Thematic Bible: To be carried on


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So then, we should not be [spiritually] asleep, like the rest [i.e., the unsaved world], but we should be alert and sober [i.e., in control of our senses]. Verse ConceptsConformityBeing PreparedNightOrderliness In Personal DevotionSobrietyDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsSleep, Warnings AgainstAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingawakeningothers

And everyone who [strenuously] competes in athletic events exercises self-control during training. Now they do this to receive a laurel wreath that withers, but we [do it to receive] a lasting crown. So, I run with a purpose and I fight that way [too]; I do not just shadow box. But I work out and get my body in shape [i.e., spiritually], so that after preaching to other people, I myself do not become disqualified [i.e., for winning the prize from God. See verse 24].

I give you this instruction, my son Timothy, in keeping with the previously spoken prophecies [i.e., predictions] about you, so that by [following] them you will fight the good battle, holding on to [your] faith and a good conscience. Some people have rejected these things, resulting in the "shipwreck" of their faith [i.e., their spiritual life was ruined].

I give you this instruction, my son Timothy, in keeping with the previously spoken prophecies [i.e., predictions] about you, so that by [following] them you will fight the good battle, holding on to [your] faith and a good conscience. Some people have rejected these things, resulting in the "shipwreck" of their faith [i.e., their spiritual life was ruined].


So, I endure everything for the elect's sake [i.e., God's people], so that they can obtain the salvation which comes through Christ Jesus, with [its] never ending splendor. Verse Conceptseternal life, nature ofEndurance, Results Ofelection, to salvationChristiansGlorySalvation, Described AsEternal BlessingEnduringThe Gospel Of SalvationTemporary Affliction Of SaintsSelflessness


For it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, in order to lead many [of His] children to glory [i.e., heaven], would make the author [or, pioneer] of their salvation [i.e., Jesus] completely [qualified] through [His] sufferings. Verse ConceptsGod, Perfection OfIncarnationNaturePerfection, DivineReinstatementGloryNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForAdoption Through ChristExistence Through GodGod's FullnessChrist The BeginningBeginning Of SalvationBelievers As Sons Of GodChrist Made PerfectPeople Made PerfectThe Gospel Of SalvationSufferingRaising Children

Dearly loved ones, as I was very eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we share in common, I felt it necessary [instead] to write urging you to contend earnestly for the faith [i.e., the teaching of Christ] which was once and for all delivered [by the apostles, See verse 17] to the saints [i.e., God's holy people]. Verse ConceptsFight Of FaithOnly OnceAll Believers Are SaintsThe Gospel Of Salvationeffort

No soldier on active duty, gets himself involved in the affairs of civilian life, so that he can please the person who enlisted him [i.e., his commanding officer]. Verse ConceptsMilitary ServiceCommanderBeing A SoldierAttitudes, Of Christians To The WorldLove, Abuse OfSelf DenialCare, WorldlyWorldliness, AvoidMinisters, Should Not BeChristians, Names OfUnworldlinessPleasing Mensisterhooddistractions








So then, we should not be [spiritually] asleep, like the rest [i.e., the unsaved world], but we should be alert and sober [i.e., in control of our senses]. Verse ConceptsConformityBeing PreparedNightOrderliness In Personal DevotionSobrietyDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsSleep, Warnings AgainstAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingawakeningothers


So, I endure everything for the elect's sake [i.e., God's people], so that they can obtain the salvation which comes through Christ Jesus, with [its] never ending splendor. Verse Conceptseternal life, nature ofEndurance, Results Ofelection, to salvationChristiansGlorySalvation, Described AsEternal BlessingEnduringThe Gospel Of SalvationTemporary Affliction Of SaintsSelflessness



And everyone who [strenuously] competes in athletic events exercises self-control during training. Now they do this to receive a laurel wreath that withers, but we [do it to receive] a lasting crown. So, I run with a purpose and I fight that way [too]; I do not just shadow box. But I work out and get my body in shape [i.e., spiritually], so that after preaching to other people, I myself do not become disqualified [i.e., for winning the prize from God. See verse 24].

I give you this instruction, my son Timothy, in keeping with the previously spoken prophecies [i.e., predictions] about you, so that by [following] them you will fight the good battle, holding on to [your] faith and a good conscience. Some people have rejected these things, resulting in the "shipwreck" of their faith [i.e., their spiritual life was ruined].

I give you this instruction, my son Timothy, in keeping with the previously spoken prophecies [i.e., predictions] about you, so that by [following] them you will fight the good battle, holding on to [your] faith and a good conscience. Some people have rejected these things, resulting in the "shipwreck" of their faith [i.e., their spiritual life was ruined].

No soldier on active duty, gets himself involved in the affairs of civilian life, so that he can please the person who enlisted him [i.e., his commanding officer]. Verse ConceptsMilitary ServiceCommanderBeing A SoldierAttitudes, Of Christians To The WorldLove, Abuse OfSelf DenialCare, WorldlyWorldliness, AvoidMinisters, Should Not BeChristians, Names OfUnworldlinessPleasing Mensisterhooddistractions

For it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, in order to lead many [of His] children to glory [i.e., heaven], would make the author [or, pioneer] of their salvation [i.e., Jesus] completely [qualified] through [His] sufferings. Verse ConceptsGod, Perfection OfIncarnationNaturePerfection, DivineReinstatementGloryNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForAdoption Through ChristExistence Through GodGod's FullnessChrist The BeginningBeginning Of SalvationBelievers As Sons Of GodChrist Made PerfectPeople Made PerfectThe Gospel Of SalvationSufferingRaising Children



Dearly loved ones, as I was very eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we share in common, I felt it necessary [instead] to write urging you to contend earnestly for the faith [i.e., the teaching of Christ] which was once and for all delivered [by the apostles, See verse 17] to the saints [i.e., God's holy people]. Verse ConceptsFight Of FaithOnly OnceAll Believers Are SaintsThe Gospel Of Salvationeffort