Thematic Bible: Religious Work
Thematic Bible
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives
religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands
Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe:
Now therefore fear Jehovah, and serve him in sincerity and in truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River, and in Egypt; and serve ye Jehovah.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.
And ye shall serve Jehovah your God, and he will bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
And now, Israel, what doth Jehovah thy God require of thee, but to fear Jehovah thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Jehovah thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
Serve Jehovah with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.
Serve Jehovah with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men:
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, that no man should glory.
who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
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Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling;
yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.
But when the kindness of God our Saviour, and his love toward man, appeared, not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.
Thy people offer themselves willingly In the day of thy power, in holy array: Out of the womb of the morning Thou hast the dew of thy youth.
For that the leaders took the lead in Israel, For that the people offered themselves willingly, Bless ye Jehovah.
If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the ear-rings of his spoil.
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.
But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and'so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.
For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink, because ye are Christ's, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
but glory and honor and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek:
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him .
And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name.
I delight to do thy will, O my God; Yea, thy law is within my heart.
who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:
And they offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.
Serve Jehovah with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.
He that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal; that he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work.
But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:
I glorified thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast given me to do.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.
The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto you.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God
For we are God's fellow-workers: ye are God's husbandry, God's building.
And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? Far from it: as Jehovah liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.
And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.
And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of
even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
For which is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
riseth from supper, and layeth aside his garments; and he took a towel, and girded himself. Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few'stripes . And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.
She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying.
if any man speaketh,'speaking as it were oracles of God; is any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
And he also that received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents. His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.
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Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:
in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine'showing uncorruptness, gravity,
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.
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Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself. Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives
So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God:
But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
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But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.
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But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall bear witness of me:
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these'shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.
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And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely.
All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he taketh of mine, and shall declare it unto you.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,
Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you. And he, when he is come, will convict the world in respect of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;
He shall glorify me: for he shall take of mine, and shall declare it unto you.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service
But what think ye? A man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to-day in the vineyard.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works;
religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Which of these three, thinkest thou, proved neighbor unto him that fell among the robbers? And he said, He that showed mercy on him. And Jesus said unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life
But it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister; and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God
Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith Jehovah; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith Jehovah, and work: for I am with you, saith Jehovah of hosts,
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks
It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch.
religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love
He saith to him again a second time, Simon,'son of John, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Tend my sheep.
religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike
If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
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