114 Bible Verses about Spiritual
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Howbeit, that is not first which is spiritual: but that which is natural, and then that which is spiritual.
which things also we speak - not in the cunning words of man's wisdom, but with the cunning words of the holy ghost, making spiritual comparisons of spiritual things.
But he that is spiritual discusseth all things: yet he himself is judged of no man.
If we sow unto you spiritual things: is it a great thing if we reap your carnal things?
For the natural man perceiveth not the things of the spirit of God, for they are but foolishness unto him: Neither can he perceive them, because he is spiritually examined.
And I could not speak unto you brethren as unto spiritual: but as unto carnal, even as it were unto babes in Christ.
Blessed be God the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which hath blessed us with all manner of spiritual blessings in heavenly things by Christ,
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Adorning » Spiritual » General references
for that shall bring grace unto thy head, and shall be a chain about thy neck.
She shall make thee a gracious head, and garnish thee with the crown of glory."
Then shall thy cheeks and thy neck be made fair, and hanged with spangles and goodly jewels:
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
Adorning » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
And I say unto you, that Elijah is come already: And they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they lusted. In likewise shall also the son of man suffer of them."
He that overcometh shall be clothed in white array, and I will not put out his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my father, and before his angels.
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich: and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, that thy filthy nakedness do not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see.
And about the seat were twenty four seats. And I saw upon the seats twenty four elders sitting clothed in white raiment, and had on their heads crowns of gold.
After this I beheld, and lo a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and people, and tongues, stood before the seat, and before the lamb, clothed with long white garments, and palms in their hands,
Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
And why? I put upon me righteousness, which covered me as a garment, and equity was my crown.
I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing.
Up, Zion, up: take thy strength unto thee. Put on thy honest raiment O Jerusalem, thou city of the holy one. For from this time forth, there shall no uncircumcised nor unclean person come in thee.
Which answered and said unto those that stood before him, 'Take away the foul clothes from him.' And unto him he said, 'Behold, I have taken away thy sin from thee, and will deck thee with change of raiment.'
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
Put on the armour of God, that ye may stand steadfast against the crafty assaults of the devil.
But let us which are of the day be sober, armed with the breast plate of faith and love, and with hope of salvation as a helmet.
The night is past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
in the words of truth, in the power of God, by the armour of righteousness of the right hand and on the left hand,
Assurance » Spiritual
for the which cause I also suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am sure that he is able keep that which I have committed to his keeping against that day.
let us draw nigh with a true heart in a full faith sprinkled in our hearts, from an evil conscience, and washed in our bodies with pure water,
that their hearts might be comforted and knit together in love, and in all riches of full understanding, for to know the mystery of God the father and of Christ:
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and also in the holy ghost and in much certainty, as ye know after what manner we behaved ourselves among you, for your sakes.
Beauty » Spiritual
One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
Give honour unto the LORD's name: bring presents and come before him, and bow to the LORD in holy apparel.
So shall the king have pleasure in thy beauty; for he is thy LORD, and thou shalt worship him.
And the glorious majesty of the LORD our God be upon us. Prosper thou the work of our hands upon us; O prosper thou our handiwork.
Boasting » Spiritual
{To the Chanter, an exhortation of David when Doeg the Edomite came to Saul, and showed him, saying: David is come to the house of Abimelech} Thy boastest thou thyself, thou tyrant, that thou canst do mischief, whereas the goodness of God endureth yet daily?
There be some that put their trust in their goods, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches. But no man may deliver his brother, nor make agreement unto God for him, for it costeth more to redeem their souls, so that he must let that alone forever. read more.
Yea, though he live long, and see not the grave.
How long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully, and make such proud boasting?
Though some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, art graft in among them, and made partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree; boast not thyself against the branches. For if thou boast thyself, remember that thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. Thou wilt say then, "The branches are broken off, that I might be graft in." read more.
Thou sayest well: because of unbelief they are broken off, and thou standest steadfast in faith. Be not high minded, but fear: seeing that God spared not the natural branches, lest haply he also spare not thee.
For Christ sent me not to baptise, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should have been made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is, to them that perish, foolishness: but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God. For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and will cast away the understanding of the prudent." read more.
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the searcher of this world? Hath not God made the wisdom of this world foolishness? For when the world, through wisdom, knew not God in the wisdom of God: it pleased God through foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom. But we preach Christ crucified: unto the Jews, an occasion of falling; and unto the Greeks, foolishness. But unto them which are called, both of Jews and Greeks, we preach Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men: And the weakness of God is stronger than are men. Brethren, look on your calling how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many of high degree are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise. And God hath chosen the weak things of the world, to confound things which are mighty. And vile things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things of no reputation, for to bring to nought things of reputation, that no flesh should rejoice in his presence. And unto him pertain ye, in Christ Jesus, which of God is made unto us wisdom, and also righteousness, and sanctifying, and redemption. That according, as it is written, "He which rejoiceth, should rejoice in the Lord."
Body » Resurrection of » Spiritual
which shall change into another fashion our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
It is sown a natural body, and riseth a spiritual body. There is a natural body and there is a spiritual body.
And as we have born the image of the earthy, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly.
And herefore sigh we, desiring to be clothed with our mansion which is from heaven:
When Christ, which is our life, shall show himself; then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
For those which he knew before, he also ordained before, that they should be like fashioned unto the shape of his son, that he might be the first begotten son among many brethren.
And I fell at his feet, to worship him. And he said unto me, "See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and one of thy brethren, and of them that have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
Wherefore in all things it became him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be merciful, and a faithful high priest in things concerning God, for to purge the people's sins.
But ye shall not suffer yourselves to be called Rabbi, for one is your master, that is, to wit, Christ, and all ye are brethren.
And the King shall answer and say unto them, 'Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.'
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life.
Circumcision » Spiritual
In whom also ye are circumcised with circumcision made without hands, by putting off the sinful body of the flesh, through the circumcision that is in Christ,
Circumcise, therefore, the foreskin of your hearts, and be no longer stiff-necked.
And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart and the heart of thy seed for to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and all thy soul, that thou mayest live.
Be circumcised in the LORD, and cut away the foreskins of your heart, all ye of Judah, and all the indwellers of Jerusalem: that my indignation break not out like fire, and kindle so that no man may quench it, because of the wickedness of your imaginations."
But he is a Jew which is hid within, and the circumcision of the heart is the true circumcision, which is in the spirit, and not in the letter: whose praise is not of men but of God.
Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
And I say unto you, that Elijah is come already: And they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they lusted. In likewise shall also the son of man suffer of them."
He that overcometh shall be clothed in white array, and I will not put out his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my father, and before his angels.
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich: and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, that thy filthy nakedness do not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see.
And about the seat were twenty four seats. And I saw upon the seats twenty four elders sitting clothed in white raiment, and had on their heads crowns of gold.
After this I beheld, and lo a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and people, and tongues, stood before the seat, and before the lamb, clothed with long white garments, and palms in their hands,
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
And why? I put upon me righteousness, which covered me as a garment, and equity was my crown.
I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing.
Up, Zion, up: take thy strength unto thee. Put on thy honest raiment O Jerusalem, thou city of the holy one. For from this time forth, there shall no uncircumcised nor unclean person come in thee.
Which answered and said unto those that stood before him, 'Take away the foul clothes from him.' And unto him he said, 'Behold, I have taken away thy sin from thee, and will deck thee with change of raiment.'
Consequences of sin » death » Physical » Spiritual » Separation from God
But your misdeeds have separated you from your God, and your sins hide his face from you, that he heareth you not.
that thou mayest go in to a land that floweth with milk and honey. But I will not go among you myself, for ye are a stiffnecked people: lest I consume you by the way."
Israel hath sinned and also transgressed my covenant, which I commanded them, and have taken of the excommunicate things, and have stolen and hid them, and also put them unto their own stuff: And therefore the children of Israel cannot stand before their enemies. They shall turn their backs before their enemies, because they be excommunicate. Neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the excommunicate from among you.
If I incline unto wickedness with my heart, the LORD will not hear me.
There is no man that calleth upon thy name, that standeth up to take hold by thee. Therefore hidest thou thy face from us and consumest us, because of our sins.
Darkness » Spiritual
The night is past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
But and if thine eye be wicked, then all thy body shall be full of darkness. Wherefore if the light that is in thee, be darkness: how great is that darkness?
Ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
And this is the condemnation: that light is come into the world, and the men have loved darkness more than light, because their deeds were evil.
Deafness » Spiritual
Harden the heart of this people, stop their ears, and shut their eyes, that they see not with their eyes, hear not with their ears, and understand not with their heart, and convert and be healed."
But unto whom shall I speak, whom shall I warn, that he may take heed? Their ears are so uncircumcised, that they may not hear. Behold, they take the word of God but for a scorn, and have no lust thereto.
"Thou son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a froward household: which have eyes to see, and yet see not; ears have they to hear, and yet hear they not. For they are an obstinate household.
Nevertheless, they would not take heed, but turned their backs and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.
Dearth » Spiritual
When the thirsty and poor seek water, and find none, and when their tongue is dry of thirst: I give it them, sayeth the LORD. I, the God of Israel, forsake them not.
Therefore cometh my folk also in captivity, because they have no understanding. Their glory is famished with hunger, and their pride is marred for thirst.
He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind in a house, and bringeth the prisoners out of captivity, but letteth the renegades continue in scarceness.
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.
Ye shall be as an oak whose leaves are fallen away, and as a garden that hath no moistness.
death » Spiritual
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by the means of sin; And so death went over all men, insomuch that all men sinned.
blinded in their understanding, being strangers from the life which is in God, through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their hearts.
which his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree, that we should be delivered from sin and should live in righteousness. By whose stripes ye were healed.
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
They shall die a horrible death: and no man shall mourn for them, nor bury them, but they shall lie as dung upon the earth. They shall perish through the sword, and hunger, and their bodies shall be meat for the fowls of the air, and beasts of the earth.
For I desire not the death of a sinner, saith the Lord Jehovah, but rather that he should turn from his way, and live.
But when I went by, lo, he was gone; I sought him, but his place could nowhere be found.
Because he would not be reformed, he shall die: and for his great foolishness he shall be destroyed.
Debtors » Spiritual
For ye are dearly bought. Therefore glorify ye God in your bodies and in your spirits, for they are God's.
For I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to them which are no Greeks, unto the learned and also unto the unlearned.
Ye know the liberality of our Lord Jesus Christ, which though he were rich, yet for your sakes became poor: that ye through his poverty might be made rich.
Hereby are we assured of love: because he left his life for us: And therefore we ought also to give our lives for our brethren.
What reward shall I give unto the LORD, for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?
Diligence » Spiritual
Say not ye, 'There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest?' Behold, I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the regions: For they are white already unto harvest.
For I have wished myself to be cursed from Christ, for my brethren and my kinsmen as pertaining to the flesh:
Enlightenment » Spiritual
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, that ye should show the virtues of him that called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
For it is God that commanded the light to shine out of darkness, which hath shined in our hearts, for to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
And in that day, shall deaf men hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see, even out of the cloud and out of darkness.
The poor and the lender meet together; the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
And he said unto me, "Blessed are they which are called unto the Lamb's supper." And he said unto me, "These are the true sayings of God."
And as they ate, Jesus took bread, blessed and brake it and gave it to them and said, "Take, eat; This is my body."
Again he sent forth other servants, saying, 'Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner, mine oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready; come unto the marriage.'
Moreover, the LORD of Hosts shall once prepare a feast for all people upon the hill: A plenteous, costly, pleasant feast, of fat and well-fed beasts, of sweet and most pure things.
Fulness » Spiritual » Warnings against worldly fulness
because thou sayest thou art rich and increased with goods, and hast need of nothing, and knowest not how thou art wretched and miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
Behold, the sins of thy sister Sodom, were these: Pride, fullness of meat, abundance and Idleness: these things had she and her daughters. Besides that, they reached not their hand to the poor and needy,
hereof are they fat and wealthy, and are run away from me with shameful blasphemies. They minister not the law, they make no end of the fatherless cause, they judge not the poor according to equity.
"And Israel waxed fat, and kicked. Thou wast fat, thick and smooth. And he let God go, that made him; and despised the rock that saved him.
They are enclosed in their own fat, and their mouth speaketh proud things.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of blessing
Bring every tithe into my barn, that there may be meat in mine house: and prove me withal, sayeth the LORD of Hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven unto you, and pour you out a blessing with plenteousness.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of joy
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
And I am sure when I come, that I shall come with abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess: but be fulfilled with the spirit,
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of wisdom
For this cause we also, since the day we heard of it have not ceased praying for you, and desiring that ye might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of God
and to know what is the love of Christ, which love passeth knowledge: that ye might be fulfilled with all manner of fullness which cometh of God.
Fulness » Spiritual » The overflowing cup
Thou preparest a table before me against mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil, and fillest my cup full.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Christ, the saviour
Jesus answered and said unto her, "If thou knowest the gift of God, and who it is, that sayeth to thee, 'Give me drink': thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee water of life."
Behold, I shall give him for a witness among the folk, for a Prince and Captain unto the people.
"I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and led thee by the hand. Therefore will I also defend thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, and to be the light of the Gentiles.
For God so loveth the world, that he hath given his only son, for the intent that none that believe in him should perish: But should have everlasting life.
Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily I say unto you, Moses gave you bread from heaven: but my father giveth you the true bread from heaven. For he is the bread of God, which cometh down from heaven and giveth life unto the world."
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
For unto you it is given, that not only ye should believe on Christ: but also suffer for his sake,
For by grace are ye made safe through faith, and that, not of yourselves: For it is the gift of God,
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, which giveth to all men indifferently and casteth no man in the teeth; and it shall be given him.
For it is the LORD that giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Repentance
When they heard this, they held their peace and glorified God, saying, "Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life."
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Grace
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Christ the chief of
Jesus answered and said unto her, "If thou knowest the gift of God, and who it is, that sayeth to thee, 'Give me drink': thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee water of life."
Behold, I shall give him for a witness among the folk, for a Prince and Captain unto the people.
"I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and led thee by the hand. Therefore will I also defend thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, and to be the light of the Gentiles.
For God so loveth the world, that he hath given his only son, for the intent that none that believe in him should perish: But should have everlasting life.
Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily I say unto you, Moses gave you bread from heaven: but my father giveth you the true bread from heaven. For he is the bread of God, which cometh down from heaven and giveth life unto the world."
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
and to you which are troubled, rest with us; when the Lord Jesus shall show himself from heaven, with his mighty angels,
Come unto me all ye that labor, and are laden, and I will ease you.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
For unto you it is given, that not only ye should believe on Christ: but also suffer for his sake,
For by grace are ye made safe through faith, and that, not of yourselves: For it is the gift of God,
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Thou art gone up on high; thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts for men, yea, even for thine enemies, that the LORD God might dwell among them.
Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, "He is gone up on high, and hath led captivity captive, and hath given gifts unto men."
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Pray for
If ye then, which are evil, can give to your children good gifts, how much more shall your father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask of him?
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, which giveth to all men indifferently and casteth no man in the teeth; and it shall be given him.
For it is the LORD that giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Glory
For the LORD God is a light and defense; the LORD will give grace and worship, and no good thing shall he withhold from them that live a godly life.
And that glory that thou gavest me, I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Grace
For the LORD God is a light and defense; the LORD will give grace and worship, and no good thing shall he withhold from them that live a godly life.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
If ye then which are evil, can give good gifts unto your children: How much more shall the father of heaven give a holy spirit to them, that desire it of him?"
Then said Peter unto him, "Thy money perish with thee, because thou wenest that the gift of God may be obtained with money.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Righteousness
And the gift is not over one sin, as death came through one sin of one that sinned. For damnation came of one sin unto condemnation: But the gift came to justify from many sins. For if by the sin of one, death reigned by the means of one, much more shall they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life by the means of one; that is to say, Jesus Christ.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » A new heart
And I will give you one heart, and will plant a new spirit within your bowels. That stony heart will I take out of your body, and give you a fleshly heart:
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » To be used for mutual profit
As every man hath received the gift, minister the same one to another as good ministers of the manifold grace of God.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Not repented of by him
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Strength and power
O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places, even the God of Israel; he will give strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Eternal life
For the reward of sin is death: but eternal life is the gift of God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Peace
The LORD shall give strength unto his people; the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Repentance
When they heard this, they held their peace and glorified God, saying, "Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life."
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy ghost
But we all behold the glory of the Lord with his face open, and we are changed unto the same similitude, from glory to glory, even of the spirit of the Lord.
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by God
For the LORD God is a light and defense; the LORD will give grace and worship, and no good thing shall he withhold from them that live a godly life.
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by Christ
And that glory that thou gavest me, I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one.
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy spirit
But we all behold the glory of the Lord with his face open, and we are changed unto the same similitude, from glory to glory, even of the spirit of the Lord.
Good » Tidings » Spiritual
The spirit of the LORD God is with me, for the LORD hath anointed me, and sent me to preach good tidings unto the poor: that I might bind up the wounded hearts, that I might preach deliverance to the captive, and open the prison to them that are bound;
O how beautiful are the feet of the Ambassador, that bringeth the message from the mountain, and proclaimeth peace: That bringeth the good tidings, and preacheth health, and sayeth unto Zion, "Thy God is the king."
And the angel answered, and said unto him, "I am Gabriel that stand in the presence of God, and am sent to speak unto thee: and to show thee these glad tidings.
Moreover the voice cried thus, "Go up unto the hill, O Zion, thou that bringest good tidings; lift up thy voice with power, O thou preacher Jerusalem. Lift it up without fear, and say unto the cities of Judah, 'Behold, your God!'
Behold, upon the mountains come the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, and preacheth peace. O Judah, keep thy holidays, perform thy promises: for Belial shall come no more in thee, he is utterly rooted out.
Healing » Spiritual
Heal me LORD, and I shall be whole; save me LORD, and I shall be safe, for thou art he that I praise.
"The spirit of the Lord upon me, because he hath anointed me; To preach the gospel to the poor he hath sent me; And to heal which are broken hearted: To preach deliverance to the captive; And sight to the blind; And freely to set at liberty them that are bruised;
"O ye shrinking children, turn again, saying, "Lo, we are thine, for thou art the LORD our God!" And so shall I heal your backturnings.
In their adversity they shall seek me, and say, "Come, let us turn again to the LORD: for he hath smitten us, and he shall heal us;
He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities. The correction that brought us peace was on him, and with his stripes we were healed.
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
For the promise that he should be heir of the world was not given to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law: but through the righteousness which cometh of faith.
If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs by promise.
If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.
Wherefore now art thou not a servant, but a son. If thou be the son, thou art also the heir of God through Christ.
Are they not all spirits to do service, sent for to minister for their sakes, which shall be heirs of salvation?
Heritage » Spiritual
in whom we are made heirs, and were thereto predestinate according to the purpose of him which worketh all things after the purpose of his own will:
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
to enjoy an inheritance immortal, and undefiled, and that perisheth not; reserved in heaven for you
And now dear brethren I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build further, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
forasmuch as ye know that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of inheritance, for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
Hope » Spiritual » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
and hope maketh not ashamed: for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy ghost, which is given unto us.
Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, and that with meekness and fear:
Hope » Spiritual » The scriptures the source of
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Hope » Spiritual » The saving element in life
For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth?
Hope » Spiritual » Inspires to clean living
Hunger » Spiritual
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
For if thou criest after wisdom, and callest for knowledge; If thou seekest after her as after money, and diggest for her as for treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
Come to the waters, all ye that be thirsty, and ye that have no money. Come buy, that ye may have to eat. Come buy wine and milk, without any money, or money worth. Wherefore do ye lay out your money, for the thing that feedeth not, and spend your labour about the thing that satisfieth you not? But hearken rather unto me, and ye shall eat of the best, and your soul shall have her pleasure in plenteousness.
Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
The ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass his master's crib; but Israel knoweth nothing. My people hath no understanding.
blinded in their understanding, being strangers from the life which is in God, through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their hearts.
as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves unto your old lusts of ignorance:
sayeth the LORD: they gather together evil gotten goods, and lay up robbery in their houses.'
But they know not the thoughts of the LORD; they understand not his counsel, that shall gather them together as the sheaves in the barn.
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Obey them that have the oversight of you, and submit yourselves to them, for they watch for your souls, even as they that must give accounts for them: that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. For that is an unprofitable thing for you.
Remember them which have the oversight of you, which have declared unto you the word of God: consider the conversation of their living, the end of whose conversation see that ye look upon, and follow their faith.
not but that we had authority: but to make ourselves an example unto you, to follow us.
which ye have both learned and received, heard and also seen in me: those things do, and the God of peace shall be with you.
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
in whom we are made heirs, and were thereto predestinate according to the purpose of him which worketh all things after the purpose of his own will:
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
to enjoy an inheritance immortal, and undefiled, and that perisheth not; reserved in heaven for you
And now dear brethren I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build further, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
forasmuch as ye know that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of inheritance, for ye serve the Lord Christ.
The law of God » Described as » Spiritual
Life » Spiritual
The thief cometh not but for to steal and kill, and destroy. I am come that they might have life, and have it more abundantly.
Jesus said unto him, "I am the way, the truth and the life. And no man cometh unto the father, but by me.
And Jesus said unto them, "I am that bread of life. He that cometh to me, shall not hunger: and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
These are written that ye might believe that Jesus is Christ the son of God. And that ye in believing ye might have life through his name.
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
to make it unto himself a glorious congregation without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it should be holy and without blame.
Wherefore, dearly beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot and undefiled:
Pure devotion, and undefiled before God the father, is this: To visit the friendless, and widows in their adversity, and to keep himself unspotted of the world.
Then mightest thou lift up thy face without shame! Then shouldest thou be sure, and have no need to fear.
Life » Spiritual » Necessitates death to sin and self
I am crucified with Christ. I live verily, yet now not I, but Christ liveth in me. For the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the son of God, which loved me, and gave himself for me.
and that he died for all, because that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves: but unto him which died for them and rose again.
For we which live, are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might appear in our mortal flesh.
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
Verily, verily I say unto you, He that heareth my words, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life: and shall not come into damnation, but is escaped from death unto life.
These are written that ye might believe that Jesus is Christ the son of God. And that ye in believing ye might have life through his name.
If Christ be in you: the body is dead, because of sin; But the spirit is life for righteousness' sake.
Likewise, imagine ye also, that ye are dead concerning sin: but are alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
For unto this purpose, verily, was the gospel preached unto the dead; that they should be condemned of men in the flesh, but should live before God in the spirit.
For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage.
Life » Spiritual » Sustained by the word of God
Incline your ears, and come unto me, take heed, and your soul shall live. For I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
He humbled thee and made thee hunger and fed thee with Manna, which neither thou nor thy father knew of, to make thee know that a man must not live by bread only: but by all that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD must a man live.
Life » Spiritual » Love the demonstration of
We know that we are translated from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother, abideth in death.
Men » Spiritual » Evil men put to silence
But the king shall rejoice in God; all they that swear by him shall be commended, for the mouth of liars shall be stopped.
that the poor may have hope, and that the mouth of the oppressor may be stopped.
The righteous will consider this and rejoice; the mouth of all wickedness shall be stopped.
That thou mayest think upon it, be ashamed, and excuse thine own confusion no more: when I have forgiven thee all that thou hast done, sayeth the LORD God.'"
Mind » Spiritual
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus:
"For who knoweth the mind of the Lord, other who shall inform him?" But we understand the mind of Christ.
To be carnally minded is death; But to be spiritually minded is life, and peace:
Nation » Spiritual » Sins of
And the people came to Moses, and said, "We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against thee: make intercession to the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us." And Moses made intercession for the people.
"Doubtless our own wickedness reward us: But LORD do thou according to thy name, though our transgressions and sins be many.
and said, "My God, I am ashamed, and dare not lift up mine eyes unto thee my God: for our wickednesses are grown over our head, and our trespasses are waxen great unto the heaven.
Then the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, saying, "We have sinned against thee: for we have forsaken our own God, and have served Baalim."
And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water and poured it out before the LORD and fasted the same day, and said there, "We have sinned against the LORD." And Samuel judged the causes of the children of Israel in Mizpeh.
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
If a principal spirit be given thee to bear rule, be not negligent then in thine office: for so shall great wickedness be put down, as it were with a medicine.
but the wisdom that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, and without simulation.
If any be faultless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, which are not slandered of riot, neither are disobedient.
Embrace peace with all men, and holiness; without the which, no man shall see the Lord.
Nation » Spiritual » Rebellion against
And whosoever will not diligently fulfill the law of thy God, and the king's law, shall have his judgment for the deed, whether it be unto death, or to be banished, or to be condemned in goods, or to be put in prison."
Likewise these dreamers defile the flesh, despise rulers, and speak evil of them that are in authority.
And that whosoever came not within three days, according to the device of the rulers and Elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and be put out from the congregation of the captive.
And that man that will do presumptuously, so that he will not hearken unto the priest that standeth there to minister unto the LORD thy God or unto the judge, shall die: and so thou shalt put away evil from Israel.
Whosoever therefore resisteth power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation.
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
And Samuel spake unto all Israel, saying, "If ye be come again unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods from among you, and Ashtaroth, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD and serve him alone; and so shall he rid you out of the hands of the Philistines."
Neverthelater, there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast put away groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God."
Preparation » Spiritual » Cleansing of God's temple
And they gathered their brethren and purified themselves, and then went at the commandment of the king by the word of the LORD, for to cleanse the house of the LORD.
Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification
But if a man purge himself from such fellows, he shall be a vessel sanctified unto honour meet for the Lord, and prepared unto all good works.
Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the unbelievers to the wisdom of the just men: to make the people ready for the Lord."
Reputation » Spiritual
for your obedience extendeth to all men. I am glad no doubt of you. But yet I would have you wise unto that which is good. And to be innocent as concerning evil.
First: Verily I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is published throughout all the world.
By faith, Abel offered unto God a more plenteous sacrifice than Cain: by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: by which also he being dead, yet speaketh. By faith was Enoch translated that he should not see death; neither was he found, for God had taken him away. Before he was taken away, he was reported of that he had pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: For he that cometh to God, must believe that God is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him. read more.
By faith Noah honoured God, after that he was warned of things which were not seen, and prepared the ark to the saving of his household, through the which ark he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which cometh by faith. By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out into a place which he should afterward receive to inheritance, and he went out, not knowing whither he should go. By faith he removed into the land that was promised him, as into a strange country, and dwelt in tabernacles: and so did Isaac, and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked for a city having a foundation, whose builder and maker is God. Through faith Sarah also received strength to be with child, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful which had promised. And therefore sprang thereof one - and of one which was as good as dead - so many in multitude, as the stars of the sky, and as the sand of the sea shore which is innumerable. And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. They that say such things, declare that they seek a country. Also, if they had been mindful of that country, from whence they came out, they had leisure to have returned again. But now they desire a better, that is to say a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed of them, even to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham offered up Isaac, when he was tempted, and he offered him being his only begotten son, which had received the promises: Of whom it was said, "In Isaac shall thy seed be called." For he considered that God was able to raise up again from death. Wherefore received he him, for an example of the resurrection. In faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, as concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph, and bowed himself toward the top of his scepter. By faith Joseph, when he died, remembered the departing of the children of Israel, and gave commandment of his bones. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his father and mother, because they saw he was a proper child: neither feared they the king's commandment. By faith Moses, when he was of a great age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, and chose rather to suffer adversity with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season, and esteemed the rebuke of Christ greater riches, than the treasure of Egypt. For he had a respect unto the reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, and feared not the fierceness of the king. For he endured, even as he had seen him which is invisible. Through faith he ordained the Easter lamb, and the effusion of blood, lest he that destroyed the first born should touch them. By faith they passed through the reed sea as by dry land, which when the Egyptians had assayed to do, they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were compassed about, seven days. By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with unbelievers, when she had received the spies to lodging peaceably. And what shall I more say? The time would be too short for me to tell of Gideon, of Barach, and of Samson, and of Jephthah. Also of David and Samuel, and of the prophets, which through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, of weak were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. And the women received their dead raised to life again. Others were racked, and would not be delivered, that they might receive a better resurrection. Others tasted of mockings, and scourgings, moreover of bonds and prisonment: were stoned, were hewn asunder, were tempted, were slain with swords, walked up and down in sheep skins, in goat skins, in need, tribulation, and vexation, which the world was not worthy of: They wandered in wilderness, in mountains, in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, through faith, obtained good report, and received not the promise;
Rest » Spiritual
Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek, and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Let us fear, therefore, lest any of us forsaking the promise of entering into his rest, should seem to come behind. For unto us was it declared, as well as unto them. But it profited not them that they heard the word, because they which heard it coupled it not with faith. But we which have believed, do enter into his rest, as contrariwise he said to the other, "As I have sworn in my wrath, 'They shall not enter into my rest.'" And that spake he verily long after that the works were made, and the foundation of the world laid. read more.
For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day, on this wise, "And God did rest the seventh day from all his works." And in this place again, "They shall not come into my rest." Seeing therefore it followeth that some must enter thereinto, and they to whom it was first preached, entered not therein for unbelief's sake. Again he appointeth in David a certain present day after so long a time, saying as it is rehearsed, "This day if ye hear his voice, be not hard hearted." For if Joshua had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. There remaineth therefore yet a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest doth cease from his own works, as God did from his. Let us study therefore to enter into that rest; lest any man fall, after the same example, into unbelief:
Rivers » Jordan » Spiritual
They shall be satisfied with the plenteousness of thy house, and thou shalt give them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
The rivers of the flood thereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling of the most highest.
And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the seat of God and of the lamb.
If thou wilt now regard my commandment, thy wealthiness shall be as the water stream: and thy righteousness as the waves flowing in the sea.
After this he measured a thousand again, then was it such a river, that I might not wade through it: The water was so deep, that it was needful to have swimmed, for it might not be waded over.
Sleep » Spiritual » Symbol of death
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou laid to rest with thy fathers, then I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy body, and will establish his kingdom.
but when man sleepeth, he riseth not again, until the heaven perish: he shall not wake up nor rise out of his sleep.
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Sleep » Spiritual » General references to natural
And as he lay and slept under the Juniper tree, behold, there came an Angel and touched him, and said unto him, "Up and eat."
And he came unto the disciples, and found them asleep, and said to Peter, "What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
And the mariners were afraid and cried every man unto his god, and cast out the goods that were in the ship in to the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah gat him under the hatches and laid him down and slumbered.
And when the sun was down, there fell a slumber upon Abram. And lo, fear and great darkness came upon him.
And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with waves, and he was asleep.
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
according as it is written, "God hath given them the spirit of unquietness: eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, even unto this day."
Wherefore he saith, "Awake thou that sleepest, and stand up from death, and Christ shall give thee light."
For his watchmen are all blind, they have altogether no understanding. They are all dumb dogs, no being able to bark; they are sleepery, sluggish, and lie snorting.
This also we know, I mean the season: how that it is time that we should now awake out of sleep. For now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Watch, therefore, for ye know not when the master of the house will come: whether at even, or at midnight; whether at the cock crowing, or in the dawning: lest if he come suddenly, he should find you sleeping.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
The wise, such as have taught others, shall glister as the shining of heaven: and those that have instructed the multitude unto Godliness, shall be as the stars, world without end.
that ye may be faultless, and pure, and the sons of God; without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and a perverse nation, among which see that ye shine as lights in the world,
He was a burning, and a shining light; and ye would for a season have rejoiced in his light.
But we all behold the glory of the Lord with his face open, and we are changed unto the same similitude, from glory to glory, even of the spirit of the Lord.
For Zion's sake therefore will I not hold my tongue, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not cease: until their righteousness break forth as a shining light, and their salvation as a burning lamp.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
We grope like the blind upon the wall, we grope even as one that hath none eyes. We stumble at the noonday, as though it were toward night; in the falling places, like men that are half dead.
But and if thine eye be wicked, then all thy body shall be full of darkness. Wherefore if the light that is in thee, be darkness: how great is that darkness?
Let them alone, they be the blind leaders of the blind. If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."
Ye fools and blind: whether is greater; the offering, or the altar which sanctifieth the offering?
But their minds were blinded. For until this day remaineth the same covering, untaken away, in the old testament when they read it - which in Christ is put away:
Spiritual » Adoption » Adultery
and yet for all that they would not hearken unto their judges: But went a whoring after strange gods and bowed themselves unto them, and turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in obeying the commandments of the LORD, and did not so.
And Gideon made an ephod thereof, and put it in his city Ophrah. And all Israel went a whoring after him there, which thing was the ruin of Gideon's house.
But when they had transgressed against the God of their fathers and had gone awhoring after the gods of the people of the land, which God destroyed before them,
Thus were they stained with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.
And they that escape from you, shall think upon me among the Heathen, where they shall be in captivity. As for that whorish and unfaithful heart of theirs, wherewith they run away from me, I will break it: Yea, and put out those eyes of theirs, that committed fornication with their idols. Then shall they be ashamed, and displeased with their selves, for the wickedness and abominations, which they have done:
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire that it hath always unto thy judgments.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? There is nothing upon earth, that I desire in comparison of thee.
My soul lusteth after thee all the night long, and my mind hasteth freely to thee. For as soon as thy judgment is known to the world, then the inhabiters of the earth learn righteousness.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire that it hath always unto thy judgments.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? There is nothing upon earth, that I desire in comparison of thee.
My soul lusteth after thee all the night long, and my mind hasteth freely to thee. For as soon as thy judgment is known to the world, then the inhabiters of the earth learn righteousness.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
and vain disputations of men with corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, which think that lucre is godliness. From such, separate thyself.
because thou sayest thou art rich and increased with goods, and hast need of nothing, and knowest not how thou art wretched and miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
There will come many days in Israel, in which there shall be no true God - nor priest that teacheth, nor any law.
remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.
"Behold, the time cometh," sayeth the LORD God, "that I shall send a hunger into the earth. Not the hunger of bread, nor the thirst of water: but a hunger to hear the word of the LORD.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Of God
Behold what love the father hath showed on us, that we should be called the sons of God. For this cause the world knoweth you not; because it knoweth not him.
But God, which is rich in mercy through his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead by sin, hath quickened us together in Christ - for by grace are ye saved -
But God setteth out his love that he hath to us; Seeing that while we were yet sinners; Christ died for us.
Even so shall the LORD now also appear unto me from far, and say, 'I love thee with an everlasting love, therefore do I spread my mercy before thee.'
the LORD giveth sight to the blind. The LORD helpeth them up that are fallen; the LORD loveth the righteous.
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
And Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to give heed unto the law, and the people stood in their place.
And the same began to speak boldly in the Synagogue. And when Priscilla and Aquila had heard him: they took him unto them; And expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
And the third year of his reign he sent, of his lords: Benhail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah:
And Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening
O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years! In the midst of the years make it known; in thy wrath remember mercy.
Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake; and for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
And so will not we go back from thee; O let us live, and we shall call upon thy name.
{Daleth} My soul cleaveth unto the dust; O quicken thou me, according to thy word.
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
and vain disputations of men with corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, which think that lucre is godliness. From such, separate thyself.
because thou sayest thou art rich and increased with goods, and hast need of nothing, and knowest not how thou art wretched and miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
There will come many days in Israel, in which there shall be no true God - nor priest that teacheth, nor any law.
remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.
"Behold, the time cometh," sayeth the LORD God, "that I shall send a hunger into the earth. Not the hunger of bread, nor the thirst of water: but a hunger to hear the word of the LORD.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
I am the door: by me, if any man enter in, he shall be safe, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Let him that hath ears hear what the spirit sayth unto the congregations: To him that overcometh will I give to eat Manna that is hid, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth, saving he that receiveth it.'
Let him that hath ears hear, what the spirit saith unto the congregations. To him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.'
Wherefore do ye lay out your money, for the thing that feedeth not, and spend your labour about the thing that satisfieth you not? But hearken rather unto me, and ye shall eat of the best, and your soul shall have her pleasure in plenteousness.
I am that living bread, which came down from heaven. If any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever. And the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, that ye should show the virtues of him that called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
For it is God that commanded the light to shine out of darkness, which hath shined in our hearts, for to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
And in that day, shall deaf men hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see, even out of the cloud and out of darkness.
The poor and the lender meet together; the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, that ye should show the virtues of him that called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
For it is God that commanded the light to shine out of darkness, which hath shined in our hearts, for to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
And in that day, shall deaf men hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see, even out of the cloud and out of darkness.
The poor and the lender meet together; the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
For those which he knew before, he also ordained before, that they should be like fashioned unto the shape of his son, that he might be the first begotten son among many brethren.
And I fell at his feet, to worship him. And he said unto me, "See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and one of thy brethren, and of them that have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
Wherefore in all things it became him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be merciful, and a faithful high priest in things concerning God, for to purge the people's sins.
But ye shall not suffer yourselves to be called Rabbi, for one is your master, that is, to wit, Christ, and all ye are brethren.
And the King shall answer and say unto them, 'Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.'
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
in whom we are made heirs, and were thereto predestinate according to the purpose of him which worketh all things after the purpose of his own will:
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
to enjoy an inheritance immortal, and undefiled, and that perisheth not; reserved in heaven for you
And now dear brethren I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build further, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
forasmuch as ye know that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of inheritance, for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
O love the LORD, all ye his saints; for the LORD preserveth them that are faithful, and plenteously rewardeth the proud doer.
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, with all thy soul and with all thy might.
But in any wise take exceeding good heed that ye do the commandment and law which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you: which is, that ye love the LORD your God, and walk in his ways and keep his commandments, and cleave unto him, and serve him with all your hearts and all your souls."
and keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto eternal life.
Jesus said unto him, "'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.'
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
"I must walk by the way of the world. Neverthelater, be thou strong and quite thyself manfully.
But pluck you up your hearts and let not your hands faint, for your works shall be rewarded."
Say unto them that are of a fearful heart, "Be of good cheer, and fear not. Behold, your God cometh, to take vengeance, and to reward, God cometh his own self, and will deliver you."
Nevertheless be of good cheer, O Zerubbabel, sayeth the LORD; be of good comfort, O Joshua thou son of Jozadak, high priest: take good hearts unto you also, all ye people of the land, sayeth the LORD of Hosts,
"Thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts: let your hands be strong, ye that now hear these words by the mouth of the prophets which be in these days that the foundation is laid upon the LORD of Hosts' house, that the temple may be builded.
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
Wherefore it is contained in the scripture, "Behold, I put in Zion a head cornerstone, elect and precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be ashamed."
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD God: "Behold, I will lay a stone in Zion, a great stone, a costly corner stone, for a sure foundation: that whoso putteth his trust in him, shall not be confounded.
"Whosoever heareth of me these sayings, and doeth the same, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house on a rock:
and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets - Jesus Christ being the head cornerstone -
For other foundation can no man lay, than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
For the promise that he should be heir of the world was not given to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law: but through the righteousness which cometh of faith.
If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs by promise.
If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.
Wherefore now art thou not a servant, but a son. If thou be the son, thou art also the heir of God through Christ.
Are they not all spirits to do service, sent for to minister for their sakes, which shall be heirs of salvation?
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Obey them that have the oversight of you, and submit yourselves to them, for they watch for your souls, even as they that must give accounts for them: that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. For that is an unprofitable thing for you.
Remember them which have the oversight of you, which have declared unto you the word of God: consider the conversation of their living, the end of whose conversation see that ye look upon, and follow their faith.
not but that we had authority: but to make ourselves an example unto you, to follow us.
which ye have both learned and received, heard and also seen in me: those things do, and the God of peace shall be with you.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Healing of spiritual disease
Heal me LORD, and I shall be whole; save me LORD, and I shall be safe, for thou art he that I praise.
"The spirit of the Lord upon me, because he hath anointed me; To preach the gospel to the poor he hath sent me; And to heal which are broken hearted: To preach deliverance to the captive; And sight to the blind; And freely to set at liberty them that are bruised;
"O ye shrinking children, turn again, saying, "Lo, we are thine, for thou art the LORD our God!" And so shall I heal your backturnings.
In their adversity they shall seek me, and say, "Come, let us turn again to the LORD: for he hath smitten us, and he shall heal us;
He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities. The correction that brought us peace was on him, and with his stripes we were healed.
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
And therefore shall I lay my hand upon thee, and burn out thy dross from the finest and purest, and put out all thy lead,
Behold, I have purged thee, and not for money. I have chosen thee in the fire of poverty;
Spiritual » Light » God a light
God is the LORD, and hath showed us light; O garnish the solemn feast with green branches, even unto the horns of the altar.
For the LORD God is a light and defense; the LORD will give grace and worship, and no good thing shall he withhold from them that live a godly life.
And this is the tidings which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
And there shall be no more night there and they need no candle, neither light of the sun: for the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall reign for evermore.
{A Psalm of David} The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then should I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
that ye may be faultless, and pure, and the sons of God; without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and a perverse nation, among which see that ye shine as lights in the world,
Ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
For Zion's sake therefore will I not hold my tongue, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not cease: until their righteousness break forth as a shining light, and their salvation as a burning lamp.
So, perish all thine enemies LORD: but they that love thee, let them be as the sun rising in his might!" And the land had rest forty years.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
And I heard the voice of much people, even as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of strong thunderings, saying, "Hallelujah, for God omnipotent reigneth.
and they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, even as the spirit gave them utterance.
And I heard a loud voice saying, "In heaven is now made salvation and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: For he is cast down which accused them before God day and night:
In the days of these kings, shall the God of heaven set up an everlasting kingdom, which shall not perish, and his kingdom shall not be given over to another people. Yea, the same shall break and destroy all these kingdoms, but it shall endure forever.
And he said unto them, "Verily I say unto you: There be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power."
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ
These shall fight with the lamb, and the lamb shall overcome them: For he is Lord of Lords, and King of Kings: and they that are on his side, are called, and chosen, and faithful."
Verily I say unto you, some there be among them that here stand, which shall not taste of death, till they shall have seen the son of man come in his kingdom."
that ye may eat, and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on seats, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel."
And he said unto Jesus, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom."
Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world then would my ministers surely fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews, but now is my kingdom not from hence."
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
And ye which were dead in sin through the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened with him and hath forgiven us all our trespasses
and hath raised us up together and made us sit together in heavenly things through Christ Jesus.
Wherefore, if the spirit of him that raised up Jesus from death, dwell in you: even he that raised up Christ from death, shall quicken your mortal bodies, because that this spirit dwelleth in you.
For if the casting away of them, be the reconciling of the world: what shall the receiving of them be, but life again from death?
Spiritual » Cleansing » Spiritual encouraged
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands ye sinners, and purge your hearts ye wavering minded.
Seeing that we have such promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and grow up to full holiness in the fear of God.
And now: why tarriest thou? Arise and be baptised, and wash away thy sins, in calling on the name of the Lord.'
But if a man purge himself from such fellows, he shall be a vessel sanctified unto honour meet for the Lord, and prepared unto all good works.
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost,
and the new put on; which is renewed in knowledge, after the image of him that made him:
Make in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
The night is past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
But and if thine eye be wicked, then all thy body shall be full of darkness. Wherefore if the light that is in thee, be darkness: how great is that darkness?
Ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
And this is the condemnation: that light is come into the world, and the men have loved darkness more than light, because their deeds were evil.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
for that shall bring grace unto thy head, and shall be a chain about thy neck.
She shall make thee a gracious head, and garnish thee with the crown of glory."
Then shall thy cheeks and thy neck be made fair, and hanged with spangles and goodly jewels:
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich: and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, that thy filthy nakedness do not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see.
And Jesus said unto him, "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."
Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich: and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, that thy filthy nakedness do not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see.
And Jesus said unto him, "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."
Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
The ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass his master's crib; but Israel knoweth nothing. My people hath no understanding.
blinded in their understanding, being strangers from the life which is in God, through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their hearts.
as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves unto your old lusts of ignorance:
sayeth the LORD: they gather together evil gotten goods, and lay up robbery in their houses.'
But they know not the thoughts of the LORD; they understand not his counsel, that shall gather them together as the sheaves in the barn.
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
And he said unto his disciples, "Let not your hearts be troubled: believe in God, and believe in me.
and to you which are troubled, rest with us; when the Lord Jesus shall show himself from heaven, with his mighty angels,
But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Notwithstanding, happy are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Yea, and fear not though they seem terrible unto you, neither be troubled:
Ye shall hear of wars, and of the fame of wars, but see that ye be not troubled, for all must come to pass; but the end is not yet.
Spiritual » Temple » General references to
How agreeth the temple of God with images? And ye are the temple of the living God, as said God, "I will dwell among them, and walk among them, and will be their God: and they shall be my people."
Are ye not aware that ye are the temple of God, and how that the spirit of God dwelleth in you?
Either, know ye not how that your bodies are the temple of the holy ghost, which is in you, whom he have of God, and how that ye are not your own?
and ye, as living stones, are made a spiritual house, and a holy priesthood, for to offer up spiritual sacrifice, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets - Jesus Christ being the head cornerstone - in whom every building coupled together, groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord, in whom ye also are built together, and made a habitation for God in the spirit.
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
For if ye live after the flesh, ye must die. But if ye mortify the deeds of the body, by the help of the spirit, ye shall live,
Mortify therefore your members which are on the earth; fornication, uncleanness, unnatural lust, evil concupiscence, and covetousness which is worshipping of idols:
This we must remember, that our old man is crucified with him also, that the body of sin might utterly be destroyed; that henceforth we should not be servants of sin.
In whom also ye are circumcised with circumcision made without hands, by putting off the sinful body of the flesh, through the circumcision that is in Christ,
The mouth of the just will be talking of wisdom; but the tongue of the froward shall perish.
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years! In the midst of the years make it known; in thy wrath remember mercy.
Wherefore, dear brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.
That in the good ground, are they which with a good and pure heart, hear the word, and keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, and giving attendance at the posts of my doors.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a householder which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.
Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went to meet the bridegroom:
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Another similitude put he forth, unto them saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man which sowed good seed in his field.
Spiritual » Crowns » Deafness
Harden the heart of this people, stop their ears, and shut their eyes, that they see not with their eyes, hear not with their ears, and understand not with their heart, and convert and be healed."
But unto whom shall I speak, whom shall I warn, that he may take heed? Their ears are so uncircumcised, that they may not hear. Behold, they take the word of God but for a scorn, and have no lust thereto.
"Thou son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a froward household: which have eyes to see, and yet see not; ears have they to hear, and yet hear they not. For they are an obstinate household.
Nevertheless, they would not take heed, but turned their backs and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
to whom also he showed himself alive, after his passion, by many tokens; appearing unto them forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God;
But as soon as they believed Philip's preaching of the kingdom of God and of the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised: both men and women.
And he said unto them, "I must to other cities also preach the word of God, for therefore am I sent."
After that John was taken, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
And it fortuned after that, that he himself went throughout cities and towns, preaching, and showing the kingdom of God, and the twelve with him.
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
"Strive with yourselves to enter in at the strait gate: For many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Only let your conversation be, as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may yet hear of you, that ye continue in one spirit, and in one soul laboring as we do to maintain the faith of the gospel,
Every man that proveth masteries abstaineth from all things. And they do it to obtain a corruptible crown: but we to obtain an uncorruptible crown.
Wherein I also labour and strive, even as far forth as his working worketh in me mightily.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Walking with God
These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man and uncorrupt in his time, and walked with God.
Therefore, whereas all people have walked every man in the name of his own god, we will walk in the name of our God for ever and ever.
And the king stood by a pillar and made a covenant before the LORD that they should walk after the LORD, and keep his commandments and his witnesses and his ordinances with all their hearts and all their souls, and make good the words of the said covenant that were written in the foresaid book. And all the people consented to the covenant.
Thou hast a few names in Sardis, which have not defiled their garments, and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
And I, John, saw that holy city, new Jerusalem, come down from God out of heaven prepared as a bride garnished for her husband.
What is she, this that peepeth out as the morning, fair as the moon, excellent as the sun, glorious as an army of men with their banners?
Insomuch, that thy beauty was spoken of among the Heathen, for thou wast excellent in my beauty, which I put upon thee, sayeth the LORD God.
to make it unto himself a glorious congregation without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it should be holy and without blame.
Whose apparel shall not be outward with broided hair, and hanging on of gold, other in putting on of gorgeous apparel: but let the hid man of the heart be uncorrupt, with a meek and a quiet spirit, which spirit is, before God, a thing much set by.
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
For ye are dearly bought. Therefore glorify ye God in your bodies and in your spirits, for they are God's.
For I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to them which are no Greeks, unto the learned and also unto the unlearned.
Ye know the liberality of our Lord Jesus Christ, which though he were rich, yet for your sakes became poor: that ye through his poverty might be made rich.
Hereby are we assured of love: because he left his life for us: And therefore we ought also to give our lives for our brethren.
What reward shall I give unto the LORD, for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
But without faith it is impossible to please him: For he that cometh to God, must believe that God is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him.
And almost all things are, by the law, purged with blood, and without shedding of blood, is no remission.
Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I say unto thee: Except that a man be born of water, and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Neither is there salvation in any other. Nor yet also is there any other name given to men wherein we must be saved."
Then Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the son of man, and drink his blood, ye shall not have life in you.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Weapons
Then said David to the Philistine, "Thou comest to me with a sword, a spear, and a shield: But I come to thee in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the host of Israel whom thou hast railed upon.
For the weapons of our war are not carnal things, but things mighty in God to cast down strongholds;
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God,
He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.'"
for the word of God is quick, and mighty in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword: and entereth through, even unto the dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit and of the joints, and the marrow: and judgeth the thoughts and the intents of the heart.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Moses' fellowship with God
And Moses went himself alone unto the LORD, but they came not nigh, neither came the people up with him.
"There I will meet thee and will commune with thee from upon the mercy seat from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of witness, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.
And as soon as Moses was entered into the tabernacle, the clouden pillar descended and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and he talked with Moses.
And the people stood afar off, and Moses went into the thick cloud where God was.
And Moses went up unto God. And the LORD called to him out of the mountain saying, "Thus say unto the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel,
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Body
which shall change into another fashion our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
It is sown a natural body, and riseth a spiritual body. There is a natural body and there is a spiritual body.
And as we have born the image of the earthy, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly.
And herefore sigh we, desiring to be clothed with our mansion which is from heaven:
When Christ, which is our life, shall show himself; then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
But I see another law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind, and subduing me unto the law of sin, which is in my members.
The wickedness of the ungodly shall catch himself, and with the snares of his own sins shall he be trapped.
Jesus answered them, "Verily, verily I say unto you, That whosoever committeth sin, is the servant of sin.
Remember ye not how that to whomsoever ye commit yourselves as servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey: whether it be of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
according as it is written, "God hath given them the spirit of unquietness: eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, even unto this day."
Wherefore he saith, "Awake thou that sleepest, and stand up from death, and Christ shall give thee light."
For his watchmen are all blind, they have altogether no understanding. They are all dumb dogs, no being able to bark; they are sleepery, sluggish, and lie snorting.
This also we know, I mean the season: how that it is time that we should now awake out of sleep. For now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Watch, therefore, for ye know not when the master of the house will come: whether at even, or at midnight; whether at the cock crowing, or in the dawning: lest if he come suddenly, he should find you sleeping.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Dawn, spiritual, the coming of Christ ushers in the
The night is past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
But unto you that fear my name, shall the Son of righteousness arise, and health shall be under his wings: ye shall go forth, and multiply as the fat calves.
We have also a right sure word of prophecy, whereunto if ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, ye do well; until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.
Up and receive light, Jerusalem: for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is up over thee.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
Let us not be weary of well doing. For when the time is come we shall reap without weariness.
that they might sow unto righteousness, and reap the fruits of well doing: that they might plow up their fresh land and seek the LORD, till he came, and learned them righteousness.
And he said unto them, "The harvest is great: but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, to send forth laborers into his harvest.
Spiritual » Crowns » Dawn
The night is past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
But unto you that fear my name, shall the Son of righteousness arise, and health shall be under his wings: ye shall go forth, and multiply as the fat calves.
We have also a right sure word of prophecy, whereunto if ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, ye do well; until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.
Up and receive light, Jerusalem: for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is up over thee.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Shining faces, general references to
and was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothes were as white as the light.
If the ministration of death through the letters figured in stones was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not behold the face of Moses for the glory of countenance - which glory nevertheless is done away -
And when Aaron and all the children of Israel looked upon Moses and saw that the skin of his face shone with beams, they were afraid to come nigh him.
Who is wise? Who hath knowledge to make an answer? Wisdom maketh a man's face to shine, but malice putteth it out of favour.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
They ponder not in their minds, for they have neither knowledge nor understanding, to think thus, "I have burnt one piece in the fire; I have baked bread with the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh withal, and eaten it: shall I now of the residue make an abomination, and fall down before a rotten piece of wood?"
"Thou son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a froward household: which have eyes to see, and yet see not; ears have they to hear, and yet hear they not. For they are an obstinate household.
An unwise man will not know this, and a fool will not understand it -
Hypocrites, ye can skill of the fashion of the earth, and of the sky: but what is the cause, that ye cannot skill of this time?
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Drought
When the thirsty and poor seek water, and find none, and when their tongue is dry of thirst: I give it them, sayeth the LORD. I, the God of Israel, forsake them not.
Therefore cometh my folk also in captivity, because they have no understanding. Their glory is famished with hunger, and their pride is marred for thirst.
He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind in a house, and bringeth the prisoners out of captivity, but letteth the renegades continue in scarceness.
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.
Ye shall be as an oak whose leaves are fallen away, and as a garden that hath no moistness.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Examples of love to God
{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Like as the hart desireth the water brooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? There is nothing upon earth, that I desire in comparison of thee.
For God is not unrighteous that he should forget your work and labour that proceedeth of love, which love showed in his name, which have ministered unto the saints, and yet minister.
My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I say unto thee: Except that a man be born of water, and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world then would my ministers surely fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews, but now is my kingdom not from hence."
This say I brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. Neither doth corruption inherit uncorruption.
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, peace and joy, in the holy ghost.
Spiritual » Progress » A characteristic of the righteous
But we all behold the glory of the Lord with his face open, and we are changed unto the same similitude, from glory to glory, even of the spirit of the Lord.
The path of the righteous shineth as the light, and is ever brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.
The righteous also will keep his way, and he that hath clean hands, will ever be stronger and stronger.
They will go from strength to strength, and unto the God of Gods appeareth every one of them in Zion.
Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and also in the holy ghost and in much certainty, as ye know after what manner we behaved ourselves among you, for your sakes.
For God hath not given to us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of soberness of mind.
that ye may be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man,
And God wrought not small miracles by the hands of Paul. So that from his body were brought unto the sick, napkins or partlets, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
And my words, and my preaching were not with enticing words of man's wisdom: but in showing of the spirit and of power,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
wherewith we overthrow imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bring into captivity all understanding to the obedience of Christ,
And they came out to Jesus, and they saw him that was vexed with the fiend, and had the legion, sit: both clothed and in his right mind; and were afraid.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful.
For God hath not given to us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of soberness of mind.
Then he came to himself and said, 'How many hired servants at my father's have bread enough, and I die for hunger.
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
And he said unto me, "Blessed are they which are called unto the Lamb's supper." And he said unto me, "These are the true sayings of God."
And as they ate, Jesus took bread, blessed and brake it and gave it to them and said, "Take, eat; This is my body."
Again he sent forth other servants, saying, 'Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner, mine oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready; come unto the marriage.'
Moreover, the LORD of Hosts shall once prepare a feast for all people upon the hill: A plenteous, costly, pleasant feast, of fat and well-fed beasts, of sweet and most pure things.
Spiritual » Sowing » The blessings of
They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed, shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.
O how happy shall ye be, when ye shall safely sow your seed beside all waters, and drive thither the feet of your oxen and asses.
that they might sow unto righteousness, and reap the fruits of well doing: that they might plow up their fresh land and seek the LORD, till he came, and learned them righteousness.
The labour of the ungodly prospereth not; but he that showeth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.
He that soweth in his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption: but he that soweth in the spirit shall, of the spirit, reap life everlasting.
Spiritual » Future rest of the saints restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
"O ye shrinking children, turn again, saying, "Lo, we are thine, for thou art the LORD our God!" And so shall I heal your backturnings.
I will heal their obedience and will love them of mine own accord: for my wrath is ceased from them.
He shall turn again, and be merciful to us: he shall put down our wickednesses, and cast all our sins into the bottom of the sea.
But if I may see his right way again, I make him whole, I lead him and restore him unto them whom he maketh joyful, and that were sorry for him.
For I will give thee thy health again and make thy wounds whole, sayeth the LORD: because they reviled thee, as one cast away and despised, O Zion.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Circumcision
In whom also ye are circumcised with circumcision made without hands, by putting off the sinful body of the flesh, through the circumcision that is in Christ,
Circumcise, therefore, the foreskin of your hearts, and be no longer stiff-necked.
And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart and the heart of thy seed for to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and all thy soul, that thou mayest live.
Be circumcised in the LORD, and cut away the foreskins of your heart, all ye of Judah, and all the indwellers of Jerusalem: that my indignation break not out like fire, and kindle so that no man may quench it, because of the wickedness of your imaginations."
But he is a Jew which is hid within, and the circumcision of the heart is the true circumcision, which is in the spirit, and not in the letter: whose praise is not of men but of God.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
and they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, even as the spirit gave them utterance.
praying also for us, that God open unto us the door of utterance, that we may speak the mystery of Christ - wherefore I am in bonds -
Now therefore, as ye are rich in all parts, in faith, in word, in knowledge, in all ferventness, and in love, which ye have to us: even so see that ye be plenteous in this benevolence.
and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to utter the secrets of the gospel,
that in all things ye are made rich by him, in all learning and in all knowledge:
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich: and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, that thy filthy nakedness do not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see.
Come to the waters, all ye that be thirsty, and ye that have no money. Come buy, that ye may have to eat. Come buy wine and milk, without any money, or money worth.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
But the wise answered, saying, 'Not so, lest there be not enough for us and you, but go rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.'
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowing and yet always merry, as poor and yet make many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things.
I know thy works and tribulation and poverty, but thou art rich. And I know the blasphemy of them which call themselves Jews and are not, but are the congregation of Satan.
Ye know the liberality of our Lord Jesus Christ, which though he were rich, yet for your sakes became poor: that ye through his poverty might be made rich.
that in all things ye are made rich by him, in all learning and in all knowledge:
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure
Seeing therefore it followeth that some must enter thereinto, and they to whom it was first preached, entered not therein for unbelief's sake.
If any man's work burn; he shall suffer loss. But he shall be safe himself, nevertheless yet as it were through fire.
And abundance of rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Discernment
For the natural man perceiveth not the things of the spirit of God, for they are but foolishness unto him: Neither can he perceive them, because he is spiritually examined.
Give therefore unto thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, and to discern between good, and bad. For who is able to judge this, thy so weighty a people?"
And he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes: neither shall rebuke after the hearing of his ears.
He shall eat butter and honey, that he may have understanding to refuse the evil and to choose the good.
But strong meat belongeth to them that are perfect, which through custom have their wits exercised, to judge both good and evil also.
Spiritual » Hearing » Highway
Go from gate to gate, and prepare the way for the people: cast up gravel, and make the way high and cleanse it of stones, and set up a banner for the people.
There shall be foot paths and common streets: this shall be called the holy way. No unclean person shall go through it, for the LORD himself shall go with them that way, and the ignorant shall not err.
Behold, I shall make a new thing, and shortly shall it appear. Ye shall well know it; I told it you afore, but I will tell it you again. I will make streets in the desert, and rivers of water in the wilderness.
The path of the righteous escheweth evil; and whoso looketh well to his ways, keepeth his own soul.
Get the watchman, provide teachers for thee: set thine heart upon the right way, that thou shouldest walk, and turn again, O thou daughter of Israel; turn again to these cities of thine.
Spiritual » Adoption » Attraction
Draw thou me unto thee; we will run after thee. The king hath brought me into his privy chamber: We will be glad and rejoice in thee, we think more of thy love than of wine. They that be righteous love thee.
Even so shall the LORD now also appear unto me from far, and say, 'I love thee with an everlasting love, therefore do I spread my mercy before thee.'
I led them with cords of friendship, and with bands of love. I was even he, that laid the yoke upon their necks. I gave them their fodder myself,
No man can come to me except the father, which hath sent me, draw him. And I will raise him up at the last day.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
because thou sayest thou art rich and increased with goods, and hast need of nothing, and knowest not how thou art wretched and miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank thee that I am not as other men are; extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this publican.
Jesus said unto them, "If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, 'We see.' Therefore your sin remaineth."
'I am clean without any fault, I am innocent, and there is no wickedness in me.
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
Put on the armour of God, that ye may stand steadfast against the crafty assaults of the devil.
But let us which are of the day be sober, armed with the breast plate of faith and love, and with hope of salvation as a helmet.
The night is past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
in the words of truth, in the power of God, by the armour of righteousness of the right hand and on the left hand,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Showers
He shall come down like the rain into a fleece of wool, even as the drops that water the earth.
that they might sow unto righteousness, and reap the fruits of well doing: that they might plow up their fresh land and seek the LORD, till he came, and learned them righteousness.
Then shall we have understanding, and endeavor ourselves to know the LORD. He shall go forth as the spring of the day, and come unto us as the evening and morning rain upon the earth."
My doctrine drop, as doth the rain; and my speech flow, as doth the dew - as the mizzling upon the herbs, and as the drops upon the grass.
Good fortune and prosperity will I give them, and unto all that be round about my hill. A prosperous shower and rain will I send them in due season,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Rivers
They shall be satisfied with the plenteousness of thy house, and thou shalt give them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
The rivers of the flood thereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling of the most highest.
And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the seat of God and of the lamb.
If thou wilt now regard my commandment, thy wealthiness shall be as the water stream: and thy righteousness as the waves flowing in the sea.
After this he measured a thousand again, then was it such a river, that I might not wade through it: The water was so deep, that it was needful to have swimmed, for it might not be waded over.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By giving opportunities for choice
Thou hast proved and visited mine heart in the night season; thou hast tried me, and shalt find no wickedness in me, for I am utterly purposed that my mouth shall not offend.
But when the ambassadors of the lords of Babylon were sent to him to enquire of the wonder that chanced in the land, God left him: to tempt him, that all that was in his heart might be known.
And in Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night. And God said, "Ask what I shall give thee."
The LORD alloweth the righteous; but the ungodly, and him that delighteth in wickedness, doth his soul abhor.
O let the wickedness of the ungodly come to an end; but guide thou the just. For the righteous God trieth the very hearts and reins.
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
for your obedience extendeth to all men. I am glad no doubt of you. But yet I would have you wise unto that which is good. And to be innocent as concerning evil.
First: Verily I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is published throughout all the world.
By faith, Abel offered unto God a more plenteous sacrifice than Cain: by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: by which also he being dead, yet speaketh. By faith was Enoch translated that he should not see death; neither was he found, for God had taken him away. Before he was taken away, he was reported of that he had pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: For he that cometh to God, must believe that God is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him. read more.
By faith Noah honoured God, after that he was warned of things which were not seen, and prepared the ark to the saving of his household, through the which ark he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which cometh by faith. By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out into a place which he should afterward receive to inheritance, and he went out, not knowing whither he should go. By faith he removed into the land that was promised him, as into a strange country, and dwelt in tabernacles: and so did Isaac, and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked for a city having a foundation, whose builder and maker is God. Through faith Sarah also received strength to be with child, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful which had promised. And therefore sprang thereof one - and of one which was as good as dead - so many in multitude, as the stars of the sky, and as the sand of the sea shore which is innumerable. And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. They that say such things, declare that they seek a country. Also, if they had been mindful of that country, from whence they came out, they had leisure to have returned again. But now they desire a better, that is to say a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed of them, even to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham offered up Isaac, when he was tempted, and he offered him being his only begotten son, which had received the promises: Of whom it was said, "In Isaac shall thy seed be called." For he considered that God was able to raise up again from death. Wherefore received he him, for an example of the resurrection. In faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, as concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph, and bowed himself toward the top of his scepter. By faith Joseph, when he died, remembered the departing of the children of Israel, and gave commandment of his bones. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his father and mother, because they saw he was a proper child: neither feared they the king's commandment. By faith Moses, when he was of a great age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, and chose rather to suffer adversity with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season, and esteemed the rebuke of Christ greater riches, than the treasure of Egypt. For he had a respect unto the reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, and feared not the fierceness of the king. For he endured, even as he had seen him which is invisible. Through faith he ordained the Easter lamb, and the effusion of blood, lest he that destroyed the first born should touch them. By faith they passed through the reed sea as by dry land, which when the Egyptians had assayed to do, they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were compassed about, seven days. By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with unbelievers, when she had received the spies to lodging peaceably. And what shall I more say? The time would be too short for me to tell of Gideon, of Barach, and of Samson, and of Jephthah. Also of David and Samuel, and of the prophets, which through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, of weak were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. And the women received their dead raised to life again. Others were racked, and would not be delivered, that they might receive a better resurrection. Others tasted of mockings, and scourgings, moreover of bonds and prisonment: were stoned, were hewn asunder, were tempted, were slain with swords, walked up and down in sheep skins, in goat skins, in need, tribulation, and vexation, which the world was not worthy of: They wandered in wilderness, in mountains, in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, through faith, obtained good report, and received not the promise;
Spiritual » Light » General references to
Yea If thou layest away thy burdens, and holdest thy fingers, and ceasest from blasphemous talking; if thou hast compassion upon the hungry, and refreshest the troubled soul: Then shall thy light spring out in the darkness, and thy darkness shall be as the noon day.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, that ye should show the virtues of him that called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Disease
for there is no more treacle at Gilead, and there is no Physician, that can heal the hurt of my people.
Wherefore should ye be plagued any more? For ye are ever falling away. The whole head is sick, and the heart is very heavy.
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD: Thy bruisings are perilous, and thy wounds ready to cast thee into sickness.
For their wound is past remedy. And why? It is come into Judah, and hath touched the port of my people at Jerusalem already.
When Jesus heard that, he said unto them, "The whole have no need of the Physician: but the sick. I came not to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance."
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
Not only so, but we also joy in God by the means of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have received the atonement.
I am very bold over you, and rejoice greatly in you. I am filled with comfort and am joyous in all our tribulations.
And as soon as they were come out of the water, the spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; that the chamberlain saw him no more. And he went on his way rejoicing:
Then came Philip into a city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people gave heed unto those things which Philip spake with one accord, in that they heard and saw the miracles which he did.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » Thirst
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.
My soul is athirst for God, yea even for the living God; when shall I come to appear before the presence of God?
"Behold, the time cometh," sayeth the LORD God, "that I shall send a hunger into the earth. Not the hunger of bread, nor the thirst of water: but a hunger to hear the word of the LORD.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.
And, "It shall come to pass, in the place where it was said unto them, 'ye are not my people,' that there shall be called the children of the living God."
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, which is my dear son, and faithful in the Lord, which shall put you in remembrance of my ways which I have in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in all congregations.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.
And, "It shall come to pass, in the place where it was said unto them, 'ye are not my people,' that there shall be called the children of the living God."
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, which is my dear son, and faithful in the Lord, which shall put you in remembrance of my ways which I have in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in all congregations.
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Then they that gladly received his preaching were baptised; And the same day, there were added unto them about a three thousand souls.
He which is sown in the good ground, is he, that heareth the word and understandeth it, which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, and some thirtyfold."
These were the noblest of birth among them of Thessalonica, which received the word with all diligence of mind, and searched the scriptures daily whether those things were even so.
For this cause thank we God without ceasing, because that when ye received of us the word, wherewith God was preached, ye received it not as the word of man: but even as it was, indeed, the word of God; which worketh in you that believe.
Spiritual » Hope » Abides forever
Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Watchmen
Obey them that have the oversight of you, and submit yourselves to them, for they watch for your souls, even as they that must give accounts for them: that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. For that is an unprofitable thing for you.
Upon the walls of Jerusalem, I have set keepers which shall never cease, neither by day nor yet by night.
"Thou son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore take good heed to the words, and give them warning at my commandment.
And I will set watchmen over you, and therefore take heed unto the voice of the trumpet. But they say, 'We will not take heed.'
Spiritual » Life » Necessitates death to sin and self
I am crucified with Christ. I live verily, yet now not I, but Christ liveth in me. For the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the son of God, which loved me, and gave himself for me.
and that he died for all, because that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves: but unto him which died for them and rose again.
For we which live, are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might appear in our mortal flesh.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, understand that the kingdom of God is nigh.
Spiritual » Mind » Mind of Christ
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus:
"For who knoweth the mind of the Lord, other who shall inform him?" But we understand the mind of Christ.
Forasmuch as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he which suffereth in the flesh ceaseth from sin,
Spiritual » Mind » Spiritual mind
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus:
"For who knoweth the mind of the Lord, other who shall inform him?" But we understand the mind of Christ.
To be carnally minded is death; But to be spiritually minded is life, and peace:
Spiritual » Life » Secured through faith
Verily, verily I say unto you, He that heareth my words, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life: and shall not come into damnation, but is escaped from death unto life.
These are written that ye might believe that Jesus is Christ the son of God. And that ye in believing ye might have life through his name.
If Christ be in you: the body is dead, because of sin; But the spirit is life for righteousness' sake.
Likewise, imagine ye also, that ye are dead concerning sin: but are alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No man that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.
Call to remembrance the days that are passed in the which, after ye had received light, ye endured a great fight in adversities,
And the dragon was wroth with the woman: and went and made war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No man that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.
Call to remembrance the days that are passed in the which, after ye had received light, ye endured a great fight in adversities,
And the dragon was wroth with the woman: and went and made war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Fidelity
For if by the sin of one, death reigned by the means of one, much more shall they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life by the means of one; that is to say, Jesus Christ.
Ye are they which have bidden with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my father hath appointed to me:
Now ye are full: now ye are made rich: ye reign as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we might reign with you.
Spiritual » Enlargement » Exercise
Then he that had received the five talents, went and bestowed them, and won other five talents.
Wherefore I warn thee that thou stir up the gift of God which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
and the Lord increase you, and make you flow over in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you,
Yea, and that thing verily ye do unto all the brethren, which are throughout all Macedonia. We beseech you brethren that ye increase, more and more,
Spiritual » Immaturity » Inability to receive strong doctrine
Brethren, be not children in wit. Howbeit, as concerning maliciousness be children: but in wit be perfect.
And I could not speak unto you brethren as unto spiritual: but as unto carnal, even as it were unto babes in Christ. I gave you milk to drink and not meat. For ye then were not strong - no, neither yet are strong.
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
I am the vine, and ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. For without me can ye do nothing.
No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.
But now are ye delivered from sin, and made the servants of God, and have your fruit that ye should be sanctified; and the end: everlasting life.
Spiritual » Talk » Used in everyday life
And thou shalt whet them on thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou art at home in thine house and as thou walkest by the way; and when thou liest down and when thou risest up.
and teach them your children: so that thou talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down and when thou risest up:
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By leading men in a difficult way
And think on all the ways which the LORD thy God led thee this forty years in the wilderness, for to humble thee and to prove thee, to wete what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments or no.
hearken not unto the words of that prophet or dreamer of dreams. For the LORD thy God tempteth you, to wete whether ye love the LORD your God with all your hearts and with all your souls.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Spiritual cleansing
and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and as the vessels of a potter, shall he break them to shivers. Even as I received of my father.
and from Jesus Christ which is a faithful witness, and first begotten of the dead: and Lord over the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and made us kings and priests unto God his father, be glory, and dominion for evermore amen.
Spiritual » Liberty » The presence of the spirit secures
The Lord no doubt is a spirit. And where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
and that because of incomers, being false brethren, which came in among others to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Victory over satan
And I saw seats, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God: which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had taken his mark upon their foreheads, or on their hands: and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
And there shall be no more night there and they need no candle, neither light of the sun: for the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall reign for evermore.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast of you into prison, to tempt you, and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto the death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Let him that hath ears hear what the spirit sayth unto the congregations: To him that overcometh will I give to eat Manna that is hid, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth, saving he that receiveth it.'
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Abandonment of idols
And Samuel spake unto all Israel, saying, "If ye be come again unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods from among you, and Ashtaroth, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD and serve him alone; and so shall he rid you out of the hands of the Philistines."
Neverthelater, there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast put away groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God."
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
and strengthened the disciples souls: exhorting them to continue in the faith, affirming that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
which is a token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye are counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Growth
Whereof we have many things to say which are hard to be uttered: because ye are dull of hearing. For when as concerning the time, ye ought to be teachers, yet have ye need again that we teach you the first principles of the word of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat: For every man that is fed with milk is inexpert in the word of righteousness: For he is but a babe. read more.
But strong meat belongeth to them that are perfect, which through custom have their wits exercised, to judge both good and evil also.
Wherefore, let us leave the doctrine pertaining to the beginning of a Christian man, and let us go unto perfection, and now no more lay the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of baptism, of doctrine, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection from death, and of eternal judgment. And so will we do, if God permit. read more.
For it is not possible that they which were once lighted, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were become partakers of the holy ghost, and have tasted of the good word of God, and of the power of the world to come; if they fall away, should be renewed again unto repentance: Forasmuch as they have, as concerning themselves, crucified the son of God afresh, making a mock of him. For that earth which drinketh in the rain which cometh often upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them that dress it, receiveth blessing of God: but that ground, which beareth thorns and briars, is reproved, and is nigh unto cursing: whose end is to be burned. Nevertheless dear friends, we trust to see better of you, and things which accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous that he should forget your work and labour that proceedeth of love, which love showed in his name, which have ministered unto the saints, and yet minister. Yea, and we desire that every one of you show the same diligence, to the establishing of hope, even unto the end: that ye faint not, but follow them which through faith and patience inherit the promises. For when God made promise to Abraham, because he had no greater thing to swear by, he sware by himself, saying, "Surely I will bless thee, and multiply thee indeed." And so after that he had tarried a long time, he enjoyed the promises. Men verily swear by him that is greater than themselves; And an oath to confirm the thing, is among them an end of all strife.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
But let us follow the truth in love, and in all things grow in him which is the head, that is to say Christ,
that ye might walk worthy of the Lord in all things that please, being fruitful in all good works and increasing in the knowledge of God
Spiritual » Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
We are God's laborers: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
Say not ye, 'There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest?' Behold, I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the regions: For they are white already unto harvest. And he that reapeth, receiveth reward; and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: That both he that soweth and he that reapeth might rejoice together.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
But let us follow the truth in love, and in all things grow in him which is the head, that is to say Christ,
till we, everyone - in the unity of faith, and knowledge of the son of God - grow up unto a perfect man, after the measure of age which is of the fullness of Christ:
Spiritual » Immaturity » Necessity for tutelage
Even so we, as long as we were children, were in bondage under the ordinances of the world:
And I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth not from a servant; though he be lord of all, but is under tutors and governors, until the time appointed of the father.
Spiritual » Labourers » Prayer for the increase of
When even was come, the Lord of the vineyard said unto his steward, 'Call the laborers, and give them their hire, beginning at the last, till thou come to the first.'
Then said he to his disciples, "The harvest is great, but the laborers are few: Wherefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into his harvest."
Spiritual » Knowledge » A cause for exultation
But who so will rejoice, let him rejoice in this: that he understandeth, and knoweth me. For I am the LORD, which do mercy, equity and righteousness upon the earth. Therefore have I pleasure in such things, sayeth the LORD."
And from thenceforth shall no man teach his neighbour or his brother, and say, 'Know the LORD.' But they shall all know me, from the lowest unto the highest, sayeth the LORD. For I will forgive their misdeeds, and will never remember their sins anymore.
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
For unto this purpose, verily, was the gospel preached unto the dead; that they should be condemned of men in the flesh, but should live before God in the spirit.
For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage.
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast of you into prison, to tempt you, and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto the death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
And when the chief shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive an incorruptible crown of glory.
Spiritual » Life » Sustained by the word of God
Incline your ears, and come unto me, take heed, and your soul shall live. For I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
He humbled thee and made thee hunger and fed thee with Manna, which neither thou nor thy father knew of, to make thee know that a man must not live by bread only: but by all that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD must a man live.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, 'Come, ye blessed children of my father, inherit ye the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. For I was a hungered, and ye gave me meat. I thirsted, and ye gave me drink. I was harborless, and ye lodged me. I was naked and ye clothed me.
And he lifted up his eyes upon the disciples, and said, "Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
And Moses said unto the people, "Fear not, for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be among you that ye sin not."
After these deeds, God did prove Abraham and said unto him, "Abraham." And he answered, "Here am I."
Spiritual » Rest » Lost by stubbornness
"This shall bring rest, if one refresh the weary, yea this shall bring rest." But they had no will to hear.
For the LORD God, even the holy one of Israel, hath promised this: "In repentance and in rest shall ye be safe; in quietness and hope shall your strength lie."
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Dedication of God's house
And the same day were there great sacrifices offered, and they rejoiced: for God had given them great gladness, so that both the wives and children were joyful, and the mirth of Jerusalem was heard afar off.
and held the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them glad, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, so that their hands were strengthened in the work of the house of God, which is the God of Israel.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Continuance in the primary department
For when as concerning the time, ye ought to be teachers, yet have ye need again that we teach you the first principles of the word of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat:
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of blessing
Bring every tithe into my barn, that there may be meat in mine house: and prove me withal, sayeth the LORD of Hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven unto you, and pour you out a blessing with plenteousness.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Who shall separate us from the love of God? Shall tribulation? Or anguish? Or persecution, other hunger? Other nakedness? Other peril? Other sword?
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
He answered, and said unto them, "My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it."
For whosoever doth my father's will which is in heaven, the same is my brother, my sister, and my mother."
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Peter, the profane fisherman becomes a man whose very shadow heals
Then began he to curse and to swear, that he knew not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
insomuch that they brought the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets: that at the least way the shadow of Peter, when he came by, might shadow some of them.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » John the vindictive jew becomes the apostle of love
Dearly beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God. And all that love are born of God, and knoweth God.
But they would not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. When his disciples, James, and John, saw that, they said, "Lord, wilt thou that we command that fire come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elijah did?"
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
He answered, and said unto them, "My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it."
For whosoever doth my father's will which is in heaven, the same is my brother, my sister, and my mother."
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of joy
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
And I am sure when I come, that I shall come with abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
Spiritual » Rest » True response found in God
When the LORD now shall bring thee to rest; from the travail, fear, and hard bondage that thou wast laden withal.
Turn again then unto thy rest, O my soul, for the LORD hath given thee thy desire.
Spiritual » Rest » The divine presence gives
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over evil influences of men
Through thee will we overthrow our enemies, and in thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
Ye shall tread down the ungodly: for they shall be like the ashes under the soles of your feet, in the day that I shall make, sayeth the LORD of Hosts.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation becomes an evangel of truth
The woman answered, and said to him, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "Thou hast well said, 'I have no husband.' For thou hast had five husbands, and he whom thou now hast, is not thy husband. That saidst thou truly."
Spiritual » Hope » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
and hope maketh not ashamed: for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy ghost, which is given unto us.
Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The cold-hearted philippian jailer becomes a sympathetic friend
And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds, and was baptised, with all that belonged unto him, straightway.
Which jailer, when he had received such commandment, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Eternal life
Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above and cometh down from the father of light, with whom is no variableness, neither is he changed unto darkness.
And I give unto them eternal life: and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
After the same manner he took the cup when supper was done saying, "This cup is the new testament in my blood, this do as oft as ye drink it, in the remembrance of me." For as often as ye shall eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye shall show the Lord's death, till he come.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the followers of Christ
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness: but shall have the light of life."
He that loveth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of offending in him.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the obedient
There is sprung up a light for the righteous, and a joyful gladness for such as are true hearted.
Then, look what thou takest in hand: he shall make it to prosper with thee, and the light shall shine in thy ways.
Spiritual » Liberty » The mission of Christ to proclaim
The spirit of the LORD God is with me, for the LORD hath anointed me, and sent me to preach good tidings unto the poor: that I might bind up the wounded hearts, that I might preach deliverance to the captive, and open the prison to them that are bound;
"The spirit of the Lord upon me, because he hath anointed me; To preach the gospel to the poor he hath sent me; And to heal which are broken hearted: To preach deliverance to the captive; And sight to the blind; And freely to set at liberty them that are bruised;
Spiritual » Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
Spiritual » Vision » Afflictions prepare for
And in that day, shall deaf men hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see, even out of the cloud and out of darkness.
Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power
but ye shall receive power of the holy ghost which shall come on you. And ye shall be witnesses unto me in Jerusalem, and in all Jewry, and in Samaria, and even unto the world's end."
But unto them that have the LORD before their eyes, shall strength be increased, Eagles wings shall grow upon them; When they run, they shall not fall; and when they go, they shall not be weary."
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By proposing hard tasks
After he heard that he was sick, then abode he two days still in the same place where he was.
Then Jesus lift up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, and said unto Philip, "Whence shall we buy bread that these might eat?" This he said to prove him. For he himself knew what he would do.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, neither of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep as do others: but let us watch and be sober.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Worshipping
And the trumpet blowers and the singers so agreed, that it seemed but one voice in praising and thanking the LORD. And as the voice of the trumpets, cymbals and instruments of melody arose, and as they praised the LORD, how that he was good and that his mercy lasteth ever, the house of the LORD was filled with a cloud: so that the priests could not endure to minister by the reason of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy Christ
And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit, and was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was with him.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The restless demoniac becomes a quiet disciple
And always both night and day he cried in the mountains and in the graves and beat himself with stones.
And they came out to Jesus, and they saw him that was vexed with the fiend, and had the legion, sit: both clothed and in his right mind; and were afraid.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By cultivating the understanding
Brethren, be not children in wit. Howbeit, as concerning maliciousness be children: but in wit be perfect.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By putting away childish things
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I imagined as a child: but as soon as I was a man I put away childishness.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves,
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was with them all.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Cleansing of God's temple
And they gathered their brethren and purified themselves, and then went at the commandment of the king by the word of the LORD, for to cleanse the house of the LORD.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
For the weapons of our war are not carnal things, but things mighty in God to cast down strongholds;
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
For the weapons of our war are not carnal things, but things mighty in God to cast down strongholds;
Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
He that findeth the sower seed, shall minister bread for food, and shall multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your righteousness - that on all parts
Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
but ye shall receive power of the holy ghost which shall come on you. And ye shall be witnesses unto me in Jerusalem, and in all Jewry, and in Samaria, and even unto the world's end."
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as it had been the coming of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they sat.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Believers called to
For God is faithful, by whom ye are called unto the fellowship of his son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant grace
God is able to make you rich in all grace, that ye in all things having sufficient unto the utmost, may be rich unto all manner good works,
Spiritual » Perception » The wise man
For a wise man beareth his eyes about in his head, but the fool goeth in the darkness. I perceived also that they both had one end.
Spiritual » Labourers » Worthy of reward
The elders that rule well are worthy of double honour, most specially they which labour in the word and in teaching. For the scripture saith, "Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn." And, "the laborer is worthy of his reward."
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance. Against such there is no law.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain King, which would take accounts of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents: Whom, because he had nought to pay, his Master commanded him to be sold: and his wife, and his children, and all that he had; and payment to be made.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain King, which would take accounts of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents: Whom, because he had nought to pay, his Master commanded him to be sold: and his wife, and his children, and all that he had; and payment to be made.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Witnessing
that ye may be faultless, and pure, and the sons of God; without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and a perverse nation, among which see that ye shine as lights in the world,
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant supplies
My God fulfill all your needs through his glorious riches in Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Past mercies
Remember the days that are past: consider the years from time to time. Ask thy father and he will show thee; thine elders, and they will tell thee.
Spiritual » Rest » Eternal
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead, which hereafter die in the Lord: Even so, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; but their works shall follow them.'"
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over all satanic powers
And I saw as it were a glassy sea, mingled with fire, and them that had gotten victory of the beast, and of his image, and of his mark, and of the number of his name, stand on the glassy sea, having the harps of God
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Spiritual receptivity the condition of
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in unto him and will sup with him, and he with me.
Spiritual » Crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
the twenty four elders fell down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipped him that liveth forever, and cast their crowns before the throne saying,
Spiritual » Crowns » To be guarded
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The laodicean church
because thou sayest thou art rich and increased with goods, and hast need of nothing, and knowest not how thou art wretched and miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The laodicean church
because thou sayest thou art rich and increased with goods, and hast need of nothing, and knowest not how thou art wretched and miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
which is father over all that is called father in heaven and in earth, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory,
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
Now, therefore, ye are no more strangers and foreigners: but citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The gentiles
remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
which is father over all that is called father in heaven and in earth, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory,
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
Now, therefore, ye are no more strangers and foreigners: but citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The gentiles
remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Endurance
If we be patient, we shall also reign with him; If we deny him, he also shall deny us;
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Personal purification
But if a man purge himself from such fellows, he shall be a vessel sanctified unto honour meet for the Lord, and prepared unto all good works.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
and lighten the eyes of your minds, that ye might know what thing that hope is, whereunto he hath called you, and what the riches of his glorious inheritance is upon the saints,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » God's blessing the source of
The blessing of the LORD, maketh rich men; as for careful travail, it doth nothing thereto.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This commandment commit I unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which in time past were prophesied of thee, that thou in them shouldest fight a good fight,
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Invisible foes
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood: but against rule, against power, and against worldly rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness for heavenly things.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This commandment commit I unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which in time past were prophesied of thee, that thou in them shouldest fight a good fight,
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Invisible foes
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood: but against rule, against power, and against worldly rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness for heavenly things.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant power
Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The delights of God's word
When I had found thy words, I ate them up greedily: they have made my heart joyful and glad, for I call upon thy name, O LORD God of Hosts.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the inseparable love of God
Yea and I am sure that neither death, neither life, neither angels; nor rule, neither power, neither things present, neither things to come, neither height, neither lowth, neither any other creature shall be able to depart us from the love of God, showed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine keeping power
for the which cause I also suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am sure that he is able keep that which I have committed to his keeping against that day.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Instability of faith
That we henceforth be no more children, wavering and carried with every wind of doctrine, by the wiliness of men and craftiness, whereby they lay a wait for us to deceive us.
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess: but be fulfilled with the spirit,
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of wisdom
For this cause we also, since the day we heard of it have not ceased praying for you, and desiring that ye might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of God
and to know what is the love of Christ, which love passeth knowledge: that ye might be fulfilled with all manner of fullness which cometh of God.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Produced in all periods of life
Such as be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God. They shall also bring forth more fruit in their age, and shall be fat and well liking,
Spiritual » Talk » Spiritual thoughts expressed in music
speaking unto yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts,
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Found in spiritual assemblies
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of righteousness
From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Perennial
By this river upon both the sides of the shore, there shall grow all manner of fruitful trees, whose leaves shall not fall off, neither shall their fruit perish: but ever be ripe at their months, for their water runneth out of the Sanctuary. His fruit is good to eat, and his leaf profitable for medicine.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting men to suffer when in the pathway of duty (paul and silas)
and when they had beaten them sore, they cast them into prison commanding the jailer to keep them surely. Which jailer, when he had received such commandment, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
Ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » More precious than earthly
and esteemed the rebuke of Christ greater riches, than the treasure of Egypt. For he had a respect unto the reward.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Unsearchable
Unto me, the least of all saints, is this grace given; that I should preach among the gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » A paradox
Some men are rich, though they have nothing; again, some men are poor having great riches.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Enduring
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Spiritual receptivity
He which is sown in the good ground, is he, that heareth the word and understandeth it, which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, and some thirtyfold."
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » An everlasting name
For thus sayeth the LORD, first unto the gelded that keepeth my Sabbath - namely, that holdeth greatly of the thing that pleaseth me, and keepeth my covenant - Unto them will I give in my household and within my walls, a better heritage and name than if they had been called sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that shall not perish.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual knowledge
And I will give them a heart, to know how that I am the LORD. They shall be my people, and I will be their God, for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual rest
Come unto me all ye that labor, and are laden, and I will ease you.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A new heart
And I will give you one heart, and will plant a new spirit within your bowels. That stony heart will I take out of your body, and give you a fleshly heart:
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy samuel
But the child Samuel profited and grew, and was in favour both with the LORD and also with men.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the just
The path of the righteous shineth as the light, and is ever brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the certainty of the divine promises
And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
And hereunto, give all diligence: In your faith, minister virtue; and in virtue, knowledge; and in knowledge, temperance; and in temperance, patience; in patience, godliness;
Spiritual » Perception » Nehemiah
For I perceived that God had not sent him; Yet spake he prophecy upon me. Nevertheless, Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him for money.
Spiritual » Perception » David
Whereby David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
He shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall show unto you. All things that the father hath are mine. Therefore said I unto you that he shall take of mine and show unto you.
Spiritual » Vision » Uses the telescope of faith
By faith he forsook Egypt, and feared not the fierceness of the king. For he endured, even as he had seen him which is invisible.
Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces
He answered, and said unto me, 'This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying: Neither through a host of men, nor through strength, but through my spirit, sayeth the LORD of Hosts.
Spiritual » Talk » Christ the topic of
And behold, two of them went that same day to a town, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs, called Emmaus: and they talked together of all these things that had happened.
Spiritual » Rest » Found in Christ's service
Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek, and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
For I say unto you, Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » A childlike spirit
and said, "Verily, I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as children, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
Forasmuch as he that sanctifieth, and they which are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause's sake he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
Therefore thought I in myself, "Peradventure they are so simple and foolish, that they understand nothing of the LORD's way, and judgments of our God.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
Forasmuch as he that sanctifieth, and they which are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause's sake he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
Therefore thought I in myself, "Peradventure they are so simple and foolish, that they understand nothing of the LORD's way, and judgments of our God.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Warring
The night is past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant entrance
Yea, and by this means an entering-in shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The blessings of a spiritual life
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel
But strong meat belongeth to them that are perfect, which through custom have their wits exercised, to judge both good and evil also.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Brings joy in the night season
My soul is satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness, when my mouth praiseth thee with joyful lips. Have I not remembered thee in my bed, and thought upon thee when I was waking?
Spiritual » Light promised » To the church of the future
Thy Sun shall never go down, and thy Moon shall not be taken away, for the LORD himself shall be thine everlasting light, and thy sorrowful days shall be rewarded thee.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord, and saviour Jesus Christ. To whom be glory both now and forever. Amen. {Here ends the Second General Epistle of Peter}
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obedience, the condition of receiving
Jesus answered them, and said, "My doctrine is not mine: but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God: or whether I speak of myself.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, "If ye continue in my words, then are ye my very disciples: and ye shall know the truth: And the truth shall make you free."
Spiritual » Vision » Given in answer to prayer
And Elisha prayed and said, "LORD open the eyes of the young man," and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
Part fell in good ground, and brought forth good fruit: some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Spiritual » Talk » Concerns the things of God
Spiritual » Talk » The habit of the saints
But they that fear God, say thus one to another, 'The LORD considereth and heareth it. Yea, it is before him a memorial book, written for such as fear the LORD, and remember his name.'
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, and that with meekness and fear:
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
My brethren, count it exceeding joy when ye fall into divers temptations, forasmuch as ye know how that the trying of your faith bringeth patience:
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » An inward battle
But I see another law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind, and subduing me unto the law of sin, which is in my members.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » An inward battle
But I see another law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind, and subduing me unto the law of sin, which is in my members.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The return from captivity
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with joy. Then said they among the heathen, "The LORD hath done great things for them."
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Love of Christ
whom ye have not seen and yet love him, in whom even now, though ye see him not, yet ye believe, and rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious:
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » All the teachings of the gospel
to call to remembrance the words which were told before of the holy prophets, and also the commandment of us; the apostles of the Lord and Saviour.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The wonderful works of God
Therefore will I remember the works of the LORD, and call to mind thy wonders of old time.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By overcoming temptation
I write unto you fathers, how that ye have known him that was from the beginning. I write unto you young men, how that ye be strong; and the word of God dwelleth in you, that ye have overcome the wicked.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the benevolent
Then should the light break out as doth the dayspring, and then health should shortly bud out. And thy righteousness shall go before thee, and the glory of the LORD would come upon thee.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the upright
Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness: he is merciful, loving and righteous.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine ability
Spiritual » Perception » The shunammite woman
And she said unto her husband, "See, I perceive that the man of God is perfect, and cometh always by us.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Through "the word"
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Unto perfection
Wherefore, let us leave the doctrine pertaining to the beginning of a Christian man, and let us go unto perfection, and now no more lay the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Spiritual » Liberty » Spiritual, a mark of the new dispensation
That thou mayest open the eyes of the blind; let out the prisoners, and them that sit in darkness, out of the dungeon house.
Spiritual » Liberty » The bondage of sin broken
For the very creatures shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God.
Spiritual » Vision » Heart purity essential to
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Spiritual » Hope » The scriptures the source of
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Spiritual » Hope » The saving element in life
For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth?
Spiritual » Life » Love the demonstration of
We know that we are translated from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother, abideth in death.
Spiritual » Rest » Appropriated by faith
But we which have believed, do enter into his rest, as contrariwise he said to the other, "As I have sworn in my wrath, 'They shall not enter into my rest.'" And that spake he verily long after that the works were made, and the foundation of the world laid.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents, and scorpions, and over all manner power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over worldly allurements
For all that is born of God, overcometh the world. And this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: And as she wept, she bowed herself into the sepulchre
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » In the communion of saints
And it chanced, as they communed together, and reasoned, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Testimony an aid to
That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye may have fellowship with us, and that our fellowship may be with the father, and his son Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Warms the heart
and they said between themselves, "Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, as he opened to us the scriptures?"
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of life
Happy is the man that endureth in temptation, for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The prodigal son
And when he had spent all that he had, there rose a great dearth throughout all that same land. And he began to lack.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
And when he had spent all that he had, there rose a great dearth throughout all that same land. And he began to lack.
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Verily, verily I say unto you, except the wheat corn fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone. If it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Thomas
Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto the disciples, "Let us also go, that we may die with him."
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Peter
He said to him again the second time, "Simon the son of Jonas, lovest thou me?" He said unto him, "Yea Lord thou knowest that I love thee." He said unto him, "Feed my sheep."
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » The holy spirit
If ye then which are evil, can give good gifts unto your children: How much more shall the father of heaven give a holy spirit to them, that desire it of him?"
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant life
The thief cometh not but for to steal and kill, and destroy. I am come that they might have life, and have it more abundantly.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant joys
They shall be satisfied with the plenteousness of thy house, and thou shalt give them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The words of Christ concerning benevolence
I have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to receive the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how that he said, 'It is more blessed to give, than to receive.'"
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Is quickened by the holy spirit
But that comforter, which is the holy ghost - whom my father will send in my name - he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have told you.
Spiritual » Receptivity » Martha received him into her house
And this woman had a sister called Mary, which sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his preaching:
Spiritual » Perception » Peter
Spiritual » Liberty » A new law of life sets free
For the law of the spirit, that bringeth life through Jesus Christ, hath delivered me from the law of sin, and death:
Spiritual » Fulness » The overflowing cup
Thou preparest a table before me against mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil, and fillest my cup full.
Spiritual » Vision » Believers alone possess
It is yet a little while and the world seeth me no more: but ye shall see me. For I live, and ye shall live.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
but the wisdom that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, and without simulation.
Spiritual » Talk » Tends to religious fervency
and they said between themselves, "Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, as he opened to us the scriptures?"
Spiritual » Rest » Vainly sought in escape from trouble
Spiritual » Hope » Inspires to clean living
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
When they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and understood that they were unlearned men and lay people, they marveled: and they knew them, that they were with Jesus.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » John the baptist
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in wilderness: till the day came, when he should show himself unto the Israelites.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Returning unto the lord
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the unbelievers to the wisdom of the just men: to make the people ready for the Lord."
Spiritual » Riches general references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Contact with living water
And he shall be like a tree planted by the waterside, that will bring forth his fruit in due season. His leaf, also, shall not wither; and, look, whatsoever he doeth, it shall prosper.
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Chastening, or pruning
Every branch that beareth not fruit in me, he will take away. And every branch that beareth fruit will he purge, that it may bring more fruit.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » The sinful women
Wherefore I say unto thee, Many sins are forgiven her, for she loved much. To whom less is forgiven, the same doeth less love."
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Then took Mary a pound of ointment called nard, perfect and precious, and anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped his feet with her hair, and all the house was filled of the savour of the ointment.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Faith and love
Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance
Jesus said unto him, "No man that putteth his hand to the plough, and looketh back, is apt to the kingdom of God."
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The lord as a deliverer
When my soul fainted in me, I thought on the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, even into thy holy temple.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Paul
But Saul increased in strength; And confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus affirming that this was very Christ.
Spiritual » Perception » The samaritan woman
Spiritual » Perception » Jesus
When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered and said unto them, "What think ye in your hearts?
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obtained by acquaintanceship with God
Then shall we have understanding, and endeavor ourselves to know the LORD. He shall go forth as the spring of the day, and come unto us as the evening and morning rain upon the earth."
Spiritual » Knowledge » Leads to eternal life
This is life eternal: that they might know thee, that only very God, and whom thou hast sent, Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
As for me, I am full of strength, and of the spirit of the LORD; full of judgment and boldness, to show the house of Jacob their wickedness, and the house of Israel their sin.
Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of
And Jesus returned by the power of the spirit into Galilee, and the fame of him went throughout all the region round about.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Working
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day. The night cometh, when no man can work.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » New Birth
Jesus answered, and said unto him, "Verily, verily I say unto thee: except a man be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
good Tidings » Spiritual
The spirit of the LORD God is with me, for the LORD hath anointed me, and sent me to preach good tidings unto the poor: that I might bind up the wounded hearts, that I might preach deliverance to the captive, and open the prison to them that are bound;
O how beautiful are the feet of the Ambassador, that bringeth the message from the mountain, and proclaimeth peace: That bringeth the good tidings, and preacheth health, and sayeth unto Zion, "Thy God is the king."
And the angel answered, and said unto him, "I am Gabriel that stand in the presence of God, and am sent to speak unto thee: and to show thee these glad tidings.
Moreover the voice cried thus, "Go up unto the hill, O Zion, thou that bringest good tidings; lift up thy voice with power, O thou preacher Jerusalem. Lift it up without fear, and say unto the cities of Judah, 'Behold, your God!'
Behold, upon the mountains come the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, and preacheth peace. O Judah, keep thy holidays, perform thy promises: for Belial shall come no more in thee, he is utterly rooted out.
Watchmen » Spiritual
Obey them that have the oversight of you, and submit yourselves to them, for they watch for your souls, even as they that must give accounts for them: that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. For that is an unprofitable thing for you.
Upon the walls of Jerusalem, I have set keepers which shall never cease, neither by day nor yet by night.
"Thou son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore take good heed to the words, and give them warning at my commandment.
And I will set watchmen over you, and therefore take heed unto the voice of the trumpet. But they say, 'We will not take heed.'
Way provided » Spiritual
Go from gate to gate, and prepare the way for the people: cast up gravel, and make the way high and cleanse it of stones, and set up a banner for the people.
There shall be foot paths and common streets: this shall be called the holy way. No unclean person shall go through it, for the LORD himself shall go with them that way, and the ignorant shall not err.
Behold, I shall make a new thing, and shortly shall it appear. Ye shall well know it; I told it you afore, but I will tell it you again. I will make streets in the desert, and rivers of water in the wilderness.
The path of the righteous escheweth evil; and whoso looketh well to his ways, keepeth his own soul.
Get the watchman, provide teachers for thee: set thine heart upon the right way, that thou shouldest walk, and turn again, O thou daughter of Israel; turn again to these cities of thine.
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
and then shall that wicked be uttered, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the appearance of his coming,
"And to the messenger of the congregation in Pergamum write, 'This saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God,
for the word of God is quick, and mighty in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword: and entereth through, even unto the dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit and of the joints, and the marrow: and judgeth the thoughts and the intents of the heart.
But he shall judge the causes of the poor with righteousness, and shall rebuke with equity for the humble of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall slay the wicked.
Weapons » Spiritual » General references to weapons
Then said David to the Philistine, "Thou comest to me with a sword, a spear, and a shield: But I come to thee in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the host of Israel whom thou hast railed upon.
For the weapons of our war are not carnal things, but things mighty in God to cast down strongholds;
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God,
He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.'"
for the word of God is quick, and mighty in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword: and entereth through, even unto the dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit and of the joints, and the marrow: and judgeth the thoughts and the intents of the heart.
Weapons » Spiritual » Trust in weapons vain
Then said David to the Philistine, "Thou comest to me with a sword, a spear, and a shield: But I come to thee in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the host of Israel whom thou hast railed upon.
Nevertheless I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them even through the LORD their God. But I will not deliver them through any bow, sword, battle, horses, or horsemen."
and overthrow the seat of the kingdoms, yea and destroy the mighty kingdom of the Heathen. I will overthrow the chariots, and those that sit upon then, so that both horse and man shall fall down, every man through his neighbour's sword.
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life.
Topics on Spiritual
Abundance, Spiritual
Exodus 34:6And when the LORD walked before him, he cried, "LORD, LORD God full of compassion and mercy, which art not lightly angry but abundant in mercy and truth,
Abuse, Of Spiritual Things
Numbers 20:10And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, "Hear, ye rebellious, must we fetch you water out of this rock?"
Adultery, Spiritual
1 John 2:15-17See that ye love not the world, nor the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him.
Appetite, Spiritual
Isaiah 55:1Come to the waters, all ye that be thirsty, and ye that have no money. Come buy, that ye may have to eat. Come buy wine and milk, without any money, or money worth.
Armor, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:11Put on the armour of God, that ye may stand steadfast against the crafty assaults of the devil.
Babies Used As A Spiritual Image
1 Corinthians 3:1-2And I could not speak unto you brethren as unto spiritual: but as unto carnal, even as it were unto babes in Christ.
Beauty, Spiritual
Psalm 110:3In the day of thy power shall thy people offer thee free-will offerings with a holy worship; the dew of thy birth is of the womb of the morning.
Betrothal, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 11:2For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy. For I coupled you to one man, to make you a chaste virgin to Christ:
Birth, Spiritual
John 3:3Jesus answered, and said unto him, "Verily, verily I say unto thee: except a man be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Blessings, Spiritual
John 3:16For God so loveth the world, that he hath given his only son, for the intent that none that believe in him should perish: But should have everlasting life.
Bondage, Spiritual
2 Timothy 2:26that they may come to themselves again out of the snare of the devil, which are now taken of him at his will.
Circumcision, spiritual
Deuteronomy 30:6And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart and the heart of thy seed for to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and all thy soul, that thou mayest live.
Clean, Spiritual Use
Job 9:30Though I washed my self with snowy water, and made mine hands never so clean,
Crowns, Spiritual Use
Isaiah 62:3Thou shalt be a crown in the hand of the LORD, and a glorious garland in the hand of thy God.
David, Spiritual Significance Of
Acts 2:29"Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David: For he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre remaineth with us unto his day.
Dividing Spiritual Blessings
Acts 1:17For he was now numbered with us and had obtained fellowship in this ministration.
drought, spiritual
Psalm 68:6He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind in a house, and bringeth the prisoners out of captivity, but letteth the renegades continue in scarceness.
equipping, spiritual
Isaiah 61:1-2The spirit of the LORD God is with me, for the LORD hath anointed me, and sent me to preach good tidings unto the poor: that I might bind up the wounded hearts, that I might preach deliverance to the captive, and open the prison to them that are bound;
Escaping, Spiritual Things
Genesis 39:10-12And after this manner spake she to Joseph day by day; but he hearkened not unto her, to sleep near her or to be in her company.
Fruit, Spiritual
James 3:13If any man be wise and endued with learning among you, let him show the works of his good conversation in meekness that is coupled with wisdom.
Fruitfulness, Spiritual
Galatians 5:22-23But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance.
Games, Spiritual
1 Corinthians 9:26I therefore so run, not as at an uncertain thing. So fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
Gifts From God, Spiritual
John 6:32Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily I say unto you, Moses gave you bread from heaven: but my father giveth you the true bread from heaven.
Inheritance, Spiritual
Hebrews 1:2but in these last days he hath spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath made heir of all things: by whom also he made the world.
Labor, Spiritual Aspects Of
John 4:38I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labor. Other men laboured; And ye are entered into their labors."
Land, Spiritual Aspects Of
Genesis 2:8-9The LORD God also planted a garden in Eden from the beginning, and there he set man whom he had formed.
Leaders, Spiritual
Hebrews 5:4And no man taketh honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.
Light, Spiritual
1 John 1:5And this is the tidings which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Many Spiritual Beings
Revelation 5:11And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels about the throne, and about the beasts and the elders, and I heard thousand thousands,
Maturity, Spiritual
Ephesians 4:13-15till we, everyone - in the unity of faith, and knowledge of the son of God - grow up unto a perfect man, after the measure of age which is of the fullness of Christ:
Not Seeing Spiritual Things
Daniel 10:7I, Daniel, alone saw this vision. The men that were with me, saw it not: but a great fearfulness fell upon them, so that they fled away, and hid themselves.
Origins Of Spiritual Life
John 3:6-8That which is born of the flesh, is flesh. And that which is born of the spirit, is spirit.
Predestination, Spiritual Events
Exodus 33:19And he said, "I will make all my good go before thee, and I will be called in this name Jehovah before thee, and will show mercy to whom I show mercy, and will have compassion on whom I have compassion."
Purity, Moral And Spiritual
Habakkuk 1:13Thine eyes are clean, thou mayest not see evil, thou cannot behold the thing that is wicked. Wherefore then doest thou look upon the ungodly, and holdest thy tongue, when the wicked devoureth the man that is better than himself?
Rejection Of Spiritual Instruction
2 Chronicles 30:10And the posts went from city to city throughout the land of Ephraim and Manasseh and even unto Zebulun. But they laughed them to scorn and mocked them.
Rest, Spiritual
Lamentations 5:19-22But thou, O LORD, that remainest for evermore, and thy seat, world without end:
Resurrection, Spiritual
Ephesians 2:1And you hath he quickened also, that were dead in trespass and sin:
Riches, Spiritual
Romans 11:33-36O the deepness of the abundant wisdom and knowledge of God: how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out.
Slavery, Spiritual
John 8:33-36They answered him, "We be Abraham's seed, and were never bond to any man: why sayest thou then, 'Ye shall be made free?'"
Sleep, Spiritual
Isaiah 56:10For his watchmen are all blind, they have altogether no understanding. They are all dumb dogs, no being able to bark; they are sleepery, sluggish, and lie snorting.
Spiritual Adoption
Exodus 4:22-23And tell Pharaoh, 'Thus sayeth the LORD: Israel is mine eldest son,
Spiritual Allegories
John 10:1-16Verily, verily I say unto you, He that entereth not in by the door, into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way: the same is a thief and a robber.
Spiritual Blindness, Consequences Of
Romans 1:20-22So that his invisible things, that is to say, his eternal power and godhead, are understood and seen by the works from the creation of the world. So that they are without excuse,
Spiritual Blindness, In Unbelievers
Proverbs 4:19But the way of the ungodly is as the darkness, wherein men fall, or they be aware.
Spiritual Blindness, Removal Of
2 Corinthians 4:6For it is God that commanded the light to shine out of darkness, which hath shined in our hearts, for to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Blindness, Results Of Sin
Lamentations 4:14{Nun} So that these blind men went stumbling in the streets, and stained themselves with blood, which else would touch no bloody cloth.
Spiritual crowns
Isaiah 61:3That I might give unto them that mourn in Zion, beauty in the stead of ashes, joyful ointment for sighing, pleasant raiment for a heavy mind; That they might be called excellent in righteousness, a planting of the LORD for him to rejoice in.
Spiritual Darkness
John 11:10But if a man walk in the night he stumbleth, because there is no light in him."
Spiritual Dawn
2 Peter 1:19We have also a right sure word of prophecy, whereunto if ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, ye do well; until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.
Spiritual Deafness
2 Timothy 4:4and shall turn their ears from the truth, and shall be given unto fables:
Spiritual Death
Romans 6:23For the reward of sin is death: but eternal life is the gift of God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual Depths
1 Corinthians 2:10But God hath opened them unto us by his spirit. For the spirit searcheth all things, yea the bottom of God's secrets.
Spiritual Desires
Isaiah 26:9My soul lusteth after thee all the night long, and my mind hasteth freely to thee. For as soon as thy judgment is known to the world, then the inhabiters of the earth learn righteousness.
Spiritual Destitution
Matthew 5:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual Discernment
2 Kings 4:9And she said unto her husband, "See, I perceive that the man of God is perfect, and cometh always by us.
Spiritual Failure
Matthew 7:27And abundance of rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Spiritual Famine,
Amos 8:11-12"Behold, the time cometh," sayeth the LORD God, "that I shall send a hunger into the earth. Not the hunger of bread, nor the thirst of water: but a hunger to hear the word of the LORD.
Spiritual Famine, Relief Of
Psalm 107:9For he satisfieth the greedy soul, and filleth the hungry soul with good.
Spiritual Fathers
1 Corinthians 4:15For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ: yet have ye not many fathers. In Christ Jesus, I have begotten you through the gospel.
Spiritual Foundations
1 Corinthians 3:11For other foundation can no man lay, than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Fulness
Psalm 23:5Thou preparest a table before me against mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil, and fillest my cup full.
Spiritual Gifts, Diversity Of
1 Corinthians 12:4-6There are diversities of gifts verily, yet but one spirit.
Spiritual Gifts, Given To Church
Ephesians 4:11And the very same, made some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Shepherds, some Teachers:
Spiritual Gifts, Importance Of Love
1 Corinthians 13:1Though I spake with the tongues of men and angels, and yet had no love, I were even as sounding brass: or as a tinkling cymbal.
Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of
1 Corinthians 14:12Even so ye - forasmuch as ye covet spiritual gifts - seek that ye may have plenty unto the edifying of the congregation.
Spiritual Gifts, Warnings About
1 Corinthians 14:39Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Spiritual Growth
2 Corinthians 9:10He that findeth the sower seed, shall minister bread for food, and shall multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your righteousness - that on all parts
Spiritual Harlotry
Hosea 5:4They are not minded to turn unto their God, for they have an whorish heart, so that they cannot know the LORD.
Spiritual Hunger
1 Peter 2:2and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Spiritual Ignorance
1 Corinthians 12:1In spiritual things, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
Spiritual Illumination
Daniel 5:14I have heard speak of thee, that thou hast the spirit of the holy gods, experience and understanding, and that there hath been great wisdom found in thee.
Spiritual Immaturity
1 Corinthians 3:1And I could not speak unto you brethren as unto spiritual: but as unto carnal, even as it were unto babes in Christ.
Spiritual Investment
Matthew 6:20But gather ye treasures together in heaven, where neither rust, nor yet moths corrupt: and where thieves neither break up, nor yet steal.
Spiritual life
John 6:63It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life.
Spiritual Life, Described By
Romans 6:11Likewise, imagine ye also, that ye are dead concerning sin: but are alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual Life, Maintained By
John 6:57As the living father hath sent me, even so live I by my father: and he that eateth me, shall live by me.
Spiritual Life, Nature Of
Psalm 36:9For with thee is the well of life; and in thy light shall we see light.
Spiritual Malnutrition
1 Corinthians 3:1-3And I could not speak unto you brethren as unto spiritual: but as unto carnal, even as it were unto babes in Christ.
Spiritual Maturity
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, be not children in wit. Howbeit, as concerning maliciousness be children: but in wit be perfect.
Spiritual Mothers
1 Peter 3:6even as Sara obeyed Abraham and called him "Lord" - whose daughters ye are as long as ye do well, not being afraid of every shadow.
Spiritual Night
1 Thessalonians 5:5Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, neither of darkness.
Spiritual Offspring
Galatians 3:29If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs by promise.
Spiritual Perception
Mark 2:8And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit, that they so reasoned in themselves, he said unto them, "Why think ye such things in your hearts?
Spiritual Progress
Job 17:9The righteous also will keep his way, and he that hath clean hands, will ever be stronger and stronger.
Spiritual Striving
Philippians 1:27Only let your conversation be, as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may yet hear of you, that ye continue in one spirit, and in one soul laboring as we do to maintain the faith of the gospel,
Spiritual Treasures
2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellent power of it might appear to be of God, and not of us.
Spiritual Understanding
Hebrews 13:12-13Therefore Jesus, to sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
Spiritual Vitality
2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves,
Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood: but against rule, against power, and against worldly rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness for heavenly things.
Spiritual Warfare, Armour
Psalm 28:7-8The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart danceth for joy, and in my song will I praise him.
Spiritual Warfare, As Conflict
Ephesians 6:12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood: but against rule, against power, and against worldly rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness for heavenly things.
Spiritual Warfare, Causes Of
2 Peter 2:4For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down into hell, and delivered them in chains of darkness, to be kept unto judgement;
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4Ye adulterers, and women that break matrimony: know ye not how that the friendship of the world is enmity to Godward? Whosoever will be friend of the world, is made the enemy of God.
Strength, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
That Which Is Spiritual
John 4:24God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit, and truth."
Victory, Over Spiritual Forces
Hebrews 4:15For we have not a high priest, which cannot have compassion on our infirmities: but was in all points tempted, as we are: but yet without sin.
Wardrobe, Spiritual
Romans 13:12The night is past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
Weakness, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore have I delectation in infirmities, in rebukes, in need, in persecutions, in anguish, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
