Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Belief » Believing in Christ
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John.
Jesus answered: This is the work of God, that you have an active faith in the one whom he has sent.
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another. He gave us this commandment!
Christ » Sake, for his » death
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Faith » In Christ is » The gift of God
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
I say through the grace given to me that every man among you should not think more highly of himself than he ought to think. But to think soberly, just as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God!
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
For Christ's sake » death
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God!
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God!
for Jesus' sake » death
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ
Do not be frightened by opponents. This is evidence of destruction for them and salvation for you from God. It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
Suffering » For Christ
Brothers, accept the example of suffering and patience by the prophets who spoke in the name of God.
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will perfect, establish, and strengthen you.
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God, Glory OfAfflictions, TemporaryFaith, Testing OfEstablishingBenedictionsGod's attitude towards peopleGod, Titles And Names OfGrace, And Christian LifeInstabilityOptimismPeter, Preacher And TeacherSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionGloryGod's Call, ResultsGod's Glory RevealedRiches Of GraceSuffering For Christ's SakeA Short Time
As much as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake. I do my share in behalf of his body, the congregation, to provide what is lacking of the afflictions of Christ.
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
If we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we deny him, He will deny us!
I will show him plainly how many things he must suffer for my name.
I want to know him and the power of his resurrection. I want to know the fellowship of his sufferings and become conformed to his death.
Likewise the Spirit also helps our weaknesses. We do not know what we should pray for, as we should. The Spirit [of God] makes intercession with groaning that cannot be spoken.
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him. I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation is waiting for the manifestation (revelation) (disclosure) of the sons of God. read more.
For the creation was subject to corruption, not by it's own will but by reason of the one who subjected it on the basis of hope. The creation will also be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and is in pain together until now. We also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption and the release from our bodies by ransom.
For the creation was subject to corruption, not by it's own will but by reason of the one who subjected it on the basis of hope. The creation will also be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and is in pain together until now. We also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption and the release from our bodies by ransom.
We labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; being slandered, we answer kindly. We are made as the filth of the world and are the refuse of all things to this day.
Our hope for you is steadfast; knowing that, as you are partakers of the sufferings, so you also partake of the comfort.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh. So then death works in us, but life in you. But having the same spirit (attitude) of faith, according to that which is written, I believe, and therefore I speak. We also believe, and therefore we also speak. read more.
We know that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you. All things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. We do not give up! Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us. We do not look at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen. For the things that are seen are temporal (for a season). But the things that are not seen are eternal.
We know that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you. All things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. We do not give up! Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us. We do not look at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen. For the things that are seen are temporal (for a season). But the things that are not seen are eternal.
Indeed he was sick and near to death. But God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow. I have sent him quickly, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy. Hold such in honor read more.
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
That is why we boast (rejoice) (have glory) about you in the congregations of God. We boast (rejoice) (have glory) about the way you continue to endure and believe through all the persecutions and sufferings you experience. All of this proves that God's judgment is just, and as a result, you will become worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering.
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
Since Christ suffered physically for us, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had. Whoever suffers physically has ceased from sin.
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.