Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Adoption » Saints predestinated unto
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
having marked out beforehand the way for us to be adopted as sons by Jesus Christ in himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
in him in whom likewise we have obtained an inheritance, having had the way marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will,
Birthright » An honorable title
They shall come with weeping, but with mercies I will cause them to return; I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, in which they shall not stumble; for I shall be a father to Israel, and Ephraim shall be my firstborn.
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, The LORD hath said thus: Israel is my son, even my firstborn.
And again, when he brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he said, And let all the angels of God worship him.
and from Jesus, the Christ, who is the faithful witness and the first begotten of the dead and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us and washed us from our sins with his own blood
who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature;
to the congregation of the called out ones of the firstborn, who are registered in the heavens and to God the Judge of all and to the spirits of just men made perfect
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant and with thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus; worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Therefore in all things he should be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
But, as for you, desire not to be called Rabbi, for one is your Master, the Christ; and you are all brothers.
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brothers, ye have done it unto me.
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do it.
Then this saying went abroad among the brethren that that disciple should not die; yet Jesus did not say unto him, He shall not die, but, If I will that he tarry until I come, what is that to thee?
For both he that sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all of one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation and virtue and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night.
Calling » Those that are called by God
And he said unto me, Write, Blessed are those who are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he said unto me, These are the true words of God.
And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints. For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. And unto those whom he did mark out beforehand the way, to these he also called; and to whom he called, these he also justified; and to whom he justified, these he also glorified.
Rather, O man, who art thou to reply against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Has not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour and another unto dishonour? What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make his power known, endured with much meekness the vessels of wrath, prepared for death, read more.
and making known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he has prepared unto glory? Even us, whom he has called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles! As he saith also in Hosea, I will call them my people, who were not my people, and her beloved, who was not beloved. And it shall come to pass that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called sons of the living God.
and making known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he has prepared unto glory? Even us, whom he has called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles! As he saith also in Hosea, I will call them my people, who were not my people, and her beloved, who was not beloved. And it shall come to pass that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called sons of the living God.
but we preach Christ crucified, , unto the Jews a stumblingblock and unto the Gentiles foolishness; but unto those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
For he that is called in the Lord, being a slave, is the Lord's freeman; likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's slave. Ye are bought with a price; do not make yourselves the slaves of men. Each one, brothers, in that state in which he was called, let him abide with God.
Christ, character of » Saints are conformed to
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
Christlikeness » The ultimate aim of the Christian life
Who shall transform our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto the body of his glory, according to the working by which he is also able to subdue all things unto himself.
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
Beloved, now we are the sons of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be; but we know that if he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Therefore we all, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord with uncovered face, are transformed from glory to glory into the same likeness, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Verse Concepts
God, Glory OfGoalsGlory, Revelation OfGrowing SpirituallyConversion, nature ofMetamorphosisThe Inner Manevil, victory overethics, and graceChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofAdoration, Of ChristThe New Man In ChristHeart, DivineRadiancyLikenessHeaven, Redeemed CommunityMirrorsNurtureParticipation, In ChristProgressSanctification, Means And ResultsSanctification, Nature And BasisSpiritual VitalitySpirituality
Imitating JesusHoly Spirit, Types OfGloryGod's Glory In The ChurchGod's Glory RevealedSpiritual ProgressGod's Shekinah GloryRadiant LivesAdmirationThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationAurasPeople TransformedValidly Like GodParticipation In Christ NatureGlory of ChristGlory of the The churchChange And GrowthChanging YourselfSelf ImagetechnologyrelaxingphotographyimageReflecting God's Heart
and being clothed with the new man, who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one that created him,
whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these ye might be made participants of the divine nature, having fled the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant and with thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus; worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Therefore in all things he should be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
But, as for you, desire not to be called Rabbi, for one is your Master, the Christ; and you are all brothers.
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brothers, ye have done it unto me.
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do it.
Then this saying went abroad among the brethren that that disciple should not die; yet Jesus did not say unto him, He shall not die, but, If I will that he tarry until I come, what is that to thee?
For both he that sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all of one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation and virtue and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night.
Conformity » Who is predestined to be conformed to the image of jesus Christ
And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints. For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Election » Of saints, is » According to the foreknowledge of God
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
chosen (according to the foreknowledge of God the Father) in sanctification of the Spirit, to obey and be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus, the Christ, Grace and peace, be multiplied unto you.
Election » Of saints, is » To conformity with Christ
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
Christ, our example » Saints predestinated to follow
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant and with thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus; worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Therefore in all things he should be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
But, as for you, desire not to be called Rabbi, for one is your Master, the Christ; and you are all brothers.
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brothers, ye have done it unto me.
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do it.
Then this saying went abroad among the brethren that that disciple should not die; yet Jesus did not say unto him, He shall not die, but, If I will that he tarry until I come, what is that to thee?
For both he that sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all of one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation and virtue and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night.
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
They shall come with weeping, but with mercies I will cause them to return; I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, in which they shall not stumble; for I shall be a father to Israel, and Ephraim shall be my firstborn.
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, The LORD hath said thus: Israel is my son, even my firstborn.
And again, when he brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he said, And let all the angels of God worship him.
and from Jesus, the Christ, who is the faithful witness and the first begotten of the dead and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us and washed us from our sins with his own blood
who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature;
to the congregation of the called out ones of the firstborn, who are registered in the heavens and to God the Judge of all and to the spirits of just men made perfect
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
And he is the head of the body, the congregation , who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Foreknowledge » Of God
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
But of that day and hour no one knows, no, not even the angels of the heavens, but my Father only.
chosen (according to the foreknowledge of God the Father) in sanctification of the Spirit, to obey and be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus, the Christ, Grace and peace, be multiplied unto you.
declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
But there is a God in the heavens who reveals the mysteries, and he has made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall happen at the end of days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, is this:
God has not cast away his people whom he knew beforehand. Know ye not what the scripture says of Elijah? how speaking to God against Israel, he said,
Behold, the former things are come to pass, and I declare new things: before they spring forth I tell you of them.
But God has thus fulfilled those things which he had showed in advance by the mouth of all his prophets, that his Christ should suffer.
Foreordained plan » Based upon the foreknowledge of God
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
Glory » Who the lord glorifies
And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints. For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. And unto those whom he did mark out beforehand the way, to these he also called; and to whom he called, these he also justified; and to whom he justified, these he also glorified.
Ho, every one that thirsts, come ye to the waters, and he that has no money; come ye, buy, and eat; come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which does not satisfy? Hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an eternal covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. read more.
Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a captain and teacher to the peoples. Behold, thou shalt call a people that thou knowest not, and Gentiles that did not know thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God and for the Holy One of Israel, for he has honoured thee.
Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a captain and teacher to the peoples. Behold, thou shalt call a people that thou knowest not, and Gentiles that did not know thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God and for the Holy One of Israel, for he has honoured thee.
O LORD our Lord, how great is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy praise above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou might still the enemy and the avenger. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; read more.
what is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou dost visit him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels and hast crowned him with glory and beauty.
what is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou dost visit him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels and hast crowned him with glory and beauty.
Jesus spoke these words and lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, Father, the hour is come; clarify thy Son, that thy Son may also clarify thee, as thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. read more.
I have clarified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou didst give me to do. And now, O Father, clarify thou me with thine own self with that clarity which I had with thee before the world was. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou didst give me out of the world; thine they were, and thou didst give them me; and they have kept thy word. Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them; I do not pray for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine. And all my things are thine, and thine are mine; and I have been clarified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, those whom thou hast given me, keep them in thy name, that they may be one, as we are. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name; those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. And now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not pray that thou should take them out of the world, but that thou should keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in thy truth; thy word is the truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified in the truth. Neither do I pray for these alone, but also for those who shall believe in me through their word; that they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the clarity which thou gavest me I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one:
I have clarified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou didst give me to do. And now, O Father, clarify thou me with thine own self with that clarity which I had with thee before the world was. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou didst give me out of the world; thine they were, and thou didst give them me; and they have kept thy word. Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them; I do not pray for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine. And all my things are thine, and thine are mine; and I have been clarified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, those whom thou hast given me, keep them in thy name, that they may be one, as we are. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name; those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. And now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not pray that thou should take them out of the world, but that thou should keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in thy truth; thy word is the truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified in the truth. Neither do I pray for these alone, but also for those who shall believe in me through their word; that they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the clarity which thou gavest me I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one:
God » Pillar of » Foreknowledge of
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
But of that day and hour no one knows, no, not even the angels of the heavens, but my Father only.
chosen (according to the foreknowledge of God the Father) in sanctification of the Spirit, to obey and be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus, the Christ, Grace and peace, be multiplied unto you.
declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
But there is a God in the heavens who reveals the mysteries, and he has made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall happen at the end of days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, is this:
God has not cast away his people whom he knew beforehand. Know ye not what the scripture says of Elijah? how speaking to God against Israel, he said,
Behold, the former things are come to pass, and I declare new things: before they spring forth I tell you of them.
But God has thus fulfilled those things which he had showed in advance by the mouth of all his prophets, that his Christ should suffer.
Holiness » The character of Christ, the standard of
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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He that says he abides in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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according as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in charity;
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Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.
Therefore we all, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord with uncovered face, are transformed from glory to glory into the same likeness, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
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and being clothed with the new man, who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one that created him,
and that ye put on the new man, which is created in conformity to God in righteousness and in the holiness of the truth.
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Behold, what charity the Father has given us, that we should be called the sons of God; therefore the world does not know us, because it does not know him. Beloved, now we are the sons of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be; but we know that if he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every one that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
Justification » Who shall be justified
And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints. For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. And unto those whom he did mark out beforehand the way, to these he also called; and to whom he called, these he also justified; and to whom he justified, these he also glorified.
which God has fulfilled unto us their children, in that he has raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said this, I will give you the sure mercies promised to David. Therefore he also says in another place, Thou shalt not suffer thy Holy One to see corruption. read more.
For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep and was gathered unto his fathers and saw corruption; but he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. Be it known unto you, therefore, men and brethren, that through this one is preached unto you the remission of sins; and in him all that believe are justified from all the things from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep and was gathered unto his fathers and saw corruption; but he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. Be it known unto you, therefore, men and brethren, that through this one is preached unto you the remission of sins; and in him all that believe are justified from all the things from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
(for not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified;
Justification » Those that are justified
And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints. For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. And unto those whom he did mark out beforehand the way, to these he also called; and to whom he called, these he also justified; and to whom he justified, these he also glorified.
New Birth » Produces » Likeness to Christ
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
Beloved, now we are the sons of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be; but we know that if he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
Therefore we all, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord with uncovered face, are transformed from glory to glory into the same likeness, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Verse Concepts
God, Glory OfGoalsGlory, Revelation OfGrowing SpirituallyConversion, nature ofMetamorphosisThe Inner Manevil, victory overethics, and graceChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofAdoration, Of ChristThe New Man In ChristHeart, DivineRadiancyLikenessHeaven, Redeemed CommunityMirrorsNurtureParticipation, In ChristProgressSanctification, Means And ResultsSanctification, Nature And BasisSpiritual VitalitySpirituality
Imitating JesusHoly Spirit, Types OfGloryGod's Glory In The ChurchGod's Glory RevealedSpiritual ProgressGod's Shekinah GloryRadiant LivesAdmirationThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationAurasPeople TransformedValidly Like GodParticipation In Christ NatureGlory of ChristGlory of the The churchChange And GrowthChanging YourselfSelf ImagetechnologyrelaxingphotographyimageReflecting God's Heart
Plan foreordained » Based upon the foreknowledge of God
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
Predestination » Who God predestines
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly things in Christ; according as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in charity; having marked out beforehand the way for us to be adopted as sons by Jesus Christ in himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, read more.
to the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he has made us accepted in the beloved; in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace, which has over abounded in us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he has purposed in himself, that in the dispensation of the fulfillment of the times he might restore all things by the Christ, both those which are in heaven and those which are on earth, in him in whom likewise we have obtained an inheritance, having had the way marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will,
to the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he has made us accepted in the beloved; in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace, which has over abounded in us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he has purposed in himself, that in the dispensation of the fulfillment of the times he might restore all things by the Christ, both those which are in heaven and those which are on earth, in him in whom likewise we have obtained an inheritance, having had the way marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will,
And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints. For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way by the wilderness of Damascus; and thou shalt arrive there and anoint Hazael to be king over Syria; and Jehu, the son of Nimshi, thou shalt anoint to be king over Israel; and Elisha, the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah, thou shalt anoint to be prophet in thy place. And it shall be that he that escapes the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall slay; and he that escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall slay. read more.
And I will cause seven thousand to remain in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which has not kissed him.
And I will cause seven thousand to remain in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which has not kissed him.
I say then, Has God cast away his people? No, in no wise. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not cast away his people whom he knew beforehand. Know ye not what the scripture says of Elijah? how speaking to God against Israel, he said, Lord, they have killed thy prophets and ruined thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. read more.
But what did the answer of God say unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee before Baal.
But what did the answer of God say unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee before Baal.
Predestination » Those that are predestined by God
And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints. For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. And unto those whom he did mark out beforehand the way, to these he also called; and to whom he called, these he also justified; and to whom he justified, these he also glorified.
Prescience » Foreknowledge
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
But of that day and hour no one knows, no, not even the angels of the heavens, but my Father only.
chosen (according to the foreknowledge of God the Father) in sanctification of the Spirit, to obey and be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus, the Christ, Grace and peace, be multiplied unto you.
declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
But there is a God in the heavens who reveals the mysteries, and he has made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall happen at the end of days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, is this:
God has not cast away his people whom he knew beforehand. Know ye not what the scripture says of Elijah? how speaking to God against Israel, he said,
Behold, the former things are come to pass, and I declare new things: before they spring forth I tell you of them.
But God has thus fulfilled those things which he had showed in advance by the mouth of all his prophets, that his Christ should suffer.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
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Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant and with thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus; worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Therefore in all things he should be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
But, as for you, desire not to be called Rabbi, for one is your Master, the Christ; and you are all brothers.
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brothers, ye have done it unto me.
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do it.
Then this saying went abroad among the brethren that that disciple should not die; yet Jesus did not say unto him, He shall not die, but, If I will that he tarry until I come, what is that to thee?
For both he that sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all of one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation and virtue and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night.