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 we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall 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 the LORD 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 the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of 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 the world began,
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Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
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 the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for 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, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.
If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his prey.
And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
And they that be 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 labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both 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 finish his work.
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
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I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD 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 labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD 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 every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you 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 whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was 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 commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler 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 peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of 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 conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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 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 itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
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But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have 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 testify of me:
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
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And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide 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 depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service
But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, 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 the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks
For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
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