Thematic Bible: Of the righteous
Thematic Bible
Boldness » Of the righteous
in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
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AssuranceAdoption, Results OfAccess To God, Through ChristFaith, As Basis Of SalvationAssurance, By Faith In ChristAccess To God, The Characteristics OfAssurance, nature ofMission, Of Jesus ChristOptimismPrayer, And FaithPrayer, As A Relationship With GodReconciliation, Of The World To GodAdmission Into God's PresenceBenefits Of Faith In ChristBeing Strong
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.
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Adoption, Results Ofevil, believers' responses toBeing ConfidentAccess To God, The Characteristics OfDependenceAssurance, nature ofBoldness, Comes FromGrace, And Christian LifeGrace, And SalvationMercy, Response To God'sPrayer, As A Response To GodPrayer, As Asking GodSalvation, Nature OfSpiritual Warfare, ArmourOvercoming DiscouragementGod, Grace OfSaints, Communion With GodPrayer, Offered With
In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so are we in this world.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
death » Of the righteous » Blessing pronounced upon
I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
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What Heaven Will Be LikeLast ThingsLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfUniversality Of DeathHeaven, Redeemed CommunityPeace, Believers Experience OfRest, EternalRest, PhysicalSabbath, In OtSleep, And DeathWork, And RestAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The SaintsDeath Of The Saints, Results InCoping With DeathAssenting
death » Of the righteous » Great gain
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
death » Of the righteous » Hopeful
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
death » Of the righteous » Faith illuminates
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
death » Of the righteous » Greatly desired
Who can count the dust of Jacob, or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous! Let my last end be like his!"
death » Of the righteous » Precious
Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.
death » Of the righteous » Divine element in
For if we live, we live to the Lord. Or if we die, we die to the Lord. If therefore we live or die, we are the Lord's.
death » Of the righteous » Triumphant
It happened that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried.
death » Of the righteous » Fearless
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Dying » Of the righteous » Blessing pronounced upon
I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
Verse Concepts
What Heaven Will Be LikeLast ThingsLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfUniversality Of DeathHeaven, Redeemed CommunityPeace, Believers Experience OfRest, EternalRest, PhysicalSabbath, In OtSleep, And DeathWork, And RestAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The SaintsDeath Of The Saints, Results InCoping With DeathAssenting
Dying » Of the righteous » Great gain
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Dying » Of the righteous » Hopeful
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
Dying » Of the righteous » Faith illuminates
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Dying » Of the righteous » Greatly desired
Who can count the dust of Jacob, or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous! Let my last end be like his!"
Dying » Of the righteous » Precious
Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.
Dying » Of the righteous » Divine element in
For if we live, we live to the Lord. Or if we die, we die to the Lord. If therefore we live or die, we are the Lord's.
Dying » Of the righteous » Triumphant
It happened that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried.
Dying » Of the righteous » Fearless
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Expectation » Of the righteous
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.
so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the righteous
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God's house. I trust in God's loving kindness forever and ever.
His branches will spread, and his beauty will be like the olive tree, and his fragrance like Lebanon.
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word.
Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News; so that it became evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ; and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.
Persecution » Of the righteous » Deliverance from
Many times they have afflicted me from my youth up. Let Israel now say, many times they have afflicted me from my youth up, yet they have not prevailed against me.
Persecution » Of the righteous » A mode of divine chastisement
Judah is gone into captivity because of affliction, and because of great servitude; she dwells among the nations, she finds no rest: all her persecutors overtook her within the straits.
Prayer » Of the righteous » Advantages
Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
Service » Unrealized » Of the righteous
When did we see you as a stranger, and take you in; or naked, and clothe you?
Sheep » Figurative » Of the righteous
Israel is a hunted sheep; the lions have driven him away: first, the king of Assyria devoured him; and now at last Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has broken his bones.
Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'
Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
"Most certainly, I tell you, one who doesn't enter by the door into the sheep fold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out. read more.
Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don't know the voice of strangers." Jesus spoke this parable to them, but they didn't understand what he was telling them. Jesus therefore said to them again, "Most certainly, I tell you, I am the sheep's door. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn't listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters in by me, he will be saved, and will go in and go out, and will find pasture. The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who doesn't own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees. The wolf snatches the sheep, and scatters them. The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand, and doesn't care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I'm known by my own; even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don't know the voice of strangers." Jesus spoke this parable to them, but they didn't understand what he was telling them. Jesus therefore said to them again, "Most certainly, I tell you, I am the sheep's door. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn't listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters in by me, he will be saved, and will go in and go out, and will find pasture. The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who doesn't own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees. The wolf snatches the sheep, and scatters them. The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand, and doesn't care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I'm known by my own; even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
Unity » Of the righteous
But don't you be called 'Rabbi,' for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers.
See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!
The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
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GoalsFellowship, With GodPeace, From GoddisagreementsGod, Perfection OfRest, PhysicalSanctification, Means And ResultsPeace, In Christian LivingSpiritual PeaceFarewellsCooperationLast WordsHuman ComfortGod Will Be With YouGod Of PeacePeople ImprovedSeek PeaceAgreeing With One AnotherBuilding Each Other UpUnityEncouragement
Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,
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Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.
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Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
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So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.
The voice of your watchmen! they lift up the voice, together do they sing; for they shall see eye to eye, when Yahweh returns to Zion.
make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
Now the God of patience and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule. Let us be of the same mind. Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
Unrealized service » Of the righteous
When did we see you as a stranger, and take you in; or naked, and clothe you?
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- Community
- Confidence
- Cooperation
- Coping With Death
- Death
- Death Of God's People
- Death Of Loved One
- Death Of The Righteous
- Dependence
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