Thematic Bible: Secret


Thematic Bible





"And if your brother sins against you, go and show him where he wronged you, [but] keep it between just the two of you. If he listens to you [i.e., accepts your reasoning and repents], you have won your brother [back]. Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersConfrontationBlamediscipline, divineRebukeRelationshipsReproofSecrecyConflict ResolutionActing AlonePaying Attention To PeopleReproving PeopleWronging Other PeopleProblem PeopleErrorForgiving YourselfForgiving Others Who Hurt YouSibling Love




Because of this [i.e., their improper partaking of the Supper], many people among you are weak and ill, and a number have fallen asleep [i.e., died]. [Note: While most commentators view this judgment as physical, there is a distinct possibility that it refers to spiritual sickness and death]. Verse ConceptsWeakness, PhysicalSinners Grasped By DeathWhy It HappenedDyingWeaknessIllnesscommunion
































For we know that the law of Moses is spiritual [i.e., from the Holy Spirit in origin and character], but I am fleshly, sold as a slave to sin. [Note: "Flesh" throughout this section refers to a person's natural inclinations to sin]. Verse ConceptsSpiritual MalnutritionBuying and sellingSpiritual UnderstandingSpiritualitySin, Consequences OfLaw, Ten CommandmentsLaw Described AsThat Which Is SpiritualExcellent LawSpiritual