Thematic Bible: The Counsels and purposes of God
Thematic Bible
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are immutable
When they had not yet been born nor performed anything good or vile, so the purpose of God regarding the choosing would continue without dependence on works but on the One who calls.
The counsel of Jehovah and the plans of his heart stand from generation to generation, forever.
Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.
The earth will mourn, and the sky will grow black. I have spoken, and I have determined it. I will not change my plans, and I will not turn back!
When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Secret not to be searched into
No one knows the day and the hour (the period of time). The angels of heaven do not know. The Son does not know. Only the Father knows!
Some secret things are hidden. They belong to Jehovah our God. The things that have been revealed in these teachings belong to us and to our children forever. We must obey every word of this Law.
He replied: It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has set within His own authority.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Attend to
Hear that which I have determined against the people of Edom, and to what I intend to do to the people of the city of Teman. Even their children will be dragged off, and everyone will be horrified.
Listen to what Jehovah is going to do against Babylon and the things he intends to do to the land of the Babylonians. He will surely drag away the little ones of the flock. He will surely destroy the pasture because of the Babylonians.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Saints called and saved according to
We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Verse Concepts
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Strength, DivineSuffering, Encouragements InVictory, As An Act Of GodGod's Providential ControlProvidence, Of God In CircumstancesAcceptance, Of InstructionLove Towards God, Results InAnxiety, OvercomeDivine Assistance, GivenComfort, When DiscouragedLove For GodPromises To The AfflictedComfort In AfflictionGod Doing GoodA Tough Break UpMental HealthPurposeGod's PlanAfflictions Terminating In GoodTrusting God's PlanWorking TogetherGods PlanGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritEverything Happening For A ReasonWorking For GodDoing Your BestLife PurposeKnowing GodGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingeverythingwill
God has saved us and called us with a holy calling. This is not according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace that was granted us in Christ Jesus, from all eternity.
Verse Concepts
election, to salvationBeginningGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, As Set Apart For GodBeginnings Of TimeSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfSanctification, Nature And BasisWork, And RedemptionPredestination, Spiritual EventsCalling, Of ChristiansCalling, Description OfBeing ForeordainedForeordained PlansSalvation Not By WorksOrderliness In SalvationBefore The BeginningGod Planning Of OldConsider Your Call To Salvation
The Counsels and purposes of God » Shall be performed
Jehovah of Hosts has sworn an oath: What I have intended (devised) will happen. What I have determined to do will be done.
I summon a bird of prey from the east. I summon a man to fulfill my purpose from a far off land. What I have said I will bring about. What I have determined (purposed) I will do.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The sufferings and death of Christ were according to
You took this man and delivered him by the determined counsel (purpose) and foreknowledge of God. With wicked hands you impaled and murdered him.
They were there to do the things your hand and council foreordained to occur.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The union of all saints in Christ, is according to
He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose. It was for an administration at the appointed time. This administration is to gather up all things in Christ, the things in heaven, and the things upon the earth. Yes in him!
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are sovereign
Who has understood the mind of Jehovah, or has instructed him, as his counselor? Whom did Jehovah consult to enlighten him? Who taught him the right way? Who was it that taught him knowledge or showed him the path of understanding?
The Counsels and purposes of God » The works of God according to
We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are eternal
This is according to the eternal purpose (determination) (design) (arrangement) that He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are great
You are great in counsel and mighty in deed. Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men. You give to everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.
The Counsels and purposes of God » None can disannul
Jehovah of Hosts is determined to do this. He has stretched out his arm to punish, and no one can stop him.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are wonderful
This also comes from Jehovah of Hosts. He is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Despise
You say: Let Jehovah hurry up and do what he says he will, so that we can see it. Let Israel's holy God carry out his plans. Let us see what he has in mind.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are faithfulness and truth
O Jehovah, you are my God. I will exalt you and I will praise your name! You have done wonderful things with plans formed of old. You are faithful and true.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Understand not
They do not know Jehovah's thoughts. Neither do they understand his counsel. He has gathered them like the sheaves of cut grain to the threshing floor.
The Counsels and purposes of God » Should be declared by ministers
I did not shrink from telling you the entire will of God.
The Counsels and purposes of God » The wicked » Reject
The Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God and were not baptized by him.