Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Faith » Preaching designed to produce
But, when they believed Philip telling the good news concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be immersed, both men and women.
Not however concerning these alone, do I make request, but, concerning them also who believe, through their word, on me:
What then is Apollos? and, what is Paul? ministers through whom ye believed, and, each, as the Lord, gave to him.
How, then, shall men call upon one in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in one of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear, without one to proclaim? And how shall they proclaim, except they be sent? Even as it is written - How beautiful the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things!
Hence, our faith, cometh by something heard, and, that which is heard, through a declaration of Christ.
Faith/faithfulness » What faith comes by
Hence, our faith, cometh by something heard, and, that which is heard, through a declaration of Christ.
Hearing » What comes by hearing
Hence, our faith, cometh by something heard, and, that which is heard, through a declaration of Christ.
Obedience to God » Includes » Obeying the gospel
Through whom we have received favour and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, in behalf of his name,
But thanks be unto God, that - whereas ye were servants of sin, ye became obedient out of the heart unto the mould of teaching into which ye were delivered;
But, not all, have become obedient unto the glad tidings; - for, Isaiah, saith - Lord! who believed what we have heard? Hence, our faith, cometh by something heard, and, that which is heard, through a declaration of Christ.
Religion » Natural
Although, not without witness, he left himself, doing good, from heaven, upon you, giving rain and fruitful seasons, filling, with food and gladness, your hearts.
But, in very deed, ask, I pray thee, the beasts, and they will teach thee, and the bird of the heavens, and it will tell thee; Or address the earth, and it will teach thee, and the fishes of the sea, will recount it to thee: Who knoweth not, among all these, that, the hand of Yahweh, hath done this? read more.
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all the flesh of men. Doth not, the ear, try, words? even as, the palate, tasteth for itself, food? In the Ancient, is wisdom, and in Length of Days, understanding: With Him, are wisdom and strength, to Him, pertain counsel and understanding. Lo! He pulleth down, and it cannot be built, He closeth up over a man, and it cannot be opened: Lo! He holdeth back the waters, and they dry up, or sendeth them out, and they transform the earth: With Him, is strength and effective wisdom, to Him, belong he that erreth, and he that causeth to err.
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all the flesh of men. Doth not, the ear, try, words? even as, the palate, tasteth for itself, food? In the Ancient, is wisdom, and in Length of Days, understanding: With Him, are wisdom and strength, to Him, pertain counsel and understanding. Lo! He pulleth down, and it cannot be built, He closeth up over a man, and it cannot be opened: Lo! He holdeth back the waters, and they dry up, or sendeth them out, and they transform the earth: With Him, is strength and effective wisdom, to Him, belong he that erreth, and he that causeth to err.
But none saith - Where is GOD my maker, Who giveth songs in the night; Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and, beyond the bird of the heavens, giveth us wisdom? There, men make outcry, and he answereth not, because of the arrogance of evil-doers.
The heavens, are telling the glory of GOD, And, the work of his hands, the expanse is declaring; Day, unto day, doth pour forth speech, and, night, unto night, doth breathe out knowledge. There is no speech, and there are no words, - Unheard is their voice! read more.
Yet through all the earth, hath gone forth their voice, - and, to the end of the world, their sayings, - For the sun, hath he set up a tent therein; And, he, is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, he rejoiceth as a hero to run a race: From one end of the heavens, is his going forth, and, his circuit, to the other end thereof - and, nothing, is hid from his glowing heat.
Yet through all the earth, hath gone forth their voice, - and, to the end of the world, their sayings, - For the sun, hath he set up a tent therein; And, he, is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, he rejoiceth as a hero to run a race: From one end of the heavens, is his going forth, and, his circuit, to the other end thereof - and, nothing, is hid from his glowing heat.
For, passing through, and carefully observing your objects of devotion, I found an altar also, in which was inscribed - Unto an Unknown God. What, therefore, not knowing, ye reverence, the same, do, I, declare unto you. The God that made the world and all things that are therein, the same, being, Lord, of heaven and earth, not in hand-made shrines, doth dwell, nor, by human hands, is waited upon, as though in want of anything, himself, giving unto all life and breath and all things; read more.
he made also, of one, every nation of men to dwell upon all the face of the earth, - marking out fitting opportunities, and the bounds of their dwelling place, that they might be seeking God - if, after all, indeed, they might feel after him and find him, - although, in truth, he is already not far from any one of us. For, in him, we live and move and are: as, even some of your own poets, have said - For, his offspring also, we are.
he made also, of one, every nation of men to dwell upon all the face of the earth, - marking out fitting opportunities, and the bounds of their dwelling place, that they might be seeking God - if, after all, indeed, they might feel after him and find him, - although, in truth, he is already not far from any one of us. For, in him, we live and move and are: as, even some of your own poets, have said - For, his offspring also, we are.
For there is being revealed an anger of God from heaven - against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who, the truth, in unrighteousness, do hold down; - Inasmuch as, what may be known of God, is manifest among them, for, God, unto them, hath made it manifest, - For, the unseen things of him, from a world's creation, by the things made, being perceived, are clearly seen, even his eternal power and divinity, - to the end they should be without excuse;
But, not all, have become obedient unto the glad tidings; - for, Isaiah, saith - Lord! who believed what we have heard? Hence, our faith, cometh by something heard, and, that which is heard, through a declaration of Christ. But I say: Have they not heard? Yea indeed, - into all the earth, hath gone forth their sound, and, unto the ends of the inhabited world, their declarations.
The word of God » What comes by the word of God
Hence, our faith, cometh by something heard, and, that which is heard, through a declaration of Christ.