Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
For I did not speak from myself [i.e., on my own authority], but the Father Himself, who sent me, has ordered me what to say and speak. And I know that [obeying] His commandments [leads to] never ending life. So, the things which I say are what the Father has told me [to say]."
So, the law of Moses itself is holy and the commandment [against sinning] is holy and just and good.
Verse Concepts
For this is [real evidence of] our love for God: [It is] obeying what He commands us to do. And obeying His commands does not cause us any grief [or, unpleasantness].
Verse Concepts
Forgetting God » Resolve against
The scriptures » Designed for » Quickening
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
By [having] faith, we understand that the universe was formed by God's word [See Gen. 1:1-27], so that what is seen has not been made out of what is visible.
Verse Concepts
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise
But you should continue [to believe and practice] what you have learned and been convinced of, knowing those from whom you learned it. [Note: These persons would include Lois and Eunice (See 1:5), as well as Paul himself]. And [remember] that, from childhood, you have known the sacred Scriptures which are able to make you wise [enough] to be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.