Thematic Bible: Through the instrumentality of
Thematic Bible
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Self-examination
Let us test and examine our ways,
And let us return to the Lord.
I considered my ways
And turned my feet to [follow and obey] Your testimonies.
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Ministers
For they themselves report about us, telling what kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
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Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Affliction
When He killed [some of] them, then those remaining sought Him,
And they returned [to Him] and searched diligently for God [for a time].
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » The scriptures
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
New Birth » Through the instrumentality of » The word of God
It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].
Verse Concepts
for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.
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New Birth » Through the instrumentality of » The ministry of the gospel
For even if you were to have ten thousand teachers [to guide you] in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers [who led you to Christ and assumed responsibility for you], for I became your father in Christ Jesus through the good news [of salvation].
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New Birth » Through the instrumentality of » The resurrection of Christ
Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
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