Thematic Bible: Walk


Thematic Bible



Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], Verse ConceptsBalance In LifeRedeeming The TimeWisdom, Human ImportanceCautionFools Becoming WiseOpportunityFoolsLiveattentionwise

Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say—living lives that lead others away from sin], Verse ConceptsAbiding In ChristReceptivenessThankfulnessAcceptance, Of Jesus ChristAccess to GodHard WorkAcceptanceThankfulness To Othersconnectedness




But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. Verse ConceptsWalking In The TruthFaultsAvoiding Sinethics, and graceBehaviourDependenceWalking In The SpiritReceptivenessSelf DenialSelf IndulgenceDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsLiving Not For The MaterialEvil DesiresConditions Of Fruit-bearingWalking In LoveHuman Nature, Overcoming

So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation], Verse ConceptsConversion, nature ofConsistencyencouragement, examples ofGuardiansPrisonersSanctification, Means And ResultsWalkingChristian, The WalkGod's Call, ResultsConsider Your Call To SalvationWorthy PeopleGod's CallCallingSelf WorthWorthvocationvacationChristians Are Called Prisoners Of ChristCall To Action



but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations]. Verse ConceptsAtonementFellowship, In The GospelFellowship, Among BelieversAttending ChurchExpiationCommunityCleanliness, Metaphorical UsedrossAtonement, Remission Of Sins ByAttitudes, in prayerAtonement, in NTCleansing AgentsHoliness, Believers' Growth InLight, SpiritualOrthodoxy, In NtPurity, Moral And SpiritualSalvation, Nature OfSin, God's Remedy ForWalkingFriendship Among BelieversPurgingApplying The BibleLiving In The LightBeing Cleansed From SinFellowshipCleanlinessBloodConfession of sinThe Blood Of Jesuscleansing


and [that he would be] the [spiritual] father of those circumcised who are not only circumcised, but who also walk in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham which he had before he was circumcised. Verse ConceptsThose Who Had Faithfootprints



and especially those who indulge in the corrupt passions of the sin nature, and despise authority.Presumptuous and reckless, self-willed and arrogant [creatures, despising the majesty of the Lord], they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties, Verse ConceptsContemptdesiresPresumptionSin, Causes OfStubbornnessSuperiorityHeart, Affections OfAbuse, Of Spiritual ThingsAccusations, Source OfArrogance, Characterizes The WickedImpurityDespisersPathways Of SinSelf WillLiving For The MaterialObstinate IndividualsPassionAbuseRespecting Authority

For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation], Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristPainPathways Of SinTearsEnemies Of GodMourning In RegretSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionThe CrossBeing Contenthaterschristianitymindsetchrist

First of all, know [without any doubt] that mockers will come in the last days with their mocking, following after their own human desires Verse ConceptsContemptdesiresPathways Of SinScoffersEnd Of The AgesLast Hourend times prophecyDaysSportsEnd Of DaysFunmockers

But they did not obey Me or bend their ear [to hear Me], but followed the counsels and the stubbornness of their [own] evil heart (mind), and [they turned and] went backward instead of forward. Verse ConceptsStubbornnessPathways Of SinSelf WillBackwardsThe Hearts Incination To EvilimaginationattentionFalling Away From God

It will happen that when he (a renegade) hears the words of this oath, and he imagines himself as blessed, saying, ‘I will have peace and safety even though I walk within the stubbornness of my heart [rejecting God and His law], in order that the watered land dwindles away along with the dry [destroying everything],’ Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelf DelusionFalse ConfidencePathways Of SinMoist ThingsObstinate IndividualsPersistence

They used to say to you, “In the last days there will be scoffers, following after their own ungodly passions.” Verse ConceptsPathways Of SinScoffersEnd Of The AgesDenial In End TimesLast HourPassionmockers


He who walks in uprightness [reverently] fears the Lord [and obeys and worships Him with profound respect],
But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Verse ConceptsUprightnessDeviousnessTwisted WaysThe Fear Of The Lord



and especially those who indulge in the corrupt passions of the sin nature, and despise authority.Presumptuous and reckless, self-willed and arrogant [creatures, despising the majesty of the Lord], they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties, Verse ConceptsContemptdesiresPresumptionSin, Causes OfStubbornnessSuperiorityHeart, Affections OfAbuse, Of Spiritual ThingsAccusations, Source OfArrogance, Characterizes The WickedImpurityDespisersPathways Of SinSelf WillLiving For The MaterialObstinate IndividualsPassionAbuseRespecting Authority

For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation], Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristPainPathways Of SinTearsEnemies Of GodMourning In RegretSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionThe CrossBeing Contenthaterschristianitymindsetchrist

First of all, know [without any doubt] that mockers will come in the last days with their mocking, following after their own human desires Verse ConceptsContemptdesiresPathways Of SinScoffersEnd Of The AgesLast Hourend times prophecyDaysSportsEnd Of DaysFunmockers

But they did not obey Me or bend their ear [to hear Me], but followed the counsels and the stubbornness of their [own] evil heart (mind), and [they turned and] went backward instead of forward. Verse ConceptsStubbornnessPathways Of SinSelf WillBackwardsThe Hearts Incination To EvilimaginationattentionFalling Away From God

It will happen that when he (a renegade) hears the words of this oath, and he imagines himself as blessed, saying, ‘I will have peace and safety even though I walk within the stubbornness of my heart [rejecting God and His law], in order that the watered land dwindles away along with the dry [destroying everything],’ Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelf DelusionFalse ConfidencePathways Of SinMoist ThingsObstinate IndividualsPersistence

They used to say to you, “In the last days there will be scoffers, following after their own ungodly passions.” Verse ConceptsPathways Of SinScoffersEnd Of The AgesDenial In End TimesLast HourPassionmockers

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said,

“I am God Almighty;
Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me].
Verse ConceptsBlameGod, Titles And Names OfTravelling With GodLife, Of FaithRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanWalkingAbraham, Testing And VictoryThe AlmightyWalking With GodGod AppearingI Am God

so that the Lord may fulfill His promise concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons are careful regarding their way [of life], to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and mind and with all their soul, you shall not fail to have a man (descendant) on the throne of Israel.’ Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritWalking In The TruthThroneWatchfulness, Of BelieversWhole HeartednessSaul And David

“Please, O Lord, remember now [with compassion] how I have walked before You in faithfulness and truth and with a whole heart [entirely devoted to You], and have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfCommitment, to GodWeepingOthers MourningPeople Mourning Catastrophe


For You have rescued my soul from death,
Yes, and my feet from stumbling,
So that I may walk before God
In the light of life.
Verse ConceptsFeeteternal life, nature ofTravelling With GodStumblingWalkingNot StumblingKept Alive By GodNot DyingDeath PreventedGod Saves From Trouble


I will walk [in submissive wonder] before the Lord
In the land of the living.
Verse ConceptsKept Alive By GodLiving For God


Teach me Your way, O Lord,
I will walk and live in Your truth;
Direct my heart to fear Your name [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder].
Verse ConceptsWalking In The TruthKnowing God's WaysGuidance, Receiving God'sGod's WaysMotives, Importance OfWalkingGod TeachingWhole HeartednessGod's TruthBeing Devoted to GodPurityFocusdevotion


For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,
And I have walked [faithfully] in Your truth.
Verse ConceptsShameLovingkindnessGod's Truth

I was greatly delighted to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father. Verse ConceptsThe FatherReciprocity

For I was greatly pleased when [some of the] brothers came [from time to time] and testified to your [faithfulness to the] truth [of the gospel message], that is, how you are walking in truth.

Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], Verse ConceptsBalance In LifeRedeeming The TimeWisdom, Human ImportanceCautionFools Becoming WiseOpportunityFoolsLiveattentionwise

Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say—living lives that lead others away from sin], Verse ConceptsAbiding In ChristReceptivenessThankfulnessAcceptance, Of Jesus ChristAccess to GodHard WorkAcceptanceThankfulness To Othersconnectedness




But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. Verse ConceptsWalking In The TruthFaultsAvoiding Sinethics, and graceBehaviourDependenceWalking In The SpiritReceptivenessSelf DenialSelf IndulgenceDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsLiving Not For The MaterialEvil DesiresConditions Of Fruit-bearingWalking In LoveHuman Nature, Overcoming

So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation], Verse ConceptsConversion, nature ofConsistencyencouragement, examples ofGuardiansPrisonersSanctification, Means And ResultsWalkingChristian, The WalkGod's Call, ResultsConsider Your Call To SalvationWorthy PeopleGod's CallCallingSelf WorthWorthvocationvacationChristians Are Called Prisoners Of ChristCall To Action



but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations]. Verse ConceptsAtonementFellowship, In The GospelFellowship, Among BelieversAttending ChurchExpiationCommunityCleanliness, Metaphorical UsedrossAtonement, Remission Of Sins ByAttitudes, in prayerAtonement, in NTCleansing AgentsHoliness, Believers' Growth InLight, SpiritualOrthodoxy, In NtPurity, Moral And SpiritualSalvation, Nature OfSin, God's Remedy ForWalkingFriendship Among BelieversPurgingApplying The BibleLiving In The LightBeing Cleansed From SinFellowshipCleanlinessBloodConfession of sinThe Blood Of Jesuscleansing