Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Apostles » Inspiration of
What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.
Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.
until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.
But Saul, who is also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fastened 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. The Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
If therefore the whole church is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving people come in, won't they say that you are crazy?
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If he refuses to hear the church also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.
For first of all, when you come together in the church, I hear that divisions exist among you, and I partly believe it.
However in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the church, and let him speak to himself, and to God.
for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silent in the churches, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the Law also says.
For I am the least of the apostles, who is not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how I severely persecuted the church of God, and tried to destroy it.
Church » Defended » Divinely instituted
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.
in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be 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, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. read more.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Church » God defends
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
The LORD will create over the whole habitation of Mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory will be a canopy.
But thus says the LORD, "Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your children.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the builder
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
The church » God defends
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
The LORD will create over the whole habitation of Mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory will be a canopy.
But thus says the LORD, "Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your children.
death » Eternal » Gates of
Have mercy on me, LORD. See my affliction by those who hate me, and lift me up from the gates of death;
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Have the gates of death been revealed to you? Or have you seen the gates of the shadow of death?
I said, "In the middle of my life I go into the gates of Sheol. I am deprived of the residue of my years."
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
And seeing the crowds, he went up onto the mountain, and when he had sat down, his disciples came to him. Then 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 those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those 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 sons of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. "Blessed are you when men insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you. "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men. You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those 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 sons of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. "Blessed are you when men insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you. "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men. You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
While he was yet speaking to the crowds, suddenly his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him. Then one said to him, "Look, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to speak to you." But he answered him who spoke to him, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" read more.
And he stretched out his hand towards his disciples, and said, "Look, my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."
And he stretched out his hand towards his disciples, and said, "Look, my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."
Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
And then his brothers and his mother came, and standing outside, they sent to him, calling him. And a crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, "Look, your mother and your brothers are outside looking for you." And he answered them, saying, "Who are my mother and my brothers?" read more.
And looking around at those who sat around him, he said, "Look, my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother."
And looking around at those who sat around him, he said, "Look, my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother."
For, I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last of all, like men sentenced to death. For we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor. Even to this present hour we hunger, thirst, are naked, are beaten, and have no certain dwelling place. read more.
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure. Being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the dirt wiped off by all, even until now.
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure. Being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the dirt wiped off by all, even 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 that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. read more.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Then he commanded the disciples that they should tell no one that he is the Messiah.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Then he commanded the disciples that they should tell no one that he is the Messiah.
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Messiah of God." But he warned them, and commanded them to tell this to no one,
Foundation » The apostles being a foundation
So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Gates » Illustrative » (of hell,) of satan's power
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Gates » Figurative » Of the powers of hell (hades)
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will 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. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. I have the keys of Death and of hell.
And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Verse Concepts
And behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was Death. Hell followed with him. Authority over one fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword, with famine, with death, and by the wild animals of the earth was given to him.
And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, you will go down to hell. For if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in you, it would have remained until this day.
because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you allow your Holy One to see decay.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
he foreseeing this spoke about the resurrection of the Messiah, that neither was he left in hell, nor did his flesh see decay.
In hell, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.
The sea gave up the dead who were in it. Death and hell gave up the dead who were in them. They were judged, each one according to his works. Death and hell were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.
Hell » Hades
and the Living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. I have the keys of Death and of hell.
And behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was Death. Hell followed with him. Authority over one fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword, with famine, with death, and by the wild animals of the earth was given to him.
And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, you will go down to hell. For if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in you, it would have remained until this day.
because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you allow your Holy One to see decay.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
In hell, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.
The sea gave up the dead who were in it. Death and hell gave up the dead who were in them. They were judged, each one according to his works.
Hell » The powers of, cannot prevail against the church
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Peter » An apostle
When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Peter » Confesses jesus to be the messiah
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God."
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Messiah of God."
Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. read more.
I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Messiah."
Peter » baptism of the spirit
He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him, and said, "You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas" (which is translated, Peter).
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts 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
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Peter » Also called simon bar-jona and cephas
He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him, and said, "You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas" (which is translated, Peter).
Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. read more.
I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Rock » Figurative
A man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a shelter from the storm, as streams of water in a dry place, as the shade of a large rock in a weary land.
Bow down your ear to me. Deliver me speedily. Be to me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me.
The LORD is my Rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my Rock, in whom I take refuge; 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 a spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm place to stand.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, 'One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
For you have forgotten the God of your salvation, and have not remembered the rock of your strength. Therefore you plant pleasant plants, and set out foreign seedlings.
For who is God, besides the LORD? Who is a rock, besides our God?
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as foundation of his church
Because it is contained in Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be put to shame."
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Satan » Gates of hell (hades)
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ the builder
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Stones » Figurative » The true foundation
Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not be put to shame.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.