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'Order' in the Bible

Before the children had come into existence, or had done anything good or bad, in order that God's purpose and his selection might be effected, not by works, but by him whose purpose it is,

Verse ConceptsElection, Characteristics OfGood Or BadBirthChosen Disciples

So I say, Were their steps made hard in order that they might have a fall? In no way: but by their fall salvation has come to the Gentiles, so that they might be moved to envy.

Verse ConceptsOutsidersDownfall Of IsraelMaking Israel JealousThe Gospel Of SalvationConversion Of IsraelGentiles

For which reason everyone who puts himself against the authority puts himself against the order of God: and those who are against it will get punishment for themselves.

Verse ConceptsdefianceRebellion, Against Human AuthorityCivil GovernmentAnarchyRebellion against GodRespecting Authority

And this, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not put to death, Do not take what is another's, Do not have desire for what is another's, and if there is any other order, it is covered by this word, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

Verse ConceptsGreed, Believers' Response ToMurderSanctity Of LifeStealingCovetousness, Nature ofAcceptance, Of One AnotherConcisenessAvoid AdulteryDo Not MurderDo Not StealLove Your Neighbour!Eighth CommandmentLoving Yourself

But is now made clear; and by the writings of the prophets, by the order of the eternal God, the knowledge of it has been given to all the nations, so that they may come under the rule of the faith;

Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature Ofeternity, nature ofGod, Unity OfKnowing God, Effects OfSecret ThingsObeying The GospelThe Gospel To The NationsWritten In The Prophets

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