Thematic Bible: Similitudes of the church compared to
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Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in
For I fear lest perhaps coming I find you not such as I wish, and that I be found by you such as ye do not wish: lest there might be strifes, jealousies, angers, contentions, evil speakings, whisperings, puffings up, disturbances;
For it has been shewn to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of the house of Chloe, that there are strifes among you.
for ye are yet carnal. For whereas there are among you emulation and strife, are ye not carnal, and walk according to man?
I exhort Euodia, and exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord;
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 2 a living body
Now ye are Christ's body, and members in particular.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 7 a temple
Do ye not know that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 1 a building
For we are God's fellow-workmen; ye are God's husbandry, God's building.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the corner-stone
So then ye are no longer strangers and foreigners, but ye are fellow-citizens of the saints, and of the household of God, being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner-stone,
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the head
and not holding fast the head, from whom all the body, ministered to and united together by the joints and bands, increases with the increase of God.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 4 a bride
And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of the heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the builder
And I also, I say unto thee that thou art Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and hades' gates shall not prevail against it.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the high priest
For we have not a high priest not able to sympathise with our infirmities, but tempted in all things in like manner, sin apart.
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Ability, Of ChristGod, Compassion OfFaultsDocetismBeing Born In SinAtonement, in NTGospel, Historical Foundation OfGrace, And Christian LifeInnocence, Examples OfKindnessLikenessMorality, And RedemptionOptimismPerfection, DivineSatan, As TempterSatan, Resistance ToSin, Universality OfSinnersSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Encouragements InSympathy
Victory, Over Spiritual ForcesWeakness, PhysicalChrist, Humanity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfJesus Christ, Present Activities OfJesus Christ, Temptation OfChrist, The High PriestHumility Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristCompassion, Of ChristEnticementJesus As A ChildInfirmitiesDivine SympathyChrist's PurityJesus Christ, SinlessnessTemptationWeaknessEmotionsResisting Temptationempathy
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 5 a casket of jewels
And they shall be unto me a peculiar treasure, saith Jehovah of hosts, in the day that I prepare; and I will spare them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the shepherd
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep:
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 3 a flock
Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the bridegroom
He that has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices in heart because of the voice of the bridegroom: this my joy then is fulfilled.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 6 branches of the vine
As to every branch in me not bearing fruit, he takes it away; and as to every one bearing fruit, he purges it that it may bring forth more fruit.