Thematic Bible: Seven notable examples of


Thematic Bible








But we are not like those people who turn back and are destroyed, but like those who have faith [in God] and obtain the salvation of their souls. Verse ConceptsPerditionSteadfastness, Examples OfSaved By FaithBackslidersThe SoulpreservationChrist As The Object Of Saving Faith



And it happened when the time came for Jesus to be taken up [to heaven] that He firmly determined to go to Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfSteadfastness, Examples OfAccomplishingWhole HeartednessNear The Time PersonallyDeath Approaching


But Peter and John replied, "You decide whether it is right before God to listen to you men or to Him; we cannot help but speak about the things we have seen and heard."




"Just as the Father has loved me, [so] I have also loved you. You should continue to receive [or, respond to] my love. [Note: The next verse tells how this can be done]. Verse ConceptsLove For GodPersevering To The EndAgape LoveGod, Presence OfAbiding With GodChrist's LoveLove Between Father And SonThe FatherLoving YourselfGod's Love For UsFathers LoveBeing Loved

Now when the synagogue service was over, many of the Jews and devoted proselytes [i.e., converts to the Jewish religion] followed Paul and Barnabas, who urged them to continue accepting the unearned favor of God. Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofDevout MenGrace, And Christian LifeJudaismProselytesPersevering To The EndMany In The Church

I am coming soon [or, suddenly. See 2:16, 25; 3:3]. Hold on firmly to what you have [i.e., opportunity, obedience, steadfastness, etc.] so that no one takes away your crown [See 2:10]. Verse ConceptsAthleticsPerseverancePrizesReadinessSelf DisciplineUrgencyPersevering To The EndGod Not DelayingCrowns For God's PeopleThe Timing Of His ComingImminencecrowns




But you should continue [to believe and practice] what you have learned and been convinced of, knowing those from whom you learned it. [Note: These persons would include Lois and Eunice (See 1:5), as well as Paul himself]. Verse ConceptsFellowship, In The Gospeldiscipleship, nature ofLearning From Other PeopleAssurance in the life of faithPersuasionQuittingDependabilityPersevering To The EndUnceasingContinual GoodMaintaining FaithStudyingKeeping FaithEncouraging OthersGrandmothersculturegrandmasjournalinggirlfriendsreassurancedoctrine

But Jesus said to him, "Nobody who begins plowing [a field] and then looks back [i.e., in regret for beginning such an arduous task] is suited for [serving in] the kingdom of God." Verse ConceptsCommitmentBacksliding, ResultsFaithfulness, To GodHesitationPloughingQuittingWorthinessBeing DevoutLooking BackwardCares Of This WorldIndecisionMoving ForwardPloughmenJudgement On BackslidersBackslidingSingle MindednessWorth




Brothers, I consider that I, myself, have not yet taken hold [of Christ's ultimate purpose for me]. But there is one thing that I am doing; I am forgetting about my past [See verses 5-7], and reaching forward to what lies ahead. Verse ConceptsBeing A BlessingBeing BlessedThoughtLooking BackwardHoly AmbitionMoving ForwardChampionsForgetting ThingsTaking PossessionDeadlinesAdolescent DepressionSingle MindednessstruggleAntidepressantsFocusStrugglesRacerelaxingenergy


Notice that we consider those who endured [suffering with patience] to be blessed [by God]. You people have heard of Job's patience and have seen what the Lord finally did [for him]. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful. Verse ConceptsGod, Compassion OfCommendationEndurance, Examples OfGod's attitude towards peopleHappinessHeart, DivineMercifulnessTrust, Importance OfSuffering, HardshipBlessed In ServiceEnduringPatient PeopleEnduranceBeing PatientPersistenceempathyperserverancepatientperseveringsteadfast




For those of you who put up with such suffering unjustly, because of your close relationship to God, are to be commended. Verse ConceptsGriefInjurySuffering, Of BelieversSuffering, HardshipChrist's Disciples Will SufferEnduringSufferingFavorHardshipmindfulness

You will be hated by all people because you belong to me, but the person who holds out [i.e., remains faithful to God] until the end [i.e., the end of this time of severe persecution] will be saved [from destruction]. Verse ConceptsGoalsAccepting Christenemies, of believersHatredProgressSuffering, Of BelieversSuffering, HardshipTo The EndEnduringPeople Being Hated






But we are not like those people who turn back and are destroyed, but like those who have faith [in God] and obtain the salvation of their souls. Verse ConceptsPerditionSteadfastness, Examples OfSaved By FaithBackslidersThe SoulpreservationChrist As The Object Of Saving Faith



And it happened when the time came for Jesus to be taken up [to heaven] that He firmly determined to go to Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfSteadfastness, Examples OfAccomplishingWhole HeartednessNear The Time PersonallyDeath Approaching


But Peter and John replied, "You decide whether it is right before God to listen to you men or to Him; we cannot help but speak about the things we have seen and heard."