Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
Know ye not that those who run in a race indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that ye may obtain it.
But earnestly pursue the best gifts, and yet I show unto you a more excellent way.
Follow after charity and earnestly pursue spiritual gifts, but above all, that ye may prophesy.
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye desire the things of the Spirit, earnestly pursue excellence unto the edification of the congregation .
Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that has nothing to be ashamed of, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
The call of God » To man is » High
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection
Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Diligence » Striving after perfection
Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Only let your conversation be as is worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, unanimous, working together for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
And every man that strives for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we, an incorruptible one.
in which I continue to labour, contending according to his operation, which he works in me mightily.
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Know ye not that those who run in a race indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that ye may obtain it.
Ye did run well; who hindered you that ye should not trust in the truth?
holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
I therefore so run, not as unto an uncertain thing; so I fight, not as one that beats the air;
Grace of God » Growth in
being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.
night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face and might complete that which is lacking in your faith?
and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, fed and united by its joints and bonds, grows in the increase of God.
But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and until the day of eternity. Amen.
But the path of the just is as the light of the morning star, that shines more and more until the day is perfect.
We must thank God always for you, brethren, as is due because your faith grows exceedingly, and the charity of each and every one of you toward each other abounds,
They go forth in a great multitude; and in order, they shall see God in Zion.
And this I pray that your charity may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all perception, that ye may approve the best, that ye may be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ, being filled with fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Not as though I had already attained it, either were already perfect, but I follow after, if I may lay hold of that for which I have also been laid hold of by the Christ, Jesus. Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. read more.
Let us, therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded; and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
Let us, therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded; and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
that ye might walk worthy of the Lord, pleasing him in everything, being fruitful in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God, strengthened with all might, according to the power of his glory unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness,
And the Lord make you to multiply and make charity to abound among you and toward all men, even as it is with us toward you, that your hearts may be confirmed in holiness, irreprehensible before God, even our Father, for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
Therefore, leaving now the word of the beginning of the establishment of the Christ, let us go on unto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from works of death, and of faith in God, of the doctrine of the baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this we will indeed do, if God permits.
Having therefore left all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envies and all murmurings, as newborn babes, desire the rational milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby in health; if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is benevolent;
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
Know ye not that those who run in a race indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that ye may obtain it.
But earnestly pursue the best gifts, and yet I show unto you a more excellent way.
Follow after charity and earnestly pursue spiritual gifts, but above all, that ye may prophesy.
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye desire the things of the Spirit, earnestly pursue excellence unto the edification of the congregation .
Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that has nothing to be ashamed of, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Life's purpose » Attaining Christlikeness
Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
I beseech Euodias and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that ye be perfect, joined together in the same understanding and in the same perception.
For the rest, brethren, that ye may have joy, be perfected, have consolation, be of one mind, having peace; and the God of peace and charity shall be with you.
Verse Concepts
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
And finally, be ye all of one consent, of one affection, loving each other fraternally, merciful, courteous,
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Be unanimous among yourselves, not high minded, but accommodating the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
Verse Concepts
Only let your conversation be as is worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, unanimous, working together for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same charity, unanimous, minding the one thing.
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be unanimous among yourselves according to Christ Jesus, that ye may with one accord and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Let us, therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded; and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Nevertheless, in that unto which we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us have the same mind.
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
But those things which were gain to me, I counted loss for Christ. And doubtless I even count all things as loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ and be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: read more.
That I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death, if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained it, either were already perfect, but I follow after, if I may lay hold of that for which I have also been laid hold of by the Christ, Jesus. Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
That I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death, if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained it, either were already perfect, but I follow after, if I may lay hold of that for which I have also been laid hold of by the Christ, Jesus. Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Prize » Figurative
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Pressing forward
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
the Reward of saints » Described as » The prize of the high calling of God in Christ
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Know ye not that those who run in a race indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that ye may obtain it.
holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us, with our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who having been offered joy, endured the cross , despising the shame and was seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained it, either were already perfect, but I follow after, if I may lay hold of that for which I have also been laid hold of by the Christ, Jesus. Brethren, I do not reckon to have laid hold of it yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and extending myself unto those things which are ahead, read more.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Crowning of conquerors
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
from now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all those also that have loved his appearing.
Verse Concepts
Day of the LORDGod, As JudgeCrowns Of ChristiansAmbition, positive aspects ofenemies, of believersGod, Righteousness OfThe Christian RaceHeavenly RewardsHope, As ConfidenceJustice, In Believers' LivesLast JudgmentPrizesSalvation, Nature OfSelf DisciplineServants, Working Conditions OfStoringThirstDeath Of The Saints, Results In
And every man that strives for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we, an incorruptible one.
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Only let your conversation be as is worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, unanimous, working together for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
And every man that strives for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we, an incorruptible one.
in which I continue to labour, contending according to his operation, which he works in me mightily.
Striving » What to strive for
Know ye not that those who run in a race indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that ye may obtain it.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Then someone said unto him, Lord, are there few that are saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.