Thematic Bible: Want of
Thematic Bible
Liberality » Want of » Brings many a curse
He who gives to the poor will not lack. But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
Verse Concepts
Liberality » Want of » A proof of not having faith
What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith but he does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is without clothes and in lack of daily food, and one of you says to them: Go in peace, be warmed and filled; and yet you do not give them food and clothing, what good is it?
Liberality » Want of » A proof of not loving God
Whoever has this world's goods and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God dwell in him?
Verse Concepts
Perseverance » Want of » Punished
If a man does not remain with me, he is removed as a branch, and withers. They gather them and throw them into the fire where they are burned (destroyed) (consumed).
Verse Concepts
Observe both God's kindness and severity. Severity is for those who fail to continue. But kindness is for you as long as you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you will be cut off.
Verse Concepts
Perseverance » Want of » Illustrated
Other seed fell on the rocky ground and did not have good soil. Immediately it sprang up, because it had no good soil
Verse Concepts
they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while. They stumble when tribulation or persecution arise.
Verse Concepts
Perseverance » Want of » Excludes from the benefits of the gospel
Those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good Word of God, and the powers of the age to come, if they shall fall away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance. This is because they personally impale the Son of God again, and expose him to public shame.