17 Bible Verses about Called
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And [that class of] persons whom God [so] predetermined, He also called [through the Gospel. See II Thess. 2:14]. And those He called, He also made right with Himself. And those He made right with Himself, He also [determined to be] honored [i.e., in the future life].
For many people are called [by God] but [only those] few [who respond] are chosen [by Him]."
And He said to them, "Come with me, and I will make you fishermen for people."
and when he found him, he brought him [back] to Antioch. So, for an entire year Saul and Barnabas gathered the church together and taught many people. [It was] here in Antioch that the disciples were first [divinely] called Christians.
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Altar of burnt-offering » Called » The brazen altar
Altar of burnt-offering » Called » The altar of the lord
Altar of burnt-offering » Called » The altar of God
Angels » Called » Angel of the lord
Now there had been a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord had descended from heaven and, [having] come to roll away the stone, was [now] sitting on it.
[Meanwhile] an angel [sent] from the Lord spoke to Philip and said, "Get up and travel south on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza; that is a deserted region."
But while he was thinking about the matter, [suddenly] an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream [i.e., a supernatural revelation given during sleep], saying, "Joseph, you descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary to be your wife, for the baby she is carrying is by [the power of] the Holy Spirit.
Now when they had gone an angel from the Lord appeared to Joseph in a [supernatural] dream, saying, "Get up and take the young child and His mother and hurry to Egypt. Stay there for as long as I tell you to, for Herod will be looking for the young child in order to kill Him."
Then when Herod was dead, an angel from the Lord appeared in a [supernatural] dream to Joseph [while he was still] in Egypt, saying,
Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers
For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones [i.e., reigning beings], or lords, or rulers or authorities. [Note: "Authorities" here may refer to angelic beings]. All things were created by Him and for Him.
This was done so that now God's many-sided wisdom could be made known through the church, to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms [Note: "Heavenly realms" here refers to the world around us, where these angelic beings (good or bad) view the unfolding of God's wonderful plan],
Angels » Men » Called » Angels
Angels » Called » Morning stars
the Armies of israel » Called » The host
the Armies of israel » Called » The armies of the living God
Assyria » Called » Shinar
Assyria » Called » Asshur
Assyria » Called » The land of nimrod
Bilhah » A place in the land of simeon » Called » Balah
Birds » Called » Winged fowl
Birds » Called » Feathered fowl
Birds » Called » Birds of the air
Jesus replied to him, "The foxes have dens [in which to live] and the birds of the sky have nests [in which to roost]; but the Son of man does not have anywhere to lay His head."
Birds » Called » Fowls of the air
Birds » Called » Fowls of heaven
Christian ministers » Called » Laborers
"You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."
[This letter is from] Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, [and is being sent] to Philemon our dearly loved [brother] and fellow-worker,
Christian ministers » Called » Evangelists
But you should be sober-minded about everything, [willing to] endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
And He gave some people [the gift of being] apostles; and some people prophets; and some people evangelists; and some people pastors [i.e., elders] and teachers,
Christian ministers » Called » Men of God
But you, man of God, run from these things [See verses 3-10], and pursue right living and godliness, having faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
Christian ministers » Called » Apostles
And when it was daylight, He called His disciples and chose from among them twelve, whom He also called apostles.
Be glad, heaven, and you saints, and you apostles, and you prophets, for God has brought judgment on her for you [i.e., for the way she treated you].'"
Christian ministers » Called » Elders
The elders who lead [the church] well should be considered deserving of double honor [Note: This probably refers to financial support in addition to the honor of the office], especially those who work hard at [preaching] the word and at teaching it.
So, the elders in the various places where you live, are to receive the following exhortation. (I too, am an elder and have witnessed the sufferings of Christ, and am also assured of partaking of the glorious [salvation, 1:5] that will someday be revealed).
Christian ministers » Called » Fishers of men
And He said to them, "Come with me, and I will make you fishermen for people."
And Jesus said to them, "Come, follow me and I will make you fishermen for people."
Christian ministers » Called » Angels of the church
The secret of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and the seven golden lampstands [is this]: The seven stars are the angels [i.e., messengers] of the seven churches. And the seven lampstands are the seven churches."
"Write [this] to the angel [i.e., the messenger] of the church at Ephesus [Note: These "messengers," (verses 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14) are thought by some to be evangelists]: These things are the words of the One who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands:
Christian ministers » Called » Messengers of the church
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow-worker on your behalf. As for our brothers [i.e., those who will accompany him], they are the messengers of the churches and an honor to Christ.
Christian ministers » Called » Ambassadors for Christ
So, we [apostles] are ambassadors, [speaking] on behalf of Christ. [It is] as though God were appealing [to people] through us: "We urge you people, on behalf of Christ, to be restored to fellowship with God."
Christian ministers » Called » Lights
John was the lamp that was burning and glowing and you people were willing to enjoy the light that he projected for awhile.
Christian ministers » Called » Laborers in the gospel of Christ
and so we [i.e., I] sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow-worker in [the ministry of] the Gospel, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
Christian ministers » Called » Apostles of jesus Christ
[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of God, and an apostle for [the benefit of] the faith of God's elect [i.e., His chosen people] and [to spread] the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness,
Christian ministers » Called » Defenders of the faith
It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart [i.e., you are dear to me], for you people are sharing in God's unearned favor with me [Note: Paul here refers to his ministry], both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the Gospel [i.e., in my efforts to give proof of the Gospel's truth].
Cloud of glory » Called » The presence of God
Cloud of glory » Called » Cloudy pillar
Cloud of glory » Called » Cloud of the lord
Cloud of glory » Called » Pillar of cloud and pillar of fire
Cloud of glory » Called » The cloud
Commerce » Called » Trade
The one with the five talents soon invested the money in business transactions which netted him five more.
Commerce » Called » Traffic
Commerce » Called » Buying and selling
Come on now, you people who are saying, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this [or that] city, spend a year there, do business and make some money."
Edomites, the » Country of » Called » Dumah
Egypt » Called » The south
Egypt » Called » The land of ham
Egypt » Called » House of bondmen
Egypt » Called » Rahab
Egypt » Called » Sihor
Euphrates, the » Called » The river
Euphrates, the » Called » The great river
Euphrates, the » Called » The flood
Evening » Called » Even
Evening » Called » Eventide
So, these [Jewish] leaders arrested Peter and John and put them in jail until the next day because it was [already] evening.
Evening » Called » Cool of the day
the anniversary Feasts » Called » Solemn feasts
the anniversary Feasts » Called » Feasts of the lord
the anniversary Feasts » Called » Solemn meetings
the anniversary Feasts » Called » Appointed feasts
Garments » Called » Vesture
And on His robe and His thigh was written the name, "King of kings, and Lord of lords."
Garments » Called » Raiment
Garments » Called » Clothes
Garments » Called » Clothing
Gentiles » Called » Nations
Gentiles » Called » Uncircumcised
Gentiles » Called » Greeks
I am not ashamed of the good news [i.e., the Gospel], because it is God's power for [bringing] salvation to every person who believes [in Jesus]; first to Jews and then to Greeks [i.e., unconverted Gentiles].
For there is no distinction [with God] between Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], for all have the same Lord, who is generous to all who appeal to Him [for help].
Gentiles » Called » Strangers
Gentiles » Called » Heathen
And, predicting that God would consider the Gentiles right with Him by [their] faith, the Scriptures previously recorded [this promise of] the Gospel to Abraham by saying [Gen. 12:3], "All nations will receive a blessing through your descendant [i.e., Jesus]."
Gentiles » Called » Uncircumcision
So, if an uncircumcised person [i.e., a Gentile] obeys [the rest of] the requirements of the law, will not the fact that he is not circumcised be considered [by God] as though he were?
Gospel » Called » Gospel of Christ
I am not ashamed of the good news [i.e., the Gospel], because it is God's power for [bringing] salvation to every person who believes [in Jesus]; first to Jews and then to Greeks [i.e., unconverted Gentiles].
and so we [i.e., I] sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow-worker in [the ministry of] the Gospel, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
So, [whatever happens], live your daily lives in such a way as to be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or remain absent from you, I will hear about you, that you are standing firm in one spirit [i.e., united in purpose, and] contending with one mind for the faith of the Gospel [i.e., for the body of Christian teaching].
If other people have the right to receive a share of what you have, should we not have even more [right to it]? Yet we did not make use of this right, but instead we put up with whatever we had to so we would not become a hindrance to [the spread of] the good news [about Christ].
Then what is my reward? It is being able to preach the good news without receiving financial support [for it], so as not to claim my full rights in [the work of preaching] the good news.
Gospel » Called » Gospel of God
And so, since we have such deep affection for you, we were very pleased to share with you, not only the Gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
found in the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, which was entrusted to me.
[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, [who was] called to be an apostle, [and] set apart for [preaching] the Gospel of God.
in appointing me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I am serving like a priest in preaching God's good news, so that the Gentiles might be like an acceptable sacrifice [to God], dedicated by the Holy Spirit.
For the time has [now] come for the house of God [the church, See I Tim. 3:15] to begin receiving judgment [i.e., by undergoing persecution], and if it starts with us [Christians], what will be the [ultimate] end of people who do not obey the Gospel of God?
Gospel » Called » Word of truth
by preaching the truth; through the power of God [i.e., possibly including miracles]; and by [using] weapons of righteousness in [our] right and left hands. [Note: This could allude to offensive and defensive weapons and means that Paul was fully equipped to do whatever was right].
You [Gentiles] also, who are in Christ, after having heard the message of truth, the good news about your salvation, and [after] believing in Him, were sealed [i.e., as evidence of ownership] with the promised Holy Spirit. [or, "the Holy Spirit who brings promises"].
Gospel » Called » Gospel of the kingdom
Jesus went all over Galilee teaching in the [Jewish] synagogues and preaching the good news of the [coming, see verse 17] kingdom, and healing all kinds of disease and sickness among the people.
And this good news concerning the kingdom [of heaven] will be preached to people throughout the world as a testimony [of God's message] to all nations. Then, [after that] the end [i.e., of Jerusalem, the Temple, etc.] will come.
Gospel » Called » The kingdom of God
The law of Moses and the prophets prophesied [See Matt. 11:13] until [the time of] John [the Immerser]. From that time onward the good news of the [coming] kingdom of God is [being] preached, and everyone is [attempting to] enter it forcibly [i.e., before its appointed time. See Acts 1:6-7].
Gospel » Called » Preaching of jesus Christ
Now may there be glory for ever, through Jesus Christ, to the only wise God, who is able to make you stand firm [in the faith], according to the good news and proclamation of Jesus Christ. This message is the secret which was [eventually] revealed, after having been kept quiet about for long ages.
Gospel » Called » Word of reconciliation
That is, God was in Christ restoring the world to fellowship with Himself, not counting people's sins against them. And He entrusted to us the message of restoring people to fellowship [with Him].
Gospel » Called » Mystery of the gospel
And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel,
Gospel » Called » Form of sound words
You should hold on firmly to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, while [maintaining your] faith and love in [harmony with] Christ Jesus.
Gospel » Called » Gospel of salvation
You [Gentiles] also, who are in Christ, after having heard the message of truth, the good news about your salvation, and [after] believing in Him, were sealed [i.e., as evidence of ownership] with the promised Holy Spirit. [or, "the Holy Spirit who brings promises"].
Gospel » Called » Word of salvation
"You brothers, descendants of Abraham's family and those of you who respect God very much, this message of salvation was intended for us.
Gospel » Called » The grace of God
But I do not consider my life to be of value, as precious to me, [when compared to the importance of] accomplishing my task and the mission I received from the Lord Jesus to declare the good news of God's unearned favor [through Christ].
Gospel » Called » Gospel of peace
Gospel » Called » Word of Christ
You should let the message of Christ live in you abundantly [i.e., as individuals and collectively]. Use [much] wisdom in teaching and warning one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with favor [i.e., with thankfulness] in your hearts toward God.
Gospel » Called » Word of life
as you hold out [i.e., offer to people] the message of [never ending] life. Then I will have something to boast about on the day of Christ's [return, See 1:6], that I had not run the race for nothing nor had worked for nothing.
Gospel » Called » The word of God
And because of this we also thank God continually that, when you people received the message of God, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as a message from [mere] human beings, but as it truly is, the message from God, which is at work in you believers.
Gospel » Called » The dispensation of the grace of God
[Note: Paul here digresses from his prayer, begun in 1:15-16, to explain the circumstances of his being a prisoner on behalf of these Gentiles]. [I assume] you have heard about my commission [to minister] to you, which was given to me by God's unearned favor.
Gospel » Called » Glorious gospel of Christ
For the god of this world [i.e., Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they would not see the light of the Gospel of the splendor of Christ, who is the image of God.
Gospel » Called » Doctrine according to Godliness
If anyone teaches a different doctrine [i.e., from what has been urged above], and does not agree to [proclaim the] sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and to teaching that is godly [i.e., in harmony with godliness],
Gospel » Called » Ministration of the spirit
will not the ministry of the Holy Spirit [i.e., the New Agreement] have [greater] splendor?
Gospel » Called » Mystery of Christ
So, when you read this you will be able to understand my insight into the secret plan of Christ,
Gospel » Called » Word of faith
But what does the Scripture say [about being made right with God]? [Deut. 30:14 says], "The message of God is near you [i.e., it is not difficult to comprehend]. It is on your lips and in your heart." This is the message of faith [in Christ] which we [apostles] preach.
Gospel » Called » Gospel of jesus Christ
Grass » Called » Grass of the earth
And they were told not to harm the grass on earth, or any greenery, or any tree, but only those people who did not have God's seal on their foreheads.
Grass » Called » Grass of the field
Hermon » Called » Shenir
Hermon » Called » Sirion
Hermon » Called » Sion
Holy land » Called » Palestina
Holy land » Called » Land of israel
"Get up, take the young child and His mother, and go [back] to the country of Israel, for those who had tried to take the young child's life are [now] dead." So he got up, took the young child and His mother and went [back] to the country of Israel.
Holy land » Called » Land of canaan
Holy land » Called » Good land
Holy land » Called » The land
But it is true when I tell you, [while] there were many widows [living] in Israel during the time of Elijah, when it did not rain for three and a half years, causing a great famine over the entire land,
Holy land » Called » Pleasant land
Holy land » Called » Land of the hebrews
Holy land » Called » Glorious land
Holy land » Called » Land of promise
By [having] faith, he became an alien in the foreign country that had been promised to him. He lived in tents, along with Isaac [his son] and Jacob [his grandson], who [also] were to receive the same inheritance he had been promised.
Holy land » Called » Land of judah
Holy land » Called » Land of immanuel
Holy land » Called » The lord's land
The ishmaelites » Called » hagarites
The ishmaelites » Called » Arabians
The ishmaelites » Called » Hagarenes
Jericho » A city » Called » City of » Palm trees
Jerusalem » Called » Holy city
Then the devil took Him to the holy city [i.e., Jerusalem] and placed Him on an [elevated] wing of the Temple,
Jerusalem » Called » Zion
Jerusalem » Called » Faithful city
Jerusalem » Called » City of the great king
"Those persons who have a humble attitude [toward themselves] are blessed because they will inherit [the best of] the earth.
Jerusalem » Called » City of God
Jerusalem » Called » Jebus
Jerusalem » Called » City of judah
Jerusalem » Called » City of david
Jerusalem » Called » Salem
Jerusalem » Called » Throne of the lord
Jerusalem » Called » City of truth
Jerusalem » Called » Zion of the holy one of israel
Jerusalem » Called » A city not forsaken
Jerusalem » Called » City of the lord
Jerusalem » Called » City of solemnities
Jerusalem » Called » City of righteousness
Jerusalem » Called » Holy mountain
Jerusalem » Called » To be called » Jehovah-shammah (margin)
Jerusalem » Called » To be called » the lord our righteousness,
Jerusalem » Called » The throne of the lord
Jerusalem » Called » Ariel
Jerusalem » Called » The perfection of beauty, the joy of the whole earth
Jether » An ishmaelite who married david's sister » Called » Ithra
Jews, the » Called » Hebrews
Are they [i.e., Paul's opponents there in Corinth] Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.
Jews, the » Called » Children of israel
Jews, the » Called » Seed of abraham
Jews, the » Called » israelites
Jews, the » Called » Seed of israel
Jews, the » Called » Children of jacob
Jews, the » Called » Jeshurun
Jews, the » Called » Seed of jacob
Judea, modern » Called » Jewry
Then after these things happened, Jesus traveled in Galilee [only], for He did not want to move around in Judea because the Jews [there] were trying to kill Him.
Judea, modern » Called » The land of judah
And you, Bethlehem in the country of Judah, are not among the least [towns in furnishing] rulers for Judah, for you will produce a leader who will become shepherd of my [i.e., God's] people Israel.'"
Language » Called » Tongue
This incident became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem so that the [burial] field purchased with the reward money became known as "Akeldama" [an Aramaic word] which means "Field of Blood.")
And they sang a new song [which went like this]: "You deserve to take the book and break the seals on it, for you were killed and, with your blood, you purchased people for God from every tribe and language and race and nation,
Language » Called » Speech
But again he denied it. Then after a little while those standing nearby said to Peter again, "We know for sure that you are one of them because you are from Galilee." [Note: Peter's accent gave him away. See Matt. 26:73].
And when the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the dialect of Lycaonia, "The gods have come down to us in human form."
the Law of moses » Called » Book of moses
the Law of moses » Called » Book of the law
the Law of moses » Called » Ministration of condemnation
For if the ministry [of the law] that brings condemnation came with splendor, will not the ministry that brings righteousness [i.e., the New Agreement] have greater splendor?
the Law of moses » Called » Ministration of death
But if the ministry [of the law] that brings [spiritual] death, being carved in letters on stones, came with [such] splendor that the Israelites could not look at Moses' face because of its radiance [See Ex. 34:29-35], (even though such radiance [eventually] faded away),
the Law of moses » Called » A fiery law
the Law of moses » Called » Word spoken by angels
For if the message spoken through angels proved to be binding [Note: This is a reference to the law of Moses. See Acts 7:53; Gal. 3:19], and every violation [of it] and disobedience [to it] received a just penalty,
the Law of moses » Called » Lively oracles
This is the man who was with our forefathers and with the assembly [of Hebrews] in the wilderness [after] the angel had spoken to him at Mt. Sinai. He [is the one] who received the living messages [from God at Mt. Sinai] and gave them to us.
the Law of moses » Called » Royal law
However, you are doing well if you fulfill [i.e., obey] the royal law found in the Scriptures [Lev. 19:18], "You should love your neighbor the same way that you love yourself."
Lebanon » Called » That goodly mountain
Lebanon » Called » The mountains
Lebanon » Called » Mount lebanon
Man » Called » Flesh
Man » Called » Vain man
But will you acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without [good] deeds is useless?
Man » Called » The potsherd of the earth
Man » Called » A worm
Manna » Called » Bread from heaven
Our forefathers ate the [supernatural] 'manna' in the desert, as it is written [Neh. 9:15], 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'"
Manna » Called » Spiritual meat
And they all ate the same spiritual food [i.e., the supernatural manna. See Ex. 16:4-5],
Manna » Called » God's manna
Manna » Called » Bread of heaven
Manna » Called » Corn of heaven
Manna » Called » Angel's food
Miracles » Called » Signs and wonders
Truly, I endured [opposition] patiently, while showing evidence of being an apostle among you. I performed [supernatural] signs, and wonders and powerful miracles.
So, Jesus said to him, "None of you people will believe [in me] unless you see [miraculous] signs and wonders, [will you?]."
Miracles » Called » Marvelous works
Miracles » Called » Marvelous things
Moabites » Called » People of chemosh
Moabites » Called » Children of lot
Mountains » Called » The ancient mountains
Mountains » Called » Everlasting hills
Mountains » Called » The everlasting mountains
Mountains » Called » Perpetual hills
Mountains » Called » God's mountains
Mountains » Called » Pillars of heaven
River Nile » Called » The river
River Nile » Called » Sihor
River Nile » Called » The stream of egypt
River Nile » Called » The egyptian sea
Nineveh » Called » Bloody city
Pentecost » Called » Day of pentecost
For Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus so he would not have to spend any time in [the province of] Asia, because he was hurrying to get to Jerusalem in time for the Day of Pentecost, if at all possible.
And when the day of Pentecost came [Note: This was a Jewish festival held fifty days following the Passover Festival. Lev. 23:15-21], they [i.e., the twelve apostles] were all gathered together in one place [i.e., their second story living quarters, 1:13 ?].
But I will wait [here] in Ephesus until the Day of Pentecost [Note: This was an annual Jewish festival, held at spring harvest time];
Pentecost » Called » Feast of weeks
Pentecost » Called » Day of first fruits
Pentecost » Called » Feast of harvest
Philistines » Called » The cherethites
Philistines » Called » The caphtorims
Precious stones » Called » Precious jewels
Precious stones » Called » Stones of fire
Precious stones » Called » Jewels
Precious stones » Called » Stones to be set
The sabbath » Called » The sabbath of the lord
The sabbath » Called » The lord's day
I was in [i.e., under the influence of] the Holy Spirit on the Lord's day [i.e., Sunday], when I heard behind me a loud voice, like a trumpet,
The sabbath » Called » The rest of the holy sabbath
The sabbath » Called » The sabbath of rest
The sabbath » Called » God's holy day
Sallai » A priest who returned to jerusalem with zerubbabel » Called » Sallu
Stars » Called » The host of heaven
Stars » Called » Stars of heaven
Stars » Called » Stars of light
Tents » Called » Tabernacles
By [having] faith, he became an alien in the foreign country that had been promised to him. He lived in tents, along with Isaac [his son] and Jacob [his grandson], who [also] were to receive the same inheritance he had been promised.
Tents » Called » Curtains
So, even as the Holy Spirit said [Psa. 95:7-11], "Today, if you hear His [i.e., God's] voice,
The word of God » Called » The word
[So], like newly born babies, you should desire the genuine, spiritual milk [i.e., God's word. See Heb. 5:12-13], so that by it you may grow toward [final] salvation,
Therefore, you should put away [from you] all moral filth and overflowing wickedness and humbly receive the word [of God], planted within you [by the Holy Spirit. See John 16:8], which is capable of saving your souls. But you should not deceive yourselves by just listening [to God's word] instead of doing what the word teaches. For if anyone is [only] a listener to the word and does not practice it, he is like a person who sees his natural face in a mirror,
The word of God » Called » Word of truth
Do your best to present yourself as a worker who is approved by God [and] does not have to be ashamed, [because you are] accurately handling [i.e., explaining] the message of truth.
It was God's purpose to bring us into being [spiritually] by the message of truth, so that we could become a kind of "firstfruits" of those He created. [Note: "Firstfruits" here suggests either that Christians are the best of all of God's creatures (Num. 18:12), or that they were the first to be converted, with many more to come].
The word of God » Called » The word of God
For God's word is alive and active and sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates [deep enough] even to divide [a person's] soul [from his] spirit, and his joints [from his] bone marrow [Note: This is figurative language describing the penetrating effect of God's word into a person's spiritual, inner being] and is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of a person's heart.
But Jesus said, "Yes, but those who listen to God's message and obey it are [more] blessed."
The word of God » Called » Book
And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
The word of God » Called » Law of the lord
The word of God » Called » Holy scriptures
And [remember] that, from childhood, you have known the sacred Scriptures which are able to make you wise [enough] to be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.
God had promised this good news a long time ago through His prophets [and had it written] in the holy Scriptures [i.e., the Old Testament].
The word of God » Called » Oracles of God
Much in every way! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the messages of God [i.e., their prophets received divine revelations].
If someone's gift is speaking, he should [be sure to] say only what God wants him to. If a person's gift is serving, he should do so by the strength provided by God [who supplies all such gifts]. This is so that, in using all gifts, God may be honored through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs honor and power forever and ever. May it be so.
The word of God » Called » Book of the law
For all who seek to be right with God by trying to meet all the requirements of the law of Moses are under a curse [from God], because it is written [Deut. 27:26], "Every person is cursed [i.e., cut off from God] who does not continue to obey all of the requirements written in the law of Moses."
The word of God » Called » Book of the lord
The word of God » Called » Scriptures of truth
The word of God » Called » Sword of the spirit
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Holy Spirit, which is God's word.
The word of God » Called » Word of Christ
You should let the message of Christ live in you abundantly [i.e., as individuals and collectively]. Use [much] wisdom in teaching and warning one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with favor [i.e., with thankfulness] in your hearts toward God.
The word of God » Called » Word of life
as you hold out [i.e., offer to people] the message of [never ending] life. Then I will have something to boast about on the day of Christ's [return, See 1:6], that I had not run the race for nothing nor had worked for nothing.
The word of God » Called » Scriptures
For I passed on to you the [following] main principles that I received [i.e., by revelation]: Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures;
The word of God » Called » Good word of God
and who had experienced the good teaching of God and the powers of the coming age [i.e., they had already received some of the blessings of the Christian life, perhaps even miraculous signs].
Tyre » Called » The renowned city
Tyre » Called » The daughter of tarshish
Tyre » Called » The daughter of zidon
Tyre » Called » The crowning city
Tyre » Called » The joyous city
Valleys » Called » Vales
Valleys » Called » Dales
Valleys » Called » Fat valleys, when fruitful
Valleys » Called » Rough valleys, when uncultivated and barren
Veil » Holy place » Called » second veil
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, [a hope] that is safe and secure, and one that enters the curtain [i.e., figuratively, of the heavenly sanctuary],
And behind the second curtain [of] the Tabernacle was [a room] called the "Holy of Holies."
Wife » Called » Desire of the eyes
Woman » Young » Called » Virgins
Woman » Young » Called » Damsels
And when He entered [the house] He said to them, "Why are you making such a commotion and crying? The child is not [really] dead, but only sleeping."
Woman » Young » Called » Maids
And when Jesus came to the [synagogue official's] house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him except Peter, James, John and the girl's father and mother. And all the people [in the house] were crying and beating their chests in mourning, so Jesus said [to them], "Do not cry, for the girl is not [really] dead but [only] sleeping."
Works, good » Called » Fruits of righteousness
having been full of qualities of righteousness, which come from Jesus Christ and produce honor and praise to God.
Works, good » Called » Works and labors of love
For God is not [so] unjust as to forget the work you are doing and the love you have shown for Him, as you ministered to the saints [i.e., His holy people] and continue to minister [to them].
Works, good » Called » Fruits meet for repentance
Works, good » Called » Good fruits
But the [true] wisdom, which is from [God] above, is first of all pure, then peace-loving, patient and easily persuaded. [It is] full of mercy and produces a crop of good deeds; [it is] impartial [or, unwavering] and sincere.
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Called By God's Name
Acts 15:17so that the rest of mankind, including all the Gentiles [or nations], may seek after the Lord and be called by my name.
Called Himself The Christ
Matthew 26:63But Jesus did not say anything. So, the head priest said to Him, "I command you [to swear] by the living God, [and] to tell us if you are the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one], the Son of God!"
Christians Are Called Children
1 John 3:1-2Look at how much love the Father has shown to us [Christians], that we should be called His children! But, that is what we [really] are! The reason the people of the world do not know who we are is because they do not know who God [really] is.
Christians Are Called Disciples
Acts 11:26and when he found him, he brought him [back] to Antioch. So, for an entire year Saul and Barnabas gathered the church together and taught many people. [It was] here in Antioch that the disciples were first [divinely] called Christians.
Christians Are Called Followers Of The Way
Acts 9:1-2With every breath [it seemed], Saul [expressed his desire to] threaten and murder the Lord's disciples and [even] went to the head priest
Christians Are Called Friends
John 15:15I do not call you slaves anymore, for a slave does not know what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because I have told you everything that I heard from my Father.
Christians Are Called Heirs
Romans 8:17And if we are [His] children, then we have an inheritance from God [i.e., blessings here and hereafter] and are fellow-sharers with Christ [of such blessings], providing we [are willing to] suffer with Him, so we can also be honored with Him [i.e., in the future life. See verses 18-25].
Christians Are Called Prisoners Of Christ
Ephesians 3:1This is the reason that I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles, [pray for you. See 3:14-19].
Christians Are Called Servants Of Christ
Romans 1:1[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, [who was] called to be an apostle, [and] set apart for [preaching] the Gospel of God.
Christians Are Called Servants Of God
2 Corinthians 6:4But, as ministers of God, we [try to] commend ourselves [to others] in every way. [We do this] by [our] great steadfastness in troubles, hardships and difficulties.
Christians Being Called Brothers
Hebrews 2:11For, both the One who makes people holy [i.e., Jesus], and those who are made holy [i.e., Christians], all come from one [Father], and for this reason Christ is not ashamed to call them His brothers,
How Disciples Are Called
Matthew 4:19And He said to them, "Come with me, and I will make you fishermen for people."
The Judgement Is Called
Romans 2:5But your stubbornness and refusal to repent are storing up wrath [i.e., punishment] for yourselves, [to be experienced] on the Day of Wrath [i.e., the day of judgment] when God's just judgment will be revealed.
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