Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
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Now for the time being no discipline seems to be pleasant; it is painful; later on, however, to those who are trained by it, it yields the fruit of peace which grows from upright character.
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I answered him, "You know, my lord." He said to me: "These are the people who are coming through the great persecution, who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
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Now for the time being no discipline seems to be pleasant; it is painful; later on, however, to those who are trained by it, it yields the fruit of peace which grows from upright character.
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I answered him, "You know, my lord." He said to me: "These are the people who are coming through the great persecution, who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.
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Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
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Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The refining process
Answer promised » To prayer
If you remain in union with me and my words remain in you, you may ask whatever you please and you shall have it.
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So I tell you, keep on asking, and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and the door will open to you.
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Yes, I repeat it, anything you ask for as bearers of my name I will do it for you.
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and we obtain from Him whatever we ask for, because we practice obedience to His commands and do what pleases Him.
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Fire » As a purifier
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.
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the character of each one's work will come to light, for the judgment day will show it up. This is so, because that day will show itself in fire, and the fire will test the character of each one's work.
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God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of answer to prayer
If you remain in union with me and my words remain in you, you may ask whatever you please and you shall have it.
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So I tell you, keep on asking, and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and the door will open to you.
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Yes, I repeat it, anything you ask for as bearers of my name I will do it for you.
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and we obtain from Him whatever we ask for, because we practice obedience to His commands and do what pleases Him.
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God's Promises » To the prayerful » Promises of answer
If you remain in union with me and my words remain in you, you may ask whatever you please and you shall have it.
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So I tell you, keep on asking, and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and the door will open to you.
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Yes, I repeat it, anything you ask for as bearers of my name I will do it for you.
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and we obtain from Him whatever we ask for, because we practice obedience to His commands and do what pleases Him.
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Gold » Refined
Gold » Refined and tried by fire
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.
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Israel/jews » Israel becoming lost
Jesus sent these twelve out, after giving them the following charge: "Do not go to the heathen, or to any Samaritan town, but rather to the lost sheep of Israel's house. And as you go continue to preach, 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Answer promised
If you remain in union with me and my words remain in you, you may ask whatever you please and you shall have it.
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So I tell you, keep on asking, and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and the door will open to you.
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Yes, I repeat it, anything you ask for as bearers of my name I will do it for you.
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and we obtain from Him whatever we ask for, because we practice obedience to His commands and do what pleases Him.
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Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you remain in union with me and my words remain in you, you may ask whatever you please and you shall have it.
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So I tell you, keep on asking, and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and the door will open to you.
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Yes, I repeat it, anything you ask for as bearers of my name I will do it for you.
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and we obtain from Him whatever we ask for, because we practice obedience to His commands and do what pleases Him.
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Prayer » The promises of God encourage to
Refining » Figurative » Of the corrective judgments of God
Refining » The lord refining
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.
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Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
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Silver » Symbolical
Silver » Refining of
Silver » Purified by fire
Silver » Illustrative » Of saints purified by affliction
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.
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Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
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Temptation » A test
By faith Abraham, when he was put to the test, offered Isaac as a sacrifice; that is, he who had received the promise was starting to offer as a sacrifice his only son,
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Blessed is the person who endures trial, for when he stands the test, he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.
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In such a hope keep on rejoicing, although for a little while you must be sorrow-stricken with various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.
You must consider it the purest joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, for you surely know that what is genuine in your faith produces the patient mind that endures;
spiritual Tests » Life tested by the lord » process
Trial » The lord trying
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
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Now for the time being no discipline seems to be pleasant; it is painful; later on, however, to those who are trained by it, it yields the fruit of peace which grows from upright character.
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I answered him, "You know, my lord." He said to me: "These are the people who are coming through the great persecution, who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Trials » The refining influence of
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.
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Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
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