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but My Father in Heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Gates » Illustrative » (of hell,) of satan's power
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Gates » Figurative » Of the powers of hell (hades)
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Hades » The unseen world, translated "hell" in av, but in the r. V. The word "hades" is retained
and the Living One, and I became dead, and behold, I am alive for ever and ever, Amen. And I have the keys of hell and of death.
And do not fear those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Verse Concepts
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him sitting on it was Death, and Hell followed with him. And authority was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with the sword and with hunger and with death and by the beasts of the earth.
And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to the heaven, shall be brought down to hell. For if the mighty works which have been done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
And you, Capernaum, which has been lifted up to Heaven, you shall be thrust down into hell.
because You will not leave My soul in Hades, nor will You allow Your holy One to see corruption.
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
seeing this beforehand, he spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor would His flesh see corruption,
And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
And the sea gave up the dead in it. And death and hell delivered up the dead in them. And each one of them was judged according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the Lake of Fire. This is the second death.
Hell » Hades
and the Living One, and I became dead, and behold, I am alive for ever and ever, Amen. And I have the keys of hell and of death.
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him sitting on it was Death, and Hell followed with him. And authority was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with the sword and with hunger and with death and by the beasts of the earth.
And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to the heaven, shall be brought down to hell. For if the mighty works which have been done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
because You will not leave My soul in Hades, nor will You allow Your holy One to see corruption.
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
And the sea gave up the dead in it. And death and hell delivered up the dead in them. And each one of them was judged according to their works.
Hell » The powers of, cannot prevail against the church
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Peter » An apostle
And when they had come in, they went up into an upper room, where Peter and James, and John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James;
And the names of the twelve apostles are these: First, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee and John his brother;
Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven.
Peter » Confesses jesus to be the messiah
Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the Words of eternal life. And we have believed and have known that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Answering, Peter said, The Christ of God.
And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus answered and said to him, You are blessed, Simon, son of Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but My Father in Heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. read more.
And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven.
And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven.
And He said to them, But who do you say that I am? And Peter answered and said to Him, You are the Christ.
Peter » baptism of the spirit
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus saw him, He said, You are Simon the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which translated is, A stone).
But you shall receive power, the Holy Spirit coming upon you. And you shall be witnesses to Me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Verse Concepts
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SamaritansStrength, SpiritualPower Of The Holy SpiritWitnessing, And Holy SpiritWitnesses, To Jesus ChristWitnessing, Importance OfGod Is JustTestify On God's BehalfInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Purpose OfApostles, Function In Early ChurchChristians, Names OfSharing The GospelThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchApostles, Duties OfPower Through The SpiritPropellingTo The Jew FirstReceiving The SpiritSubsequent Witness To ChristThe Gospel WorldwideWitnessesThe End Of The Worldghostsempowermentjerusalemgirlfriends
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Peter » Also called simon bar-jona and cephas
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus saw him, He said, You are Simon the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which translated is, A stone).
And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus answered and said to him, You are blessed, Simon, son of Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but My Father in Heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. read more.
And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven.
And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven.
Rock » Figurative
And a man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a shelter from the tempest, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.
Bow down Your ear to me; deliver me quickly; be my strong rock, a fortress to save me.
Jehovah is my strength, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock; I will trust in Him; He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
Verse Concepts
God, As SaviorFortressesFortificationsComfortingenemies, of believersDeliverance, Source OfGod, The RockHornsKnowledge, Of GodProtectionRefugeReliabilityShieldsSongsSymbolsSalvation, Illustrations OfRelying Upon GodGod Being Our RefugeGod Being Our DefenceGod Being Our Fortress
God Being Our ShieldBrokenheartedYou Are Our GodStrengthfaith and strengthStaying StrongHope And StrengthStrength, God Is OurLove And StrengthGod's ProtectionStrength And FaithProtection From EnemiesProtection And SafetyStrength And LoveProtection From DangersheltercrusadesstrenghDivine ProtectionTrusting God's Will
and all drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank of the spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet on a rock, and gave sureness to my steps.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: he who rules over men justly, ruling in the fear of God,
Jehovah lives! And blessed be my Rock, and exalted be the God, the Rock of my salvation.
Because you have forgotten the God of your salvation, and have not been mindful of the Rock of your strength, therefore you shall plant pleasant plants and shall sow it a fresh shoot.
For who is God, except Jehovah? And who is a rock except our God?
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as foundation of his church
Therefore also it is contained in the Scripture: "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner Stone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him shall never be ashamed."
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Satan » Gates of hell (hades)
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ the builder
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Stones » Figurative » The true foundation
therefore so says the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I place in Zion a Stone for a foundation, a tried Stone, a precious Cornerstone, a sure Foundation; he who believes shall not hurry.
and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
For any other foundation can no one lay than the one being laid, who is Jesus Christ.
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.