Thematic Bible: The Enduring
Thematic Bible
the Enduring » Those things that abide » The spiritual kingdom
Now this [expression], “Yet once more,” indicates the removal and final transformation of all those things which can be shaken—that is, of that which has been created—so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
But the word of the Lord endures forever.”And this is the word [the good news of salvation] which was preached to you.
the Enduring » Those things that abide » The three graces
And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.
the Enduring » Those things that abide » The unseen things
So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.
Cross references:
2 Corinthians 4:6 : Gen 1:3
2 Corinthians 4:13 : Ps 116:10
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the Enduring » Those things that abide » Spiritual works
If any person’s work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward.
the Enduring » Those things that abide » Divine supplies
So he got up and ate and drank, and with the strength of that food he traveled forty days and nights to Horeb (Sinai), the mountain of God.