Thematic Bible: Promises to those who exercise


Thematic Bible




[I pray] that all of them may be one, just as you, Father, are [one] in [fellowship with] me, and I [am one] in [fellowship with] you, so that they also may be [one] in [fellowship with] us in order that the world may [see it and] believe that you sent me. Verse ConceptsFellowship, With GodIntimacyKnowledge, Of Jesus ChristUnity, God's Goal OfChurch, Unity OfCommunion Of SaintsHarmonyDivine MessengerOne ChurchValidly Like GodBelieve In Christ!Father And Son In One AnotherGod Sending OthersRelationship Of Father And SonGodheadUnityGod Being With UsIdentity In Christ





He came to be a witness, so that he might testify concerning that Light, so that all people would believe [in Jesus] through him [i.e., through his testimony. See Acts 19:4]. Verse ConceptsFaith, Origins OfThe Light Of ChristContemporary Witness To ChristBelieve In Christ!

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there [when he died], so that [now] you will believe [i.e., when you see him miraculously raised up]. But let us go to him [now]." Verse ConceptsBelieve In Christ!Gone Awaylazarus

I know that you always hear me, but I said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so they would believe that you sent me." Verse ConceptsCrowdsTypes Of ChristBelieve In Christ!God Sending OthersGod Pays Attentionlazarus

I am telling you this now, [even] before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe that I am [the Messiah]. Verse ConceptsThe Existence Of ChristPredicting The Future

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Now I have told you this, even before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe [in me]. Verse ConceptsProphecies Said By JesusPredicting The FutureBelieve In Christ!

And the person who saw this happen is giving a true testimony about it. He knows it is true [and is giving it] so that you will believe [it, also]. Verse ConceptsGospel, Confirmation OfReliabilityContemporary Witness To ChristTelling The TruthWitnessingtestimonytestifying

Truly, truly, I tell you, the person who believes in me will perform the deeds that I do also; and he will perform even greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father. [Note: The "greater deeds" are probably evangelizing the world]. Verse ConceptsPower Through GodJesus Christ, Ascension OfTruly TrulyGreatness Of DisciplesThe FatherWorks Of Faith

[This will happen] if you continue in the faith [Note: This means either "continue to observe God's teaching" or, "continue to believe"], firmly grounded and established, and not moved away from the hope offered by the Gospel message, which you have heard and which was preached to people throughout the entire created world under heaven. I, Paul, was made a minister of this Gospel. Verse ConceptsHope, of The SaintsHeraldHope, As ConfidenceInstabilityMinistry, Qualifications ForServanthood, In Life Of BelieversServants, Working Conditions OfThe Gospel PreachedThe Purity Of The GospelStanding FirmThe Gospel WorldwideThe Hope Of The GospelMoving OnKeeping FaithHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveHaving FaithMinistrysteadfastmovementrealitytransitionChrist As An Object Of Hope

For the Scripture says [Isa. 28:16], "Whoever believes in Him [i.e., Christ] will not be put to shame." [i.e., he will never have unforgiven sin brought up against him] Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WilldefeatBelievingThe Effects Of FaithNot DisappointedNot Put To ShameScripture SaysTrustFaith And TrustDisappointmentTrusting OthersFeeling LostFaith In Godbelief


As the Scripture has recorded [Note: The following is not an exact quotation from the OT, but echoes Isa. 58:11 and Zech. 14:8], 'Streams of life-giving water will flow from the person's heart who believes in me.'" Verse ConceptsJesus Statements About The SpiritFlowing WaterChannels Of TruthThirstUnion With Christ, Nature OfThe Water Of LifeThe Effects Of FaithScripture SaysRivers As Places Of PrayerLiving WaterWater, As A Symbol Of SalvationRiver Of LifeThe scripturesRiversMighty in its influenceRunning Water From God


For it says in the Scripture [Isa. 28:16], "Look, I am placing a stone in [the city of] Zion [i.e., Jerusalem]. It is a specially selected, very valuable cornerstone. And the person who trusts in the Him [i.e., the One represented by this stone] will never have to suffer shame [i.e., because of unforgiven sin being brought up against him]." Verse ConceptsCornerstonesConfidence, In ChristdefeatZion, As A SymbolNames And Titles For ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithNot Put To ShamePreciousScripture SaysDisappointmentpeterzion


Now we who have believed [will someday] enter that rest, even as God has said [Psa. 95:11], "So, I vowed in my anger, 'They will not enter a state of rest with me,'" although God's works were completed since the creation of the world. Verse ConceptsCompletionHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityOpportunities, And SalvationPerfection, DivineEntering LifeSaved By FaithGod Swearing HarmFrom The BeginningGod Giving RestNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredRestFinishing Strongfinishing