Thematic Bible: Religious Work
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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, may we hold fast the grace, by which we can offer to God acceptably divine service, with reverence and pious awe:
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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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with good will doing service as to the Lord, and not unto men:
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religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace ye are saved through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not by works, lest any man should boast;
who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time had a beginning;
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And why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as by the works of the law. For they stumbled against that stone of stumbling;
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knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law; because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have we not cast out devils? and in thy name done many miracles? And then will I profess unto them, that I never knew you: depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.
Wherefore by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified before God: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
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But if by grace, it is no more by works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if by works, it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
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But even then the kindness and love of God our Saviour to man shone forth, not for works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and by renovation of the Holy Spirit;
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
So, tenderly affected towards you, we could with pleasure have imparted to you not the gospel of God only, but our own lives also, because ye were beloved by us.
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For unto their power, I bear them witness, and above their power, they were voluntarily ready [to give]:
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religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints, and still ministering.
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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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But he that looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and perseveres, this man not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, he shall be blessed in his practice.
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For whosoever shall give you even a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
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If any man's work which he hath built abide [the trial], he shall receive a reward.
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But glory and honour and peace be to every man who doeth that which is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek:
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religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through thy name.
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Who, when he arrived there, and beheld the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all, with full purpose of heart to adhere to the Lord.
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And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
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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 finish his work.
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Yet I make no account of any [suffering], nor regard my life as of any value to myself, farther than as I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord, to testify fully the Gospel of the grace of God.
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I have struggled hard in the honourable contest, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:
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I have glorified thee upon earth: I have completed the work which thou gavest me to perform.
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When therefore Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and inclining his head, he surrendered up his spirit.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God
For we are God's fellowlabourers: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
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But they going forth preached every where, the Lord working mightily with them, and confirming the word, by attendant miracles.
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WE then as labourers with him, exhort you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:
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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 waited upon, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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For which is the greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
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he rises from supper, and lays aside his garments, and taking a towel, he wound it about himself. Then he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was begirt.
but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men;
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
But he that knew it not, yet did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For of every one to whom much is given, much shall be required from him: and to whom men commit much, they will of him demand abundantly more.
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What was in her power she hath done; she has seized the opportunity to anoint my body beforehand for burial.
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If any man speak, let it be agreeably to the oracles of God; if any man act as a deacon, let it be from the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.
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Then came also he that had received the two talents: and said, Sir, thou deliveredst to me two talents: lo! I have gained to them two other talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many: enter thou into thy master's joy.
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 to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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Faithful is the saying, and of these things I wish thee firmly to testify, that they who have believed in God be careful to be pre-eminent in good works. These are becoming and advantageous to men.
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In all things approving thyself as a pattern of good works: in thy teaching, shewing integrity, gravity, incorruptibility,
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Just so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
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that ye may walk worthy of the Lord, well pleasing him in all things, in every good work fruitful, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens
Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of faith.
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Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
having your conduct ornamental among the Gentiles: that, whereas they malign you as wicked doers, they may, being eye-witnesses of your good works, glorify God in the day when he visits them.
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So also faith, if it hath not works, is dead itself. Perhaps a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith by thy works, and I will shew thee by my works my faith.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always been obedient, not only during my presence with you, but now much more in my absence, with fear and trembling work out your own salvation.
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religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
The same spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
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But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses for me, both in Jerusalem, and throughout all Judea, and Samaria, and unto the extremity of the earth.
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But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, which I have spoken to you.
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But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
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But when he is come, the Spirit of truth, he will conduct you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever things he shall hear, he shall speak: and he will declare to you the things that shall come hereafter.
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And the spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him who is athirst come: and whosoever is desirous, let him take of the water of life freely.
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All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine: therefore I said, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
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And I will ask the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
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Yet I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I went not away, the Comforter would not come to you; but if I go, I will send him unto you. And when he cometh, he will convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment:
In like manner also the Spirit affords assistance to our infirmities: for even this, what we should pray for as we ought, we know not: but the same Spirit more abundantly maketh intercession for us with groanings unutterable.
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He shall glorify me: for he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
to do good, to be rich in generous actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
But watch thou in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully discharge thy ministry.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service
But what think ye? A man had two sons; and coming to the first he said, Son, go work to-day in my vineyard.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
and let us attentively observe one another, to excite an ardour of love and of good works:
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Which then of these three do you suppose to be the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers' hands? And he said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou exactly the same.
religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life
But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant: and whosoever will be first, let him be the servant of all.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks
As a man going abroad, when he left his abode, and gave his servants authority, and to each his work, commanded also the porter to watch.
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike
If therefore I have washed your feet, though the Lord and the Master; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
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