Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



Who are you to judge the servant of another? Before his own master he stands [approved] or falls [out of favor]. And he [who serves the Master—the Lord] will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. Verse ConceptsStandingEnabling GracePersonal ResponsibilityAble To StandNot JudgingServants Of PeopleGod Establishes UsQuestioning GodJudging Others Actionsservanthoodcriticism

The person who sins [is the one that] will die. The son will not bear the punishment for the sin of the father, nor will the father bear the punishment for the sin of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be on himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on himself. Verse ConceptsThe DeadFathers, Sin Of TheBeing Born In SinCreditResponsibility, To GodPersonal ResponsibilitySins Of The FathersPeople In RighteousnessSin Clings To The SinnerParents SinPunishmentPunishmentsPunishment of the The WickedDadsResponsibilityParents Being Wrong

“The fathers shall not be put to death for [the sins of] their children, nor shall the children be put to death for their fathers; [only] for his own sin shall anyone be put to death. Verse ConceptsResponsibility, To GodPersonal ResponsibilitySins Of The FathersDeath Of A Family MemberDeath Of A ChildResponsibilityDeath Of A MotherBeing A Good FatherDeath Of A Father


“And if it were true that I have erred,
My error would remain with me [and I would be conscious of it].
Verse ConceptsResponsibility, To GodPersonal ResponsibilityMistakesActing For OneselfError


If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodPersonal ResponsibilityActing For Oneselfconsequencesmockers

But everyone will die [only] for his own wickedness; every man who eats sour grapes—his [own] teeth shall be set on edge. Verse ConceptsResponsibility, To GodPersonal Responsibility

For every person will have to bear [with patience] his own burden [of faults and shortcomings for which he alone is responsible]. Verse ConceptsPersonal ResponsibilityHeavy BurdensDutyOverloadResponsibilityconsequencesweight

Who are you to judge the servant of another? Before his own master he stands [approved] or falls [out of favor]. And he [who serves the Master—the Lord] will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. Verse ConceptsStandingEnabling GracePersonal ResponsibilityAble To StandNot JudgingServants Of PeopleGod Establishes UsQuestioning GodJudging Others Actionsservanthoodcriticism

For by your words [reflecting your spiritual condition] you will be justified and acquitted of the guilt of sin; and by your words [rejecting Me] you will be condemned and sentenced.” Verse ConceptsAcquittalBeware Of Your SpeechThe Power Of WordsJudging Others ActionscondemnationmathAcquitting The Just

The person who sins [is the one that] will die. The son will not bear the punishment for the sin of the father, nor will the father bear the punishment for the sin of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be on himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on himself. Verse ConceptsThe DeadFathers, Sin Of TheBeing Born In SinCreditResponsibility, To GodPersonal ResponsibilitySins Of The FathersPeople In RighteousnessSin Clings To The SinnerParents SinPunishmentPunishmentsPunishment of the The WickedDadsResponsibilityParents Being Wrong

“The fathers shall not be put to death for [the sins of] their children, nor shall the children be put to death for their fathers; [only] for his own sin shall anyone be put to death. Verse ConceptsResponsibility, To GodPersonal ResponsibilitySins Of The FathersDeath Of A Family MemberDeath Of A ChildResponsibilityDeath Of A MotherBeing A Good FatherDeath Of A Father

He who plants and he who waters are one [in importance and esteem, working toward the same purpose]; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. Verse ConceptsHeavenly RewardsReward, DivineUnified PeopleRepaid For DeedsReward For WorksJudgment According To WorksWorking TogetherSuccess And Hard Work

Jesus said to them, “If you were blind [to spiritual things], you would have no sin [and would not be blamed for your unbelief]; but since you claim to have [spiritual] sight, [you have no excuse so] your sin and guilt remain. Verse ConceptsExcusesAge Of AccountabilityBlindnessGuilt


“And if it were true that I have erred,
My error would remain with me [and I would be conscious of it].
Verse ConceptsResponsibility, To GodPersonal ResponsibilityMistakesActing For OneselfError


If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodPersonal ResponsibilityActing For Oneselfconsequencesmockers

But everyone will die [only] for his own wickedness; every man who eats sour grapes—his [own] teeth shall be set on edge. Verse ConceptsResponsibility, To GodPersonal Responsibility

For every person will have to bear [with patience] his own burden [of faults and shortcomings for which he alone is responsible]. Verse ConceptsPersonal ResponsibilityHeavy BurdensDutyOverloadResponsibilityconsequencesweight

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“Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, each one in accordance with his conduct,” says the Lord God. “Repent (change your way of thinking) and turn away from all your transgressions, so that sin may not become a stumbling block to you. Verse ConceptsConversion, nature ofResponsibility, To GodTurning From EvilDo Not HinderJudging Others Actions

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin [would be blameless]; but now they have no excuse for their sin. Whoever hates Me also hates My Father. If I had not done (accomplished) among them the works which no one else ever did, they would not be guilty of sin. But [the fact is] now they have both seen [these works] and have hated both Me and My Father.

The work of each [one] will become [plainly, openly] known (shown for what it is); for the day [of Christ] will disclose and declare it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test and critically appraise the character and worth of the work each person has done. If the work which any person has built on this Foundation [any product of his efforts whatever] survives [this test], he will get his reward. But if any person's work is burned up [under the test], he will suffer the loss [of it all, losing his reward], though he himself will be saved, but only as [one who has passed] through fire.

And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds. Verse ConceptsOutward AppearanceSearchingJesus Christ, Omniscience OfGod KillingMan's ThoughtsGod Searching HeartsGod And The HeartGod Will Kill The PeoplesGod Will RequiteRepaid For DeedsBemaGod Knowing the Human HeartDeath Of A ChildPatience In Relationships