Thematic Bible: Works


Thematic Bible



Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw-- each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. read more.
If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.



For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. Verse ConceptsConfusion, Nature OfdisagreementsPersecution, Forms OfDisorder In The ChurchSelfishnessSelf CenterednessGreedCompetitionwitchesego

You are doing the works your father did." They said to him, "We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father--even God." Verse ConceptsImitating Wicked PeopleAvoid Immorality

(for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard); Verse ConceptsLawlessnessPainUnceasingContinual Hardship

so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; Verse ConceptsdistrustNot ForgettingKeep The Commandments!Trust In God!


They forgot his works and the wonders that he had shown them. Verse ConceptsPast, TheAffections Should Not Grow Cold

so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; Verse ConceptsdistrustNot ForgettingKeep The Commandments!Trust In God!


The LORD is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfProvidencePerfection Of CreationGod's Faithfulnessdeeds

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble. Verse ConceptsPraiseHumilityPraise, Reasons ForPredestinationAbility, God's PowerGod Doing RightDoing RightGod Opposes The ProudSpecific Praising Of GodWhat God DoesMental IllnessHuman Duty To Glorify God

The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; Verse ConceptsHonestyTrustworthinessBibleGod Doing RightDoing RightGod's TruthGod's Trustworthiness


Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble. Verse ConceptsPraiseHumilityPraise, Reasons ForPredestinationAbility, God's PowerGod Doing RightDoing RightGod Opposes The ProudSpecific Praising Of GodWhat God DoesMental IllnessHuman Duty To Glorify God

The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; Verse ConceptsHonestyTrustworthinessBibleGod Doing RightDoing RightGod's TruthGod's Trustworthiness



King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some said, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him." Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples Verse ConceptsPrisonersHearing About ChristDisciples Of John The BaptistChrist's WorkDiscipleshipjail

Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. Verse ConceptsRepentance, Importance Of

and coming to his hometown he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works? Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSabbath, In NtTownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristTeaching WisdomChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingWhere From?

And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristSabbath, In NtSynagogueAmazement, Of Jesus ChristChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingOn The SabbathWhere From?Teaching Wisdom

As he was drawing near--already on the way down the Mount of Olives--the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToPraise, Examples OfThe Disciples ReactionsSpecific Praising Of God

But the testimony that I have is greater than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I am doing, bear witness about me that the Father has sent me. Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristDoing God's WorksGod Giving To The SonInteraction Of Father And Son

Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, Verse ConceptsAffirmative ActionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristSkepticismNot Believing The GospelRelationship Of Father And SonIn God's NameBelieving In Yourself




For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. Verse ConceptsConfusion, Nature OfdisagreementsPersecution, Forms OfDisorder In The ChurchSelfishnessSelf CenterednessGreedCompetitionwitchesego

You are doing the works your father did." They said to him, "We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father--even God." Verse ConceptsImitating Wicked PeopleAvoid Immorality

(for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard); Verse ConceptsLawlessnessPainUnceasingContinual Hardship

Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' read more.
Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? read more.
So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe--and shudder! Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless?

The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. Verse ConceptseagernessProfitsWork, And RedemptionProfitable ThingsFaithful SayingsBelief In GodDo Good!Useful ThingsWorks Of FaithAnxiety And StressWork Ethic


As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,


Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and do not wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God and for his service. Verse ConceptsMemoriesCommitment, to GodDivine RemembranceBlotted Out

Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things--things that belong to salvation. For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.




Jesus answered them, "I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?" Verse ConceptsKnowing God, Nature OfDoing God's WorksFear Of StoningThe Father



and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work. Verse ConceptsFoot washingFeet Washingethics, personalProperty, HousesReputationSaintsAfflicted, Duty To ThemHospitalityWives, DressTravellersLoving ForeignersClean FeetCare Of FeetDoing GoodRaising ChildrenHelping Those In NeedPetsGrandmothers


He said therefore, "A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, 'Engage in business until I come.' But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.' read more.
When he returned, having received the kingdom, he ordered these servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by doing business. The first came before him, saying, 'Lord, your mina has made ten minas more.' And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.' And the second came, saying, 'Lord, your mina has made five minas.' And he said to him, 'And you are to be over five cities.' Then another came, saying, 'Lord, here is your mina, which I kept laid away in a handkerchief; for I was afraid of you, because you are a severe man. You take what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow.' He said to him, 'I will condemn you with your own words, you wicked servant! You knew that I was a severe man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? Why then did you not put my money in the bank, and at my coming I might have collected it with interest?' And he said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina from him, and give it to the one who has the ten minas.' And they said to him, 'Lord, he has ten minas!' 'I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.'"

And on receiving it they grumbled at the master of the house, saying, 'These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.' But he replied to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? read more.
Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?'

"What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' And he answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he changed his mind and went. And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, 'I go, sir,' but did not go. read more.
Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you.

"For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. read more.
So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

And he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, 'Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?' And he answered him, 'Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. read more.
Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'"

So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden. Verse ConceptsThings Manifestdeeds




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