Thematic Bible: Should be manifested


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so that no one would be shaken by [having to experience] these difficult times. [See 2:14]. For you yourselves know that we are destined to have such experiences. Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian LivingDestinyAfflictions Of MinistersGod Appointed AfflictionsChrist's Disciples Will SufferAfflictionstrails


Who [i.e., what] can separate us from Christ's love [for us]? [i.e., what unfortunate circumstance of life might suggest that Christ does not love us?] Would [it be] trouble? Or distress? Or persecution? Or inadequate food? Or inadequate clothing? Or danger? Or [even] death? Just as it is written [Psa. 44:22], "We are [in danger of being] killed all the time. We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, [suffering any one of these things is not proof that Christ does not love us], for in spite of all these things we have a decisive victory [over life's difficulties] through [the care shown us by] Christ who loved us.

When he got there and saw how God was favoring the people [with salvation] he was very happy and [stayed on and] encouraged everyone to remain close to the Lord with a heartfelt purpose. Verse ConceptsHappinessHeart, And Holy SpiritGladnessSteadfastnessWhole HeartednessThe Grace Of GodPeople Encouraging OthersRejoicing In God's WorksWitnessing



Since then we [Christians] have [such] a great Head Priest, who has passed through the skies [i.e., ascended to heaven. See Acts 1:9], Jesus, the Son of God, we should remain true to our profession [of faith in Him]. Verse ConceptsMelchizedekPriesthood, In NtFaithful, Choose To RemainJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The High PriestNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForHolding FastStanding FirmChrist And Heavenempathy

For even though I am absent [from you] in body, still I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing and observing [i.e., with my mind's eye] your orderly behavior and the firmness of your faith in Christ. Verse ConceptsJoy, Of The ChurchSpirit, Nature OfCharacter Of SaintsComplimentsAnchorsOrderly PatternsStrong Faith In ChristGone AwayAbsenceKeeping FaithStrength And FaithFaith In GodThe Bodydistanceorganizationconnectionorder



Dearly loved ones, as I was very eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we share in common, I felt it necessary [instead] to write urging you to contend earnestly for the faith [i.e., the teaching of Christ] which was once and for all delivered [by the apostles, See verse 17] to the saints [i.e., God's holy people]. Verse ConceptsFight Of FaithOnly OnceAll Believers Are SaintsThe Gospel Of Salvationeffort

For we have become sharers with Christ, if we hold firmly onto the confidence [we had in Him] from the beginning until the end [of our lives]. Verse ConceptsFaith, As Basis Of SalvationendBeginningParticipation, In ChristProgressStabilityDependabilityHolding FastPartakersStanding FirmTo The EndSharing In ChristConvictiona new beginningsteadfastreality

but Christ [was faithful] as a Son over God's household. And we [Christians] are that household, if we hold on to our confidence [in Christ], and to the boasting [i.e., joy] of our hope [in God], firmly to the end [of our lives]. Verse ConceptsHope, of The SaintsHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfHouse Of GodPeople Of God, In NtNames And Titles For The ChurchHolding FastGod's DwellingGod Living In UsStanding FirmTo The EndBoasting In GodSteadfast In HopeGod's TrustworthinessFaithfulness As A Fruit Of The SpiritBoldness






Instead, we have renounced [the practice of] secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God's message. But, by making known the truth [i.e., the true message], we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the presence of God. Verse ConceptsIntegrityCraftinessConsciences, Before OthersFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotHonestyMorality, And CreationRejecting ThingsRenunciationSecrecyWord Of GodTruthMinisters, Should Not BeMinisters, Way They Should TeachIntegrity, Examples OfReceiving God's WordAvoiding SecrecySpeaking TruthCommending OneselfEliminating ShameClear Consciences