Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
when He has tested me,
“I have endured my punishment;
I will no longer act wickedly.
but now I keep Your word.
than to go to a house of feasting,
since that is the end of all mankind,
and the living should take it to heart.
and He answered me.
I cried out for help in the belly of Sheol;
You heard my voice.
I will refine them as silver is refined
and test them as gold is tested.
They will call on My name,
and I will answer them.
I will say: They are My people,
and they will say: Yahweh is our God.”
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Verse Concepts
I said to him, “Sir, you know.”
Then he told me:
These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation.
They washed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
Then he told me:
They washed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
when He has tested me,
“I have endured my punishment;
I will no longer act wickedly.
but now I keep Your word.
than to go to a house of feasting,
since that is the end of all mankind,
and the living should take it to heart.
and He answered me.
I cried out for help in the belly of Sheol;
You heard my voice.
I will refine them as silver is refined
and test them as gold is tested.
They will call on My name,
and I will answer them.
I will say: They are My people,
and they will say: Yahweh is our God.”
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Verse Concepts
I said to him, “Sir, you know.”
Then he told me:
These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation.
They washed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
Then he told me:
They washed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Privileges of saints » Profiting by chastisement
but now I keep Your word.
For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but He does it for our benefit, so that we can share His holiness. No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Reproof » God gives reproof to his own children
I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to Me. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with a human rod and with blows from others.
Verse Concepts
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
and that You have afflicted me fairly.
but now I keep Your word.
and teach from Your law
so that I could learn Your statutes.
The scriptures » Saints » Obey
but now I keep Your word.
But He replied to them, “My mother and My brothers are those who hear and do the word of God.”
teaching » What teaches
For the grace of God has appeared, with salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,
Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves. Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, in order to build him up. For even the Messiah did not please Himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me. read more.
For whatever was written before was written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.
For whatever was written before was written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.
Lord, You have treated Your servant well, just as You promised. Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on Your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. read more.
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes.
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes.
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing those from whom you learned, and that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, read more.
so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Who is the liar, if not the one who denies that Jesus is the Messiah? He is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son. No one who denies the Son can have the Father; he who confesses the Son has the Father as well. What you have heard from the beginning must remain in you. If what you have heard from the beginning remains in you, then you will remain in the Son and in the Father. read more.
And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life. I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. The anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you don't need anyone to teach you. Instead, His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie; just as it has taught you, remain in Him.
And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life. I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. The anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you don't need anyone to teach you. Instead, His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie; just as it has taught you, remain in Him.
The goodness of the lord » The lord being good
for You are my God.
May Your gracious Spirit
lead me on level ground.
a stronghold in a day of distress;
He cares for those who take refuge
How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him!
rich in faithful love to all who call on You.
a sound of joy and gladness, the voice of the groom and the bride, and the voice of those saying,
Praise the Lord of Hosts,
for the Lord is good;
His faithful love endures forever
as they bring thank offerings to the temple of the Lord. For I will restore the fortunes of the land as in former times, says the Lord.
Verse Concepts
for the Lord is good;
His faithful love endures forever
as they bring thank offerings to the temple of the Lord. For I will restore the fortunes
therefore He shows sinners the way.
Then the Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed:
Yahweh—Yahweh is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in faithful love and truth,
Verse Concepts
Yahweh—Yahweh is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in faithful love and truth,
His compassion rests on all He has made.
His faithful love endures forever.
BOOK V
(Psalms 107–150)Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His faithful love endures forever.
Verse Concepts
(Psalms 107–150)
His faithful love endures forever.
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For Yahweh is good, and His love is eternal;
His faithfulness endures through all generations.
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His faithfulness endures through all generations.
Lord, You have treated Your servant well, just as You promised. Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on Your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. read more.
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
when He has tested me,
“I have endured my punishment;
I will no longer act wickedly.
but now I keep Your word.
than to go to a house of feasting,
since that is the end of all mankind,
and the living should take it to heart.
and He answered me.
I cried out for help in the belly of Sheol;
You heard my voice.
I will refine them as silver is refined
and test them as gold is tested.
They will call on My name,
and I will answer them.
I will say: They are My people,
and they will say: Yahweh is our God.”
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Verse Concepts
I said to him, “Sir, you know.”
Then he told me:
These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation.
They washed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
Then he told me:
They washed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
and the day of one’s death than the day of one’s birth.
than the abundance of many wicked people.
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are reliable and altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold- than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey- than honey dripping from the comb.
Lord, You have treated Your servant well, just as You promised. Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on Your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. read more.
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes. Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes. Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is better than precious stones, and nothing desirable can compare with it. I, Wisdom, share a home with shrewdness and have knowledge and discretion. read more.
To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. I possess good advice and competence; I have understanding and strength. It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law; by me, princes lead, as do nobles [and] all righteous judges. I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me. With me are riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than solid gold, and my harvest than pure silver.
To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. I possess good advice and competence; I have understanding and strength. It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law; by me, princes lead, as do nobles [and] all righteous judges. I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me. With me are riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than solid gold, and my harvest than pure silver.