114 Bible Verses about Spiritual
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How is it the first is not spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
We speak these things, not in the words that man's wisdom teaches. But we speak them with the words the Holy Spirit teaches comparing spiritual things with spiritual things.
If we sow spiritual seed in you, is it too much if we reap material things?
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God. They are foolishness to him! He cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
For we know that the law is spiritual. But I am fleshly and sold under sin.
Concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be without knowledge.
Brothers, I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual men, but as fleshly men, as babes (infants) in Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places through Christ.
Pursue love, yet zealously desire spiritual gifts, especially prophesy (proclaiming God's Word).
From Thematic Bible
Adorning » Spiritual » General references
The King's daughter is all glorious within. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
Discipline and education are a graceful ornament on your head, and a golden chain around your neck.
I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Adorning » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
I tell you that Elijah has come. They did not know him and treated him badly as they pleased. They will do the same with the Son of man.
He who overcomes will be clothed in white garments. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. In fact I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.
Around the throne were twenty-four elders sitting on thrones. They were dressed in white with crowns of gold on their heads.
After this I saw a great crowd that no man could number. It was from all nations, and tribes, and people, and tongues. It stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes. They had palm branches in their hands.
Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
I put on righteousness and it clothed me. My justice was like a robe and a turban.
I will clothe its priests with salvation. Then its godly ones will sing joyfully.
Awake, awake, O Zion, put on your strength. Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again.
He spoke to those who stood before him: Take the filthy garments from him. Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you and I will clothe you with rich apparel.
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
Put on the full armor (every implement) of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning (inventive) (clever) methods of the devil.
Let us be sober and put on the breastplate of faith and love; and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Assurance » Spiritual
It is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to keep safe until that day what he has entrusted to me.
let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
I do this that they may be filled with courage and be united (knit) together in love. I have the full assurance that only true understanding brings. In this way they will accurately know God's secret, which is Christ himself.
We preached the good news to you, not in words only but with power from Holy Spirit and with conviction of its truth. You know how we lived when we were with you. It was for your own good.
Beauty » Spiritual
I have asked one thing from Jehovah. This I will seek: to live in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to look at Jehovah's beauty and search for an answer in his temple.
Ascribe to Jehovah the glory his name deserves. Bring an offering, and come to him. Worship Jehovah in his holy splendor.
Give to Jehovah the glory his name deserves. Worship Jehovah in his holy splendor.
Then the King will desire your beauty. Bow down to him because he is your Lord.
Let the kindness of Jehovah our God be with us. Confirm for us the work of our hands. Yes, confirm the work of our hands.
Boasting » Spiritual
([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!
They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth. No one can ever redeem (buy back) his brother or pay God a ransom for his life. The price to be paid for him is so costly it can never be paid read more.
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction).
They utter speech. They speak arrogantly. All troublemakers brag about themselves.
Some of the branches are broken off. You, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them. Therefore you partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree with them. Do not boast against the branches. But if you boast, you do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. read more.
They were broken off because of unbelief! You stand by faith! Do not be conceited but be reverent. God did not spare the natural branches and he will not spare you!
Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the good news: not with wisdom of words, lest the stake of Christ be emptied of its effect. For the preaching of the stake is foolishness to those who perish. It is the power of God to us who are saved. It is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. (Isaiah 29:14) read more.
Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? This is the wisdom of God that the world through its wisdom did not come to know God. God was well pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. Indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom. We preach Christ impaled. It is a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the nations! To those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, it is 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 men. Consider your calling, brothers. Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. Instead God chose the foolish things of the world to confuse (shame) the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to confuse (shame) the things that are mighty. God also chose the base things of the world, and things which are despised, yes, and things which are not, to bring to nothing things that are. No human being should boast before God. It is because of him you are united with Christ Jesus, who became wisdom to us from God, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. Let it be as it is written, He that boasts, let him boast in Jehovah! (Jeremiah 9:24)
Body » Resurrection of » Spiritual
Christ will, through his power, bring everything under his authority. He will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified (glorious) body (literally and figuratively: body of his glory). He is able to subject all things to himself.
It is sown a natural body and it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body and there is a spiritual body.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
In this we sigh (in silent prayer), longing to be clothed with our habitation that is from heaven.
When Christ, who is our life, will be made known, then you will also be made known with him in glory.
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
Those he first recognized, he ordained in advance that they be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me: Do not do that. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers. You have the witness from Jesus: worship God! For the witness from Jesus is the spirit (mind-set) of prophecy.
This means that he had to become like his brothers in every way, in order to be their faithful and merciful High Priest in his service to God, in order to offer a propitiatory sacrifice (pay atonement) (to make reconciliation) for the sins of the people.
Do not be called Rabbi (master) (teacher) (leader), for only one is your teacher. You are all brothers.
The King will answer: 'To the extent that you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me.'
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I spoke to you are spirit and life.
Circumcision » Spiritual
You were also circumcised in him with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ.
Circumcise your heart, and do not stiffen your neck. (Circumcise: Cut short the foreskin.) (Remove hardness of the heart.)
Jehovah your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, to LOVE JEHOVAH YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR BEING, that you may live.
Be circumcised by Jehovah, and get rid of the foreskins of your hearts (cleanse your hearts), people of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem. If you do not, my fury will blaze like a fire. It will burn, and no one will be able to put it out. This is because of the evil you do.
But he is a Jew who is so on the inside with circumcision of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
I tell you that Elijah has come. They did not know him and treated him badly as they pleased. They will do the same with the Son of man.
He who overcomes will be clothed in white garments. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. In fact I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.
Around the throne were twenty-four elders sitting on thrones. They were dressed in white with crowns of gold on their heads.
After this I saw a great crowd that no man could number. It was from all nations, and tribes, and people, and tongues. It stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes. They had palm branches in their hands.
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
I put on righteousness and it clothed me. My justice was like a robe and a turban.
I will clothe its priests with salvation. Then its godly ones will sing joyfully.
Awake, awake, O Zion, put on your strength. Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again.
He spoke to those who stood before him: Take the filthy garments from him. Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you and I will clothe you with rich apparel.
Consequences of sin » death » Physical » Spiritual » Separation from God
But your wrongs have separated you from your God. Your sins have made him hide his face so that he does not even hear you.
Go to that land flowing with milk and honey. I will not be with you, because you are impossible to deal with. I would probably destroy you on the way.
Israel has sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things and put them in their own possessions. Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies. They ran from their enemies, because they were accursed. I will not be with you any more until you destroy the devoted things you have among you.
If I had thought about doing anything sinful, Jehovah would not have listened to me.
No one calls on your name or tries to hold on to you. You have hidden your face from us. You allowed us be ruined by our sins.
Darkness » Spiritual
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
But if your eye is wicked, your body will be in darkness. If that light in you is really darkness, how great a darkness it must be.
You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk (live) (be occupied) as children of light
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.
Deafness » Spiritual
They will turn their ears away from the truth, and turn aside to myths (fiction).
This people's heart has become calloused. They hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.(Septuagint)
To whom can I speak and give warning that they may hear? Their ears are closed and they cannot listen. Behold, the word of Jehovah has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it.
Son of man, you are living among rebellious people. They have eyes, but they cannot see. They have ears, but they cannot hear because they are rebellious people.
They refused to pay heed, turned a stubborn shoulder (resisted), and stopped their ears, that they might not hear.
Dearth » Spiritual
The poor and needy search for water, but there is none! Their tongues are parched with thirst. But I Jehovah will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
My people will go into exile because they do not understand what I am doing. Honored men will starve, and common people will be parched with thirst.
God sets the lonely in families. He frees the prisoners who are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
([[Psalm of David] in the wilderness of Judah:]) O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
You will be like an oak whose leaves wither and like a garden without water.
death » Spiritual
Therefore, through one-man sin entered into the world, and death through sin. So death passed to all men, for all have sinned.
Whoever lives and puts active faith in me will never die. Do you believe this?
They are darkened (blinded) (obscured) in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their heart.
He bore our sins in his body upon the stake, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed because of his wounds (stripes).
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?'
They will die of lethal diseases. They will not be mourned or buried. They will be as dung on the surface of the ground and die by sword and famine (war and starvation). Their carcasses will become food for the birds of the sky and for the animals of the earth.
Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord Jehovah, that he should turn from his ways and live?
Then he passed away, and lo, he was no more. I searched for him, but he could not be found.
He dies without instruction. He goes astray because of his foolishness.
Debtors » Spiritual
I am a debtor both to the Greeks, and to the barbarians, both to the wise, and to the unwise.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
By this we know love, because he (Jesus) gave his life for us. We ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Diligence » Spiritual
Do you say there are four months until the harvest comes? I say to you lift up your eyes and look on the fields. They are already white for harvest.
I could wish that I were accursed (separated) (banned) (excommunicated) from Christ for the good of (in behalf of) my countrymen and brothers (the Jews).
Brothers, my hearts desire and my prayer to God for Israel is for their salvation.
If by any means I may provoke those who are of my flesh (fellow countrymen), and might save some of them.
Enlightenment » Spiritual
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
God said: Light will shine out of darkness. He shined in our hearts. He gave the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face (presence) ((person) of Jesus Christ.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
The deaf will be able to hear the words of the book read to them. The blind will be freed from gloom and darkness.
The poor and the deceitful have this in common: Jehovah lightens their eyes.
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
He said to me: Write: Blessed are they who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. He said to me: These are the true sayings of God.
While they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it, he gave the broken bread to them, and said: Take it, this means (represents) my body.
Again he sent out other servants with orders to say to the guests, 'I have prepared my feast. Oxen and fat livestock are butchered and everything is ready, so come to the feast.'
Jesus said: There was a man who gave a great feast to which he invited many people.
On this mountain Jehovah of Hosts will make a feast of rich food for all peoples, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear of dregs.
Fulness » Spiritual » Warnings against worldly fulness
You say, I am rich and have become wealthy and have need of nothing." You do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
This was the guilt of your sister Sodom. She and her daughters had arrogance, abundant food and careless ease, but she did not help the poor and needy.
They grow big and fat. Their evil deeds have no limits. They have no respect for the rights of others. They have no respect for the rights of orphans. But they still prosper. They do not defend the rights of the poor.
Jeshurun (Israel) grew fat and disrespectful. You got fat! You were stuffed! You over eat! He abandoned the God who made him and scornfully treated the rock of his salvation.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of blessing
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse. Test me, said Jehovah of Hosts, and see if I will open the windows of heaven and pour out showers of blessing upon you until there is no more want.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of joy
I spoke these things in order that my joy may continue with you and your joy may be made full.
I am sure that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the good news of Christ.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
Do not get drunk with wine, for that is a public act of violence, but be filled with the Spirit.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of wisdom
Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of God
And may you know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. May you be filled with all the fullness of God.
Fulness » Spiritual » The overflowing cup
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Christ, the saviour
Jesus answered: If you know the gift of God and who asked you for a drink, you would have asked him to give you living water.
Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the nations.
I, Jehovah, have called you and have given you power to see that justice is done on earth. I will make a covenant with all peoples and bring light (truth) (light of instruction) (Psalm 27:1) to the nations through you.
For God loved the world so much, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever has an active faith in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Jesus responded: I speak the truth! It was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven. My Father gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven. It gives life to the world.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God!
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God. He gives to all generously and without reproach and it will be given to him.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Repentance
When they heard this they objected no more and praised God, saying: God has granted the people of the nations repentance to life.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Grace
But he gives more grace. The scripture said, God resists the proud, but gives grace (loving-kindness) to the humble.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Christ the chief of
Jesus answered: If you know the gift of God and who asked you for a drink, you would have asked him to give you living water.
Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the nations.
I, Jehovah, have called you and have given you power to see that justice is done on earth. I will make a covenant with all peoples and bring light (truth) (light of instruction) (Psalm 27:1) to the nations through you.
For God loved the world so much, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever has an active faith in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Jesus responded: I speak the truth! It was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven. My Father gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven. It gives life to the world.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
You who are afflicted rest with us at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire.
Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God!
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
You went to the highest place. You took prisoners captive. You have received gifts in the form of people, even from among rebellious people, so that Jehovah God may live there [with them].
But unto each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Therefore it says: When he ascended on high, he led captives, and gave gifts to men (anthropos: human beings).
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Pray for
Even though you are a sinner, you know how to give good gifts to your children. Think how much more your Father in heaven gives good things to those who ask him!
Ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened for you.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God. He gives to all generously and without reproach and it will be given to him.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Glory
For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.
I have given them the glory that you gave me in order that they may be one even as we are one.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Grace
For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.
But he gives more grace. The scripture said, God resists the proud, but gives grace (loving-kindness) to the humble.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
If you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?
Peter said to him: Your money will perish with you, because you think that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Righteousness
And there is a difference between God's gift (spiritual endowment) and the sin of one man. After the one sin, came the guilty judgment; but after so many sins, comes the undeserved gift of righteousness. It was by the transgression of the one that death ruled as king through that one. Even more so shall those who receive the abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, rule as kings in life by the one, Jesus Christ.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » A new heart
I will give them one (united) heart, and put a new spirit within them. I will take the heart of stone (unkind attitude) out of them and give them a heart of flesh (loving disposition).
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » To be used for mutual profit
According to the gift you have received, minister among yourselves, as good stewards of the increased grace (divine influence) (love) of God.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Not repented of by him
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Strength and power
God, the God of Israel, is awe-inspiring in his holy place. He gives strength and power to his people. Praise God!
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Eternal life
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift from God is everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Peace
Jehovah will give power (strength) to his people. Jehovah will bless his people with peace (prosperity) (health) (safety).
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Repentance
When they heard this they objected no more and praised God, saying: God has granted the people of the nations repentance to life.
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy ghost
We all, with unveiled face, behold as in a mirror the glory of God and are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, exactly as from God's Spirit.
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by God
For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by Christ
I have given them the glory that you gave me in order that they may be one even as we are one.
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy spirit
We all, with unveiled face, behold as in a mirror the glory of God and are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, exactly as from God's Spirit.
Good » Tidings » Spiritual
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!)
The angel answered: I am Gabriel, whose place is before God. I have been sent to give you this good news.
You bring good news to Zion. Go up on a high mountain. You bring good news to Jerusalem. Lift up your voice with a shout! Lift it up and do not be afraid! Say to the towns of Judah: Here is your God!
Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings. Who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah and perform your vows! The wicked will no more pass through (invade) you. They will be completely destroyed.
Healing » Spiritual
Heal me, O Jehovah, and I will be healed! Save me and I will be saved! For you are my song of praise.
The Spirit of Jehovah is upon me. He anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind. To set at liberty those who are bruised.
Return you backsliding children, and I will forgive you for being unfaithful. See, we have come to you because you are Jehovah our God.
Come, and let us return to Jehovah. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us. He has wounded us but he will bandage us.
But he was pierced for our transgressions! He was crushed for our iniquities! The punishment that brought us peace was upon him. There has been healing for us because of his wounds.
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
The promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through righteousness by faith.
If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
So you are no longer slaves but a son. And as a son God has made you an heir.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?
Heritage » Spiritual
We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
You are born to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away and is reserved in heaven for you.
Now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace. This is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.
You know that God will give you the reward of the inheritance when you serve the Master, Christ.
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and good hope by grace,
Provided that you continue in the faith, grounded (on the foundation) and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news you heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven. For this I, Paul, was made a minister.
Faith, hope and love remain. These three! The greatest of these is love!
Hope » Spiritual » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
Hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts. It comes through Holy Spirit, which is God's gift to us.
In hope against hope Abraham believed that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken: So your descendants will be.
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!
Hope » Spiritual » The scriptures the source of
The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.
Hope » Spiritual » The saving element in life
We are saved by this hope. But hope that is seen is not hope. For does a man hope for what he sees?
Hope » Spiritual » Inspires to clean living
Hunger » Spiritual
Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are you who hunger now for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now: for you shall laugh.
Call out for insight. Lift up your voice for understanding. Search for wisdom as if it were silver. Hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure! If you do these things you will have respect for Jehovah and you will find the true knowledge of God!
Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the water. You, who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.
Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
The bull knows its owner, and donkey knows where its master feeds it. But Israel does not know. My people do not understand!
They are darkened (blinded) (obscured) in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their heart.
Live as children of obedience. Do not fashion yourself according to your former lusts, for you were ignorant at that time.
Those who store up violence and robbery in their dwellings do not know how to do what is right, declared Jehovah.
They do not know Jehovah's thoughts. Neither do they understand his counsel. He has gathered them like the sheaves of cut grain to the threshing floor.
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.
It is not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to imitate us.
The things that you have learned, received, heard and saw in me; do these things and the God of peace will be with you.
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
You are born to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away and is reserved in heaven for you.
Now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace. This is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.
You know that God will give you the reward of the inheritance when you serve the Master, Christ.
The law of God » Described as » Spiritual
For we know that the law is spiritual. But I am fleshly and sold under sin.
Life » Spiritual
The thief comes to steal, and kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.
Jesus replied: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not hunger. The one who puts active faith in me will never thirst.
These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. By believing you may have life in his name.
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
So he will be able to present the congregation to himself as a glorious congregation, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing. It should be holy and without blemish.
Seeing that you anticipate these things, be diligent that you may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for the fatherless persons and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.
then you will lift up your face without shame. You will stand firm without fear.
Life » Spiritual » Necessitates death to sin and self
I have been impaled with Christ. It is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. The life that I now live in the flesh (physical body) I live by faith. This is the faith that is in the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself up for me.
He died for all that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for him who died for their sakes and rose again.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
Truly, Truly I say to you, he who hears my word, and believes him that sent me, has everlasting life. He will not receive judgment for he has passed out of death into life.
These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. By believing you may have life in his name.
If Christ is with you, the body is dead on account of sin, but the Spirit is life on account of righteousness.
Consider yourselves to be dead with reference to sin, but alive with reference to God through Christ Jesus.
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
The good news was preached for this purpose even to the dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but may live according to God in the spirit.
Life » Spiritual » Sustained by the word of God
Give ear and come to me; listen to me, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.
He humbled you (allowed you to suffer) with hunger and then fed you with manna. Neither you nor your fathers had seen this before. He did this to teach you that a person cannot live on bread alone but must live on all (everything) (every word) that proceeds from the mouth of Jehovah.
Life » Spiritual » Love the demonstration of
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love abides in death.
Men » Spiritual » Evil men put to silence
Have sound speech that cannot be condemned so the man opposing us may be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.
But the king will find joy in God. Everyone who takes an oath by God will speak praise, but the mouths of liars will be shut.
The righteous will see this and rejoice, but all the wicked will shut their mouths.
I will forgive all the wrongs you have done, but you will remember them and be too ashamed to open your mouth.' The Lord Jehovah has spoken.
Mind » Spiritual
Have this attitude (mind-set) (understanding) (mental state) in you that was also in Christ Jesus.
Who has understood the mind of Jehovah, or has instructed him, as his counselor? (Isaiah 40:13) But we do have the mind (purpose) (feelings) (thoughts) (understanding) of Christ.
The mind of sinful flesh (fleshly thought) means death; but the mind influenced by the Spirit gives life and peace.
Nation » Spiritual » Sins of
The people came to Moses and said: We sinned when we criticized Jehovah and you. Pray to Jehovah so that he will take the snakes away from us. So Moses prayed for the people.
Do something, Jehovah, for the sake of your name, even though our iniquities testify against us. We have been unfaithful (like apostates) and have sinned against you.
I said, O my God, shame keeps me from lifting up my face (praying) to you (being in your presence), my God: for our sins have increased higher than our heads and our evil-doing has come up to heaven.
The children of Israel cried out to Jehovah: We sinned against you. We left our God and served the Baals.
The Israelites gathered at Mizpah. They drew some water, poured it out in front of Jehovah and fasted that day. They confessed: We have sinned against Jehovah. So Samuel judged Israel in Mizpah.
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (yielding), full of mercy and good fruits, without discord (partiality), without hypocrisy.
A blameless man will be the husband of one wife. He will have children that believe and who are not accused of violence and disobedience.
Pursue peace and holiness with all people, for no man will see the Lord without it.
Nation » Spiritual » Rebellion against
If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him. This is by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison.
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.
And that if anyone did not come before three days were past, as ordered by the rulers and the responsible men, all his goods would be put under the curse. He himself would be cut off from the meeting of the people who had come back.
The man who acts presumptuously and does not listen to the priest or the judge will die. This way you will purge the evil from Israel. The priests and judges are there to serve Jehovah your God.
Whoever opposes the authority resists the ordinance of God. Those who resist will receive judgment.
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
Samuel told the entire nation of Israel: If you return to Jehovah with all your hearts you must get rid of the foreign gods you have, including the statues of the goddess Astarte. You must dedicate your lives to Jehovah and serve him only. Then he will rescue you from the Philistines.
Regardless of this, there is some good in you. You have removed all the symbols of the goddess Asherah that people worshiped. You have tried to follow God's will.
Preparation » Spiritual » Cleansing of God's temple
These men gathered their relatives and performed the ceremonies to make themselves holy. They obeyed the king's order from Jehovah's word and entered the Temple to make it clean.
Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification
If anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord
He will go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah. He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and wrongdoers to the way of righteousness. This will make ready a people whose hearts have been directed to Jehovah (YHWH). (Malachi 3:1)
Reputation » Spiritual
Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.
First, I thank my God for all of you through Jesus Christ, for your faith is reported throughout the whole world.
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. Through this he was commended as righteous. God testified about his gifts. Thus through faith he still speaks even though he is dead. By faith Enoch was moved (transferred) (removed) so that he would not see death. He was not found, because God had moved him away. Before he was moved away he saw that he had pleased God well. (Genesis 5:24) Without faith it is impossible to please God. He who comes to God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. read more.
By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not seen as yet, moved with godly respect. He prepared an ark to save his house. By his faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith. By faith, when Abraham was called, he obeyed. He went to a place that he was to receive for an inheritance. He went even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he became an alien in the Promised Land. It was not his land. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob. They were heirs with him of the same promise. He looked for the city having real foundations, whose builder and maker is God. By faith Sarah received strength to conceive seed when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who promised. This was to come from one man and him as good as dead. There were born children, as many as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as uncountable as the sand by the seashore. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Those who say such things declare that they are seeking a country of their own. If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they came, they would have had opportunity to return. They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Because of this, God is not ashamed to be called their God. He has prepared a city for them! By faith Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. He that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only-begotten son! It was said: In Isaac your descendants will be called. Abraham reasoned that God is able to raise him from the dead. So he figured he would receive him back. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph. He worshipped while leaning upon the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when his end was near, mentioned the departure of the children of Israel. Then he gave orders concerning his bones. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents. They saw he was a beautiful child and they were not afraid of the king's edict. By faith Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to share the bad treatment with the people of God, rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. He considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt. He looked intently (respectfully) for the payment of the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king. He endured, by seeing him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were on dry land. The Egyptians tried and were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with the disobedient, after she welcomed the spies in peace. What more shall I say? For the time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith subdued kingdoms, affected righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, and turned to flight foreign armies. Women received their dead by a resurrection, and others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection: And others had trial of cruel mocking and scourging and bonds and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawed in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword; they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented. The world was not worthy of them! They wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise.
Rest » Spiritual
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
While the promise of entering his rest remains, let us fear that one of you might come up short and not enter. Indeed, we have had good news presented to us. They also had it. But the word that was heard did not benefit them because they were not united in faith by what was heard. We who believe enter into the rest. As God said: I swore in my anger: 'They shall not enter into my rest.' Yet God's works were completed from the foundation of the world. read more.
Somewhere God said this about the seventh day: God rested on the seventh day from all his works. Again: They shall not enter into my rest. It remains for some to enter into it. Those who first received the good news did not enter in because they did not obey and lacked faith. He determines a certain day by saying through David: Today, after so long a time; just as it was said before, Today, if you will listen to his voice, do not harden your hearts. (Psalm 95:7) If Joshua had given them rest, he [God] would not have spoken afterwards about another day. There remains then a Sabbath rest for the people of God. He who enters into his rest also rests from his own works, just as God did from his. Let us do our utmost to enter into that rest. Let no one fall into the same pattern of disobedience by not obeying the word.
Rivers » Jordan » Spiritual
They drink their fill of the abundance of your house. You give them the river of your delights to drink.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
He showed me a pure river of water of life. It was clear as crystal and flowed out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
If only you had listened to my commandments! Your peace would be like a river that never runs dry. Your righteousness would be like waves on the sea.
He measured another fifteen hundred feet. But the water had risen so much that it became a river that I could not cross. The river was too deep to cross except by swimming.
Sleep » Spiritual » Symbol of death
Look at me! Answer me, O Jehovah my God! Light up my eyes, or else I will die.
I will choose one of your sons to be king when you reach the end of your life and are buried in the tomb of your ancestors. I will make him a strong ruler.
so men lie down and do not rise. Until the heavens are no more, men will not awake or be roused from their sleep.
He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Jehovah, do not charge this sin against them. After saying this he fell asleep in death.
Sleep » Spiritual » General references to natural
Stretching himself on the earth, he went to sleep under the broom-plant. An angel touched him and said: Get up and eat some food.
When he came to the disciples, they were sleeping. He said to Peter: Could you not watch with me one hour?
The sailors were so afraid that each man cried out to his own god. They threw the cargo that was on the ship into the sea to lighten the load. At that time Jonah was fast asleep down in the innermost parts of the ship.
As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him.
Suddenly a storm blew in and the boat was covered with waves. Jesus was asleep.
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
It is written, God has given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear to this very day. (Deuteronomy 29:4)
For this reason it says: Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.
You know the time. It is the hour for you to awake from sleep. Now our salvation is nearer than when we became believers.
Watch therefore for you do not know when the lord of the house comes. It could be in the evening, at midnight or in the morning (when the cock crows). He could come suddenly and find you sleeping.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
Those who have wisdom (insight) will shine like the brightness of the firmament. They turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.
He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
We all, with unveiled face, behold as in a mirror the glory of God and are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, exactly as from God's Spirit.
For Zion's sake I will not remain silent. For Jerusalem's sake I will not rest until its righteousness shines like the sunrise and its salvation burns brightly like a torch.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
We grope like blind men along a wall. We grope like people without eyes. We stumble at noon as if it were evening. We are like dead people among the living.
But if your eye is wicked, your body will be in darkness. If that light in you is really darkness, how great a darkness it must be.
Let them be. They are blind guides. If a blind man guides another blind man, they will fall in a hole together.
You blind men! What is more important, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
Their minds were blinded. Until this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It is not revealed to them that Christ voided it.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adultery
Yet they would not listen to their judges, but prostituted themselves to other gods. They worshiped them. They turned quickly, out of the way in which their fathers walked obeying the commandments of Jehovah.
Gideon made an idol from the gold and placed it in his hometown, Ophrah. The Israelites abandoned God and went there to worship the idol. It was a trap for Gideon and his family.
But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers and prostituted themselves to the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them.
They became filthy because of what they did. They behaved like prostitutes.
Then those who escape will remember me among the nations where they are taken captive. I was hurt by their adulterous hearts, which turned away from me, and by their eyes, which lusted after idols. They will hate themselves for the evil and disgusting things that they have done.
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
I have asked one thing from Jehovah. This I will seek: to live in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to look at Jehovah's beauty and search for an answer in his temple.
I yearn for you in the night. In the morning I long for you with all my being. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
I have asked one thing from Jehovah. This I will seek: to live in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to look at Jehovah's beauty and search for an answer in his temple.
I yearn for you in the night. In the morning I long for you with all my being. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
frictions between men corrupted in mind and lacking in truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.
You say, I am rich and have become wealthy and have need of nothing." You do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Israel was without the true God for a long time. They were without a priest who taught correctly, and without law.
You were separate from Christ at that time, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel. You were strangers from the covenants of the promise. You had no hope and were without God in the world.
Behold, the day is coming, said the Lord Jehovah, that I will send a famine in the land. Not a famine of bread, or a thirst for water, but for hearing the words of Jehovah.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Of God
Observe the love the Father gave to us that we should be called the children of God. That is what we are! For this reason the world does not know us. This is because it did not know him.
But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ. For by grace (loving-kindness) you have been saved.
But God demonstrates (commends) his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Jehovah appeared to him from afar, saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving-kindness.
Jehovah opens the eyes of the blind. Jehovah raises up those who are bowed down. Jehovah loves the righteous.
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
And Jeshua and Bani and Sherebiah and Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites made the law clear to the people: and the people kept in their places.
He spoke boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him home and explained God's word more accurately.
In the third year of his reign he sent out the following officials to teach in the cities of Judah: Benhail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah.
Then Philip began at the same Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening
O Jehovah, I heard the report about you and I am afraid of your actions. O Jehovah, make it live in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known! When you are angry remember mercy.
For the sake of your name, O Jehovah, revive me. In your righteousness bring me out of trouble.
Then we will never turn away from you. Give us life again, and we will call on your name.
I cleave to the dust. Revive me according to your word (as you promised).
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
frictions between men corrupted in mind and lacking in truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.
You say, I am rich and have become wealthy and have need of nothing." You do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Israel was without the true God for a long time. They were without a priest who taught correctly, and without law.
You were separate from Christ at that time, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel. You were strangers from the covenants of the promise. You had no hope and were without God in the world.
Behold, the day is coming, said the Lord Jehovah, that I will send a famine in the land. Not a famine of bread, or a thirst for water, but for hearing the words of Jehovah.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
I am the door. If any man enters through me he will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture.
He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations! To those who overcome in victory I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give each of them a white stone on which is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it.'
He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations! To him who overcomes I will give the right to eat the fruit of the tree of life that grows in the (Paradise) Garden of God.'
Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.
I am the living bread that came down out of heaven. If any man eats of this bread he will live forever. Yes and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
God said: Light will shine out of darkness. He shined in our hearts. He gave the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face (presence) ((person) of Jesus Christ.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
The deaf will be able to hear the words of the book read to them. The blind will be freed from gloom and darkness.
The poor and the deceitful have this in common: Jehovah lightens their eyes.
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
God said: Light will shine out of darkness. He shined in our hearts. He gave the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face (presence) ((person) of Jesus Christ.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
The deaf will be able to hear the words of the book read to them. The blind will be freed from gloom and darkness.
The poor and the deceitful have this in common: Jehovah lightens their eyes.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
Those he first recognized, he ordained in advance that they be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me: Do not do that. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers. You have the witness from Jesus: worship God! For the witness from Jesus is the spirit (mind-set) of prophecy.
This means that he had to become like his brothers in every way, in order to be their faithful and merciful High Priest in his service to God, in order to offer a propitiatory sacrifice (pay atonement) (to make reconciliation) for the sins of the people.
Do not be called Rabbi (master) (teacher) (leader), for only one is your teacher. You are all brothers.
The King will answer: 'To the extent that you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me.'
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
You are born to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away and is reserved in heaven for you.
Now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace. This is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.
You know that God will give you the reward of the inheritance when you serve the Master, Christ.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
Love Jehovah, all you godly ones! Jehovah protects faithful people, but he pays back in full those who act arrogantly.
You must love Jehovah your God with all your heart and with your entire mind and with all your strength.
Be sure you obey the Law that Moses commanded you. Love Jehovah your God. Do his will. Obey his commandments and be faithful to him. Serve him with all your heart and with all your being (Nephesh: living being).
Stay in the love of God! Look (wait) for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for everlasting life.
Jesus told him: You shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart (Greek: kardia: feelings, emotions), and with all your being, and with your entire mind (Greek: dianoia: understanding). (Deuteronomy 6:5)
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
It is my time to die. I go the way of all people of the earth. Be strong and be a man.
But you must remain strong and not become discouraged. Your actions will be rewarded.
Tell the discouraged ones with anxious heart: Be strong and do not be afraid! God is coming to your rescue! He is coming to punish your enemies.
Be strong Zerubbabel, said Jehovah. Be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land, said Jehovah. Work! I am with you, said Jehovah of Hosts.
Jehovah of hosts said: Let your hands be strong you who hear these words from the mouth of the prophets. These are words from the day that the foundation of the house of Jehovah of Hosts was laid. It was for the purpose of building the Temple.
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).
Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.
Everyone who hears my words, and does them is like a wise man that builds his house on a rock.
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone.
No other foundation can be laid than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
The promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through righteousness by faith.
If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
So you are no longer slaves but a son. And as a son God has made you an heir.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.
It is not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to imitate us.
The things that you have learned, received, heard and saw in me; do these things and the God of peace will be with you.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Healing of spiritual disease
Heal me, O Jehovah, and I will be healed! Save me and I will be saved! For you are my song of praise.
The Spirit of Jehovah is upon me. He anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind. To set at liberty those who are bruised.
Return you backsliding children, and I will forgive you for being unfaithful. See, we have come to you because you are Jehovah our God.
Come, and let us return to Jehovah. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us. He has wounded us but he will bandage us.
But he was pierced for our transgressions! He was crushed for our iniquities! The punishment that brought us peace was upon him. There has been healing for us because of his wounds.
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
I will turn my power against you (turn the back of my hand upon you). I will remove your impurities with bleach. I will get rid of all your worthless qualities.
I have been testing you for myself like silver. I have put you through the fire of trouble.
Spiritual » Light » God a light
Jehovah is God and he has given us light. Bind the festival sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.
For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.
This is the message we heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
There will be no night there. They need no lamp, neither light of the sun, for Jehovah God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of?
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.
You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk (live) (be occupied) as children of light
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill may be seen by all.
For Zion's sake I will not remain silent. For Jerusalem's sake I will not rest until its righteousness shines like the sunrise and its salvation burns brightly like a torch.
May all your enemies die like that, Jehovah, may your friends shine like the rising sun! There was peace in the land for forty years.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
And I heard as it were the voice of a large number of people, and as the sound of many waters, and as the sound of mighty thunder, saying: Praise Jehovah! For Jehovah our God, the Almighty, reigns. (Psalm 106:48)
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit moved them to speak.
I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now has come the salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power (authority) of his Christ: for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accused them before our God day and night.
In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. Its sovereignty will not be entrusted to another people. It will break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms and it will stand forever!
He continued: Truly I tell you there are some here who will in no way experience death, till they see the kingdom of God come with power.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ
They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome (conquer) them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. Those who are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
I tell you truly, there are some that stand here who will not experience death till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Just as you eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world! If my kingdom were of this world my servants would fight that I should not be delivered to the Jews. My kingdom is not from this domain.
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
You were dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh. He made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses.
God raised us up with him and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places, with Christ Jesus.
If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from among the dead dwells with you, he who raised Christ from among the dead shall also make your mortal bodies alive. This is on account of his Spirit that dwells with you.
If their rejection means reconciliation for the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead?
Spiritual » Cleansing » Spiritual encouraged
Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (uncertain) (doubter) (skeptic).
Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.
Wait no longer! Get up and be baptized and have your sins washed away by praying to him.'
If anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
We do not give up! Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
not by works done in righteousness, which we did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration (restoration) (spiritual rebirth) and renewing (renovation) of the Holy Spirit.
You put on the new self that is being renewed to a true knowledge (full discernment) according to the image of the one who created him.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast (dependable) spirit within me.
Do not be conformed to this world (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement). But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
But if your eye is wicked, your body will be in darkness. If that light in you is really darkness, how great a darkness it must be.
You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk (live) (be occupied) as children of light
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
The King's daughter is all glorious within. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
Discipline and education are a graceful ornament on your head, and a golden chain around your neck.
I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.
Jesus then replied: If you wish to be complete, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor. You will have wealth in heaven. Then follow me!
I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ.
They store up for them a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life that is life indeed.
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found the treasure and hid it again in the field. He is so filled with joy he sells everything he owns and buys the field.
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.
Jesus then replied: If you wish to be complete, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor. You will have wealth in heaven. Then follow me!
I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ.
They store up for them a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life that is life indeed.
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found the treasure and hid it again in the field. He is so filled with joy he sells everything he owns and buys the field.
Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
The bull knows its owner, and donkey knows where its master feeds it. But Israel does not know. My people do not understand!
They are darkened (blinded) (obscured) in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their heart.
Live as children of obedience. Do not fashion yourself according to your former lusts, for you were ignorant at that time.
Those who store up violence and robbery in their dwellings do not know how to do what is right, declared Jehovah.
They do not know Jehovah's thoughts. Neither do they understand his counsel. He has gathered them like the sheaves of cut grain to the threshing floor.
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.
You who are afflicted rest with us at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire.
I do not consider my life of any account. It is not dear to me so that I may finish the race, and I may accomplish the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to preach the good news of the grace of God.
Even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not fear! Do not be troubled (distressed) (intimidated)!
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Do not be troubled, for this must happen, but the end is not yet.
Spiritual » Temple » General references to
And what agreement does a temple of God have with idols? We are the temple of the living God. God said: I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people. (Leviticus 26:12) (Zechariah 8:8)
Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
What? Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? That one (Greek: hos he ho which, that one) is in you. You received it from God. You are not your own.
You also as living stones are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone. In him each building fits together and grows into a holy Temple for Jehovah. (Zechariah 6:12) In Christ you are assembled together as a place for God's Spirit to dwell.
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
for if you live according to flesh, you are about to die. If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Make your members that are upon the earth dead with regard to fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (greed), which is idolatry.
We know this that our old self was impaled with him that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer be in bondage to sin.
You were also circumcised in him with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ.
The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom but the perverted tongue will be destroyed.
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
O Jehovah, I heard the report about you and I am afraid of your actions. O Jehovah, make it live in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known! When you are angry remember mercy.
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
The good ground represents the honest and good-hearted people. They hear the word, hold fast to it and produce forth fruit with patience.
Blessed is the man who listens to me. He watches daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
The kingdom of heaven is like the master of a house, who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found the treasure and hid it again in the field. He is so filled with joy he sells everything he owns and buys the field.
He told another illustration, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like a man that sowed good seed in his field.
Spiritual » Crowns » Deafness
They will turn their ears away from the truth, and turn aside to myths (fiction).
This people's heart has become calloused. They hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.(Septuagint)
To whom can I speak and give warning that they may hear? Their ears are closed and they cannot listen. Behold, the word of Jehovah has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it.
Son of man, you are living among rebellious people. They have eyes, but they cannot see. They have ears, but they cannot hear because they are rebellious people.
They refused to pay heed, turned a stubborn shoulder (resisted), and stopped their ears, that they might not hear.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
He presented himself alive to them after his suffering. He gave many convincing proofs. He appeared to them during forty days speaking about the kingdom of God.
When they believed what Philip preached about the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
He said to them: I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also. This is why I was sent.
After John was locked in prison Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News of God to the people.
Jesus and the twelve apostles traveled through cities and villages preaching the good news of the kingdom of God.
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
Strive to go in through the narrow door. Many people will try to go in and will not be able.
I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news.
Every man taking part in the contest is temperate in all things. They do it to obtain a corruptible crown but we do it to receive an incorruptible crown.
I work hard to get this done. I use the mighty strength Christ supplies. It is at work in me.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Walking with God
This is the ACCOUNT OF NOAH. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. He walked with God.
All the nations walk every one in the name of their god. We will walk in the name of Jehovah our God forever and ever.
Enoch walked with God. Then he was no more, because God took (moved) him away.
The king stood beside the pillar and made a promise to Jehovah that he would follow Jehovah and obey his commands, instructions, and laws with all his heart and mind. He confirmed the terms of the promise written in this book. All the people joined in the promise.
You have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled (defiled) their garments. They will walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Who is she who looks as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
You became famous in every nation because of your beauty. Your beauty was perfect because I gave you my glory,' declares the Lord Jehovah.
So he will be able to present the congregation to himself as a glorious congregation, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing. It should be holy and without blemish.
Your appearance should not come from the outward adornment, things like braiding the hair, and wearing jewels of gold, or wearing fine apparel. Let your appearance be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit. This is of great value in the sight of God.
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
I am a debtor both to the Greeks, and to the barbarians, both to the wise, and to the unwise.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
By this we know love, because he (Jesus) gave his life for us. We ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Without faith it is impossible to please God. He who comes to God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Almost all things are by the Law purified with blood. There is no forgiveness unless blood is poured out.
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!
There is no salvation in anyone else. For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
Jesus responded to them: Truly I tell you if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood you will not have life in yourselves.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Weapons
David answered: You come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I come out to fight you in the name of Jehovah of Hosts. He is the Almighty God of Israel's army. You have insulted him!
The weapons we use in our fight are not of the flesh but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. We destroy false arguments.
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
In reply Jesus answered: It is written; man shall not live on bread alone, but on all (everything) (every word) (every utterance) (every declaration) that proceeds from the mouth of Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 8:3)
The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Moses' fellowship with God
Moses alone may come near Jehovah. The others may not. The people must not come along with Moses.
I will be above the throne of mercy between the angels whenever I meet with you. I will give you all my commandments for the Israelites.
After Moses entered, the pillar of cloud would come down and stay at the door of the Tent. Jehovah would speak to Moses from the cloud.
But the people continued to stand at a distance. Only Moses went near the dark cloud where God was.
Jehovah called Moses from the mountain. So Moses went up the mountain to God. Jehovah told him: This is what you must say to the descendants of Jacob. Tell the Israelites:
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Body
Christ will, through his power, bring everything under his authority. He will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified (glorious) body (literally and figuratively: body of his glory). He is able to subject all things to himself.
It is sown a natural body and it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body and there is a spiritual body.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
In this we sigh (in silent prayer), longing to be clothed with our habitation that is from heaven.
When Christ, who is our life, will be made known, then you will also be made known with him in glory.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
However I see a different law at work in my body. This law fights against the law that my mind approves of. It makes me a prisoner to the law of sin that is at work in my body.
His own iniquities will catch the wicked. He will be held with the cords of his sins.
Jesus answered: Truly I tell you every one who commits sin is a slave of sin.
For I perceive that you are full of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient servants you are his (voluntary) servants because you obey him? This could be obedience to sin with death in view or obedience to righteousness with holiness in view?
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
It is written, God has given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear to this very day. (Deuteronomy 29:4)
For this reason it says: Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.
You know the time. It is the hour for you to awake from sleep. Now our salvation is nearer than when we became believers.
Watch therefore for you do not know when the lord of the house comes. It could be in the evening, at midnight or in the morning (when the cock crows). He could come suddenly and find you sleeping.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Dawn, spiritual, the coming of Christ ushers in the
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
The sun of righteousness with it's healing will shine on you who respect my name and obey me. You will be free and paw the ground like fat calves.
We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.
A rising of light will visit us from on high because of the tender mercy of our God.
Arise O woman and shine! Your light has come, and the glory of Jehovah beams on you.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
Let us not grow tired of doing good things for in due season we shall harvest, if we do not faint.
When the grain is ready he immediately sends men to cut it, because the time for cutting has come.
Jesus said to his disciples: The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.
I said: Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, Jehovah, and I will come and pour out righteousness on you.
He said to them: The harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few. Pray that the Master (Controller) (Lord) of the harvest will send laborers into his harvest.
Spiritual » Crowns » Dawn
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
The sun of righteousness with it's healing will shine on you who respect my name and obey me. You will be free and paw the ground like fat calves.
We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.
A rising of light will visit us from on high because of the tender mercy of our God.
Arise O woman and shine! Your light has come, and the glory of Jehovah beams on you.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Shining faces, general references to
While they watched, Jesus' appearance changed (transformed) (transfigured) in their presence. His face was as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as the light.
The ministry of death was written and engraved on stones. Glory came with it so that the children of Israel could not look steadfastly upon the face of Moses. And this glory was passing away.
Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses and saw his face glowing. They were afraid to come near him.
Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a message? A man's wisdom illuminates him, and the hardness of his countenance (appearance) is changed.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
No one stops to think. No one has enough knowledge or understanding to say: I burned half of the wood in the fire. I also baked bread over its coals. I roasted meat and ate it. Now I am making the rest of the wood into a disgusting thing and bowing to a block of wood.
Son of man, you are living among rebellious people. They have eyes, but they cannot see. They have ears, but they cannot hear because they are rebellious people.
You hypocrites, you know how to interpret the face of the earth and the heaven but how is it that you do not know how to interpret this time?
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Drought
The poor and needy search for water, but there is none! Their tongues are parched with thirst. But I Jehovah will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
My people will go into exile because they do not understand what I am doing. Honored men will starve, and common people will be parched with thirst.
God sets the lonely in families. He frees the prisoners who are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
([[Psalm of David] in the wilderness of Judah:]) O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
You will be like an oak whose leaves wither and like a garden without water.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Examples of love to God
([Sons of Korah]) As the deer desires the water brooks, so I desire you, O God.
For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister.
How I want to be there! I long to be in Jehovah's temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God.
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and 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 my servants would fight that I should not be delivered to the Jews. My kingdom is not from this domain.
Now this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. Corruption may not inherit incorruption.
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual » Progress » A characteristic of the righteous
Righteous people flourish like palm trees and grow tall like the cedars in Lebanon.
We all, with unveiled face, behold as in a mirror the glory of God and are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, exactly as from God's Spirit.
The path of the righteous is like the shining light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the more perfect day.
Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences
We preached the good news to you, not in words only but with power from Holy Spirit and with conviction of its truth. You know how we lived when we were with you. It was for your own good.
God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear), but of power and love and discipline.
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man.
God did special miracles by the hands of Paul. Handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched his body were put on the sick and the evil spirits went away.
My speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
We cast down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God. We bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
When they came to Jesus they saw the man who had been demon possessed. He was fully clothed and in full use of his senses. So they were afraid.
The thoughts of the righteous are just. The counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear), but of power and love and discipline.
Finally it dawned on him, my father's hired workers have more than they can eat and I am about to starve!
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
He said to me: Write: Blessed are they who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. He said to me: These are the true sayings of God.
While they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it, he gave the broken bread to them, and said: Take it, this means (represents) my body.
Again he sent out other servants with orders to say to the guests, 'I have prepared my feast. Oxen and fat livestock are butchered and everything is ready, so come to the feast.'
Jesus said: There was a man who gave a great feast to which he invited many people.
On this mountain Jehovah of Hosts will make a feast of rich food for all peoples, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear of dregs.
Spiritual » Sowing » The blessings of
Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest. The person who goes out weeping, carrying his bag of seed, will come home singing, carrying his bundles of grain.
Blessed are those who plant beside every stream and those who let cattle and donkeys roam freely.
I said: Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, Jehovah, and I will come and pour out righteousness on you.
The wicked works a deceitful work. There is a sure reward for the one who sows righteousness.
He that sows to his own flesh will harvest corruption of the flesh. But he that sows to the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
Spiritual » Future rest of the saints restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Return you backsliding children, and I will forgive you for being unfaithful. See, we have come to you because you are Jehovah our God.
I will heal their apostasy! I will love them freely for my anger has turned away from them.
You will again have compassion on us. You will tread our iniquities under foot. You will throw all our sins into the depths of the sea.
I have seen his ways, and will heal him. I will also lead him, and restore comforts to him and to his mourners.
I will restore your health and heal your wounds, proclaims Jehovah. People call you an outcast: 'Zion, no one cares for you.'
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Circumcision
You were also circumcised in him with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ.
Circumcise your heart, and do not stiffen your neck. (Circumcise: Cut short the foreskin.) (Remove hardness of the heart.)
Jehovah your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, to LOVE JEHOVAH YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR BEING, that you may live.
Be circumcised by Jehovah, and get rid of the foreskins of your hearts (cleanse your hearts), people of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem. If you do not, my fury will blaze like a fire. It will burn, and no one will be able to put it out. This is because of the evil you do.
But he is a Jew who is so on the inside with circumcision of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit moved them to speak.
Pray also for us that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned.
But as you have plenty of everything, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you have plenty of this undeserved kindness also.
Pray on my behalf, that ability to speak may be given to me, to make known with boldness the secret of the good news.
He enriches you in every way, in all speaking, and in all knowledge.
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.
Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the water. You, who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found the treasure and hid it again in the field. He is so filled with joy he sells everything he owns and buys the field.
Buy the truth and do not sell it. Also buy wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
But the wise answered: 'There will not be enough for both of us. Go to the dealers and buy oil for yourself.'
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Also as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
I know your troubles. I know that you are poor, but you are rich! I know the evil things said against you by those who claim to be Jews but are not. Their synagogue belongs to Satan!
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
He enriches you in every way, in all speaking, and in all knowledge.
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure
It remains for some to enter into it. Those who first received the good news did not enter in because they did not obey and lacked faith.
If a man's work will be burned, he will suffer loss: but he will be saved by fire.
The rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and battered the house and it fell with a great crash.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Discernment
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God. They are foolishness to him! He cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?
He will delight in the reverence of Jehovah. He will not judge by what his eyes see, nor make a decision by what his ears hear.
He will eat butter and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right.
But solid food belongs to mature people. It belongs to those who by reason of use have their senses trained to know the difference between good and evil.
Spiritual » Hearing » Highway
Pass through! Pass through the gates! Prepare a way for the people! Build up! Build up the highway! Clear away the stones! Raise a flag (standard) for the people!
There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.
I am going to do something new. It is already happening. Do you recognize it? I will clear a way in the desert. I will make rivers on dry land.
The highway of the upright departs from evil. He who guards his way preserves his life.
Set up road marks. Place guideposts! Direct your mind to the highway, the way by which you went. Return, O virgin of Israel. Return to these your cities.
Spiritual » Adoption » Attraction
Draw me away. (Daughters of Jerusalem) We will run after you. (The Shulamite) The king brought me into his chambers. (Daughters of Jerusalem) We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will remember your love more than wine! (The Shulamite) They are right to love you.
Jehovah appeared to him from afar, saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving-kindness.
I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. I lifted the yoke from their neck and bent down to feed them.
No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him. I will resurrect him (raise him up) in the last day.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
You say, I am rich and have become wealthy and have need of nothing." You do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
Jesus replied: If you were blind you would have no sin. But you say we see so your sin remains.
Now some have become proud (arrogant), thinking that I would not come to you.
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
Put on the full armor (every implement) of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning (inventive) (clever) methods of the devil.
Let us be sober and put on the breastplate of faith and love; and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Showers
He will come down like rain on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.
I said: Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, Jehovah, and I will come and pour out righteousness on you.
Let us get to know Jehovah! Let us press on (run after) (follow) to get to know him. As surely as the sun rises he will appear. He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.
My instruction shall drop as the rain; my words shall descend like dew, as the gentle rains on the tender plant, and as the showers on vegetation.
I will bless them and the places around my hill. I will send rain at the right time. These showers will be a blessing to them.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Rivers
They drink their fill of the abundance of your house. You give them the river of your delights to drink.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
He showed me a pure river of water of life. It was clear as crystal and flowed out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
If only you had listened to my commandments! Your peace would be like a river that never runs dry. Your righteousness would be like waves on the sea.
He measured another fifteen hundred feet. But the water had risen so much that it became a river that I could not cross. The river was too deep to cross except by swimming.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By giving opportunities for choice
You have probed my heart. You have confronted me at night. You have tested me like silver, but you found nothing wrong. I have decided that my mouth will not sin.
When the leaders of Babylon sent ambassadors to ask him about the miraculous sign that had happened in the land, God left him. God did this to test him, to find out everything that was in Hezekiah's heart.
That night Jehovah appeared to him in a dream and asked him: What do you want me to give you?
Jehovah tests (examines) righteous and wicked people alike. He hates wicked people and the ones who love violence.
Let the evil of the wicked come to an end. Establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.
First, I thank my God for all of you through Jesus Christ, for your faith is reported throughout the whole world.
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. Through this he was commended as righteous. God testified about his gifts. Thus through faith he still speaks even though he is dead. By faith Enoch was moved (transferred) (removed) so that he would not see death. He was not found, because God had moved him away. Before he was moved away he saw that he had pleased God well. (Genesis 5:24) Without faith it is impossible to please God. He who comes to God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. read more.
By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not seen as yet, moved with godly respect. He prepared an ark to save his house. By his faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith. By faith, when Abraham was called, he obeyed. He went to a place that he was to receive for an inheritance. He went even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he became an alien in the Promised Land. It was not his land. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob. They were heirs with him of the same promise. He looked for the city having real foundations, whose builder and maker is God. By faith Sarah received strength to conceive seed when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who promised. This was to come from one man and him as good as dead. There were born children, as many as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as uncountable as the sand by the seashore. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Those who say such things declare that they are seeking a country of their own. If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they came, they would have had opportunity to return. They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Because of this, God is not ashamed to be called their God. He has prepared a city for them! By faith Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. He that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only-begotten son! It was said: In Isaac your descendants will be called. Abraham reasoned that God is able to raise him from the dead. So he figured he would receive him back. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph. He worshipped while leaning upon the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when his end was near, mentioned the departure of the children of Israel. Then he gave orders concerning his bones. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents. They saw he was a beautiful child and they were not afraid of the king's edict. By faith Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to share the bad treatment with the people of God, rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. He considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt. He looked intently (respectfully) for the payment of the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king. He endured, by seeing him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were on dry land. The Egyptians tried and were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with the disobedient, after she welcomed the spies in peace. What more shall I say? For the time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith subdued kingdoms, affected righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, and turned to flight foreign armies. Women received their dead by a resurrection, and others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection: And others had trial of cruel mocking and scourging and bonds and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawed in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword; they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented. The world was not worthy of them! They wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise.
Spiritual » Light » General references to
and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness and your gloom will be like midday.
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
For with you is the fountain (source) of life. In your light we see light. (Jeremiah 2:13) (Acts 17:28)
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Disease
Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician (healer) there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?
Why do you still want to be beaten? Why do you continue to rebel? Your whole head is infected. Your whole heart is sick.
This is what Jehovah says: Your wound is incurable. Your injury is beyond healing.
Samaria's wound is incurable! It came as far as Judah. It even reached to the gate of my people, Jerusalem.
Jesus heard this. He said to them: Those who are well have no need of a medical man but those who are ill do. I have come to care for sinners not the upright.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
We also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation (restoration) (atonement) (divine favor).
Great is my confidence in you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in our entire affliction.
After they came out of the water God's Spirit took Philip away. The eunuch did not see him again. He continued his journey rejoicing.
Then Philip went to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ to them. The people with one accord gave heed to those things Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles he did.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » Thirst
([[Psalm of David] in the wilderness of Judah:]) O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
I thirst for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
Behold, the day is coming, said the Lord Jehovah, that I will send a famine in the land. Not a famine of bread, or a thirst for water, but for hearing the words of Jehovah.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
In the place where it was said to them: You are not my people, they will be called Sons of the living God. (Hosea 2:23)
I send Timothy, my beloved son faithful in the Lord, to you for this purpose. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ, just as I teach it in every congregation.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
In the place where it was said to them: You are not my people, they will be called Sons of the living God. (Hosea 2:23)
I send Timothy, my beloved son faithful in the Lord, to you for this purpose. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ, just as I teach it in every congregation.
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Those who gladly received his word were baptized. About three thousand persons were added the same day.
He that was sown upon the good ground hears the word, and understands it. He bears fruit, producing sometimes a hundredfold, sometimes sixty, and sometimes thirty.
The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.
For this purpose we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
Spiritual » Hope » Abides forever
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and good hope by grace,
Provided that you continue in the faith, grounded (on the foundation) and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news you heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven. For this I, Paul, was made a minister.
Faith, hope and love remain. These three! The greatest of these is love!
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Watchmen
Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night. Whoever calls on Jehovah, do not allow yourselves any rest,
Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the people of Israel. Listen to what I say, and warn them for me.
I set watchmen over you. I said: 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet! But they said: 'We will not listen!'
Spiritual » Life » Necessitates death to sin and self
I have been impaled with Christ. It is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. The life that I now live in the flesh (physical body) I live by faith. This is the faith that is in the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself up for me.
He died for all that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for him who died for their sakes and rose again.
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand
From that time on Jesus preached this message: Repent for the Kingdom of heaven is near.
Even so, when you see these things coming to pass, know that the kingdom of God is near!
Spiritual » Mind » Mind of Christ
Have this attitude (mind-set) (understanding) (mental state) in you that was also in Christ Jesus.
Who has understood the mind of Jehovah, or has instructed him, as his counselor? (Isaiah 40:13) But we do have the mind (purpose) (feelings) (thoughts) (understanding) of Christ.
Since Christ suffered physically for us, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had. Whoever suffers physically has ceased from sin.
Spiritual » Mind » Spiritual mind
Have this attitude (mind-set) (understanding) (mental state) in you that was also in Christ Jesus.
Who has understood the mind of Jehovah, or has instructed him, as his counselor? (Isaiah 40:13) But we do have the mind (purpose) (feelings) (thoughts) (understanding) of Christ.
The mind of sinful flesh (fleshly thought) means death; but the mind influenced by the Spirit gives life and peace.
Spiritual » Life » Secured through faith
Truly, Truly I say to you, he who hears my word, and believes him that sent me, has everlasting life. He will not receive judgment for he has passed out of death into life.
These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. By believing you may have life in his name.
If Christ is with you, the body is dead on account of sin, but the Spirit is life on account of righteousness.
Consider yourselves to be dead with reference to sin, but alive with reference to God through Christ Jesus.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
Remember the former days in which, after being enlightened, you endured great struggle with afflictions.
The dragon was furious with the woman and waged war with the remnant of her seed. These are the ones who obey the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
Remember the former days in which, after being enlightened, you endured great struggle with afflictions.
The dragon was furious with the woman and waged war with the remnant of her seed. These are the ones who obey the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Fidelity
It was by the transgression of the one that death ruled as king through that one. Even more so shall those who receive the abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, rule as kings in life by the one, Jesus Christ.
You have continued with me in my temptations. I assigned a kingdom to you just as my Father assigned it to me.
You are full and now you are rich, you have reigned as kings without us. I would to God you did reign, that we also might reign with you.
Spiritual » Enlargement » Exercise
Right away the servant who received the five talents traded with them and made another five talents.
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God that is in you because of the laying on of my hands.
Refuse false stories and old wives' fables. Train yourself with godliness in mind.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you.
Indeed, you do it toward all the brothers in all Macedonia: but we encourage you to increase more and more.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Inability to receive strong doctrine
Brothers, do not be like children in understanding. When it comes to evil be innocent children but in your thinking be mature adults.
Brothers, I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual men, but as fleshly men, as babes (infants) in Christ. I fed you milk and not solid food. You were not able to receive it. You are not able now!
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
I am the vine and you are the branches. He that remains with me, and I with him, the same bears much fruit. You can do nothing apart from me.
Now no discipline for the present seems to be joyous. In fact it seems grievous! Nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained.
Now you are free from sin and are servants to God. You have your fruit in holiness, and the end everlasting (eternal) life.
Spiritual » Talk » Used in everyday life
Carefully teach them to your sons. Talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way. Speak about them when you lie down, and when you rise up.
Teach them to your children! Talk about them in your home and away. Speak of them when you lie down or get up.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By leading men in a difficult way
Remember the forty years Jehovah your God led you in the wilderness. He did this in order to humble you and test you. He wanted to know what was in your heart. Whether you would obey his commandments.
do not listen to them. Jehovah your God is allowing them to test you. He will then know that you love Jehovah with all your heart.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Spiritual cleansing
He will rule them with a rod of iron and break them to pieces like clay vessels: even as I received from my Father.
And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood. He made us to be a kingdom of kings and priests to his God and Father. To him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
Spiritual » Liberty » The presence of the spirit secures
Now God is the Spirit and where the Spirit of God is, there is liberty (freedom).
This occurred because of the false brothers brought in secretly. They came to spy out our liberty that we have in Christ Jesus. This was so they might bring us into bondage.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Victory over satan
I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. I also saw the people who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image. They had not received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands. They lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
There will be no night there. They need no lamp, neither light of the sun, for Jehovah God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.
He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations! To those who overcome in victory I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give each of them a white stone on which is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it.'
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
Be filled with the fruits of righteousness through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. (John 15:5) (Galatians 5:22, 23)
for the fruit of the light (life) (spirit) consists of all goodness and righteousness and truth.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Samuel told the entire nation of Israel: If you return to Jehovah with all your hearts you must get rid of the foreign gods you have, including the statues of the goddess Astarte. You must dedicate your lives to Jehovah and serve him only. Then he will rescue you from the Philistines.
Regardless of this, there is some good in you. You have removed all the symbols of the goddess Asherah that people worshiped. You have tried to follow God's will.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
All of this proves that God's judgment is just, and as a result, you will become worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Growth
We have many things to say about him and it is hard to explain it to you, for you are dull of hearing (slow to learn). At this time you should be teachers. But you need someone to teach you again from the beginning the elementary truths from the Word of God. You need milk, not solid food. Everyone who drinks milk is unacquainted with the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. read more.
But solid food belongs to mature people. It belongs to those who by reason of use have their senses trained to know the difference between good and evil.
Therefore leaving the elementary truths of the doctrine of Christ let us move on to maturity. Let us not lay again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God. We should not repeat the basic teachings about baptisms, and of the laying on of hands (setting apart for holy tasks), and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. We will do this if God permits. read more.
Those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good Word of God, and the powers of the age to come, if they shall fall away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance. This is because they personally impale the Son of God again, and expose him to public shame. The earth that drinks in the rain that comes upon it, and brings forth vegetation for those by whom it was cultivated, receives blessing from God. That which bears thorns and briars is rejected, and is near to being cursed. It ends up being burned. Even though we speak this way, beloved, we are convinced that you will have better things, things that belong to salvation. For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister. We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end. We desire that you are not lazy, but follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. When God made a promise to Abraham, he could swear by no one greater then himself, so he swore by himself. He said: I will surely bless you and give you many descendants. After waiting patiently, Abraham received the promise. Men swear by someone greater then themselves: and an oath for confirmation to them puts an end to the problem.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
By speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in all things to him. For he, Christ, is the head.
Walk worthily of God, fully pleasing him. Bear fruit in every good work, and increase in the knowledge (Greek: epignosis: full discernment, recognition) of God.
Spiritual » Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
For we are fellow workers together with God. You are God's field under cultivation. You are God's building.
Do you say there are four months until the harvest comes? I say to you lift up your eyes and look on the fields. They are already white for harvest. He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for life eternal. Both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
By speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in all things to him. For he, Christ, is the head.
until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown (mature) man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Necessity for tutelage
When we were children, we too were held in bondage. We were slaves to the arrangement of this world.
But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he does not differ from a bondservant, though he is owner of the estate. He is under guardians and stewards until the day set by the father.
Spiritual » Labourers » Prayer for the increase of
When evening came, the lord of the vineyard said to his manager: 'Let the workers come and pay them from the last to the first.'
Jesus said to his disciples: The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few. Pray that the Lord of the harvest will send out workers into his harvest.
Spiritual » Knowledge » A cause for exultation
If they want to brag, instead let them advocate (glory) (celebrate) that they understand and know me. They should advocate that I, Jehovah, act out of love, righteousness, and justice on the earth. This kind of celebration pleases me, declares Jehovah.
No longer will each person teach his neighbors or his relatives by saying: 'Know Jehovah.' All of them, from the least important to the most important, will know me, declares Jehovah. I will forgive their wickedness and I will no longer hold (remember) their sins against them.
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
The good news was preached for this purpose even to the dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but may live according to God in the spirit.
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.
When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
Spiritual » Life » Sustained by the word of God
Give ear and come to me; listen to me, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.
He humbled you (allowed you to suffer) with hunger and then fed you with manna. Neither you nor your fathers had seen this before. He did this to teach you that a person cannot live on bread alone but must live on all (everything) (every word) that proceeds from the mouth of Jehovah.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
The King will say to those on his right hand: 'Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you took me in.
He looked at his disciples and said: Blessed are you who are poor for yours is the kingdom of God.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
Moses responded: Do not be afraid. God has only come to test you and to inspire you to obey him, so that you will not sin.
God tested Abraham. He said to him: Abraham! Abraham replied: Here I am.
Spiritual » Rest » Lost by stubbornness
He said: This is the rest with which you may cause the weary to rest, and, this is the refreshing. Yet they would not listen.
The Lord Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, says: Return to me and be saved. You can have rest. You can be strong by being quiet and by trusting me. But you do not want that!
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Dedication of God's house
On that day they made great offerings and were glad. God made them glad with great joy. The women and the children were glad with them. The joy of Jerusalem came to the ears of those who were far off.
They joyfully kept the feast of unleavened bread for seven days. Jehovah filled them with joy by turning the heart of the king of Assyria to them to give them help in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Continuance in the primary department
At this time you should be teachers. But you need someone to teach you again from the beginning the elementary truths from the Word of God. You need milk, not solid food.
Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of blessing
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse. Test me, said Jehovah of Hosts, and see if I will open the windows of heaven and pour out showers of blessing upon you until there is no more want.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
He answered, My mother and my brother are these who hear the word of God, and do it.
For everyone who does the will of my Father who is in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Peter, the profane fisherman becomes a man whose very shadow heals
Then with curses and oaths he said: I do not know the man! And immediately a rooster crowed.
They brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and cots in order that the shadow might fall on them when Peter passed by.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » John the vindictive jew becomes the apostle of love
Beloved let us love one another, for love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
They did not receive him because he traveled to Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw this they said: Lord, do you want us to request fire from heaven to consume them?
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
He answered, My mother and my brother are these who hear the word of God, and do it.
For everyone who does the will of my Father who is in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of joy
I spoke these things in order that my joy may continue with you and your joy may be made full.
I am sure that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the good news of Christ.
Spiritual » Rest » True response found in God
When that day comes, Jehovah will give you relief from your pain and suffering, from the hard slavery you were forced to do.
Spiritual » Rest » The divine presence gives
He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over evil influences of men
With you we can walk over our enemies. With your name we can trample those who attack us.
When I act you will tread down the wicked. They will be like dust under your feet, Jehovah of Hosts said.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation becomes an evangel of truth
The woman answered: I have no husband. Jesus replied to her: You said well, I have no husband. For you have had five husbands. The one you have now is not your husband, this is true.
Come see a man who told me everything I have ever done. Could this be the Christ?
Spiritual » Hope » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
Hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts. It comes through Holy Spirit, which is God's gift to us.
In hope against hope Abraham believed that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken: So your descendants will be.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The cold-hearted philippian jailer becomes a sympathetic friend
That very hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds. Then he and all his family were baptized.
Receiving this command he threw them into the inner prison, and fastened their feet in the stocks.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Eternal life
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. It comes down from the Father of lights (truth and spiritual purity), with whom there is no variation. He does not change like shifting shadows.
I give them eternal life. They will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
In the same manner, after supper, he took the cup, saying, This cup represents (is) the new covenant of my blood. Drink this as often as you do it in remembrance of me. For as often as you eat this bread, and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till he comes.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the followers of Christ
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world. He that follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.
He who loves his brother lives in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling (offence) in him.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the obedient
You will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you. The light of God's favor will shine on your ways.
Spiritual » Liberty » The mission of Christ to proclaim
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.
The Spirit of Jehovah is upon me. He anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind. To set at liberty those who are bruised.
Spiritual » Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
Spiritual » Vision » Afflictions prepare for
The deaf will be able to hear the words of the book read to them. The blind will be freed from gloom and darkness.
Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power
You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Those who hope in Jehovah will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary! They will walk and not be faint.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By proposing hard tasks
Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming to him. He asked Philip: Where will we buy enough bread to feed them? He said this to test him for he knew what he would do.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
You are all the children (sons) of light, and the children of the day. We are not of the night, not of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep like others do. But let us watch and be sober.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Why do you weep and break my heart? Paul answered: For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Worshipping
the trumpeters and singers praised and thanked Jehovah in unison. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other musical instruments, they sang in praise to Jehovah: He is good; his mercy (lovingkindness) endures forever. Then Jehovah's Temple was filled with a cloud. The priests could not serve because of the cloud. Jehovah's glory filled the Temple of God.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy Christ
The child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom and was blessed by God.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The restless demoniac becomes a quiet disciple
Day and night in the tombs and in the mountains he cried out. He would cut himself with stones.
When they came to Jesus they saw the man who had been demon possessed. He was fully clothed and in full use of his senses. So they were afraid.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By cultivating the understanding
Brothers, do not be like children in understanding. When it comes to evil be innocent children but in your thinking be mature adults.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By putting away childish things
When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, and reason like a child. When I became an adult I did away with childish things.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
Our friends, we should thank God at all times for you. It is right for us to do so, because your faith is growing so much and the love each of you has for the other abounds toward each other.
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
The apostles witnessed about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. Grace (God's loving kindness) was upon them all.
Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Cleansing of God's temple
These men gathered their relatives and performed the ceremonies to make themselves holy. They obeyed the king's order from Jehovah's word and entered the Temple to make it clean.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
The weapons we use in our fight are not of the flesh but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. We destroy false arguments.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
The weapons we use in our fight are not of the flesh but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. We destroy false arguments.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness.
Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Suddenly there came a sound from heaven like a rushing mighty wind. It filled the house where they were sitting.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Believers called to
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant grace
God is able to make all grace abound toward you. You have plenty of everything you need and should abound in every good work.
Spiritual » Perception » The wise man
The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the foolish man walks in darkness. Yet I saw that the same event happens to them all.
Spiritual » Labourers » Worthy of reward
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. For the scripture said: You must not muzzle the bull while he is threshing. The workman is worthy of his wages.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness (mildness), self-control; against such there is no law.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who went over his accounts with his servants. First, one came to him who owed him ten thousand talents. He was not able to make payment. So his lord gave orders for him to be sold. His wife, sons, and daughters were all to be sold along with every possession. The money would be used for payment of what he owed.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who went over his accounts with his servants. First, one came to him who owed him ten thousand talents. He was not able to make payment. So his lord gave orders for him to be sold. His wife, sons, and daughters were all to be sold along with every possession. The money would be used for payment of what he owed.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Witnessing
That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant supplies
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Past mercies
Remember the days of old. Think about all the past generations. Ask your fathers to remind you, and your elders to tell you.
Spiritual » Rest » Eternal
Then I heard a voice from heaven say: Write: Blessed are the dead who die in union with the Lord from this time forward: Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works follow them.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over all satanic powers
I saw what looked like a sea of glass mingled with fire. Those who were victorious over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having harps (written Word) of God.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Spiritual receptivity the condition of
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hears my voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and dine with him, and he with me.
Spiritual » Crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
The twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne. They worship him who lives forever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:
Spiritual » Crowns » To be guarded
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The laodicean church
You say, I am rich and have become wealthy and have need of nothing." You do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The laodicean church
You say, I am rich and have become wealthy and have need of nothing." You do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens. You are fellow citizens with the holy ones and of the household of God.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The gentiles
You were separate from Christ at that time, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel. You were strangers from the covenants of the promise. You had no hope and were without God in the world.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens. You are fellow citizens with the holy ones and of the household of God.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The gentiles
You were separate from Christ at that time, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel. You were strangers from the covenants of the promise. You had no hope and were without God in the world.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Endurance
If we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we deny him, He will deny us!
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Personal purification
If anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
Have the eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know the hope of his calling, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the holy ones,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » God's blessing the source of
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
I entrust this command to you, Timothy, my son. It is in accordance with the prophecies that were previously made. They do apply to you, and with them you may fight the good fight.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of the faith! Lay hold on everlasting life! You were called and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Invisible foes
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
I entrust this command to you, Timothy, my son. It is in accordance with the prophecies that were previously made. They do apply to you, and with them you may fight the good fight.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of the faith! Lay hold on everlasting life! You were called and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Invisible foes
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant power
Now to him that is able to do far more abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The delights of God's word
You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord Jehovah. Your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the inseparable love of God
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Ephesians 6:12)
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine keeping power
It is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to keep safe until that day what he has entrusted to me.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Instability of faith
We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error.
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
Do not get drunk with wine, for that is a public act of violence, but be filled with the Spirit.
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of wisdom
Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of God
And may you know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. May you be filled with all the fullness of God.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Produced in all periods of life
They are planted in Jehovah's house. They blossom in our God's courtyards. Even when they are old, they still bear fruit. They are always healthy and fresh.
Spiritual » Talk » Spiritual thoughts expressed in music
Speak to one another in psalms and praise and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to Jehovah.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Found in spiritual assemblies
Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in their midst.
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of righteousness
The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Perennial
All kinds of fruit trees will grow on both sides of the river. Their leaves will not wither, and they will not fail to produce fruit. Each month they will produce fresh fruit because this water flows from the Holy Place. The fruit will be good food, and the leaves will be used for healing.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting men to suffer when in the pathway of duty (paul and silas)
After they were severely beaten, they threw them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safe. Receiving this command he threw them into the inner prison, and fastened their feet in the stocks.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk (live) (be occupied) as children of light
Spiritual » Riches general references to » More precious than earthly
He considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt. He looked intently (respectfully) for the payment of the reward.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Unsearchable
To me, the very least of all the holy ones, was given grace (loving divine influence) to preach to the people of the nations the untraceable riches of Christ.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » A paradox
There is one who claims to be rich, yet has nothing. There is one who claims to be poor, yet has great riches.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Enduring
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Spiritual receptivity
He that was sown upon the good ground hears the word, and understands it. He bears fruit, producing sometimes a hundredfold, sometimes sixty, and sometimes thirty.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » An everlasting name
For Jehovah says: To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who choose what pleases me. They hold fast to my covenant. I will give to those within my Temple and its walls a memorial and a name that is better than sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual knowledge
I will give them a heart (will) (desire) to know me. I am Jehovah! They will be my people, and I will be their God! They will return to me with their whole heart.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual rest
Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A new heart
I will give them one (united) heart, and put a new spirit within them. I will take the heart of stone (unkind attitude) out of them and give them a heart of flesh (loving disposition).
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy samuel
The child Samuel grew both in stature and in goodness with Jehovah and also with men.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the just
The path of the righteous is like the shining light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the more perfect day.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the certainty of the divine promises
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
Yes, for this very reason you do your part with all diligence. Supply virtue to your faith. Add knowledge to your virtue. Include self-control with your knowledge. Supply patience to your self-control. Your patience should be helped by godliness.
Spiritual » Perception » Nehemiah
Then it became clear to me that God had not sent him. He spoke prophecy against me. Tobiah and Sanballat paid him money to do so.
Spiritual » Perception » David
David knew that Jehovah made him king of Israel and that he had made him a powerful ruler for the good of his people.
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
It will glorify me and will take of what I have and declare it to you. All the things the Father has are mine. That is why I said [the Spirit] takes what I have and declares it to you.
Spiritual » Vision » Uses the telescope of faith
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king. He endured, by seeing him who is invisible.
Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces
He answered: This is the word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel. Then Jehovah of Hosts said: 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.'
Spiritual » Talk » Christ the topic of
That day two of them traveled to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They talked between themselves about all the things that happened.
Spiritual » Rest » Found in Christ's service
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
I also tell you, your righteousness must be greater than the scribes and Pharisees or you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » A childlike spirit
He said: Truly I tell you, if you do not have a change of heart and become like little children, you will not go into the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
Both he who sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all from one. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
I thought: These are only the poor and ignorant. They are foolish. They do not know what their God requires, what Jehovah wants them to do.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
Both he who sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all from one. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
I thought: These are only the poor and ignorant. They are foolish. They do not know what their God requires, what Jehovah wants them to do.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Warring
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant entrance
For in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly (abundantly) supplied to you.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The blessings of a spiritual life
I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel
But solid food belongs to mature people. It belongs to those who by reason of use have their senses trained to know the difference between good and evil.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Brings joy in the night season
You satisfy me with the richest foods. My mouth will sing your praise with joyful lips. As I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the church of the future
Your sun will no longer go down, nor will your moon disappear. Jehovah will be your everlasting light, and your days of sadness will be over.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
Grow in the unmerited favor and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obedience, the condition of receiving
Jesus replied: My teaching is not my own. It is his who sent me. If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
Jesus told the Jews who believed him: If you dwell in my word you truly are my disciples. You will know the truth and the truth will make you free!
Spiritual » Vision » Given in answer to prayer
Elisha prayed: O Jehovah, open his eyes that he may see. Jehovah answered his prayer. Elisha's servant looked up and saw the hillside covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
Some fell on good ground and yielded fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty.
Spiritual » Talk » Concerns the things of God
Spiritual » Talk » The habit of the saints
Those who respected Jehovah spoke to one another, and Jehovah listened to what they had to say. In his presence a memorial record was written down in a book listing those who reverence Jehovah and respect (esteem) (regard) his name.
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials. Know that the testing of your faith produces patience (endurance).
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » An inward battle
However I see a different law at work in my body. This law fights against the law that my mind approves of. It makes me a prisoner to the law of sin that is at work in my body.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » An inward battle
However I see a different law at work in my body. This law fights against the law that my mind approves of. It makes me a prisoner to the law of sin that is at work in my body.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The return from captivity
Then our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with joyful songs. Then the nations said: Jehovah has done spectacular things for them.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Love of Christ
You love him without seeing him. Though you do not see him, you believe in him. Full of glory, you rejoice greatly with indescribable joy.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » All the teachings of the gospel
You should remember the words that were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The wonderful works of God
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By overcoming temptation
I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the benevolent
Your light will break out like the dawn. Your recovery will speedily spring forth. Your righteousness will go before you and the glory of Jehovah will be your rear guard.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the upright
Light shines in the darkness for the upright. He is gracious, compassionate, and fair.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine ability
Spiritual » Perception » The shunammite woman
She said to her husband: I know that this man who comes here often is a holy man.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Through "the word"
Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Unto perfection
Therefore leaving the elementary truths of the doctrine of Christ let us move on to maturity. Let us not lay again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God.
Spiritual » Liberty » Spiritual, a mark of the new dispensation
You will open the eyes of the blind and set free those who sit in dark prisons.
Spiritual » Liberty » The bondage of sin broken
The creation will also be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Spiritual » Vision » Heart purity essential to
Spiritual » Hope » The scriptures the source of
The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.
Spiritual » Hope » The saving element in life
We are saved by this hope. But hope that is seen is not hope. For does a man hope for what he sees?
Spiritual » Life » Love the demonstration of
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love abides in death.
Spiritual » Rest » Appropriated by faith
We who believe enter into the rest. As God said: I swore in my anger: 'They shall not enter into my rest.' Yet God's works were completed from the foundation of the world.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces
Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any way hurt you.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over worldly allurements
Everything born from God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world, even our faith.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. She stooped and looked into the tomb.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » In the communion of saints
While they talked and discussed together Jesus came near and walked with them.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Testimony an aid to
We declare to you what we have seen and heard. This way you may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ!
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Warms the heart
They said to each other: Were our hearts not burning within us? When he spoke to us in the way and opened the scriptures to us?
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of life
The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The prodigal son
He spent everything! When a famine spread over that country he was left with nothing.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
He spent everything! When a famine spread over that country he was left with nothing.
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Truly I tell you unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies it bears much fruit.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Thomas
Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples: Let us also go that we may die with him.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Peter
He spoke to him a second time: Simon, son of John, do you love me? He replied: Yes Lord, you know I have affection for you. Then Jesus said: Shepherd my sheep.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul
Why do you weep and break my heart? Paul answered: For 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 you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant life
The thief comes to steal, and kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant joys
They drink their fill of the abundance of your house. You give them the river of your delights to drink.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The words of Christ concerning benevolence
In all things I gave you an example. You by laboring should help the weak. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Is quickened by the holy spirit
The Father will send a helper in my name, the Holy Spirit, which (Greek: hos he ho) (which) (that one) will teach you all things and bring to your memory all that I said to you.
Spiritual » Receptivity » Martha received him into her house
Spiritual » Perception » Peter
Peter opened his mouth, and said, I truly perceive that God shows no partiality.
Spiritual » Liberty » A new law of life sets free
The law of the Spirit gives us life through (with) (because of) Christ Jesus. It has set me free from the law of sin and death.
Spiritual » Fulness » The overflowing cup
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Spiritual » Vision » Believers alone possess
A little while and the world will not see me anymore, but you will. I live and you will also live.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (yielding), full of mercy and good fruits, without discord (partiality), without hypocrisy.
Spiritual » Talk » Tends to religious fervency
They said to each other: Were our hearts not burning within us? When he spoke to us in the way and opened the scriptures to us?
Spiritual » Rest » Vainly sought in escape from trouble
Spiritual » Hope » Inspires to clean living
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
They observed the confidence of Peter and John. Yet they thought they were uneducated (not formally educated) and ordinary men. They were amazed and recognized them as having been with Jesus.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » John the baptist
The child grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the deserts till the time came to show himself to Israel.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Returning unto the lord
He will go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah. He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and wrongdoers to the way of righteousness. This will make ready a people whose hearts have been directed to Jehovah (YHWH). (Malachi 3:1)
Spiritual » Riches general references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Listen, my dearly beloved brothers! Did God choose poor people in the world to be rich in faith and to receive the kingdom he promised to those who love him?
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Contact with living water
He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Chastening, or pruning
He takes away the branches in me that do not bear fruit. He cleans every branch that bears fruit. That way it may bear more fruit.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » The sinful women
She loved much! She has many sins and they are forgiven. When little is forgiven, little love is shown.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Mary took a pound of very precious ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the odor of the ointment.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Faith and love
Listen, my dearly beloved brothers! Did God choose poor people in the world to be rich in faith and to receive the kingdom he promised to those who love him?
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance
Jesus responded: No man, who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The lord as a deliverer
My life was leaving me and I remembered Jehovah! My prayer came to you, into your Holy Temple.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Paul
Saul increased in power and confounded the Jews living in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Spiritual » Perception » The samaritan woman
Spiritual » Perception » Jesus
Jesus perceived their reasoning and said to them: Why do you reason in your hearts?
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obtained by acquaintanceship with God
Let us get to know Jehovah! Let us press on (run after) (follow) to get to know him. As surely as the sun rises he will appear. He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Leads to eternal life
This is everlasting life that they should have *deep, intimate knowledge of you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have commissioned. *(Greek: ginosko: know, perceive, be sure, understand)
Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
Jehovah's Spirit fills me with power! I have judgment and mightiness to declare to Jacob, his evil behavior, to tell Israel about his sin!
Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of
Jesus was directed by God's Spirit to return to Galilee. His reputation spread through out the region.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Working
We must work the works of him that sent me while it is day. When the night comes no man can work.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » New Birth
Jesus answered: Truly I tell you unless a person is born again (brought forth from above) he cannot see the kingdom of God.
good Tidings » Spiritual
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!)
The angel answered: I am Gabriel, whose place is before God. I have been sent to give you this good news.
You bring good news to Zion. Go up on a high mountain. You bring good news to Jerusalem. Lift up your voice with a shout! Lift it up and do not be afraid! Say to the towns of Judah: Here is your God!
Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings. Who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah and perform your vows! The wicked will no more pass through (invade) you. They will be completely destroyed.
Watchmen » Spiritual
Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night. Whoever calls on Jehovah, do not allow yourselves any rest,
Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the people of Israel. Listen to what I say, and warn them for me.
I set watchmen over you. I said: 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet! But they said: 'We will not listen!'
Way provided » Spiritual
Pass through! Pass through the gates! Prepare a way for the people! Build up! Build up the highway! Clear away the stones! Raise a flag (standard) for the people!
There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.
I am going to do something new. It is already happening. Do you recognize it? I will clear a way in the desert. I will make rivers on dry land.
The highway of the upright departs from evil. He who guards his way preserves his life.
Set up road marks. Place guideposts! Direct your mind to the highway, the way by which you went. Return, O virgin of Israel. Return to these your cities.
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
Then the evil (lawless) one will be revealed. The Lord Jesus will put him to death with the breath of his mouth, and destroy him by the manifestation (brightness) (advent) (revelation) of his coming. (Greek: parousia: presence, return, being near)
To the angel of the congregation in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword:
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)
But with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth (power of his words), and with the spirit (breath) of his lips he will destroy the wicked.
Weapons » Spiritual » General references to weapons
David answered: You come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I come out to fight you in the name of Jehovah of Hosts. He is the Almighty God of Israel's army. You have insulted him!
The weapons we use in our fight are not of the flesh but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. We destroy false arguments.
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
In reply Jesus answered: It is written; man shall not live on bread alone, but on all (everything) (every word) (every utterance) (every declaration) that proceeds from the mouth of Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 8:3)
The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)
Weapons » Spiritual » Trust in weapons vain
David answered: You come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I come out to fight you in the name of Jehovah of Hosts. He is the Almighty God of Israel's army. You have insulted him!
However I will have mercy (compassion) (love) on the house of Judah. I will not save them by bow, or by sword. I will not save them by battle, not by horses, nor by horsemen. However, I will save them by Jehovah their God.
I will overthrow kingdoms and end their power. I will overturn chariots and their drivers; the horses will die, and their riders will kill one another.
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I spoke to you are spirit and life.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I spoke to you are spirit and life.
Topics on Spiritual
Abundance, Spiritual
Exodus 34:6Jehovah then passed in front of him and called out: I, Jehovah, am a God who is full of compassion and pity. I am not easily angered and show great love and faithfulness.
Abuse, Of Spiritual Things
Numbers 20:10Moses and Aaron assembled the congregation in front of the rock and said to them: Listen, you rebels, must we bring water out of this rock for you?
Adultery, Spiritual
1 John 2:15-17Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Appetite, Spiritual
Isaiah 55:1Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the water. You, who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.
Armor, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:11Put on the full armor (every implement) of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning (inventive) (clever) methods of the devil.
Babies Used As A Spiritual Image
1 Corinthians 3:1-2Brothers, I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual men, but as fleshly men, as babes (infants) in Christ.
Beauty, Spiritual
Psalm 110:3Your people will volunteer in the day of your power. Your young people will come to you in holy splendor like dew from the womb of the dawn (in the early morning).
Betrothal, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 11:2For I am zealous over you with a godly fervor (ardor) (zeal)! For I promised you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
Birth, Spiritual
John 3:3Jesus answered: Truly I tell you unless a person is born again (brought forth from above) he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Blessings, Spiritual
John 3:16For God loved the world so much, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever has an active faith in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Bondage, Spiritual
2 Timothy 2:26They should come to their senses out of the snare of the Devil. He has taken them captive and they do his will.
Circumcision, spiritual
Deuteronomy 30:6Jehovah your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, to LOVE JEHOVAH YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR BEING, that you may live.
Crowns, Spiritual Use
Isaiah 62:3You will be a beautiful crown in the hand of Jehovah, a royal crown in the hand of your God.
David, Spiritual Significance Of
Acts 2:29Men and brothers let me freely speak to you about the patriarch David that he is dead and buried. His grave is with us to this day.
drought, spiritual
Psalm 68:6God sets the lonely in families. He frees the prisoners who are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
equipping, spiritual
Isaiah 61:1-2The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.
Escaping, Spiritual Things
Genesis 39:10-12She kept asking Joseph day after day. He refused to go to bed with her or be with her.
Fruit, Spiritual
James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.
Fruitfulness, Spiritual
Galatians 5:22-23The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Games, Spiritual
1 Corinthians 9:26I do not run without definite aim (purpose) and I do not fight like a man beating the air.
Gifts From God, Spiritual
John 6:32Jesus responded: I speak the truth! It was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven. My Father gives you the true bread out of heaven.
Inheritance, Spiritual
Hebrews 1:2He has in these last days spoken to us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, through whom he made the ages (Greek: aion: ages of time, perpetuity, worlds, generations, human entities).
Labor, Spiritual Aspects Of
John 4:38I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Other men labored and you entered into their labors.
Land, Spiritual Aspects Of
Genesis 2:8-9Now Jehovah God planted a garden in the east, in Eden. He put the man he had formed there.
Leaders, Spiritual
Hebrews 5:4No one takes this honor upon himself. He is called by God, even as Aaron was.
Light, Spiritual
1 John 1:5This is the message we heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Many Spiritual Beings
Revelation 5:11I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders. The number of them was ten thousand (myriads) times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands.
Maturity, Spiritual
Ephesians 4:13-15until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown (mature) man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Not Seeing Spiritual Things
Daniel 10:7I, Daniel, saw the vision alone, for the men that were with me did not see the vision. A great quaking fell upon them and they ran away to hide.
Origins Of Spiritual Life
John 3:6-8That which is born from the flesh is flesh and that which is born from the Spirit is spirit.
Poverty, Spiritual
Matthew 13:58He did not do many mighty works there because of their lack of faith.
Predestination, Spiritual Events
Exodus 33:19Jehovah said: I will make all my goodness pass in front of you. I will call out my name, JEHOVAH. I will be kind to anyone I want to. I will be merciful to anyone I want to.
Purity, Moral And Spiritual
Habakkuk 1:13Your eyes are too pure to look at evil. You cannot look at perversity. Why do you look at treacherous persons and not act? Why do you keep quiet when the wicked destroy the man who is more righteous?
Rejection Of Spiritual Instruction
2 Chronicles 30:10So the couriers passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, and as far as Zebulun, but they laughed them to scorn and mocked them.
Rest, Spiritual
Lamentations 5:19-22You, O Jehovah, are seated as King forever. The seat of your power is eternal.
Riches, Spiritual
Romans 11:33-36O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments. His ways are beyond human understanding!
Slavery, Spiritual
John 8:33-36They answered him: We are Abraham's seed, and have never been in bondage to any man. How can you say we will be made free?
Sleep, Spiritual
Isaiah 56:10Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.
Spiritual Adoption
Exodus 4:22-23Say to Pharaoh: 'Thus says Jehovah, Israel is my son, my firstborn.
Spiritual Allegories
John 10:1-16Truly I tell you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs up some other way is a thief and a robber.
Spiritual Blindness, Consequences Of
Romans 1:20-22His invisible attributes are clearly seen since the creation of the world. The things made prove His eternal power and divine nature. Mankind has no excuse,
Spiritual Blindness, In Unbelievers
Proverbs 4:19The way of the wicked is like darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble.
Spiritual Blindness, Removal Of
2 Corinthians 4:6God said: Light will shine out of darkness. He shined in our hearts. He gave the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face (presence) ((person) of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Blindness, Results Of Sin
Lamentations 4:14They are wandering like blind men in the streets. They are polluted with blood. Men may not touch their robes.
Spiritual crowns
Isaiah 61:3to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.
Spiritual Darkness
John 11:10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.
Spiritual Dawn
2 Peter 1:19We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.
Spiritual Deafness
2 Timothy 4:4They will turn their ears away from the truth, and turn aside to myths (fiction).
Spiritual Death
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift from God is everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual Depths
1 Corinthians 2:10But God revealed them to us by his Spirit. For the Spirit investigates (searches) all things, yes even the deep things of God.
Spiritual Desires
Isaiah 26:9I yearn for you in the night. In the morning I long for you with all my being. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
Spiritual Destitution
Matthew 5:3Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Spiritual Discernment
2 Kings 4:9She said to her husband: I know that this man who comes here often is a holy man.
Spiritual Failure
Matthew 7:27The rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and battered the house and it fell with a great crash.
Spiritual Famine,
Amos 8:11-12Behold, the day is coming, said the Lord Jehovah, that I will send a famine in the land. Not a famine of bread, or a thirst for water, but for hearing the words of Jehovah.
Spiritual Fathers
1 Corinthians 4:15Though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers. For in Christ Jesus I have given birth to you through the good news.
Spiritual Foundations
1 Corinthians 3:11No other foundation can be laid than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Fulness
Psalm 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Spiritual Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:1Concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be without knowledge.
Spiritual Gifts, Given To Church
Ephesians 4:11He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.
Spiritual Gifts, Importance Of Love
1 Corinthians 13:1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and do not have love, I have become like loud sounding brass, or a clashing cymbal.
Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of
1 Corinthians 14:12As much as you are zealous for spiritual gifts, strive to build-up (increase) the enlightenment (understanding) of the congregation.
Spiritual Gifts, Warnings About
1 Corinthians 14:39Seek to prophesy brothers, and do not forbid speaking with tongues.
Spiritual Growth
2 Corinthians 9:10The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness.
Spiritual Harlotry
Hosea 5:4They will not consecrate their deeds to their God because the spirit of fornication is in them. They do not know Jehovah.
Spiritual Hunger
1 Peter 2:2Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.
Spiritual Ignorance
1 Corinthians 12:1Concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be without knowledge.
Spiritual Illumination
Daniel 5:14I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Spiritual Immaturity
1 Corinthians 3:1Brothers, I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual men, but as fleshly men, as babes (infants) in Christ.
Spiritual Investment
Matthew 6:20Accumulate wealth in heaven where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
Spiritual life
John 6:63It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I spoke to you are spirit and life.
Spiritual Life, Described By
Romans 6:11Consider yourselves to be dead with reference to sin, but alive with reference to God through Christ Jesus.
Spiritual Life, Maintained By
John 6:57The living Father sent me and I live because of the Father. He who takes me for his food will live because of me.
Spiritual Life, Nature Of
Psalm 36:9For with you is the fountain (source) of life. In your light we see light. (Jeremiah 2:13) (Acts 17:28)
Spiritual Malnutrition
1 Corinthians 3:1-3Brothers, I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual men, but as fleshly men, as babes (infants) in Christ.
Spiritual Maturity
1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not be like children in understanding. When it comes to evil be innocent children but in your thinking be mature adults.
Spiritual Mothers
1 Peter 3:6Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You are her children now, if you do what is right and are not fearful.
Spiritual Night
1 Thessalonians 5:5You are all the children (sons) of light, and the children of the day. We are not of the night, not of darkness.
Spiritual Offspring
Galatians 3:29If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
Spiritual Perception
Mark 2:8Jesus immediately discerned in his spirit that they reasoned within themselves. He asked them: Why reason these things in your hearts?
Spiritual Progress
Job 17:9Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Spiritual Renewal
Ephesians 4:23You are renewed in the spirit (vital principles) (attitude) of your mind (understanding).
Spiritual Striving
Philippians 1:27Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news.
Spiritual Treasures
2 Corinthians 4:7We have this treasure in earthen vessels that the power beyond what is normal may be from God, and not from ourselves.
Spiritual Understanding
Hebrews 13:12-13Jesus suffered outside the gate that he might sanctify the people through his own blood.
Spiritual Vitality
2 Thessalonians 1:3Our friends, we should thank God at all times for you. It is right for us to do so, because your faith is growing so much and the love each of you has for the other abounds toward each other.
Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:12Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
Spiritual Warfare, Armour
Psalm 28:7-8Jehovah is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant and I thank him with my song.
Spiritual Warfare, As Conflict
Ephesians 6:12Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
Spiritual Warfare, Causes Of
2 Peter 2:4God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them down to captivity in pits of darkness reserved for judgment!
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4Adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity (hatred) (hostility) toward God? Whoever would be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
That Which Is Spiritual
John 4:24God is a Spirit. They who worship him must worship him with spirit and truth.
Victory, Over Spiritual Forces
Hebrews 4:15We do not have a high priest who is not able to sympathize with our infirmities (weaknesses). He was tested in all things like ourselves. Yet he was without sin!
Wardrobe, Spiritual
Romans 13:12The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Weakness, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.
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