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Thematic Bible: Spiritual Blindness


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John 8:12
So, Jesus spoke to them again [i.e., to the Jewish authorities. See 7:45], saying, "I am the light of the world. The person who becomes my follower will never live in [spiritual] darkness, but have the light of [i.e., for his] life [i.e., followers of Jesus will not live in error and sin but in truth and righteousness]." Verse ConceptsDawnDarkness, Deliverance FromFollowing Jesus ChristBeing A LightenlightenmentBeing A Soldierdiscipleship, benefits ofHow Disciples Are CalledClaimsLife, Of FaithLight, SpiritualMetaphorsNames And Titles For ChristTypes Of ChristDark DaysPromised LightLife Through ChristThe Light Of ChristFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessInstructions About FollowingDarknessLightSpiritual DarknessThe WorldLight As A Symbol Of SalvationLife That Is Worth Living

Ephesians 5:8
for you people were once darkness [i.e., when living in sin], but now you are light in [fellowship with] the Lord. [So], live like people who belong to light [i.e., who live godly lives], Verse ConceptsSpiritual DeathDaylightDarkness, Deliverance FromAdoption, descriptions ofethics, incentives towardsChildren, Figurative SenseWalking In The SpiritLiving In The LightNightOrthodoxy, In NtDepravity Of ManChristian, The WalkNames And Titles For The ChristianSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfChristians, Names OfApplying The BibleNew Birth, Evidenced ByFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessDarknessLightChild Of GodChristians Are Called Children

Colossians 1:13
He rescued us from the domain of [spiritual] darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son whom He loves, Verse ConceptsDarkness, Deliverance FromAmbassadorsDeliverance, Types OfJesus As The Beloved SonNightRedemption, In NtRescueSatan, Defeat OfSatan, Kingdom OfSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfNames And Titles For SatanChrist, Names ForChurch, Titles OfThe Beloved SonAgape LoveGod Handing OverComing Out Of DarknessGod Saves From TroublePeople Of The KingdomKingdom Of GodDarknessThe power of ChristSpiritual Darknessdominion

1 Thessalonians 5:4-5
But you brothers are not in the dark about that day, so that it sneaks up on you like a thief, for all of you people belong to the light; you belong to the daytime. We do not belong to the night or to darkness. [Note: In this passage "light" and "daytime" refer to spiritual illumination, while "darkness" and "night" refer to spiritual ignorance].

1 Peter 2:9
But you people are especially chosen [by God]; you are a royal body of priests; you are a nation especially set apart for God's use; you are a people who belong exclusively to God, that you may express the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness [i.e., of sin and error], and into His marvelous light [i.e., righteousness and truth]. Verse ConceptsCherishingDarkness, Deliverance FromAccess To God, In Old TestamentPraiseenlightenmentThe Church As The ElectChoicesBeing ChosenGod, Will OfWhat Heaven Will Be LikeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InLight, SpiritualHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityMission, Of IsraelPeople Of God, In NtPraise, Reasons ForPriesthood, In NtGod PossessingSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWitnessing, Importance OfWorship, Reasons ForThe Call Of GodHeaven, Worshiping GodNames And Titles For The ChristianSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfCalling, Of ChristiansOld Testament People As TypesFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessFew PriestsA Holy NationA Kingdom Of PriestsRoyal PriesthoodShowing Forth His PraiseElectLightUnconditional LoveRaceExcellenceroyaltypriestsLight As A Symbol Of Salvation

Luke 4:18
"The Holy Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He anointed me [i.e., specially chose me] to preach good news to poor people. He has sent me to proclaim freedom to those who are captives [i.e., to sin]; recovery of sight to the [spiritually as well as physically] blind; to set free those who are oppressed [i.e., by Satan] and Verse ConceptsAnointingAnointing, Of ChristBlindness, HealingsSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfdiscouragementHealingPoverty, Remedies ForPower, HumanRescueSuffering, Encouragements InSymbolsVisionJesus Christ, Mission OfAfflictions, Consolation DuringCaptivesCaptivity, MetaphoricallyPenitentThe Anointed OneBrokenheartedThe Spirit Of The LordGod's Help In DiscouragementHealing Of The BlindThose OppressedThose Helping The PoorAnointing OilFreedomHealing A Broken HeartRecoveryBroken Heartsoppressionheartbrokenliberation

John 9:39
And Jesus said, "I came to this world to judge [it], so that people who can not see [spiritually] will [be able to] see; and those who [think they can] see [spiritually] will become blind." Verse ConceptsCommunicationSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfJesus Christ, JudgeGod BlindingHealing Of The BlindChrist JudgingJudgmentsBlindnessJudgement

John 8:12
So, Jesus spoke to them again [i.e., to the Jewish authorities. See 7:45], saying, "I am the light of the world. The person who becomes my follower will never live in [spiritual] darkness, but have the light of [i.e., for his] life [i.e., followers of Jesus will not live in error and sin but in truth and righteousness]." Verse ConceptsDawnDarkness, Deliverance FromFollowing Jesus ChristBeing A LightenlightenmentBeing A Soldierdiscipleship, benefits ofHow Disciples Are CalledClaimsLife, Of FaithLight, SpiritualMetaphorsNames And Titles For ChristTypes Of ChristDark DaysPromised LightLife Through ChristThe Light Of ChristFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessInstructions About FollowingDarknessLightSpiritual DarknessThe WorldLight As A Symbol Of SalvationLife That Is Worth Living

Isaiah 42:7
Verse ConceptsClarityOvertaken By DarknessHealing Of The BlindGod Freeing CaptivesBlindnessRecoveryBreaking Chainsfreejail

2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said [Gen. 1:3], "Light will shine out of darkness," has [also] shone in our hearts to provide [us with] the light of the knowledge of God's splendor [as it shines] on the face of Christ. [Note: This allusion to "splendor shining on Christ's face" may be a continuation of the analogy used in 3:13]. Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfDarkness, Deliverance Fromdarkness, naturalenlightenmentSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfBeginningHeart, Fallen And RedeemedLight, NaturalLight, SpiritualGlory Of GodClarityGod's Glory RevealedShiningGod's Shekinah GloryThe SunHeavenly FacesThe Light Of ChristFrom Darkness To LightGod Likened To The SunDarknessGlory of ChristKnowing GodLight As A Symbol Of GodReflecting God's Heart

Isaiah 29:10
Verse ConceptsHearingSeersSleep, SpiritualSleep, PhysicalSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfEyes HarmedProphecy AbolishedHead As Chiefprophets

Psalm 69:23
Verse ConceptsBackGroups TremblingGod Blinding

Isaiah 44:18
Verse ConceptsSpiritual Blindness, In UnbelieversResponseVeilsGod BlindingBeing Without UnderstandingThose Who Were IgnorantEyesDiscernment

Matthew 13:13-14
Therefore, I am speaking to them with parables because [although] they can see, they [really] do not perceive, and [although] they can hear, they [really] do not comprehend, and so they [utterly] fail to understand [what I am trying to get across]. So, the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled by them, which says, [Isa. 6:9f] 'You will hear all right, but you will not understand [what you hear]. You will see all right but you will not perceive [what you see].

Matthew 6:23
But if your eye sees things wrongly, [then] your whole body [i.e., your entire life] will be full of darkness [i.e., will not be lived properly]. If therefore, the light you have is [really] darkness [i.e., if you are not seeing life properly], that darkness will be very great [i.e., you cannot possibly live properly]. Verse ConceptsDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinBlindness, SymbolicSpiritual Blindness, Consequences OfTemptation, Sources OfWorldly WisdomDamage To The BodyDarkness Of EvilEvil EyesDarknessEyesSpiritual Darkness

Isaiah 29:10
Verse ConceptsHearingSeersSleep, SpiritualSleep, PhysicalSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfEyes HarmedProphecy AbolishedHead As Chiefprophets

John 3:19-20
Now this is [how God's] judgment [works]: The Light [See 1:5-9] has come into the world, but people loved darkness [i.e., sin] rather than the Light, because their deeds were evil. For every person who practices evil things hates the light [of truth] and does not come to it, for fear of having his deeds exposed [as sinful].

2 Corinthians 4:3-4
For even if our Gospel message is veiled, it is veiled [only] from those who are lost. For the god of this world [i.e., Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they would not see the light of the Gospel of the splendor of Christ, who is the image of God.

Romans 11:8
as it has been written [Isa. 19:10], "God gave them a spirit of numbness [i.e., they developed a spiritual insensitivity to God and His word]. [He gave them] eyes to see with [but they would not look], and ears to hear with [but they did not listen]. And they still have this spirit." Verse ConceptsDrowsinessGospel, Responses ToHearingSleep, SpiritualSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfInsensibilitySleep, Warnings AgainstAnaestheticRefusing To HearGod BlindingFalse Religion To This DayGifts Of GodOther Gifts Of God

Romans 11:25
For I want you to know this secret, brothers, so you will not become conceited: Part of the Israelites have become [spiritually] insensitive [to God], [and will remain that way] until the fullness of the Gentiles occurs. [Note: As with verse 12, concerning the Jews, "fullness" here may mean either a large or the complete number of Gentiles who will be saved]. Verse ConceptsFulnessConceit, Description OfMysteryFullness Of The KingdomFalse WisdomGod Hardening PeopleSubdivisionsIsrael HardenedGentilesBlindnessIgnorance of GodTrust In RelationshipsPatience In RelationshipsBuilding RelationshipsWaiting Till Marriageignorance

2 Corinthians 3:15
But to this day, a veil remains on their minds whenever [the writings of] Moses are read. Verse ConceptsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedReading The ScripturesStudying The Lawthe Law of mosesReading The Bible

John 9:7
and said to him, "[Now] go and wash in the pool of Siloam (which means "sent"). So, the man left and washed [in the pool], and [when he] returned, [he was] able to see. Verse ConceptsMedicineVisionPoolsChrist SendingBlindnessRelationships And Dating

John 9:11
He answered, "That man called Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes; then He said to me, 'Go to Siloam and wash [yourself].' So, I went and washed and my sight was [miraculously] restored." Verse ConceptsEyes Cared For

John 9:25
So, he answered, "I do not know if he is a sinner or not. But one thing I do know; I used to be blind, but now I can see." Verse ConceptsExperience, of GodWitnessing, Importance OfExperimental KnowledgeSelf KnowledgeNot Knowing About ChristBlindness

Matthew 23:24
You blind leaders, who strain out a [tiny] gnat [i.e., from your drinking water] and [yet] swallow a [whole] camel. Verse ConceptsInsectsFliesLack Of DiscriminationSievingflyingbugsknots

Matthew 23:16
"It is too bad for you blind leaders who say that whoever takes an oath 'by the Temple,' it does not [really] mean anything, but whoever takes an oath 'by the gold of the Temple,' he is obligated to [fulfill] the oath. Verse ConceptsKnowing Right And WrongStatus Of The TempleUnimportant ThingsSwearing

Isaiah 26:11
Verse ConceptsGod, Zeal OfJealousyHand Of GodShameStoringZealGod's HandBurning PeopleNot Seeing Spiritual ThingsShame Will Come

Romans 1:19-21
For what is known about God is plain to these people [i.e., to the Gentiles], because God has made it clear to them. For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities of eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, [capable of] being perceived through the things that He has made. So, these people have no excuse [i.e., for not believing in Him]. Now they knew who God was, but they did not honor Him as God or thank Him [for their blessings]. Instead they engaged in their useless speculations and their foolish minds were filled with [spiritual] darkness.

Matthew 23:19
You blind people! Which is more important, the gift or the Altar that makes the gift sacred? Verse ConceptsGreat ThingsOffering SacrificesHolier Than ThouSanctificationimportance

Matthew 23:26
You blind Pharisees! First wash the inside of the cup and dish, so [then] the outside will be clean also. Verse ConceptsMiracles Of ChristCleaningFirst ActionsInside And OutThe Inward BeingCleanlinessPurityFocusInner Beautycleansingmathpharisees

John 1:5
And [His] light continued to shine, [even] in the darkness [of the world], and that darkness did not overcome Him [or, did not fully understand Him]. Verse ConceptsSpiritual Blindness, In UnbelieversLight, SpiritualRevelation, Necessity OfSatan, Resistance ToProtection, From GodShiningAn Overpowering PresenceFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessChrist OvercomingNot Understanding God's ThingsDarknessOvercomingSpiritual Darkness

1 Corinthians 2:14
Now the natural person [Note: Since this person is contrasted with the spiritual person of verse 15, it is taken here to mean the person without the Holy Spirit] does not receive the things [i.e., truths] revealed by the Holy Spirit of God, because they are [considered] foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them because they must be discerned by using spiritual judgment [i.e., judgment aided by the Holy Spirit]. Verse ConceptsConfusionBeing Born AgainSpiritual Blindness, In UnbelieversInsightThe Sin NatureReceptivenessRevelation, Necessity OfRevelation, Responses ToSpiritualityUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnderstandingVeilsWasteWisdom, Source Of HumanAcceptance, Of The GospelThe Spirit Of ManResisting Holy SpiritAppraisalThat Which Is SpiritualDiscerning God's ThingsFoolishness Of GodLife In A Material WorldNot Understanding God's ThingsAtheism, Description OfSpiritualDiscernmentThe MindSpiritual Gifts

Psalm 82:5
Verse ConceptsDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinFoundationsSpiritual Blindness, Consequences OfLack Of DiscernmentWalkingDullnessWalking In DarknessBewildermentEarth's FoundationGod ShakingDarkness Of EvilThose Who Were Ignorant

Jeremiah 5:21
Verse ConceptsIndifferenceNot Seeing Spiritual ThingsGod's Attitude To FoolsUnhearing

Matthew 5:14
You people are [like] light in the world. A city built on a hill will not go unnoticed. Verse ConceptsBeing A LightHillsNames And Titles For The ChristianCitiesCandlesLight Of God's PeopleDisclosuresThe Gospel To The NationsLightThe Worldmathhiding

Acts 26:18
to open their eyes [to the truth] so they will turn from darkness to light and from the power [i.e., the influence] of Satan to God. [Then] they can receive the forgiveness of sins and the inheritance [of never ending life], along with [all] those who are set apart [for God] by trusting in Me.' Verse ConceptsenlightenmentReceiving An InheritanceRepentance, Nature OfSatan, Kingdom OfSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfSatan, Power OfClarityFrom Darkness To LightReceiving SightHealing Of The BlindBenefits Of Faith In ChristMan's Authority Over The DevilGod Will ForgiveDarknessForgiving YourselfSanctificationdominion

Psalm 13:3
Verse ConceptsSleep, And DeathDimness Of VisionFear, Of DeathGod Giving LightFear Of DeathOvercoming Adversity

Psalm 119:18
Verse ConceptsRevelation, Responses ToClarityDimness Of VisionUnderstanding God's WordEyes

1 John 2:11
But the person who hates his brother is in the darkness [of sin] and he lives in [harmony with] that darkness, and he does not know where he is heading, because the darkness [of sin] has blinded his eyes [to his spiritual condition]. Verse ConceptsDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinBigotryRacismDarkness Of EvilNot Knowing WhereBlindingOther BlindingSibling Love

1 John 2:9
The person who claims to be living in [harmony with] the light [i.e., by obeying God's truth], and [yet] hates his brother is still [living] in the darkness [of sin]. Verse ConceptsDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinBullyingLove To Others, Evidence OfLight And DarknessDarkness Of EvilMere TalkDarknessSibling Love

2 Corinthians 4:4
For the god of this world [i.e., Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they would not see the light of the Gospel of the splendor of Christ, who is the image of God. Verse ConceptsSatanticDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinSpiritual Blindness, Results Of SinPresent Evil AgeFalse ReligionCommitment, to the worldevil, origins ofevangelism, nature ofSpiritual Blindness, Consequences OfSatan, Titles ForHeart, Fallen And RedeemedImagination, Evil SchemingImage Of GodLikenessPerfection, DivineRevelation, In NtRevelation, Necessity OfRevelation, Responses ToSatan, As DeceiverSatan, Kingdom OfSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversCultsCharacter Of WickedNames And Titles For SatanUnbelief, Sourced InChrist, Names ForControlling Your ThoughtsSatan, Power OfShiningPrincehood Of SatanThe Light Of ChristBlindingChrist's Own GloryOther BlindingGlory of ChristSpiritual DarknessAgeSatan As The Prince Of This World

Ephesians 4:17-19
So, I tell you this, and insist [on it] by [the authority of] the Lord: Do not continue to live with worthless thoughts as [unconverted] Gentiles do. Their understanding [of spiritual things] is darkened and excluded from the [spiritual] life that God gives, because of the ignorance in their minds and the stubbornness in their hearts. They have stopped caring [i.e., about morality], so God has abandoned them to lives of unrestrained indecency and to engage in all kinds of [moral] impurity, with a constant desire for more.

Revelation 3:17
For you are saying, 'I am wealthy; I have made plenty of money and do not need anything.' But you do not know that you are [spiritually] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. Verse ConceptsAffluenceExaggerationsInferiorityMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinNakednessOutward AppearancePoverty, SpiritualPride, Examples OfRich, TheSecuritySelf DeceptionTreasureTrust, Lack OfSelf DelusionOverconfidenceSpiritual DestitutionRich ApparelMoral BankruptcyBeing UnclothedNaked In ShameBlessings Of The PoorPoor Or RichSatisfied With RichesIgnorant Of FactsMore Than EnoughgaysBeauty And Self WorthWealth And Prosperitylukewarm

Matthew 15:14
[So], let these Pharisees alone; they are blind leaders. And if a blind person leads a blind person, both of them will fall into a ditch." Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristGuidance, Need For God'sPitsWicked Described AsWalking In DarknessReprobatesPeople Falling From A HeightLeave Them AloneHoles In The GroundLeadersBlindnessguidancePets

1 John 1:6-7
If we claim to share a relationship with God and yet live in darkness [i.e., in a sinful way], we are lying and are not living a truthful life. But, if we live in the light [of righteousness] just like God [constantly] lives in the light [of righteousness], we can truly share a relationship with one another and [can know that] the blood of Jesus, God's Son, continues to cleanse [our spirits] from all of our sins.

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