Thematic Bible: To work


Thematic Bible




So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ]. Verse ConceptsWhat Christian Should Do AlwaysCommitment, to Jesus Christethics, and graceGrowthFearProgressTremblingObedience To GodGone AwayObeying The GospelSaving OneselfWorks Of FaithIn Men's PresenceFear God!ObedienceAbsenceExerciseWorrying About The FutureHard Work And Perseveranceobeyingreverence


“What do you think? There was a man who had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ Verse ConceptsMetaphorical VineyardsThinking ArightTwo SonsMen Working

But now be courageous, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord, ‘be courageous also, Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and be courageous, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ declares the Lord of hosts. Verse ConceptsImmanuelSpiritual VitalityStrength, SpiritualGod With YouStrength Of PeopleDoing God's WorksBe Courageous!Be Strong!Courage

It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert. Verse ConceptsDoorkeepersHuman Authority, Nature OfMan Appointing