approximate distance from Armageddon in the north of Palestine to Edom in the
REVELATION—NOTE ON 14:20 outside the city. God will determine that this bloodbath will occur outside Jerusalem, as if God wants to protect the city from the carnage all around. Zechariah 14:1–5 makes clear that Jerusalem will be attacked, yet will not be destroyed in the end, but spared for the glory of the kingdom, and the believing remnant will be saved as the Lord defends them and the city against the nations. They will escape through a newly created valley as the Lord finishes judgment and sets up his kingdom. as high as a horse's bridle. The severity of the slaughter is indicated in the imagery of the blood of those killed in the battle of Armageddon splattering as high (about 4 feet) as the bridles of the horses involved. Equally likely, if the battle occurs near the central valley of Israel, the tremendous volume and flow of blood could easily form troughs 4 feet deep in some places. This event clearly is described in Rev. 19:11– 21. Ezekiel 39:8–16 may be describing the clean-up. 1,600 stadia. The approximate distance from Armageddon in the north of Palestine to Edom in the south. The great battle will rage across that entire area and even slightly beyond.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:1–8 Chapter 15 introduces the seven bowls of wrath, God's final judgments at the end of the seven-year tribulation period. The bowl judgments come in a rapid-fire, staccato fashion, each one stronger in fury and intensity. The bowls are the last plagues that issue from the blast of the seventh trumpet, and will conclude the seventh seal (see note on 6:1).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:1 wrath of God. See notes on 11:18; 14:10; 16:19; 19:15; cf. Rom. 1:18–21.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:2 sea of glass. God's heavenly throne sits on a transparent crystal platform or pavement (see note on 4:6). conquered the beast. All the saints from every nation, including Israel, ultimately triumph over Satan's Antichrist and his system because of their faith in Jesus Christ. number of its name. See note on 13:17. harps. See note on 5:8.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:3 song of Moses. Sung by the people of Israel immediately after their passage through the Red Sea and their deliverance from the Egyptian armies (Ex. 15:1–21; cf. Deut. 32:1–43), this was a song of victory and deliverance that the redeemed who overcome Antichrist and his system will readily identify with. song of the Lamb. See Rev. 5:8–14. These two songs celebrate two great redemptive events: 1) deliverance of Israel by God from Egypt through Moses; and 2) deliverance of sinners by God from sin through Christ. Great and amazing are your deeds. This statement from the song of the
Lamb extols God's powerful works in creation as he providentially upholds the universe (cf. Ps. 139:14). Almighty! God is omnipotent (cf. Amos 4:13). King of the nations! God is sovereign over the redeemed of every nation (cf. Jer. 10:7).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:4 God's holy and perfect character inevitably demands that he judge (cf. Ps. 19:9; Nah. 1:3, 6). After God's righteous judgment is complete, he will set up Christ's millennial kingdom on earth and the elect from every nation will come and worship him (cf. Ps. 66:4; Isa. 66:23; Phil. 2:9–11).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:5 the sanctuary of the tent of witness. This refers to the location of the ark of the covenant in the Most Holy Place where God dwells (see note on 11:19; cf. Num. 10:11).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:6 seven plagues. The final, most severe judgments from God, described in ch. 16 (see note on 15:1). linen . . . golden sashes. The fabric represents holiness and purity (19:14). These are belts or girdles, running from the shoulder to the waist, that each of the seven angels wears over his garments. The sashes demonstrate riches, royalty, and untarnished glory.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:7 four living creatures. See notes on 4:6–8. seven golden bowls. These are shallow saucers, familiar items often associated with various functions of the temple worship (1 Kings 7:50; 2 Kings 12:13; 25:15), such as wine (Amos 6:6) and blood sacrifice (Ex. 27:3). Their flat shallowness pictures how the divine judgments will be emptied instantly rather than slowly poured, drowning those who refused to drink the cup of salvation. wrath of God. See notes on Rev. 11:18; 14:10.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 15:8 filled with smoke. Cf. Ex. 19:16–18; 40:34–35; 1 Kings 8:10–11; Isa. 6:4.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:2 first . . . bowl . . . harmful and painful sores came. The Septuagint (lxx) uses the same Greek word to describe the boils that plagued the Egyptians (Ex. 9:9–11) and afflicted Job (Job 2:7). In the NT, it describes the open sores that covered the beggar Lazarus (Luke 16:21). All over the world, people will be afflicted with incurable, open, oozing sores. mark of the beast. Only the worshipers of Antichrist will be afflicted (see note on Rev. 13:16; cf. 14:9–11).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:3 second . . . bowl . . . every living thing died that was in the sea. This is reminiscent of the second trumpet (8:8–9), and of the first plague against Egypt (Ex. 7:20–25). This plague, however, will be far more widespread. The water in the world's oceans will become thick, dark, and coagulated, like the blood of a corpse. The death and decay of billions of sea creatures will only add to the misery of this judgment.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:4 third . . . bowl . . . rivers and the springs of water. Fresh water, already in short supply because of the prolonged drought (11:6), will now suffer the fate of the oceans (cf. Ex. 7:19ff.). In addition to suffering from thirst, the worshipers of Antichrist will have no clean water with which to wash their sores.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:5 who is and who was. This phrase expresses God's eternality (cf. 1:4, 8; 4:8; 11:17). Revelation 16:6 says that the eternal God will judge justly because they have killed the believers and preachers of the gospel (6:9–11; 7:9–17; 11:18; 17:6; 18:20). This slaughter will have no parallel in history (Matt. 24:21), and neither will the vengeance of God (cf. Rom. 12:19– 21).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:6 given them blood to drink. The thick, blood-like substance that the fresh waters have become is all that is available to drink (cf. v. 4). they deserve. The angel exonerates God from any charge that his judgments are too harsh. The unspeakably wicked generation then alive will shed more blood than any before it, including that of saints (6:9; 17:6) and prophets (11:7– 10). God's judgment is fair and proper (cf. Ex. 21:25–27; Lev. 24:19–20; Heb. 10:26–31).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:7 altar. The personified altar echoes the words of the angel, reinforcing the truth that God is just in all judgment (19:1–2; cf. Gen. 18:25; Ps. 51:4; Rom. 3:4).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:8 fourth . . . bowl . . . scorch people with fire. The sun that normally provides light, warmth, and energy will become a deadly killer. With no fresh water to drink, earth's inhabitants will face extreme heat. The scorching heat will melt the polar ice caps, which some estimate would raise the level of the world's oceans by 200 feet, inundating many of the world's major cities and producing further catastrophic loss of life (cf. Amos 9:5–6). The resulting disruption of ocean transportation will make it difficult to distribute the
dwindling resources of food and water.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:9 They did not repent. Incredibly, sinners will still refuse to repent (cf. vv. 11, 21), and instead blaspheme God—the One they know has caused their afflictions.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:10 fifth . . . bowl . . . throne of the beast. This refers to either Antichrist's actual throne, or his capital city, but extends to all his dominion. Regardless of where the darkness begins, it eventually covers Antichrist's entire kingdom. darkness. Worldwide darkness is elsewhere associated with the judgment of God (cf. Isa. 60:2; Joel 2:2; Mark 13:24–25). gnawed their tongues. A futile attempt to alleviate the pain from their sores, the drought, and the fierce heat.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:11 cursed the God of heaven. A sign of their continued loyalty to Antichrist and their anger at God for the cumulative miseries brought about by the first five bowls. "God of heaven," a frequent OT title for God, appears in the NT only here and in 11:13. their . . . sores. The lingering effects of the first bowl are the chief cause of their blasphemy.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:12 sixth . . . bowl . . . Euphrates. Called "the great river" five times in Scripture (cf. 9:14; Gen. 15:18; Deut. 1:7; Josh. 1:4), it flows some 1,800 miles from its source on the slopes of Mount Ararat to the Persian Gulf (see note on Rev. 9:14). It forms the eastern boundary of the land God promised to Israel (Gen. 15:18; Deut. 1:7; 11:24; Josh. 1:4). With its flow already reduced by the prolonged drought and intensified heat, God supernaturally will dry it up to make way for the eastern confederacy to reach Palestine (Isa. 11:15). the kings from the east. God providentially draws these kings and their armies in order to destroy them in the battle of Armageddon (Rev. 16:14). Their reason for coming may be to rebel against Antichrist, whose failure to alleviate the world's suffering will no doubt erode his popularity. Or, this may be a final act of rabid anti-Semitism intent on destroying Israel, perhaps in retaliation for the plagues sent by her God. Since the sun may have melted the ice caps on Ararat, flooding the valley of the Euphrates as the river overflows its banks and bridges, the land will be swamped. God will have to dry it up miraculously for the eastern army to get to Armageddon.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:13 the dragon . . . the beast . . . the false prophet. The "unholy trinity," composed of Satan (the dragon; see note on 12:3), the
Antichrist (the beast; see note on 11:7), and Antichrist's associate (the false prophet; see note on 13:11), spew out this plague. three unclean spirits. A common NT designation for demons (cf. Matt. 12:43; Mark 1:23; Luke 8:29). These are especially vile, powerful, and deceitful (Rev. 16:14). like frogs. This figure further emphasizes their vileness. Frogs were unclean animals according to OT dietary laws (Lev. 11:10–11, 41). Persian mythology viewed them as plague-inducing creatures. The demons are thus described as slimy, coldblooded, loathsome beings.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:14 signs. These are supernatural wonders (cf. 13:12– 15) designed to deceive (cf. 19:20; 1 Kings 22:20–23; Mark 13:22) the kings into invading Palestine. Their impact will be so great that the unclean spirits are able to induce the kings to make the journey to Palestine in spite of their sores, the intense heat, drought, and darkness. kings of the whole world. No longer just the eastern confederacy, but now all the world begins to gather in Palestine for the final, climactic battle (Ps. 2:2–3; Joel 3:2–4; Zech. 14:1–3). battle on the great day of God the Almighty. The battle of Armageddon (Rev. 16:16). It is the great war with God and Christ (see notes on 2 Thess. 1:7–10; cf. Joel 2:11; 3:2, 4). The war will end when Christ arrives (Rev. 19:17–20).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:15 Blessed. See note on 1:3. stays awake, keeping his garments. Our Lord stresses the need for constant readiness for his return (cf. 1 John 2:28). The imagery pictures a soldier ready for battle, or a homeowner watchful for the arrival of a thief (see also Rev. 3:3; 1 Thess. 5:2, 4; 2 Pet. 3:10).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:16 Armageddon. The Hebrew name for Mount Megiddo, 60 miles north of Jerusalem. The battle will rage on the nearby plains, site of Barak's victory over the Canaanites (Judg. 4) and Gideon's victory over the Midianites (Judg. 7). Napoleon called this valley the greatest battlefield he had ever seen. But the battle of Armageddon will not be limited to the Megiddo plains—it will encompass the length of Palestine (see note on Rev. 14:20).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:17 seventh . . . bowl . . . "It is done!" This bowl will complete God's wrath (except for final judgment on the rebellion at the end of the Millennium; 20:7–10) and immediately precedes the second coming of Christ. It will usher in the worst calamity in the history of the world. The voice from the temple in heaven is undoubtedly that of God himself. "It is done" is best translated, "It has been and will remain done" (cf. John 19:30). God will
punctuate the completion of his wrath with a devastating earthquake—the most powerful in earth's history (cf. Rev. 16:19–21).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:19 The great city. Cf. 11:13; 21:10; see notes on Zech. 14:1–8. Jerusalem will be split into three parts (Zech. 14:4), not as a judgment (cf. Rev. 11:13), but as an improvement. The additional water supply (Zech. 14:8) and topographical changes (Zech. 14:4–5) will prepare the city for its central place in the millennial kingdom. Jerusalem is the only city to be spared the judgment (cf. 1 Chron. 23:25; Ps. 125:1–2; Mic. 4:7) and will be made more beautiful (Ps. 48:2), because of her repentance (see Rev. 11:13). cities of the nations. God's purpose is very different for the rest of the world's cities—they are to be destroyed. Babylon. The capital of the Antichrist's empire will receive a special outpouring of God's wrath as prophesied in Isa. 13:6–13. Revelation 17–18 gives details of its destruction.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:20 every island fled . . . no mountains were to be found. This powerful earthquake will radically alter all the earth's topography, preparing it for the coming millennial kingdom. Cf. 6:12–14; Isa. 40:4–5; Jer. 4:23–27.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 16:21 one hundred pounds. The huge size of the hailstones indicates unparalleled atmospheric convulsions. Such massive chunks of ice will cause unimaginable devastation and death.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:1 seven angels. The reference to these angels links chs. 17–18 with the bowl judgments (ch. 16), which extend to the second coming of Christ (see note on 16:17). Chapters 17–18 focus on one aspect of those bowl judgments, the judgment of Babylon. The judgments already described are identified as targeting the final world system. great prostitute. See note on 14:8. Prostitution frequently symbolizes idolatry or religious apostasy (cf. Jer. 3:6–9; Ezek. 16:30ff.; 20:30; Hos. 4:15; 5:3; 6:10; 9:1). Nineveh (Nah. 3:1, 4), Tyre (Isa. 23:17), and even Jerusalem (Isa. 1:21) are also depicted as harlot cities. seated on many waters. This picture emphasizes the sovereign power of the harlot. The picture is of a ruler seated on a throne, ruling the waters, which symbolize the nations of the world (see Rev. 17:15).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:2 kings . . . committed sexual immorality. The harlot will ally herself with the world's political leaders. Fornication here does not refer to sexual sin, but to idolatry (see note on 14:8). All the world rulers will
be absorbed into the empire of Satan's false christ. wine of whose sexual immorality. The harlot's influence will extend beyond the world's rulers to the rest of mankind (cf. 17:15; 13:8, 14). The imagery does not describe actual wine and sexual sin, but pictures the world's people being swept up into the intoxication and sin of a false system of religion.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:3 in the Spirit. Cf. 1:10; 4:2; 21:10. The Holy Spirit transports John into the wilderness (a deserted, lonely, desolate wasteland), perhaps to give him a better understanding of the vision. a woman. The harlot of 17:1, Babylon. scarlet beast. The Antichrist (cf. 13:1, 4; 14:9; 16:10), who for a time will support and use the false religious system to effect world unity. Then he will assume political control (cf. 17:16). Scarlet is the color of luxury, splendor, and royalty. full of blasphemous names. Because of his selfdeification (cf. 13:1; Dan. 7:25; 11:36; 2 Thess. 2:4). had seven heads and ten horns. This pictures the extent of Antichrist's political alliances (see notes on Rev. 17:9–12; 13:1).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:4 purple and scarlet. The colors of royalty, nobility, and wealth. The woman is portrayed as a prostitute who has plied her trade successfully and become extremely wealthy. adorned. Prostitutes often dress in fine clothes and precious jewels to allure their victims (cf. Prov. 7:10). The religious harlot Babylon is no different, adorning herself to lure the nations into her grasp. a golden cup. Still another evidence of the harlot's great wealth (cf. Jer. 51:7); but the pure gold is defiled by the filthiness of her immorality. Just as a prostitute might first get her victim drunk, so the harlot system deceives the nations into committing spiritual fornication with her.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:5 forehead. It was customary for Roman prostitutes to wear a headband with their name on it (cf. Jer. 3:3), parading their wretchedness for all to see. The harlot's forehead is emblazoned with a threefold title descriptive of the world's final false religious system. mystery. A NT mystery is truth once hidden, but in the NT revealed. See notes on Matt. 13:11; Eph. 3:4–5. Spiritual Babylon's true identity is yet to be revealed. Thus, the precise details of how it will be manifested in the world are not yet known. Babylon the great. This Babylon is distinct from the historical, geographical city of Babylon (which still existed in John's day). The details of John's vision cannot be applied to any historical city (see note on Rev. 14:8). mother of prostitutes. All false religion stems ultimately from Babel, or Babylon (cf. Gen. 11; see note on Rev. 14:8).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:6 the blood of the saints . . . martyrs of Jesus. Some see the first group as OT saints, and the second as NT saints—an unimportant distinction since this pictures the witnesses, or "martyrs," of the tribulation. John's point is that the harlot is a murderer. False religion has killed millions of believers over the centuries, and the final false system will be far more deadly than any that preceded it.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:7 mystery. Not that Babylon is a false system of religion, because that is already known, but that the beast will fully support the harlot and together exert vast influence over the whole earth.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:8 The beast. Both a king and kingdom are referred to by this term. was, and is not, and is about to rise. A reference to the Antichrist's false resurrection (13:3–4, 12–14; see note on 13:3). bottomless pit. After his "resurrection," the Antichrist will become possessed by a great demon from the abyss (see notes on 13:1, 3). destruction. Eternal destruction (cf. 17:11; Matt. 7:13; John 17:12; Phil. 1:28; 3:19; 2 Thess. 2:3; Heb. 10:39; 2 Pet. 2:3; 3:7, 16). This is the lake of fire, the place of Antichrist's destruction (Rev. 19:20). book of life. The roll of the elect, written in eternity past by God (see note on 3:5). Only the elect will escape the Antichrist's deception (Matt. 24:24). from the foundation of the world. See note on Rev. 13:8; cf. 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 1:2 ("before the ages began"). A frequent phrase (Matt. 13:35; 25:34; Luke 11:50; John 17:24; Eph. 1:4; Heb. 4:3; 9:26; 1 Pet. 1:20) referring to God's precreation plan.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:9 seven mountains. The Greek word is often used of hills (Matt. 5:1; 15:29; John 6:15; 8:1). Many commentators interpret this expression to mean Rome, which sits on seven hills. It is true that the final worldwide system of false religion includes, but is not necessarily limited to, Rome; but specifically, the seven mountains in context likely symbolize the seven kingdoms and their kings of Rev. 17:10.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:10 seven kings. Representatives of the seven great world empires (Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, and that of the Antichrist). Cf. Daniel's image in Dan. 2:37–45. five of whom have fallen, one is, the other. When John wrote, the Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Medo-Persian and Greek empires had gone out of existence; Rome still existed; and the Antichrist's empire had not yet come. When it does, it will be brief (Rev. 12:12; 13:5) and he will end in perdition (17:11; see note on v. 8).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:11 was and is not . . . an eighth. The Antichrist's kingdom is said to be both the seventh and eighth kingdoms because of his supposed demise and resurrection. He is the seventh king before and the eighth king after his "resurrection" when he destroys the harlot's religious empire and demands exclusive worship of himself (v. 16).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:12 ten kings. See notes on 12:3; 13:1 (cf. Dan. 2:41– 42). These kings are sub-rulers under the Antichrist, whose empire will apparently be divided into 10 administrative districts. not yet received royal power. Thus, the kings cannot be identified with any historical figures. one hour. Symbolic of the brief three and one-half-year period of time (cf. Rev. 11:2–3; 12:6, 12, 14; 13:5; 18:10, 17, 19).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:14 make war. A reference to the battle of Armageddon (16:14–16), where the Lamb will utterly destroy the kings (19:17– 21). Lord of lords and King of kings. A title for God (19:16; 1 Tim. 6:15; cf. Deut. 10:17; Ps. 136:3) that emphasizes his sovereignty over all other rulers to whom he has delegated authority.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:15 See note on v. 1.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:16 will hate the prostitute. After using the false religious system to unify the world kingdoms and gain control of all, the Antichrist—with the help of his 10 sub-rulers—will turn against the system, plunder and destroy it, and seize all power and worship for himself. They will be carrying out God's will (v. 17). Cf. Gen. 50:20.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 17:18 great city. Here is another identification of the capital city of Babylon, centerpiece of Antichrist's empire. Cf. 18:10, 18, 21.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:1 earth was made bright with his glory. The fifth bowl (16:10) will have plunged the world into darkness. Against that backdrop, the sudden, blazing appearance of another angel (not the same as in 17:1, 7, 15) will certainly rivet the world's attention on him and his message of judgment on Babylon (cf. 14:8).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:2 fallen is Babylon the great! Cf. 14:8; see note on Isa. 21:9, the verse from which these words come. The Greek text views the results of this as if it had already taken place (see note on Rev. 14:8). But the seventh bowl is being referred to here and it is yet to come at this point (16:17–
21). When it comes, devastation and annihilation will take place, leaving the place to demons.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:3 wine . . . of her sexual immorality. Religious Babylon (ch. 17) lures the nations into spiritual drunkenness and fornication with false gods (17:2, 4); commercial Babylon (ch. 18) seduces the unbelieving world into a materialistic stupor, so that the people of the world will become drunk with passion because of their relationship with Babylon. kings . . . merchants. Political rulers and corporate leaders alike are swept up in this worldwide system of commerce (14:8; 17:2).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:4 Come out of her, my people. God will call his own to disentangle themselves from this evil system. This may also be God's calling the elect to abandon the world system and come to faith in the Savior. In either case, the message is to abandon the system before it is destroyed (cf. 2 Cor. 6:17; 1 John 2:15). The judgment of God on that society living in sinful, arrogant selfindulgence can be avoided. Cf. Isaiah's and Jeremiah's message to their people to leave Babylon (Isa. 48:20; Jer. 50:8; 51:6–9, 45).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:5 remembered. See 16:19. God does not remember the iniquities of his people (Jer. 31:34), but does remember to protect them (Mal. 3:16–4:2). For unrepentant Babylon, there will be no such forgiveness, only judgment.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:6–7 Pay her back. The angel calls for God to recompense wrath to Babylon in her own cup to repay her according to her deeds (see note on 17:4). This is an echo of the OT law of retaliation (Ex. 21:24), which will be implemented by God (Rom. 12:17–21).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:6 double. Has the sense of "full," or "overflowing." The punishment will fit the crime (cf. Jer. 16:18). cup. The cup of wickedness from which so many have drunk (Rev. 14:8; 17:2, 4, 6) will call for the cup of wrath (14:10; 16:19).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:7b am no widow. A proud, but empty, boast of selfsufficiency, also made by historical Babylon (Isa. 47:8). Cf. 1 Cor. 10:12.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:8 in a single day. See vv. 10, 17, 19. The special judgments on Babylon take place in a brief period of time. Daniel 5:30 records that Babylon of old fell in one day. her plagues. These could include those of
Rev. 16:1ff., but must be the special destruction of the city as well, described as "death and mourning and famine."
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:9–20 This section records the lament over Babylon's destruction, not her sin, by those who were part of her system.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:9 kings. The political leaders of the world will weep because the loss of his capital city will signal the doom of Antichrist's empire, and with it, the source of their power. Cf. v. 3; 17:2. weep and wail over her. "Weep" means "to sob openly." "Wail" translates the same Greek word used to express the despair of the unbelieving world at the return of Christ (1:7).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:10 single hour. Cf. vv. 8, 17, 19.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:12–13 Over half of their commodities appear in the list of Ezek. 27:12–22.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:12 purple. This refers to garments laboriously dyed with purple dye extracted from shellfish. Lydia (Acts 16:14) was a seller of such expensive garments. A distinctive mark of the Caesars was their purple robes. scented wood. Wood from North African citrus trees, highly valued because of its color, which was used to make extremely expensive pieces of furniture. marble. Marble, imported from Africa, Egypt, and Greece, was widely used in Roman buildings.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:13 myrrh. Cf. Matt. 26:7, 12; John 12:3. frankincense. A fragrant gum or resin imported from Arabia and used in incense and perfume (Song 3:6; Matt. 2:11). slaves, that is, human souls. The slave trade, long banned by the civilized nations of the world, will reappear in Antichrist's debauched commercial system.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:17 shipmasters. Ship captains will mourn the loss of Babylon and the lucrative transport business that went with it.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:19 threw dust on their heads. An ancient expression of grief (cf. Josh. 7:6; 1 Sam. 4:12; 2 Sam. 1:2; 15:32; Job 2:12; Lam. 2:10; Ezek. 27:30). in a single hour. Not just 60 minutes, but one brief period of swift judgment (see note on Rev. 18:8).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:20 God has given judgment for you against her!
The angel will exhort the tribulation martyrs (6:9–11) to rejoice, not over the deaths of those doomed to eternal hell, but, because God's righteousness and justice will have prevailed.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:21 great millstone. Millstones were large, heavy stones used to grind grain. This metaphor portrays the violence of Babylon's overthrow. Cf. Jer. 51:61–64; see note on Matt. 18:6.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:22–23 The fall of Babylon ends whatever semblance of normalcy will still exist in the world after all the seals, trumpets, and bowls. Life will be totally disrupted and the end near. No more music, no industry, no preparing of food ("mill"), no more power for light, and no more weddings because God will destroy the deceivers and deceived.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 18:24 blood of prophets and of saints. The religious and commercial/political systems embodied in Babylon will commit unspeakable atrocities against God's people (cf. 6:10; 11:7; 13:7, 15; 17:6; 19:2). God will avenge that slaughter of his people (19:2).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:1 After this. This is a time key. After the destruction of Babylon at the end of the Great Tribulation, just before the kingdom is established (ch. 20). This section bridges the tribulation and the millennial kingdom. great multitude. Probably angels, since the saints join in later (19:5ff.; cf. 5:11, 12; 7:11–12). The imminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ prompts this outburst of praise.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:1–6 Hallelujah! This Hebrew word appears four times in the NT, all in this chapter (vv. 1, 3, 4, 6). This exclamation, meaning "Praise the Lord," occurs frequently in the OT (cf. Ps. 104:35; 105:45; 106:1; 111:1; 112:1; 113:1; 117:1; 135:1; 146:1). Five reasons for their praise emerge: 1) God's deliverance of his people from their enemies (Rev. 19:1); 2) God's meting out of justice (v. 2); 3) God's permanent crushing of man's rebellion (v. 3); 4) God's sovereignty (v. 6); and 5) God's communion with his people (v. 7).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:2 judgments. Saints long for the day of judgment (cf. 6:10; 16:7; Isa. 9:7; Jer. 23:5). Godly people love righteousness and hate sin, for righteousness honors God and sin mocks him. Believers long for a world of justice, and it will come (Rev. 19:15; 2:27; 12:5).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:3 smoke . . . goes up. This is because of the fire (cf.
17:16, 18; 18:8–9, 18; 14:8–11).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:4 twenty-four elders. Best understood as representatives of the church (see note on 4:4). four living creatures. A special order of angelic beings (see note on 4:6). These compose the same group as in 7:11 and are frequently associated with worship (4:8, 11; 5:9–12, 14; 11:16–18).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:5 small and great. All distinctions and ranks are to be transcended.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:6 the Almighty. Used nine times in Revelation as a title for God (cf. v. 15; 1:8; 4:8; 11:17; 15:3; 16:7, 14; 21:22). The great praise of the multitude sounds like a massive crashing of waves.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:7 marriage of the Lamb. Hebrew weddings consisted of three phases: 1) betrothal (often when the couple were children); 2) presentation (the festivities, often lasting several days, that preceded the ceremony); and 3) the ceremony (the exchanging of vows). The church was betrothed to Christ by his sovereign choice in eternity past (Eph. 1:4; Heb. 13:20) and will be presented to him at the rapture (John 14:1–3; 1 Thess. 4:13– 18). The final supper will signify the end of the ceremony. This symbolic meal will take place at the establishment of the millennial kingdom and last throughout that 1,000-year period (cf. Rev. 21:2). While the term "bride" often refers to the church, and does so here (2 Cor. 11:2; Eph. 5:22–24), it ultimately expands to include all the redeemed of all ages, which becomes clear in the remainder of the book.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:8 righteous deeds of the saints. Not Christ's imputed righteousness granted to believers at salvation, but the practical results of that righteousness in believers' lives, i.e., the outward manifestation of inward virtue.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:9 Blessed. See note on 1:3. those who are invited. This is not the bride (the church) but the guests. The bride doesn't get invited, she invites. These are those saved before Pentecost, all the faithful believers saved by grace through faith up to the birth of the church (Acts 2:1ff.). Though they are not the bride, they still are glorified and reign with Christ in the millennial kingdom. It is really differing imagery rather than differing reality. The guests also will include tribulation saints and believers alive in earthly bodies in the kingdom. The church is the bride, pure and faithful—never a
harlot, like Israel was (see Hos. 2). So the church is the bride during the presentation feast in heaven, then comes to earth for the celebration of the final meal (the Millennium). After that event, the new order comes and the marriage is consummated (see notes on Rev. 21:1–2). true words of God. This refers to everything since 17:1. It is all true—the marriage will take place after judgment.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:10 fell down at his feet. Overwhelmed by the grandeur of the vision, John collapsed in worship before the angel (cf. 1:17; 22:8). You must not do that! Cf. 22:8–9. The Bible forbids the worship of angels (Col. 2:18–19). the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. The central theme of both OT prophecy and NT preaching is the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:11 heaven opened. The One who ascended to heaven (Acts 1:9–11) and had been seated at the Father's right hand (Heb. 8:1; 10:12; 1 Pet. 3:22) will return to take back the earth from the usurper and establish his kingdom (Rev. 5:1–10). The nature of this event shows how it differs from the rapture. At the rapture, Christ meets his own in the air—in this event he comes with them to earth. At the rapture, there is no judgment—in this event it is all judgment. This event is preceded by blackness—the darkened sun, moon gone out, stars fallen, smoke—then lightning and blinding glory as Jesus comes. Such details are not included in rapture passages (John 14:1–3; 1 Thess. 4:13–18). white horse. In the Roman triumphal processions, the victorious general rode his white war horse up the Via Sacra to the temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill. Jesus' first coming was in humiliation on a colt (Zech. 9:9). John's vision portrays him as the conqueror on his war horse, coming to destroy the wicked, to overthrow the Antichrist, to defeat Satan, and to take control of the earth (cf. 2 Cor. 2:14). Faithful and True. True to his word, Jesus will return to earth (Matt. 24:27–31; see note on Rev. 3:14). in righteousness he judges. See 20:11–15; cf. Matt. 25:31ff.; John 5:25–30; Acts 17:31. makes war. This startling statement, appearing only here and Rev. 2:16, vividly portrays the holy wrath of God against sinners (cf. Ps. 7:11). God's patience will be exhausted with sinful, rebellious mankind.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:12 His eyes are like a flame of fire. Nothing escapes his penetrating vision, so his judgments are always just and accurate (see note on 1:14). a name . . . no one knows. John could see the name, but was unable to comprehend it (cf. 2 Cor. 12:4). There are unfathomable mysteries in the Godhead that even glorified saints will be unable to grasp.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:13 a robe dipped in blood. This is not from the battle of Armageddon, which will not have begun until v. 15. Christ's garments are stained with the blood of his enemies and symbolize the great battles he has already fought against sin, Satan, and death. The Word. Only John uses this title for the Lord (see Introduction: Author and Date). As the Word of God, Jesus is the image of the invisible God (Col. 1:15); the express image of his person (Heb. 1:3); and the final, full revelation from God (Heb. 1:1–2).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:14 armies of heaven. Composed of the church (v. 8), tribulation saints (7:13), OT believers (Jude 14; cf. Dan. 12:1–2), and even angels (Matt. 25:31). They return not to help Jesus in the battle (they are unarmed), but to reign with him after he defeats his enemies (Rev. 20:4; 1 Cor. 6:2; 2 Tim. 2:12). Cf. Ps. 149:5–9.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:15 sharp sword. This symbolizes Christ's power to kill his enemies (1:16; cf. Isa. 11:4; Heb. 4:12–13). That the sword comes out of his mouth indicates that he wins the battle with the power of his word. Though the saints return with Christ to reign and rule, they are not the executioners. That is his task, and that of his angels (Matt. 13:37–50). rod of iron. Swift, righteous judgment will mark Christ's rule in the kingdom. Believers will share his authority (Rev. 2:26; 1 Cor. 6:2; see notes on Rev. 2:27; 12:5; Ps. 2:9). winepress. A vivid symbol of judgment (see note on Rev. 14:19). Cf. Isa. 63:3; Joel 3:13.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:16 on his thigh. Jesus will wear a banner across his robe and down his thigh with a title emblazoned on it that emphasizes his absolute sovereignty over all human rulers (see note on 17:14).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:17–21 These verses depict the frightening holocaust unparalleled in human history—the battle of Armageddon, the pinnacle of the day of the Lord (see note on 1 Thess. 5:2). It is not so much a battle as an execution, as the remaining rebels are killed by the Lord Jesus (Rev. 19:21; see notes on 14:19–20; cf. Ps. 2:1–9; Isa. 66:15–16; Ezek. 39:1ff.; Joel 3:12ff.; Matt. 24–25; 2 Thess. 1:7–9). This day of the Lord was seen by Isaiah (Isa. 66:15–16), Joel (Joel 3:12–21), Ezekiel (Ezek. 39:1–4, 17–20), Paul (2 Thess. 1:6ff.; 2:8), and our Lord (Matt. 25:31–46).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:17–18 great supper of God. Cf. Ezek. 39:17. Also called the "battle on the great day of God the Almighty" (Rev. 16:14), it will
begin with an angel summoning birds to feed on the corpses of those who will be slain (cf. Matt. 24:27–28). God will declare his victory before the battle even begins. The OT frequently pictures the indignity of carrion birds feasting on human dead (Deut. 28:26; Ps. 79:2; Isa. 18:6; Jer. 7:33; 16:4; 19:7; 34:20; Ezek. 29:5).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:19 kings of the earth. See 17:12–17. their armies. See 16:13–14. his army. Zechariah describes this army of the Lord as "all the holy ones" (Zech. 14:5).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:20 beast was captured, and . . . the false prophet. In an instant, the world's armies are without their leaders. The beast is Antichrist (see notes on 13:1–8); the false prophet is his religious cohort (see notes on 13:11–17). thrown alive. The bodies of the beast and the false prophet will be transformed, and they will be banished directly to the lake of fire (Dan. 7:11)— the first of countless millions of unregenerate men (20:15) and fallen angels (cf. Matt. 25:41) to arrive in that dreadful place. That these two still appear there 1,000 years later (Rev. 20:10) refutes the false doctrine of annihilationism (cf. 14:11; Isa. 66:24; Matt. 25:41; Mark 9:48; Luke 3:17; 2 Thess. 1:9). lake of fire. The final hell, the place of eternal punishment for all unrepentant rebels, angelic or human (cf. Rev. 20:10, 15). The NT says much of eternal punishment (cf. 14:10–11; Matt. 13:40–42; 25:41; Mark 9:43–48; Luke 3:17; 12:47–48). fire . . . sulfur. See note on Rev. 9:17. These two are frequently associated with divine judgment (14:10; 20:10; 21:8; Gen. 19:24; Ps. 11:6; Isa. 30:33; Ezek. 38:22; Luke 17:29).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 19:21 sword. See v. 15; cf. Zech. 14:1–13. birds were gorged with their flesh. All remaining sinners in the world will have been executed, and the birds will gorge themselves on their corpses.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:1–22:21 Chapter 19 ends with the battle of Armageddon and Christ's second coming—events that mark the close of the tribulation. The events of ch. 20—the binding of Satan, Christ's 1,000-year earthly kingdom, Satan's final rebellion, and the great white throne judgment— fit chronologically between the close of the tribulation and the creation of the new heaven and the new earth described in chs. 21–22.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:1 the bottomless pit. The place where demons are incarcerated pending their final sentencing to the lake of fire (see notes on 9:1; 2 Pet. 2:4).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:2 seized. This includes not only Satan, but the demons as well. Their imprisonment will dramatically alter the world during the kingdom, since their destructive influence in all areas of human thought and life will be removed. dragon. Likening Satan to a dragon emphasizes his ferocity and cruelty (see note on 12:3). ancient serpent. A reference to Satan's first appearance in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:1ff.), where he deceived Eve (cf. 2 Cor. 11:3; 1 Tim. 2:14). devil and Satan. See note on Rev. 12:9. a thousand years. This is the first of six references to the length of the millennial kingdom (cf. 20:3, 4, 5, 6, 7). There are three main views of the duration and nature of this period: 1) Premillennialism sees this as a literal 1,000-year period during which Jesus Christ, in fulfillment of numerous prophecies (e.g., 2 Sam. 7:12–16; Ps. 2; Isa. 11:6–12; 24:23; Hos. 3:4–5; Joel 3:9–21; Amos 9:8–15; Mic. 4:1–8; Zeph. 3:14–20; Zech. 14:1–11; Matt. 24:29–31, 36–44), reigns on the earth. Using the same general principles of interpretation for both prophetic and non-prophetic passages leads most naturally to Premillennialism. Another strong argument supporting this view is that so many biblical prophecies have already been literally fulfilled, suggesting that future prophecies will likewise be fulfilled literally. 2) Postmillennialism understands the reference to a 1,000-year period as only symbolic of a golden age of righteousness and spiritual prosperity. It will be ushered in by the spread of the gospel during the present church age and brought to completion when Christ returns. According to this view, references to Christ's reign on earth primarily describe his spiritual reign in the hearts of believers in the church. 3) Amillennialism understands the 1,000 years to be merely symbolic of a long period of time. This view interprets OT prophecies of a Millennium as being fulfilled spiritually now in the church (either on earth or in heaven) or as references to the eternal state. Using the same literal, historical, grammatical principles of interpretation so as to determine the normal sense of
language, one is left with the inescapable conclusion that Christ will return and reign in a real kingdom on earth for 1,000 years. There is nothing in the text to render the conclusion that "a thousand years" is symbolic. Never in Scripture when "year" is used with a number is its meaning not literal (see note on 2 Pet. 3:8).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:3 the pit. All seven times that this appears in Revelation, it refers to the place where fallen angels and evil spirits are kept captive, waiting to be sent to the lake of fire—the final hell prepared for them (Matt. 25:41). released for a little while. Satan will be released so God can make a permanent end of sin before establishing the new heaven and earth. All who survive the tribulation and enter the kingdom will be believers. However, despite that and the personal presence and rule of the Lord Jesus Christ, many of their descendants will refuse to believe in him. Satan will then gather those unbelievers for one final, futile rebellion against God. It will be quickly and decisively crushed, followed by the great white throne judgment and the establishment of the eternal state.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:4 the souls of those who had been beheaded. These are tribulation martyrs (cf. 6:9; 18:24; 19:2). The Greek word translated "beheaded" became a general term for execution, not necessarily a particular method. its mark. See note on 13:16. Tribulation martyrs will be executed for refusing the mark of the beast. reigned. Tribulation believers, along with the redeemed from both the OT and NT eras, will reign with Christ (1 Cor. 6:2; 2 Tim. 2:12) during the 1,000-year kingdom.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:5 The rest of the dead. The bodies of unbelievers of all ages will not be resurrected until the great white throne judgment (vv. 12–13). first resurrection. Scripture teaches two kinds of resurrections: the "resurrection of life" and the "resurrection of judgment" (John 5:29; cf. Dan. 12:2; Acts 24:15). The first kind of resurrection is described as "the resurrection of the just" (Luke 14:14), the resurrection of "those who belong to Christ" at his coming (1 Cor. 15:23), and the "better life" (Heb. 11:35). It includes only the redeemed of the church age (1 Thess. 4:13–18), the OT (Dan. 12:2), and the tribulation (Rev. 20:4). They will enter the kingdom in resurrection bodies, along with believers who survived the tribulation. The second kind of resurrection, then, will be the resurrection of the unconverted who will receive their final bodies suited for torment in hell.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:6 Blessed. Those who die in the Lord (14:13) are blessed with the privilege of entering his kingdom (see note on 1:3). second death. The first death is only physical, the second is spiritual and eternal in the lake of fire, the final, eternal hell (v. 14). It could exist outside the created universe as we know it, outside of space and time, and be presently unoccupied (see note on 19:20). a thousand years. See note on 20:2.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:7 Satan . . . released. He is loosed to bring cohesive leadership to the world of rebels born to the believers who entered the kingdom at the beginning. He is loosed to reveal the character of Christ-rejecting sinners who are brought into judgment for the last time ever.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:8 Gog and Magog. The name given to the army of rebels and its leader at the end of the Millennium. They were names of ancient enemies of the Lord. Magog was the grandson of Noah (Gen. 10:2) and founder of a kingdom located north of the Black and Caspian Seas. Gog is apparently the leader of a rebel army known collectively as Magog. The battle depicted in Rev. 20:8–9 is like the one in Ezek. 38–39; it is best to see this one as taking place at the end of the Millennium. For the difference, see notes on Ezek. 38–39.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:9 beloved city. Jerusalem (cf. Ps. 78:68; 87:2), the capital city during Christ's millennial reign (Jer. 3:17). The saints will be living around the city where Christ reigns (cf. Isa. 24:23; Jer. 3:17; Zech. 14:9–11). fire. Frequently associated in Scripture with divine judgment of wicked men (Gen. 19:24; 2 Kings 1:10, 12, 14; Luke 9:54; 17:29).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:10 deceived. Just as his demons will entice the world's armies into the Battle of Armageddon, Satan will draw them into a suicidal assault against Christ and his people (16:13–14). lake of fire and sulfur. See note on 19:20. tormented day and night. See note on 14:11. Continuous, unrelieved torment will be the final state of Satan, fallen angels, and unredeemed men.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:11–15 These verses describe the final judgment of all the unbelievers of all ages (Matt. 10:15; 11:22, 24; 12:36, 41–42; Luke 10:14; John 12:48; Acts 17:31; 24:25; Rom. 2:5, 16; Heb. 9:27; 2 Pet. 2:9; 3:7; Jude 6). Our Lord referred to this event as the "resurrection of judgment" (John 5:29). This judgment takes place in the indescribable void between the end of the present universe (Rev. 20:11) and the creation of the new heaven and earth
(21:1).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:11 great white throne. Nearly 50 times in Revelation there is the mention of a throne. This is a judgment throne, elevated, pure, and holy. God sits on it as judge (cf. 4:2–3, 9; 5:1, 7, 13; 6:16; 7:10, 15) in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. See 21:5–6; John 5:22–29; Acts 17:31. earth and sky fled away. John saw the contaminated universe go out of existence. Peter described this moment in 2 Pet. 3:10–13 (see notes there). The universe is "uncreated," going into non-existence (cf. Matt. 24:35).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:12 standing before the throne. In a judicial sense, as guilty, condemned prisoners before the bar of divine justice. There are no living sinners left in the destroyed universe since all sinners were killed and all believers glorified. books. These books record every thought, word, and deed of sinful men—all recorded by divine omniscience (see note on Dan. 7:9–10, the verse that is the source of this text). They will provide the evidence for eternal condemnation. Cf. Rev. 18:6–7. book of life. It contains the names of all the redeemed (Dan. 12:1; see notes on Rev. 3:5). judged . . . according to what they had done. Their thoughts (Luke 8:17; Rom. 2:16), words (Matt. 12:37), and actions (Matt. 16:27) will be compared to God's perfect, holy standard (Matt. 5:48; 1 Pet. 1:15–16) and will be found wanting (Rom. 3:23). This also implies that there are degrees of punishment in hell (cf. Matt. 10:14–15; 11:22; Mark 12:38–40; Luke 12:47–48; Heb. 10:29).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:13 Death and Hades. See note on 1:18. Both terms describe the state of death. All unrighteous dead will appear at the great white throne judgment; none will escape. All the places that have held the bodies of the unrighteous dead will yield up new bodies suited for hell.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:14 second death. See note on v. 6.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 20:15 lake of fire. See note on 19:20.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:1 As the chapter opens, all the sinners of all the ages, both demons and men, including Satan, the beast, and the false prophet, are in the lake of fire forever. The whole universe has been destroyed, and God creates a new universe to be the eternal dwelling place of the redeemed. a new heaven and a new earth. The entire universe as we now know it will be destroyed (2 Pet. 3:10–13) and be replaced by a new creation that will last forever. This is an
OT reality (Ps. 102:25–26; Isa. 65:17; 66:22), as well as a NT one (Luke 21:33; Heb. 1:10–12). See note on Rev. 20:11–15. sea was no more. Currently threefourths of the earth's surface is water, but the new environment will no longer be water-based and will have completely different climatic conditions. See notes on 22:1–2.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:2–22:5 By this point in the chronology of Revelation, OT saints, tribulation saints, and all those converted during the millennial kingdom will be incorporated into the ultimate redeemed bride and will dwell in the new Jerusalem. John described the consummation of all things in Christ and the new Jerusalem descending into the eternal state (cf. 19:7; 20:6; 1 Cor. 15:28; Heb. 12:22–24).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:2 new Jerusalem. Cf. 3:12; Heb. 11:10; 12:22–24; 13:14. This is the capital city of heaven, a place of perfect holiness. It is seen "coming down out of heaven" indicating it already existed; but it descends into the new heavens and new earth from its place on high. This is the city where the saints will live (cf. John 14:1–3). bride. An important NT metaphor for the church (cf. Matt. 25:1–13; Eph. 5:25–27). John's imagery here extends from the third part of the Jewish wedding, the ceremony. Believers (the bride) in the new Jerusalem come to meet Christ (the bridegroom) in the final ceremony of redemptive history (see note on Rev. 19:7). The whole city, occupied by all the saints, is called the bride, so that all saints must be finally included in the bride imagery and bridal blessing. God has brought home a bride for his beloved Son. All the saints live with Christ in the Father's house (a promise made before the church began; John 14:2).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:3 dwelling place of God. The word translated "dwelling place" means place of abode. This is God's house, the place where he lives (cf. Lev. 26:11–12; Deut. 12:5).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:4 wipe away every tear. Since there will never be a tear in heaven, nothing will be sad, disappointing, deficient, or wrong (cf. Isa. 53:4–5; 1 Cor. 15:54–57).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:5 trustworthy and true. Cf. 3:14; 19:11. God always speaks truth (John 17:17).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:6 the Alpha and the Omega. See note on 1:8. the
thirsty. Heaven belongs to those who, knowing their souls are parched by sin, have earnestly sought the satisfaction of salvation and eternal life (cf. Ps. 42:1–2; Isa. 55:1–2; John 7:37–38). water of life. Cf. Rev. 7:17; 22:1, 17. The lasting spiritual water of which Jesus spoke (John 4:13–14; 7:37–38; cf. Isa. 55:1–2).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:7 one who conquers. Cf. 1 John 5:4–5. Anyone who exercises saving faith in Jesus Christ (see note on Rev. 2:7). heritage. The spiritual inheritance all believers will receive (1 Pet. 1:4; cf. Matt. 25:23) is the fullness of the new creation. Cf. Rom. 8:16–17.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:8 A solemn, serious warning about the kinds of people who will be outcasts from the new heaven and the new earth in the lake of fire. The NT often goes beyond just citing unbelief in listing character and lifestyle traits of the outcast, so that believers can identify such people (1 Cor. 6:9–10; Gal. 5:19; cf. John 8:31). sorcerers. See note on Rev. 9:21. lake that burns with fire. See note on 19:20. sulfur. See note on 9:17. second death. See note on 20:6.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:9 seven bowls. See note on 15:7. seven last plagues. See note on 15:1–8.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:9–10 the wife of the Lamb. The new Jerusalem takes on the character of its inhabitants, the redeemed (see notes on v. 2; 19:7–9).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:10 in the Spirit. See note on 1:10.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:11 jasper. A transliteration, not a translation, of the Greek word. Rather than the modern opaque jasper, the term actually refers to a completely clear diamond, a perfect gem with the brilliant light of God's glory shining out of it and streaming over the new heaven and the new earth (cf. 4:3).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:12–14 wall. See v. 16 for the dimensions of the city and, thus, the length of the wall.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:15 measuring rod of gold. See note on Ezek. 40:3. This rod was about 10 feet long, a standard for measure. measure the city. This action indicates that the capital of heaven belongs to God and he is measuring what is his (cf. Rev. 11:1; Ezek. 40:3).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:16 12,000 stadia. This would be about two million
square miles of ground space, offering plenty of room for all the glorified saints to live. length and width and height. The city has the symmetrical dimensions of a perfect cube, which parallels its closest earthly counterpart, the inner sanctuary in the tabernacle and temple (cf. 1 Kings 6:20).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:17 144 cubits. This is likely the width of the wall.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:18 jasper. See note on v. 11. This is the material of the thick wall—diamond! pure gold, clear as glass. Unlike earth's gold, this gold will be transparent so the overpowering radiance of God's glory can refract and glisten through the entire city.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:19–20 Because some of the names of these gems have changed through the centuries, it is difficult to identify each one with certainty. Eight of the 12 stones are found in the breastpiece of the high priest (Ex. 28; 39), and the other four may also be related to the breastpiece. The gems picture a brilliant, indescribable panoply of beautiful colors that send forth the light of God's glory. The following are possible identifications for these gems.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:19 agate. A variety of chalcedony, which derives from Chalcedon, an ancient name for a city in modern Turkey. The gem is a skyblue stone with translucent, colored stripes.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:20 onyx. A variety of chalcedony with parallel layers of red and white (see note on v. 19). carnelian. A common stone from the quartz family, which ranged in color from orange-red to brownish-red to blood-red (4:3). chrysolite. A gem with a transparent gold or yellowish tone. beryl. A mineral with several varieties of gems, ranging from the green emerald to the golden yellow beryl to the light blue aquamarine. topaz. Ancient topaz was a softer stone with a yellow or yellow-green color. chrysoprase. The modern form of this jewel is an apple-green variety of quartz. The Greek name suggests a gold-tinted, green gemstone. jacinth. Today this stone is a transparent zircon, usually red or reddish-brown. The one John saw was blue or shining violet in color. amethyst. A clear quartz crystal that ranges in color from a faint purple tint to an intense purple.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:21 a single pearl. Each of the gates of the city is a single, almost 1,400-mile-high pearl. Even as earthly pearls are formed in response to the wounding of oyster flesh, so these gigantic, supernatural pearls
will remind saints throughout eternity of the magnitude of Christ's suffering and its eternal benefit.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:22 no temple. Several passages affirm that there is a temple in heaven (3:12; 7:15; 11:19; 15:5). Here, it is clear there is none in eternity. How can this be? The temple is not a building; it is the Lord God himself. Revelation 7:15 implies this when it says, "he who sits on the throne will shelter them." Revelation 21:23 continues the thought of no temple, except God and the Lamb. The glory of God that illuminates all heaven defines it as his temple. There is no need for a temple in the eternal state since God himself will be the temple in which everything exists. The presence of God lit. fills the entire new heaven and new earth (cf. v. 3). Going to heaven will be entering the limitless presence of the Lord (cf. John 14:3; 1 Thess. 4:17).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:24 the nations. Lit., "the peoples." Redeemed people from every nation and ethnic group will dwell in heaven's light. In the eternal city, there will be no more divisions, barriers, or exclusions because of race or politics. All kinds of peoples in eternity dissolve into the people of God, and they will move freely in and about the city.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 21:27 Lamb's book of life. See note on 3:5.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:1 river . . . of life. This river is unlike any on earth because no hydrological cycle exists. Water of life symbolizes the continual flow of eternal life from God's throne to heaven's inhabitants (see note on 21:6).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:2 tree of life. A symbol of both eternal life and continual blessing (see note on Gen. 2:9). The tree bears 12 fruits, one for each month, and is symbolic of the abundant variety in heaven. The English word "therapeutic" comes from the Greek word translated "healing." The leaves somehow enrich heavenly life, making it full and satisfying.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:3 No longer will there be anything accursed. The curse on humanity and the earth as a result of Adam and Eve's disobedience (Gen. 3:16–19) will be totally finished. God will never have to judge sin again, since it will never exist in the new heaven and new earth. his servants will worship him. See note on 7:15.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:4 see his face. No unglorified human could see God's face and live (Ex. 33:20–23). But the residents of heaven can look on God's face
without harm because they are now holy (cf. John 1:18; 1 Tim. 6:16; 1 John 3:2). his name. They are God's personal possession (see note on Rev. 3:12).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:5 they will reign. Heaven's citizens are more than servants (see note on 3:21).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:6 his servants. The members of the seven churches of Asia Minor who received this letter (1:11), and then all believers who have read, or will read it since. what must soon take place. This involves the entire revelation that John has just related (see note on 1:1).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:7 I am coming soon. Jesus' return is imminent (see note on 3:11). Blessed. See note on 1:3.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:8 heard and saw. John resumes speaking for the first time since ch. 1 and confirms the veracity of the revelation with his own eyewitness testimony—the basis of any reliable witness. fell down to worship. See note on 19:10.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:10 Do not seal up the words. Cf. 10:11. Previous prophecies were sealed up (Dan. 8:26; 12:4–10). These prophecies are to be proclaimed so they can produce obedience and worship. the time is near. This refers to imminency, which means that the end is next.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:11 Those who reject God's warnings will fix their eternal destiny in hell, where they will retain their evil and filthy natures for all eternity. Those who respond to the warnings will fix their eternal destiny in glory and realize perfect righteousness and holiness in heaven.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:12 I am coming soon. See note on 3:11. Again, imminence is the issue (cf. Mark 13:33–37). for what he has done. Only those works that survive God's testing fire have eternal value and are worthy of reward (1 Cor. 3:10–15; 4:1–5; 2 Cor. 5:10).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:13 the Alpha and the Omega. See note on 1:8.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes. See note on 1:3. This symbolizes those who have been forgiven of their sins—who have been cleansed by the blood of the Lamb of God (Heb. 9:14; 1 Pet. 1:18–19; see note on Rev. 7:14). tree of life. See notes on Rev. 22:2; Gen. 2:9.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:15 dogs. Considered despicable creatures in NT times, the term when applied to people referred to anyone of low moral character. Unfaithful leaders (Isa. 56:10) and homosexual prostitutes (Deut. 23:18) are among those who received such a designation. sorcerers. See note on Rev. 9:21.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:16 my angel. See 1:1. the churches. The seven churches of Asia Minor who were the book's original recipients (1:11). the root and the descendant of David. Christ is the source ("root") of David's life and line of descendants, which establishes his deity. He is also a "descendant" of David, which establishes his humanity. This phrase gives powerful testimony to Christ as the God-Man (cf. 2 Tim. 2:8). bright morning star. This is the brightest star announcing the arrival of the day. When Jesus comes, he will be the brightest star who will shatter the darkness of man's night and herald the dawn of God's glorious day (see note on Rev. 2:28).
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:17 Come. This is the Spirit's and church's answer to the promise of his coming. let the one. This is an unlimited offer of grace and salvation to all who desire to have their thirsty souls quenched. Cf. Isa. 55:1–2. water of life. See note on Rev. 22:1.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:18–19 Jesus offers extended testimony on the authority and finality of the prophecy. He commissioned John to write it, but he was its author. These are not the first such warnings (cf. Deut. 4:2; 12:32; Prov. 30:6; Jer. 26:2). These warnings against altering the biblical text represent the close of the NT canon. Anyone who tampers with the truth by attempting to falsify, mitigate, alter, or misinterpret it will incur the judgments described in these verses.
REVELATION—NOTE ON 22:20 Surely I am coming soon. See note on 3:11. In light of this future expectation, what is now required of believers is outlined by Peter (see 2 Pet. 3:11–18).
Appendices
The Character of Genuine Saving Faith
2 Corinthians 13:5
I. EVIDENCES THAT NEITHER PROVE NOR DISPROVE ONE'S
FAITH:
A. Visible Morality: Matt. 19:16–21; 23:27
B. Intellectual Knowledge: Rom. 1:21; 2:17ff. C. Religious Involvement: Matt. 25:1–10 D. Active Ministry: Matt. 7:21–24
E. Conviction of Sin: Acts 24:25
F. Assurance: Matt. 23 G. Time of Decision: Luke 8:13–14 II. THE FRUIT/ PROOFS OF AUTHENTIC/TRUE CHRISTIANITY:
A. Love for God: Ps. 42:1ff.; 73:25; Luke 10:27; Rom. 8:7
B. Repentance from Sin: Ps. 32:5; Prov. 28:13; Rom. 7:14ff.; 2 Cor.
7:10; 1 John 1:8–10 C. Genuine Humility: Ps. 51:17; Matt. 5:1–12; James 4:6, 9ff. D. Devotion to God's Glory: Ps. 105:3; 115:1; Isa. 43:7; 48:10ff.; Jer.
9:23–24; 1 Cor. 10:31 E. Continual Prayer: Luke 18:1; Eph. 6:18ff.; Phil. 4:6ff.; 1 Tim. 2:1–4;
James 5:16–18 F. Selfless Love: 1 John 2:9ff.; 3:14; 4:7ff. G. Separation from the World: 1 Cor. 2:12; James 4:4ff.; 1 John 2:15–
17; 5:5 H. Spiritual Growth: Luke 8:15; John 15:1–6; Eph. 4:12–16
I. Obedient Living: Matt. 7:21; John 15:14ff.; Rom. 16:26; 1 Pet. 1:2,
22; 1 John 2:3–5 J. Hunger for God's Word: 1 Pet. 2:1–3 K. Transformation of Life: 2 Cor. 5:17
If List I is true of a person and List II is false, there is cause to question the validity of one's profession of faith. Yet if List II is true, then the top list will be also.
I. THE CONDUCT OF THE GOSPEL:
A. Proclaim it: Matt. 4:23
B. Defend it: Jude 3 C. Demonstrate it: Phil. 1:27 D. Share it: Phil. 1:5
E. Suffer for it: 2 Tim. 1:8
F. Don't hinder it: 1 Cor. 9:12 G. Be not ashamed: Rom. 1:16 H. Preach it: 1 Cor. 9:16
I. Be empowered: 1 Thess. 1:5 J. Guard it: Gal. 1:6–8
Overview of Theology
The Holy Scriptures
We teach that the Bible is God's written revelation to man, and thus the 66 books of the Bible given to us by the Holy Spirit constitute the plenary (inspired equally in all parts) word of God (1 Cor. 2:7–14; 2 Pet. 1:20–21).
We teach that the word of God is an objective, propositional revelation (1 Cor. 2:13; 1 Thess. 2:13), verbally inspired in every word (2 Tim. 3:16), absolutely inerrant in the original documents, infallible, and God-breathed. We teach the literal, grammatical-historical interpretation of Scripture, which affirms the belief that the opening chapters of Genesis present creation in six literal days (Gen. 1:31; Ex. 31:17).
We teach that the Bible constitutes the only infallible rule of faith and practice (Matt. 5:18; 24:35; John 10:35; 16:12–13; 17:17; 1 Cor. 2:13; 2 Tim. 3:15–17; Heb. 4:12; 2 Pet. 1:20–21).
We teach that God spoke in his written word by a process of dual authorship. The Holy Spirit so superintended the human authors that, through their individual personalities and different styles of writing, they composed and recorded God's word to man (2 Pet. 1:20–21) without error in the whole or in the part (Matt. 5:18; 2 Tim. 3:16).
We teach that, whereas there may be several applications of any given passage of Scripture, there is but one true interpretation. The meaning of Scripture is to be found as one diligently applies the literal, grammatical-historical method of interpretation under the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit (John 7:17; 16:12–15; 1 Cor. 2:7–15; 1 John 2:20). It is the responsibility of believers to ascertain carefully the true intent and meaning of Scripture, recognizing that proper application is binding on all generations. Yet the truth of Scripture stands in judgment of men; never do men stand in judgment of it.
God
We teach that there is but one living and true God (Deut. 6:4; Isa. 45:5–7; 1 Cor.
8:4), an infinite, all-knowing Spirit (John 4:24), perfect in all his attributes, one in essence, eternally existing in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14)—each equally deserving worship and obedience.
God the Father
We teach that God the Father, the first person of the Trinity, orders and disposes all things according to his own purpose and grace (Ps. 145:8–9; 1 Cor. 8:6). He is the Creator of all things (Gen. 1:1–31; Eph. 3:9). As the only absolute and omnipotent ruler in the universe, he is sovereign in creation, providence, and redemption (Ps. 103:19; Rom. 11:36). His fatherhood involves both his designation within the Trinity and his relationship with mankind. As Creator he is Father to all men (Eph. 4:6), but he is Spiritual Father only to believers (Rom. 8:14; 2 Cor. 6:18). He has decreed for his own glory all things that come to pass (Eph. 1:11). He continually upholds, directs, and governs all creatures and events (1 Chron. 29:11). In his sovereignty he is neither author nor approver of sin (Hab. 1:13), nor does he abridge the accountability of moral, intelligent creatures (1 Pet. 1:17). He has graciously chosen from eternity past those whom he would have as his own (Eph. 1:4–6); he saves from sin all those who come to him through Jesus Christ; he adopts as his own all those who come to him; and he becomes, upon adoption, Father to his own (John 1:12; Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:5; Heb. 12:5–9).
God the Son
We teach that Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, possesses all the divine excellencies, and in these he is coequal, consubstantial, and coeternal with the Father (John 10:30; 14:9).
We teach that God the Father created "the heavens and the earth and all that is in them" according to his own will, through his Son, Jesus Christ, by whom all things continue in existence and in operations (John 1:3; Col. 1:15–17; Heb. 1:2).
We teach that in the incarnation (God becoming man) Christ surrendered only the prerogatives of deity but nothing of the divine essence, either in degree or kind. In his incarnation, the eternally existing second person of the Trinity accepted all the essential characteristics of humanity and so became the Godman (Phil. 2:5–8; Col. 2:9).
We teach that Jesus Christ represents humanity and deity in indivisible oneness (Mic. 5:2; John 5:23; 14:9–10; Col. 2:9).
We teach that our Lord Jesus Christ was virgin born (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:23, 25; Luke 1:26–35); that he was God incarnate (John 1:1, 14); and that the purpose of the incarnation was to reveal God, redeem men, and rule over God's kingdom (Ps. 2:7–9; Isa. 9:6; John 1:29; Phil. 2:9–11; Heb. 7:25–26; 1 Pet. 1:18–19).
We teach that, in the incarnation, the second person of the Trinity laid aside his right to the full prerogatives of coexistence with God, assumed the place of a Son, and took on an existence appropriate to a servant while never divesting himself of his divine attributes (Phil. 2:5–8).
We teach that our Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through the shedding of his blood and sacrificial death on the cross and that his death was voluntary, vicarious, substitutionary, propitiatory, and redemptive (John 10:15; Rom. 3:24–25; 5:8; 1 Pet. 2:24).
We teach that on the basis of the efficacy of the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, the believing sinner is freed from the punishment, the penalty, the power, and one day the very presence of sin; and that he is declared righteous, given eternal life, and adopted into the family of God (Rom. 3:25; 5:8–9; 2 Cor. 5:14–15; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18).
We teach that our justification is made sure by his literal, physical resurrection from the dead and that he is now ascended to the right hand of the Father, where he now mediates as our Advocate and High Priest (Matt. 28:6; Luke 24:38–39; Acts 2:30–31; Rom. 4:25; 8:34; Heb. 7:25; 9:24; 1 John 2:1).
We teach that in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave, God confirmed the deity of his Son and gave proof that God has accepted the atoning work of Christ on the cross. Jesus' bodily resurrection is also the guarantee of a future resurrection life for all believers (John 5:26–29; 14:19; Rom. 4:25; 6:5–10; 1 Cor. 15:20, 23).
We teach that Jesus Christ will return to receive the church, which is his body, unto himself at the rapture and, returning with his church in glory, will establish his millennial kingdom on earth (Acts 1:9–11; 1 Thess. 4:13–18; Rev. 20).
We teach that the Lord Jesus Christ is the one through whom God will judge all
mankind (John 5:22–23):
I. Believers (1 Cor. 3:10–15; 2 Cor. 5:10); II. Living inhabitants of the earth at his glorious return (Matt. 25:31–46);
and III. Unbelieving dead at the great white throne (Rev. 20:11–15).
As the mediator between God and man (1 Tim. 2:5), the head of his body the church (Eph. 1:22; 5:23; Col. 1:18), and the coming universal King who will reign on the throne of David (Isa. 9:6–7; Ezek. 37:24–28; Luke 1:31–33), he is the final judge of all who fail to place their trust in him as Lord and Savior (Matt. 25:14–46; Acts 17:30–31).
God the Holy Spirit
We teach that the Holy Spirit is a divine person, eternal, underived, possessing all the attributes of personality and deity, including intellect (1 Cor. 2:10–13), emotions (Eph. 4:30), will (1 Cor. 12:11), eternality (Heb. 9:14), omnipresence (Ps. 139:7–10), omniscience (Isa. 40:13–14), omnipotence (Rom. 15:13), and truthfulness (John 16:13). In all the divine attributes he is coequal and consubstantial with the Father and the Son (Matt. 28:19; Acts 5:3–4; 28:25–26; 1 Cor. 12:4–6; 2 Cor. 13:14; and Jer. 31:31–34 with Heb. 10:15–17).
We teach that it is the work of the Holy Spirit to execute the divine will with relation to all mankind. We recognize his sovereign activity in the creation (Gen. 1:2), the incarnation (Matt. 1:18), the written revelation (2 Pet. 1:20–21), and the work of salvation (John 3:5–7).
We teach that a unique work of the Holy Spirit in this age began at Pentecost when he came from the Father as promised by Christ (John 14:16–17; 15:26) to initiate and complete the building of the body of Christ. His activity includes convicting the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ and transforming believers into the image of Christ (John 16:7–9; Acts 1:5; 2:4; Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 2:22).
We teach that the Holy Spirit is the supernatural and sovereign agent in regeneration, baptizing all believers into the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13). The Holy Spirit also indwells, sanctifies, instructs, empowers them for service, and seals them unto the day of redemption (Rom. 8:9–11; 2 Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13).
We teach that the Holy Spirit is the divine teacher who guided the apostles and prophets into all truth as they committed to writing God's revelation, the Bible (2 Pet. 1:19–21). Every believer possesses the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit from the moment of salvation, and it is the duty of all those born of the Spirit to be filled with (controlled by) the Spirit (Rom. 8:9–11; Eph. 5:18; 1 John 2:20, 27).
We teach that the Holy Spirit administers spiritual gifts to the church. The Holy Spirit glorifies neither himself nor his gifts by ostentatious displays, but he does glorify Christ by implementing his work of redeeming the lost and building up believers in the most holy faith (John 16:13–14; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 12:4–11; 2 Cor. 3:18).
We teach, in this respect, that God the Holy Spirit is sovereign in the bestowing of all his gifts for the perfecting of the saints today and that speaking in tongues and the working of sign miracles in the beginning days of the church were for the purpose of pointing to and authenticating the apostles as revealers of divine truth, and were never intended to be characteristic of the lives of believers (1 Cor. 12:4–11; 13:8–10; 2 Cor. 12:12; Eph. 4:7–12; Heb. 2:1–4).
Man
We teach that man was directly and immediately created by God in his image and likeness. Man was created free of sin with a rational nature, intelligence, volition, self-determination, and moral responsibility to God (Gen. 2:7, 15–25; James 3:9).
We teach that God's intention in the creation of man was that man should glorify God, enjoy God's fellowship, live his life in the will of God, and by this accomplish God's purpose for man in the world (Isa. 43:7; Col. 1:16; Rev. 4:11).
We teach that in Adam's sin of disobedience to the revealed will and word of God, man lost his innocence; incurred the penalty of spiritual and physical death; became subject to the wrath of God; and became inherently corrupt and utterly incapable of choosing or doing that which is acceptable to God apart from divine grace. With no recuperative powers to enable him to recover himself, man is hopelessly lost. Man's salvation is thereby wholly of God's grace through the redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ (Gen. 2:16–17; 3:1–19; John 3:36; Rom. 3:23; 6:23; 1 Cor. 2:14; Eph. 2:1–3; 1 Tim. 2:13–14; 1 John 1:8).
We teach that because all men were in Adam, a nature corrupted by Adam's sin has been transmitted to all men of all ages, Jesus Christ being the only exception. All men are thus sinners by nature, by choice, and by divine declaration (Ps. 14:1–3; Jer. 17:9; Rom. 3:9–18, 23; 5:10–12).
Salvation
We teach that salvation is wholly of God by grace on the basis of the redemption of Jesus Christ, the merit of his shed blood, and not on the basis of human merit or works (John 1:12; Eph. 1:4–7; 2:8–10; 1 Pet. 1:18–19).
Election
We teach that election is the act of God by which, before the foundation of the world, he chose in Christ those whom he graciously regenerates, saves, and sanctifies (Rom. 8:28–30; Eph. 1:4–11; 2 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 2:10; 1 Pet. 1:1–2).
We teach that sovereign election does not contradict or negate the responsibility of man to repent and trust Christ as Savior and Lord (Ezek. 18:23, 32; 33:11; John 3:18–19, 36; 5:40; 2 Thess. 2:10–12; Rev. 22:17). Nevertheless, since sovereign grace includes the means of receiving the gift of salvation as well as the gift itself, sovereign election will result in what God determines. All whom the Father calls to himself will come in faith and all who come in faith the Father will receive (John 6:37–40, 44; Acts 13:48; James 4:8).
We teach that the unmerited favor that God grants to totally depraved sinners is not related to any initiative of their own part nor to God's anticipation of what they might do by their own will, but is solely of his sovereign grace and mercy (Eph. 1:4–7; Titus 3:4–7; 1 Pet. 1:2).
We teach that election should not be looked upon as based merely on abstract sovereignty. God is truly sovereign but he exercises this sovereignty in harmony with his other attributes, especially his omniscience, justice, holiness, wisdom, grace, and love (Rom. 9:11–16). This sovereignty will always exalt the will of God in a manner totally consistent with his character as revealed in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 11:25–28; 2 Tim. 1:9).
Regeneration
We teach that regeneration is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit by which the divine nature and divine life are given (John 3:3–8; Titus 3:5). It is instantaneous and is accomplished solely by the power of the Holy Spirit through the instrumentality of the word of God (John 5:24), when the repentant sinner, as enabled by the Holy Spirit, responds in faith to the divine provision of salvation. Genuine regeneration is manifested by fruits worthy of repentance as demonstrated in righteous attitudes and conduct. Good works will be its proper evidence and fruit (1 Cor. 6:19–20; Eph. 5:17–21; Phil. 2:12b; Col. 3:12–17; 2 Pet. 1:4–11). This obedience causes the believer to be increasingly conformed to the image of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 3:18). Such a conformity is climaxed in the believer's glorification at Christ's coming (Rom. 8:16–17; 2 Pet. 1:4; 1 John 3:2–3).
Justification
We teach that justification before God is an act of God (Rom. 8:30, 33) by which he declares righteous those who, through faith in Christ, repent of their sins (Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 11:18; Rom. 2:4; 2 Cor. 7:10; Isa. 55:6–7) and confess him as sovereign Lord (Rom. 10:9–10; 1 Cor. 12:3; 2 Cor. 4:5; Phil. 2:11). This righteousness is apart from any virtue or work of man (Rom. 3:20; 4:6) and involves the placing of our sins on Christ (Col. 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:24) and the imputation of Christ's righteousness to us (1 Cor. 1:2, 30; 6:11; 2 Cor. 5:21). By this means God is enabled to "be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus" (Rom. 3:26).
Sanctification
We teach that every believer is sanctified (set apart) unto God by justification and is therefore declared to be holy and is therefore identified as a saint. This sanctification is positional and instantaneous and should not be confused with progressive sanctification. This sanctification has to do with the believer's standing, not his present walk or condition (Acts 20:32; 1 Cor. 1:2, 30; 6:11; 2 Thess. 2:13; Heb. 2:11; 3:1; 10:10, 14; 13:12; 1 Pet. 1:2).
We teach that there is also by the work of the Holy Spirit a progressive sanctification by which the state of the believer is brought closer to the likeness of Christ through obedience to the word of God and the empowering of the Holy Spirit. The believer is able to live a life of increasing holiness in conformity to the will of God, becoming more and more like our Lord Jesus Christ (John
17:17, 19; Rom. 6:1–22; 2 Cor. 3:18; 1 Thess. 4:3–4; 5:23).
In this respect, we teach that every saved person is involved in a daily conflict— the new creation in Christ doing battle against the flesh—but adequate provision is made for victory through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. The struggle nevertheless stays with the believer all through this earthly life and is never completely ended. All claims to the eradication of sin in this life are unscriptural. Eradication of sin is not possible, but the Holy Spirit does provide for victory over sin (Gal. 5:16–25; Phil. 3:12; Col. 3:9–10; 1 Pet. 1:14–16; 1 John 3:5–9).
Security
We teach that all the redeemed once saved are kept by God's power and are thus secure in Christ forever (John 5:24; 6:37–40; 10:27–30; Rom. 5:9–10; 8:1, 31– 39; 1 Cor. 1:4–9; Eph. 4:30; Heb. 7:25; 13:5; 1 Pet. 1:4–5; Jude 24).
We teach that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God's word, which however, clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an excuse for sinful living and carnality (Rom. 6:15–22; 13:13–14; Gal. 5:13, 16–17, 25–26; Titus 2:11–14).
Separation
We teach that separation from sin is clearly called for throughout the Old and New Testaments, and that the Scriptures clearly indicate that in the last days apostasy and worldliness shall increase (2 Cor. 6:14–7:1; 2 Tim. 3:1–5)
We teach that out of deep gratitude for the undeserved grace of God granted to us and because our glorious God is so worthy of our total consecration, all the saved should live in such a manner as to demonstrate our adoring love to God and so as not to bring reproach upon our Lord and Savior. We also teach the separation from any association with religious apostasy, and worldly and sinful practices is commanded of us by God (Rom. 12:1–2; 1 Cor. 5:9–13; 2 Cor. 6:14– 7:1; 1 John 2:15–17; 2 John 9–11).
We teach that believers should be separated unto our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Thess. 1:11–12; Heb. 12:1–2) and affirm that the Christian life is a life of obedient righteousness demonstrated by a beatitude attitude (Matt. 5:2–12) and a continual pursuit of holiness (Rom. 12:1–2; 2 Cor. 7:1; Heb. 12:14; Titus 2:11–
14; 1 John 3:1–10).
The Church
We teach that all who place their faith in Jesus Christ are immediately placed by the Holy Spirit into one united spiritual body, the church (1 Cor. 12:12–13), the bride of Christ (2 Cor. 11:2; Eph. 5:23–32; Rev. 19:7–8), of which Christ is the head (Eph. 1:22; 4:15; Col. 1:18).
We teach that the formation of the church, the body of Christ, began on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1–21, 38–47) and will be completed at the coming of Christ for his own at the rapture (1 Cor. 15:51–52; 1 Thess. 4:13–18).
We teach that the church is thus a unique spiritual organism designed by Christ, made up of all born-again believers in this present age (Eph. 2:11–3:6). The church is distinct from Israel (1 Cor. 10:32), a mystery not revealed until this age (Eph. 3:1–6; 5:32).
We teach that the establishment and continuity of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures (Acts 14:23, 27; 20:17, 28; Gal. 1:2; Phil. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; 2 Thess. 1:1) and that the members of the one spiritual body are directed to associate themselves together in local assemblies (1 Cor. 11:18–20; Heb. 10:25).
We teach that the one supreme authority for the church is Christ (Eph. 1:22; Col. 1:18) and that church leadership, gifts, order, discipline, and worship are all appointed through his sovereignty as found in the Scriptures. The biblically designated officers serving under Christ and over the assembly are elders (males, who are also called bishops, pastors, and pastor-teachers; Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:11) and deacons, both of whom must meet biblical qualifications (1 Tim. 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Pet. 5:1–5).
We teach that these leaders lead or rule as servants of Christ (1 Tim. 5:17–22) and have his authority in directing the church. The congregation is to submit to their leadership (Heb. 13:7, 17).
We teach the importance of discipleship (Matt. 28:19–20; 2 Tim. 2:2), mutual accountability of all believers to each other (Matt. 18:15–17), as well as the need for discipline for sinning members of the congregation in accord with the
standards of Scripture (Matt. 18:15–22; Acts 5:1–11; 1 Cor. 5:1–13; 2 Thess. 3:6–15; 1 Tim. 1:19–20; Titus 1:10–16).
We teach the autonomy of the local church, free from any external authority or control, with the right of self-government and freedom from the interference of any hierarchy of individuals or organizations (Titus 1:5). We teach that it is scriptural for true churches to cooperate with each other for the presentation and propagation of the faith. Local churches, however, through their pastors and their interpretation and application of Scripture, should be the sole judges of the measure and method of their cooperation (Acts 15:19–31; 20:28; 1 Cor. 5:4–7, 13; 1 Pet. 5:1–4).
We teach that the purpose of the church is to glorify God (Eph. 3:21) by building itself up in the faith (Eph. 4:13–16), by instruction of the word (2 Tim. 2:2, 15; 3:16–17), by fellowship (Acts 2:47; 1 John 1:3), by keeping the ordinances (Luke 22:19; Acts 2:38–42) and by advancing and communicating the gospel to the entire world (Matt. 28:19; Acts 1:8).
We teach the calling of all saints to the work of service (1 Cor. 15:58; Eph. 4:12; Rev. 22:12).
We teach the need of the church to cooperate with God as he accomplishes his purpose in the world. To that end, he gives the church spiritual gifts. First, he gives men chosen for the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:7–12) and he also gives unique and special spiritual abilities to each member of the body of Christ (Rom. 12:5–8; 1 Cor. 12:4–31; 1 Pet. 4:10– 11).
We teach that there were two kinds of gifts given the early church: miraculous gifts of divine revelation and healing, given temporarily in the apostolic era for the purpose of confirming the authenticity of the apostles' message (Heb. 2:3–4; 2 Cor. 12:12); and ministering gifts, given to equip believers for edifying one another. With the New Testament revelation now complete, Scripture becomes the sole test of the authenticity of a man's message, and confirming gifts of a miraculous nature are no longer necessary to validate a man or his message (1 Cor. 13:8–12). Miraculous gifts can even be counterfeited by Satan so as to deceive even believers (Matt. 24:24). The only gifts in operation today are those non-revelatory equipping gifts given for edification (Rom. 12:6–8).
We teach that no one possesses the gift of healing today but that God does hear and answer the prayer of faith and will answer in accordance with his own perfect will for the sick, suffering, and afflicted (Luke 18:1–8; John 5:7–9; 2 Cor. 12:6–10; James 5:13–16; 1 John 5:14–15).
We teach that two ordinances have been committed to the local church: baptism and the Lord's Supper (Acts 2:38–42). Christian baptism by immersion (Acts 8:36–39) is the solemn and beautiful testimony of a believer showing forth his faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, and his union with him in death to sin and resurrection to a new life (Rom. 6:1–11). It is also a sign of fellowship and identification with the visible body of Christ (Acts 2:41–42).
We teach that the Lord's Supper is the commemoration and proclamation of his death until he comes, and should be always preceded by solemn selfexamination (1 Cor. 11:23–32). We also teach that whereas the elements of communion are only representative of the flesh and blood of Christ, the Lord's Supper is nevertheless an actual Communion with the risen Christ who is present in a unique way, fellowshiping with his people (1 Cor. 10:16).
Angels
Holy Angels
We teach that angels are created beings and are therefore not to be worshiped. Although they are a higher order of creation than man, they are created to serve God and to worship him (Luke 2:9–14; Heb. 1:6–7, 14; 2:6–7; Rev. 5:11–14).
Fallen Angels
We teach that Satan is a created angel and the author of sin. He incurred the judgment of God by rebelling against his Creator (Isa. 14:12–17; Ezek. 28:11– 19), by taking numerous angels with him in his fall (Matt. 25:41; Rev. 12:1–14), and by introducing sin into the human race by his temptation of Eve (Gen. 3:1– 15).
We teach that Satan is the open and declared enemy of God and man (Isa. 14:13– 14; Matt. 4:1–11; Rev. 12:9–10), the prince of this world who has been defeated through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Rom. 16:20) and that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire (Isa. 14:12–17; Ezek. 28:11–19; Matt.
25:41; Rev. 20:10).
Last Things (Eschatology)
Death
We teach that physical death involves no loss of our immaterial consciousness (Rev. 6:9–11), that there is a separation of soul and body (James 2:26), that the soul of the redeemed passes immediately into the presence of Christ (Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 1:23), and that, for the redeemed, such separation will continue until the rapture (1 Thess. 4:13–17) which initiates the first resurrection (Rev. 20:4–6), when our soul and body will be reunited to be glorified forever with our Lord (1 Cor. 15:35–44, 50–54; Phil. 3:21). Until that time, the souls of the redeemed in Christ remain in joyful fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 5:8).
We teach the bodily resurrection of all men, the saved to eternal life (John 6:39; Rom. 8:10–11, 19–23; 2 Cor. 4:14), and the unsaved to judgment and everlasting punishment (Dan. 12:2; John 5:29; Rev. 20:13–15).
We teach that the souls of the unsaved at death are kept under punishment until the final resurrection (Luke 16:19–26; Rev. 20:13–15), when the soul and the resurrection body will be united (John 5:28–29). They shall then appear at the great white throne judgment (Rev. 20:11–15) and shall be cast into hell, the lake of fire (Matt. 25:41–46), cut off from the life of God forever (Dan. 12:2; Matt. 25:41–46; 2 Thess. 1:7–9).
The Rapture of the Church
We teach the personal, bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ before the sevenyear tribulation (1 Thess. 4:16; Titus 2:13) to translate his church from this earth (John 14:1–3; 1 Cor. 15:51–53; 1 Thess. 4:15–5:11) and, between this event and his glorious return with his saints, to reward believers according to their works (1 Cor. 3:11–15; 2 Cor. 5:10).
The Tribulation Period
We teach that immediately following the removal of the church from the earth
(John 14:1–3; 1 Thess. 4:13–18) the righteous judgments of God will be poured out upon an unbelieving world (Jer. 30:7; Dan. 9:27; 12:1; 2 Thess. 2:7–12; Rev. 16), and that these judgments will be climaxed by the return of Christ in glory to the earth (Matt. 24:27–31; 25:31–46; 2 Thess. 2:7–12). At that time the Old Testament and tribulation saints will be raised and the living will be judged (Dan. 12:2–3; Rev. 20:4–6). This period includes the seventieth week of Daniel's prophecy (Dan. 9:24–27; Matt. 24:15–31; 25:31–46).
The Second Coming and the Millennial Reign
We teach that after the tribulation period, Christ will come to earth to occupy the throne of David (Matt. 25:31; Luke 1:32–33; Acts 1:10–11; 2:29–30) and establish his messianic kingdom for a thousand years on the earth (Rev. 20:1–7). During this time the resurrected saints will reign with him over Israel and all the nations of the earth (Ezek. 37:21–28; Dan. 7:17–22; Rev. 19:11–16). This reign will be preceded by the overthrow of the Antichrist and the False Prophet, and by the removal of Satan from the world (Dan. 7:17–27; Rev. 20:1–6).
We teach that the kingdom itself will be the fulfillment of God's promise to Israel (Isa. 65:17–25; Ezek. 37:21–28; Zech. 8:1–17) to restore them to the land which they forfeited through their disobedience (Deut. 28:15–68). The result of their disobedience was that Israel was temporarily set aside (Matt. 21:43; Rom. 11:1–26) but will again be awakened through repentance to enter into the land of blessing (Jer. 31:31–34; Ezek. 36:22–32; Rom. 11:25–29).
We teach that this time of our Lord's reign will be characterized by harmony, justice, peace, righteousness, and long life (Isa. 11; 65:17–25; Ezek. 36:33–38), and will be brought to an end with the release of Satan (Rev. 20:7).
The Judgment of the Lost
We teach that following the release of Satan after the thousand-year reign of Christ (Rev. 20:7), Satan will deceive the nations of the earth and gather them to battle against the saints and the beloved city, at which time Satan and his army will be devoured by fire from heaven (Rev. 20:9). Following this, Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone (Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:10) whereupon Christ, who is the judge of all men (John 5:22), will resurrect and judge the great and small at the great white throne judgment.
We teach that this resurrection of the unsaved dead to judgment will be a physical resurrection, whereupon receiving their judgment (John 5:28–29), they will be committed to an eternal conscious punishment in the lake of fire (Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:11–15).
Eternity
We teach that after the closing of the Millennium, the temporary release of Satan, and the judgment of unbelievers (2 Thess. 1:9; Rev. 20:7–15), the saved will enter the eternal state of glory with God, after which the elements of this earth are to be dissolved (2 Pet. 3:10) and replaced with a new earth wherein only righteousness dwells (Eph. 5:5; Rev. 20:15; 21–22). Following this, the heavenly city will come down out of heaven (Rev. 21:2) and will be the dwelling place of the saints, where they will enjoy forever fellowship with God and one another (John 17:3; Rev. 21–22). Our Lord Jesus Christ, having fulfilled his redemptive mission, will then deliver up the kingdom to God the Father (1 Cor. 15:23–28) that in all spheres the triune God may reign forever and ever (1 Cor. 15:28).
Index to Key Bible Doctrines
The Holy Scriptures
God The Father
Counsels and Purposes of God
Faithfulness of God
Glory of God
God in Three Persons (the Trinity)
Goodness of God
Holiness of God
Justice of God
Patience of God (see also "slow to anger")
Love of God
Loving Kindness and Steadfast Love of God
Mercy of God
Nature of God
Power of God
Providence of God
Righteousness of God
Truth of God
Unity of God
Wisdom of God
Wrath of God
God The Son
Ascension of Christ
Character and Attributes of Christ
Compassion and Sympathy of Christ
Crucifixion of Christ
Death of Christ
Deity of Christ
Exaltation of Christ
Example of Christ
Excellency and Glory of Christ
Human Nature of Christ
Humility of Christ
Incarnation of Christ
Love of Christ
Ministry of Christ as Head of the Church
Ministry of Christ as High Priest
Ministry of Christ as King
Ministry of Christ as Mediator
Ministry of Christ as Prophet
Ministry of Christ as Shepherd
Miracles of Christ
Parables of Christ
Power of Christ
Preciousness of Christ
Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ
Resurrection of Christ
Titles and Names of Christ
Types of Christ
God The Holy Spirit
Anointing of the Holy Spirit
Baptism with the Holy Spirit
Deity of the Holy Spirit
Emblems of the Holy Spirit
Gift of the Holy Spirit
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Inspiration of the Holy Spirit
Ministry of the Holy Spirit as Helper
Ministry of the Holy Spirit as Teacher
Offenses Against the Holy Spirit
Personality of the Holy Spirit
Power of the Holy Spirit
Sealing of the Holy Spirit
Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit
Witness of the Holy Spirit
Man
Characteristics of Man's Unredeemed Heart
Fall of Man
Nature of Man
Sin
Characteristics of the Wicked
Ignorance of God
Nature of Sin
Rebellion Against God
Spiritual Blindness
Spiritual Bondage
Temptation
Unbelief
Salvation
Assurance of Believers
Atonement
Characteristics of Believers
Christian Conduct
Christian Liberty
Confession of Sin
Conversion
Election
Eternal Life
Faith
Good Works
Grace
Justification
Nature of Salvation
New Birth
Pardon
Perseverance of Believers
Privileges of Believers
Reconciliation with God
Redemption
Repentance
Righteousness Imputed to Believers
Sanctification
Spiritual Peace
Titles and Names of Believers
Union with Christ
The Church
Baptism
Church Leaders
Divisions in the Church
Excellency and Glory of the Church
Fellowship of Believers
Lord's Supper
Missions
Nature of the Church
Titles and Names of the Church
Angels
Nature of Holy Angels
Satan, a Fallen Angel
Last Things
Antichrist
Eternal Death
The Final Judgment
Heaven
Hell (Hades)
Punishment of the Wicked
Resurrection from the Dead
Reward of Believers
Second Coming of Christ
The Holy Scriptures
Breathed out by God. 2 Tim. 3:16.
Given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:16; Heb. 3:7; 2 Pet. 1:21.
Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them. Matt. 4:4; Mark 12:10; John 7:42.
Christ taught out of. Luke 24:27.
Are called the
Book. Ps. 40:7; Rev. 22:19.
Book of the Law. Neh. 8:3; Gal. 3:10.
Book of the Lord. Isa. 34:16.
Holy Scriptures. Rom. 1:2.
Instruction of the Lord. Isa. 30:9.
Law of the Lord. Ps. 1:2.
Oracles of God. Rom. 3:2; 1 Pet. 4:11.
Sacred writings. 2 Tim. 3:15.
Sword of the Spirit. Eph. 6:17.
Word. James 1:21–23.
Word of Christ. Col. 3:16.
Word of God. Luke 11:28; Heb. 4:12.
Word of truth. James 1:18.
Book of truth. Dan. 10:21.
Contain the promises of the gospel. Rom. 1:2.
Reveal the rules, statutes, and judgments of God. Deut. 4:5, 14; Ex. 24:3–4.
Record divine prophecies. 2 Pet. 1:19–21.
Bear witness of Christ. John 5:39; Acts 10:43; 18:28; 1 Cor. 15:3.
Are full and sufficient. Luke 16:29, 31.
Are an unerring guide. Prov. 6:23; 2 Pet. 1:19.
Are able to make wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. 3:15.
Are profitable both for doctrine and practice. 2 Tim. 3:16–17.
Described as
Living and active. Heb. 4:12.
More desirable than gold. Ps. 19:10.
Perfect. Ps. 19:7.
Pure. Ps. 12:6.
Truth. Ps. 119:160; John 17:17.
Written for our instruction. Rom. 15:4.
Been made known to all nations. Rom. 16:26.
Nothing to be taken from, or added to. Deut. 4:2; 12:32.
Designed for
Regenerating. James 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:23.
Giving life. Ps. 119:50, 93.
Giving light. Ps. 119:130.
Reviving the soul. Ps. 19:7.
Making wise the simple. Ps. 19:7.
Sanctifying. John 17:17; Eph. 5:26.
Producing faith. John 20:31.
Producing hope. Ps. 119:49; Rom. 15:4.
Producing obedience. Deut. 17:19–20.
Cleansing the heart. John 15:3; Eph. 5:26.
Cleansing the ways. Ps. 119:9.
Keeping from violent paths. Ps. 17:4.
Supporting life. Deut. 8:3; Matt. 4:4.
Promoting growth in grace. 1 Pet. 2:2.
Building up in the faith. Acts 20:32.
Warning. Deut. 32:46; Ps. 19:11.
Comforting. Ps. 119:82; Rom. 15:4.
Rejoicing the heart. Ps. 19:8; 119:111.
Work effectively in believers. 1 Thess. 2:13.
The letter of, without the Spirit, kills. John 6:63; 2 Cor. 3:6.
Ignorance of, a source of error. Matt. 22:29; Acts 13:27.
Christ enables us to understand. Luke 24:45.
The Holy Spirit enables us to understand. John 16:13; 1 Cor. 2:10–14.
No prophecy of, comes from someone's own interpretation. 2 Pet. 1:20.
Everything should be tried by. Isa. 8:20; Acts 17:11.
Should be
The standard of teaching. 1 Pet. 4:11.
Believed. John 2:22.
Appealed to. 1 Cor. 1:31; 1 Pet. 1:16.
Read. Deut. 17:19; Isa. 34:16.
Read publicly to all. Deut. 31:11–13; Neh. 8:3; Jer. 36:6; Acts 13:15.
Known. 2 Tim. 3:15.
Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God. 1 Thess. 2:13.
Received with meekness. James 1:21.
Searched. John 5:39; 7:52.
Examined daily. Acts 17:11.
Laid up in the heart. Deut. 6:6; 11:18.
Taught to children. Deut. 6:7; 11:19; 2 Tim. 3:15.
Taught to all. 2 Chron. 17:7–9; Neh. 8:7–8.
Talked of continually. Deut. 6:7.
Not handled deceitfully. 2 Cor. 4:2.
Not only heard, but obeyed. Matt. 7:24; Luke 11:28; James 1:22.
Used to answer spiritual enemies. Matt. 4:4, 7, 10; Eph. 6:11, 17.
All should desire to hear. Neh. 8:1.
Mere hearers of, deceive themselves. James 1:22.
Advantage of possessing. Rom. 3:2.
Believers
Love exceedingly. Ps. 119:97, 113, 159, 167.
Delight in. Ps. 1:2.
Regard, as sweet. Ps. 119:103.
Treasured, above all things. Job 23:12.
Long for. Ps. 119:82.
Stand in awe of. Ps. 119:161.
Will not forget. Ps. 119:16.
Grieve when men disobey. Ps. 119:158.
Store up, in their hearts. Ps. 119:11.
Hope in. Ps. 119:74, 81, 147.
Meditate on. Ps. 1:2; 119:99, 148.
Rejoice in. Ps. 119:162; Jer. 15:16.
Trust in. Ps. 119:42.
Keep. Ps. 119:67; Luke 8:21; John 17:6.
Sing of. Ps. 119:172.
Esteem, as a light. Ps. 119:105.
Pray to be taught. Ps. 119:12–13, 33, 66.
Pray to be conformed to. Ps. 119:133.
Plead the promises of, in prayer. Ps. 119:25, 28, 41, 76, 169.
Those who examine, are truly noble. Acts 17:11.
Blessedness of hearing and obeying. Luke 11:28; James 1:25.
Let them dwell in you richly. Col. 3:16.
The wicked
Corrupt. 2 Cor. 2:17.
Make void, by their traditions. Mark 7:9–13.
Reject. Jer. 8:9.
Stumble at. 1 Pet. 2:8.
Do not keep. Ps. 119:158.
Frequently twist, to their own destruction. 2 Pet. 3:16.
Consequences for those who tamper with or destroy. Jer. 36:29–31; Rev. 22:18–
19.
God The Father
Counsels and Purposes of God
Excellence of. Isa. 25:1; 28:29; Jer. 32:19.
Immutability of. Ps. 33:11; Prov. 19:21; Isa. 14:24, 27; 46:11; Jer. 4:28; Rom.
9:11; Heb. 6:17.
Sovereignty and eternality of. Isa. 40:13–14; Dan. 4:35; Eph. 3:11.
Sufferings and death of Christ were according to. Acts 2:23; 4:28.
Believers saved and united according to. Rom. 8:28; Eph. 1:9–11; 2 Tim. 1:9.
Mystery of. Deut. 29:29; Matt. 24:36; Acts 1:7.
The wicked
Do not understand. Mic. 4:12.
Despise. Isa. 5:19.
Reject. Luke 7:30.
Faithfulness of God
Is part of his character. Isa. 49:7; 1 Cor. 1:9; 1 Thess. 5:24.
Declared to be
Established. Ps. 89:2.
Everlasting. Ps. 119:90; 146:6.
Great. Lam. 3:23.
Incomparable. Ps. 89:8.
Infinite. Ps. 36:5.
Unfailing. Ps. 89:33; 2 Tim. 2:13.
Should be pleaded in prayer. Ps. 143:1.
Should be proclaimed. Ps. 40:10; 89:1.
Manifested
In his plans. Isa. 25:1.
In afflicting believers. Ps. 119:75.
In fulfilling his promises. 1 Kings 8:20; Ps. 132:11; Mic. 7:20; Heb. 10:23.
In helping believers endure temptations. 1 Cor. 10:13.
In keeping his covenant. Deut. 7:9; Ps. 111:5.
In executing his purposes. Jer. 23:20; 51:29.
In forgiving sins. 1 John 1:9.
To believers. Ps. 89:24; 2 Thess. 3:3.
Believers encouraged to depend on. 1 Pet. 4:19.
Will be praised. Ps. 89:5; 92:2.
Glory of God
The supreme purpose of redemption. Eph. 1:12.
Every tongue should confess Jesus Christ is Lord, to. Phil. 2:11.
Exhibited in Christ. John 1:14; 2 Cor. 4:6; Heb. 1:3.
Exhibited in
His name. Deut. 28:58; Neh. 9:5.
His majesty. Job 37:22; Ps. 93:1; 104:1; 145:5, 12; Isa. 2:10.
His power. Ex. 15:1, 6; Rom. 6:4.
His works. Ps. 19:1; 111:3.
His holiness. Ex. 15:11.
Described as
Enduring forever. Ps. 104:31.
Great. Ps. 138:5.
Above the heavens. Ps. 8:1; 113:4.
Rich. Eph. 3:16.
Exhibited to
Abraham. Acts 7:2.
Moses. Ex. 34:5–7; 33:18–23.
Stephen. Acts 7:55.
His people. Lev. 9:23; Deut. 5:24; Ps. 102:16.
Enlightens the church. Rev. 21:11, 23.
Believers desire to behold. Ps. 63:2; 90:16.
Guarded by him. Isa. 42:8.
Believers should
Fear. Isa. 59:19.
Plead in prayer. Ps. 79:9.
Declare. 1 Chron. 16:24; Ps. 96:3; 145:5, 11.
Magnify. Ps. 57:5.
The whole earth is full of. Isa. 6:3.
The knowledge of, shall fill the earth. Hab. 2:14.
God in Three Persons (the Trinity)
Doctrine of, proved from Scripture. Isa. 11:2; 61:1; Matt. 3:16–17; 28:19; Luke
3:22; Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 12:3–6; 2 Cor. 1:21–22; 13:14; Eph. 4:4–6; 1 Pet. 1:2; Jude 20–21; Rev. 1:4–5.
Divine titles applied to the three persons in. Ex. 20:2; John 20:28; Acts 5:3–4.
Each person in, described as
Author of all spiritual operations. 1 Cor. 12:11; Col. 1:29; Heb. 13:21.
Creator. Gen. 1:1; Job 26:13; 33:4; Ps. 148:5; John 1:3; Col. 1:16.
Eternal. Rom. 16:26; Heb. 9:14; Rev. 22:13.
Holy. Acts 3:14; 1 John 2:20; Rev. 4:8; 15:4.
Inspiring people to speak. Mark 13:11; 2 Cor. 13:3; Heb. 1:1.
Omnipotent. Gen. 17:1–2; Jer. 32:17; Rom. 15:19; Luke 1:35; Heb. 1:3;
Rev. 1:8.
Omnipresent. Ps. 139:7; Jer. 23:24; Eph. 1:23.
Omniscient. John 21:17; Acts 15:18; 1 Cor. 2:10–11.
Raising Christ from the dead. 1 Cor. 6:14; John 2:19; Rom 8:11.
Sanctifier. Heb. 2:11; 1 Pet. 1:2; Jude 1.
Source of eternal life. John 10:28; Rom. 6:23; Gal. 6:8.
Supplying ministers to the church. Jer. 3:15; 26:5; Matt. 10:5; Acts 13:2;
20:28; Eph. 4:11.
Teacher. Isa. 48:17; 54:13; Luke 21:15; John 14:26; Gal. 1:12; 1 John 2:20.
True. John 7:28; Rev. 3:7.
Salvation is work of. 2 Thess. 2:13–14; Titus 3:4–6; 1 Pet. 1:2.
Baptism administered in name of. Matt. 28:19.
Benediction given in name of. 2 Cor. 13:14.
Goodness of God
Is part of his character. Ps. 25:8; Nah. 1:7; Matt. 19:17.
Declared to be
Abounding. Ex. 34:6; Ps. 33:5.
Enduring. Ps. 23:6; 52:1.
Great. Neh. 9:35; Zech. 9:17.
Rich. Rom. 2:4.
Satisfying. Ps. 65:4; Jer. 31:12, 14.
Universal. Ps. 145:9; Matt. 5:45.
Ways It Is Manifested
To his people. Ps. 31:19; Lam. 3:25.
In doing good. Ps. 119:68; 145:9.
In supplying temporal wants. Acts 14:17.
In providing for the needy. Ps. 68:10.
In forgiving sins. 2 Chron. 30:18; Ps. 86:5.
Leads to repentance. Rom. 2:4.
Recognize, in his dealings. Ezra 8:18; Neh. 2:18.
Pray for the manifestation of. 2 Thess. 1:11.
Do not presume on. Rom. 2:4.
Fear and tremble. Jer. 33:9; Hos. 3:5.
Magnify. Ps. 107:8; Jer. 33:11.
Urge others to confide in. Ps. 34:8.
The wicked disregard. Neh. 9:35.
Holiness of God
Is incomparable. Ex. 15:11; 1 Sam. 2:2.
Exhibited in his
Character. Ps. 22:3; John 17:11.
Name. Isa. 57:15; Luke 1:49.
Words. Ps. 60:6; Jer. 23:9.
Works. Ps. 145:17.
Kingdom. Ps. 47:8; Matt. 13:41; 1 Cor. 6:9–10; Rev. 21:27.
Is pledged for the fulfillment of
His promises. Ps. 89:35.
His judgments. Amos 4:2.
Believers are commanded to imitate. Lev. 11:44; 1 Pet. 1:15–16.
Believers should thank him for. Ps. 30:4.
Should produce reverential fear. Rev. 15:4.
Heavenly hosts adore. Isa. 6:3; Rev. 4:8.
Should be magnified. 1 Chron. 16:10; Ps. 48:1; 99:3, 5; Rev. 15:4.
Justice of God
Is a part of his character. Deut. 32:4; Isa. 45:21.
Declared to be
Abundant. Job 37:23.
The foundation of his throne. Ps. 89:14.
Impartial. 2 Chron. 19:7; Jer. 32:19.
Incorruptible. Deut. 10:17; 2 Chron. 19:7.
Undeviating. Job 8:3; 34:12.
Unfailing. Zeph. 3:5.
Not to be sinned against. Jer. 50:7.
Denied by the ungodly. Ezek. 33:17, 20.
Exhibited in
Forgiving sins. 1 John 1:9.
Redemption. Rom. 3:26.
His government. Ps. 9:4; Jer. 9:24.
His judgments. Gen. 18:25; Rev. 19:2.
All his ways. Ezek. 18:25, 29.
The final judgment. Acts 17:31.
Acknowledgment of. Ps. 51:4; 98:9; Rom. 3:4.
Should be praised. Ps. 98:9; 99:3–4.
Patience of God (see also "slow to anger")
Should lead to repentance and salvation. Joel 2:13; Rom. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9, 15.
Exercised toward
His people. Isa. 30:18; Ezek. 20:17; Rom. 3:25.
The wicked. Rom. 9:22; 1 Pet. 3:20.
Limits set to. Gen. 6:3; Jer. 44:22.
The wicked
Abuse. Eccles. 8:11; Matt. 24:48–49.
Disregard. Rom. 2:4.
Admonished for rejecting. Neh. 9:30; Rom. 2:5.
Illustrated. Luke 13:6–9.
Exemplified toward
Manasseh. 2 Chron. 33:10–13.
Israel. Ps. 78:38; Isa. 48:9.
Jerusalem. Matt. 23:37.
Paul. 1 Tim. 1:16.
Love of God
Part of his character. 2 Cor. 13:11; 1 John 4:8.
Christ, the special object of. John 15:9–10; 17:26.
Described as
Abiding. Zeph. 3:17.
Everlasting. Jer. 31:3.
Great. Eph. 2:4.
Irrespective of merit. Deut. 7:7; Job 7:17.
Sovereign. Deut. 7:8; 10:15; Job 7:17.
Unfailing and certain. Isa. 49:15–16; Rom. 8:39; Hos. 11:4.
Manifested toward
Perishing sinners. John 3:16; Titus 3:4.
His saints. John 16:27; 17:23; 2 Thess. 2:16; 1 John 4:16.
The sojourner. Deut. 10:18.
The cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:7.
Exhibited in
The giving of Christ. John 3:16; Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:9–10.
Election. Hos. 11:4; Mal. 1:2–3; Rom. 9:11–13; Eph. 2:4–5; Titus 3:4–7; 1
John 4:19.
Adoption. 1 John 3:1.
Redemption of Israel. Isa. 43:3–4; 63:9.
Forgiving sin. Isa. 38:17.
Temporal blessings. Deut. 7:13.
Chastisements. Heb. 12:6.
Defeating evil counsels. Deut. 23:5.
Poured out through the Holy Spirit. Rom. 5:5.
Perfected in believers
By obedience. 1 John 2:5; 4:16; Jude 21.
By loving one another. 1 John 4:12.
Loving Kindness and Steadfast Love of God
Is through Christ. Eph. 2:7; Titus 3:4–6.
Magnified. 1 Chron. 16:34; Ps. 115:1; 118:1–4, 29; Jer. 33:11.
Described as
Abundant. Neh. 9:17; Isa. 63:7.
Better than life. Ps. 63:3.
Everlasting. Isa. 54:8; 1 Chron. 16:34; Ps. 89:28; 106:1; 107:1; 136:1–26.
Good. Ps. 69:16.
Wondrous. Ps. 17:7; 31:21.
Steadfast. Ps. 117:2.
Precious. Ps. 36:7.
Believers
Consider. Ps. 107:43.
Are betrothed in. Hos. 2:19.
Are preserved by. Ps. 40:11.
Are given life by. Ps. 119:88.
Are comforted by. Ps. 119:76.
Look for mercy through. Ps. 51:1.
Receive compassion through. Isa. 54:8.
Are heard according to. Ps. 119:149.
Are ever mindful of. Ps. 26:3; 48:9.
Should expect, in affliction. Ps. 42:7–8.
Are crowned with. Ps. 103:4.
Always have. Ps. 89:33; Isa. 54:10.
Pray for the
Former manifestations of. Ps. 25:6; 89:49.
Exhibition of. Ps. 17:7; 143:8.
Continuance of. Ps. 36:10.
Extension of. Gen. 24:12; 2 Sam. 2:6.
Give thanks for. Ps. 92:2; 138:2.
Proclaim. Ps. 40:10.
Mercy of God
Is part of his character. Ex. 34:6–7; Neh. 9:17; Jonah 4:2, 10–11; Mic. 7:18.
Described as
Abundant. 1 Pet. 1:3.
Everywhere. Ps. 119:64; 145:9.
Great. Neh. 9:27; Isa. 54:7.
High as heaven. Ps. 36:5; 103:11.
New every morning. Lam. 3:22–23.
Rich. Eph. 2:4.
Sure. Isa. 55:3.
Tender. Luke 1:78.
Manifested
In the sending of Christ. Luke 1:78.
In longsuffering. Lam. 3:22; Dan. 9:9.
To his people. Luke 1:50; Titus 3:5.
To returning backsliders. Jer. 3:12; Hos. 14:4; Joel 2:13.
To repentant sinners. Prov. 28:13; Isa. 55:7; Luke 15:18–20.
To the afflicted. Isa. 49:13; 54:7; Hos. 14:3.
To whom he will. Hos. 2:23; Rom. 9:15, 18.
With everlasting love. Isa. 54:8.
A ground of hope and trust. Ps. 130:7; 147:11.
Should be
Sought for ourselves and others. Gal. 6:16; 1 Tim. 1:2; 2 Tim. 1:18.
Pleaded in prayer. Ps. 25:6; 51:1.
Mercy seat. Ex. 25:17.
Demonstrated toward
Lot. Gen. 19:16, 19.
Epaphroditus. Phil. 2:27.
Paul. 1 Tim. 1:13.
Nature of God
Is a Spirit. John 4:24; 2 Cor. 3:17.
Is declared to be
Alone is wise. Rom. 16:27; 1 Tim. 1:17.
Compassionate. 2 Kings 13:23.
A consuming fire. Heb. 12:29.
Eternal. Deut. 33:27; Ps. 90:2; Rev. 4:8–10.
Faithful. 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Pet. 4:19.
Glorious. Ex. 15:11; Ps. 145:5.
Good. Ps. 25:8; 119:68.
Gracious. Ex. 34:6; Ps. 116:5.
Great. 2 Chron. 2:5; Ps. 86:10.
Holy. Ps. 99:9; Isa. 5:16.
Immortal. 1 Tim. 1:17; 6:16.
Immutable. Ps. 102:26–27; James 1:17.
Invisible. Job 23:8–9; John 1:18; 5:37; Col. 1:15; 1 Tim. 1:17.
Jealous. Josh. 24:19; Nah. 1:2.
Just. Deut. 32:4; Isa. 45:21; Rev. 16:5.
Light. Isa. 60:19; James 1:17; 1 John 1:5.
Love. 1 John 4:8, 16.
Merciful. Ex. 34:6–7; Ps. 86:5.
Most High. Ps. 83:18; Acts 7:48.
Omnipotent. Gen. 17:1; Ex. 6:3.
Omnipresent. Ps. 139:7; Jer. 23:23.
Omniscient. Ps. 139:1–6; Prov. 5:21.
Perfect. Matt. 5:48.
Righteous. Ezra 9:15; Ps. 145:17.
Slow to anger. Ex. 34:6; Num. 14:18; Ps. 86:15.
True. Jer. 10:10; John 17:3.
Unsearchable. Job 11:7; 37:23; Ps. 145:3; Isa. 40:28; Rom. 11:33.
Upright. Ps. 25:8; 92:15.
None like him. Ex. 9:14; Deut. 4:34; 33:26; 2 Sam. 7:22; Isa. 43:10; 44:6; 46:5,
9; Jer. 10:6; Matt. 19:17.
Fills heaven and earth. 1 Kings 8:27; Jer. 23:24.
Should be worshiped in spirit and in truth. John 4:24.
Power of God
One of his attributes. Ps. 62:11.
Expressed by the
Voice of God. Ps. 29:3, 5; 68:33.
Finger of God. Ex. 8:19; Ps. 8:3.
Hand of God. Ex. 9:3, 15; Isa. 48:13.
Arm of God. Job 40:9; Isa. 52:10.
Thunder of his power. Job 26:14.
Described as
Effectual. Isa. 43:13; Eph. 3:7.
Everlasting. Isa. 26:4; Rom. 1:20.
Glorious. Ex. 15:6; Isa. 63:12.
Great. Ps. 79:11; Nah. 1:3.
Incomparable. Ex. 15:11–12; Deut. 3:24; Job 40:9; Ps. 89:8.
Incomprehensible. Job 26:14; Eccles. 3:11.
Irresistible. Deut. 32:39; Dan. 4:35.
Mighty. Job 9:4; Ps. 89:13.
Sovereign. Rom. 9:21.
Strong. Ps. 89:13; 136:12.
Unsearchable. Job 5:9; 9:10.
Can accomplish anything. Gen. 18:14; Jer. 32:27; Matt. 19:26.
Can save by many or by few. 1 Sam. 14:6.
Is the source of all other strength. 1 Chron. 29:12; Ps. 68:35.
Exhibited in
Creation. Ps. 102:25; Jer. 10:12.
Establishing and ruling all things. Ps. 65:6; 66:7.
The miracles of Christ. Luke 11:20.
The resurrection of Christ. 2 Cor. 13:4; Col. 2:12.
The resurrection of believers. 1 Cor. 6:14.
The work of the gospel. Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:18, 24.
Delivering his people. Ps. 106:8.
The destruction of the wicked. Ex. 9:16; Rom. 9:22.
Believers
Long for exhibitions of. Ps. 63:1–2.
Have confidence in. Jer. 20:11.
Receive increase of grace by. 2 Cor. 9:8.
Strengthened by. Eph. 6:10; Col. 1:11.
Upheld by. Ps. 37:17; Isa. 41:10.
Supported in affliction by. 2 Cor. 6:7; 2 Tim. 1:8.
Delivered by. Neh. 1:10; Dan. 3:17.
Exalted in. Job 36:22.
Guarded by, to salvation. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Exerted on their behalf. 2 Chron. 16:9; 2 Cor. 13:4; Eph. 1:19; 3:20.
Their faith rests in. 1 Cor. 2:5.
Should be
Acknowledged. 1 Chron. 29:11; Isa. 33:13.
Pleaded in prayer. Ps. 79:11; Matt. 6:13.
Feared. Jer. 5:22; Matt. 10:28.
Magnified. Ps. 21:13; Jude 25.
Efficiency of ministers is through. 1 Cor. 3:6–8; Gal. 2:8; Eph. 3:7.
The wicked
Do not know. Matt. 22:29.
It is against them. Ezra 8:22.
Will be destroyed by. Luke 12:5.
The heavenly host magnify. Rev. 4:11; 5:13; 11:17.
Providence of God
Is his care over his works. Ps. 145:9.
Is exercised in
Preserving his creatures. Neh. 9:6; Ps. 36:6; Matt. 10:29.
Providing for his creatures. Ps. 104:27–28; 136:25; 147:9; Matt. 6:26.
Special preservation and protection of believers. Ps. 37:28; 91:3–4, 11;
140:7; Isa. 31:5; Matt. 10:30.
Prospering believers. Gen. 24:48, 56.
Leading believers. Deut. 8:2, 15; Isa. 31:5; 63:12.
Bringing his words to pass. Num. 26:65; Josh. 21:45; Luke 21:32–33.
Ordering the lives of men. 1 Sam. 2:7–8; Ps. 75:6–7; Prov. 16:9; 19:21;
20:24.
Ordaining the lives of men. 1 Sam. 2:7–8; Ps. 75:6–7; Prov. 16:9; 19:21;
20:24.
Determining the period of human life. Ps. 31:15; 39:5; Acts 17:26.
Defeating wicked designs. Ex. 15:9–19; 2 Sam. 17:14–15; Ps. 33:10.
Overruling wicked designs for good. Gen. 45:5–7; 50:20; Phil. 1:12.
Preserving the course of nature. Gen. 8:22; Job 26:10; Ps. 104:5–9.
Directing all events. Josh. 7:14; 1 Sam. 6:7–10, 12; Prov. 16:33; Isa. 44:7;
Acts 1:26.
Ruling the elements. Job 37:9–13; Isa. 50:2; Jonah 1:4, 15; Nah. 1:4.
Ordering the minutest matters. Matt. 10:29–30; Luke 21:18.
Is righteous. Ps. 145:17; Dan. 4:37.
Is ever watchful. Ps. 121:4; Isa. 27:3.
Is all pervading. Ps. 139:1–5.
Sometimes deep and mysterious. Ps. 36:6; 73:16; 77:19; Rom. 11:33.
All things are ordered by
For his glory. Isa. 63:14.
For good to believers. Rom. 8:28.
The wicked sometimes made to further. Isa. 10:5–12; Acts 3:17–18.
To be acknowledged
In prosperity. Deut. 8:18; 1 Chron. 29:12.
In adversity. Job 1:21.
In public calamities. Amos 3:6.
In our daily support. Gen. 48:15.
In all things. Prov. 3:6.
Cannot be defeated. 1 Kings 22:30, 34; Prov. 21:30.
Man's efforts are useless without. Ps. 127:1–2; Prov. 21:31.
Believers should
Trust in. Matt. 6:33–34; 10:9, 29–31.
Have full confidence in. Ps. 16:8; 139:10.
Commit their works to. Prov. 16:3.
Strengthen themselves with. 1 Sam. 30:6.
Pray in dependence upon. Acts 12:5.
Pray to be guided by. Gen. 24:12–14; 28:20–21; Acts 1:24.
Result of depending upon. Luke 22:35.
Connected with the use of means. 1 Kings 21:19; 22:37–38; Mic. 5:2; Luke 2:1–
4; Acts 27:22, 31–32.
Danger of denying. Isa. 10:13–17; Ezek. 28:2–10; Dan. 4:29–31; Hos. 2:8–9.
Righteousness of God
Is part of his character. Ps. 7:9; 11:7; 116:5; 119:137.
Described as
Abundant. Ps. 48:10.
Beyond knowledge. Ps. 71:15.
Enduring forever. Ps. 111:3.
Everlasting. Ps. 119:142.
The foundation of his throne. Ps. 97:2.
Reaches the high heavens. Ps. 71:19.
Christ acknowledged. John 17:25.
Christ entrusted his cause to. 1 Pet. 2:23.
Angels acknowledge. Rev. 16:5.
Exhibited in
His testimonies. Ps. 119:138, 144.
His commandments. Deut. 4:8; Ps. 119:172.
His rules. Ps. 19:9; 119:7, 62.
His promise. Ps. 119:123.
His ways. Ps. 145:17.
His deeds. Judg. 5:11; 1 Sam. 12:7.
His government. Ps. 96:13; 98:9.
The gospel. Ps. 85:10; Rom. 3:25–26.
The final judgment. Acts 17:31.
The punishment of the wicked. Rom. 2:5; 2 Thess. 1:6; Rev. 16:7; 19:2.
Shown to believers' descendants. Ps. 103:17.
Revealed in the sight of the nations. Ps. 98:2.
He delights in the exercise of. Jer. 9:24.
The heavens shall declare. Ps. 50:6; 97:6.
Believers
Ascribe, to him. Job 36:3; Dan. 9:7.
Acknowledge, in his dealings. Ezra 9:15.
Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper. Jer. 12:1; Ps. 73:12–17.
Recognize, in the fulfillment of his promises. Neh. 9:8.
Confident of seeing. Mic. 7:9.
Upheld by. Isa. 41:10.
Do not conceal. Ps. 40:10.
Tell of. Ps. 35:28; 71:15–16, 24.
Proclaim to others. Ps. 22:31.
Magnify. Ps. 7:17; 51:14; 145:7.
Plead in prayer. Ps. 143:11; Dan. 9:16.
We should pray
To be led in. Ps. 5:8.
To be given life in. Ps. 119:40.
To be delivered in. Ps. 31:1; 71:2.
To be answered in. Ps. 143:1.
To be vindicated according to. Ps. 35:24.
For its continued manifestation. Ps. 36:10.
Redemption of his people designed to teach. Mic. 6:4–5.
The wicked have no interest in. Ps. 69:27.
Illustrated. Ps. 36:6.
Truth of God
Is one of his attributes. Isa. 65:16.
Described as
Enduring to all generations. Ps. 100:5.
Inviolable. Num. 23:19; Titus 1:2.
Exhibited in his
Ways. Rev. 15:3.
Deeds. Ps. 33:4.
Rules. Ps. 19:9.
Word. Ps. 119:160; John 17:17.
Fulfillment of promises in Christ. 2 Cor. 1:20.
Fulfillment of his covenant. Mic. 7:20.
Punishment of the wicked. Rev. 16:7.
We should
Commit to. Titus 1:2.
Plead, in prayer. Ps. 89:49.
Pray for its manifestation to ourselves. 2 Chron. 6:17.
Pray for its exhibition to others. 2 Sam. 2:6.
Is denied by
The serpent. Gen. 3:4–5.
The self-righteous. 1 John 1:10.
Unbelievers. 1 John 5:10.
Unity of God
A ground for obeying him exclusively. Deut. 4:39–40.
A ground for loving him supremely. Deut. 6:4–5; Mark 12:29–30.
Asserted by
God himself. Isa. 44:6, 8; 45:18, 21.
Christ. Mark 12:29; John 17:3.
Moses. Deut. 4:39; 6:4.
The apostle Paul. 1 Cor. 8:4, 6; Eph. 4:6; 1 Tim. 2:5.
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit. John 10:30; 14:9–11; 1
John 5:7.
Exhibited in
His greatness and wonderful works. 2 Sam. 7:22; Ps. 86:10.
His works of creation and providence. Isa. 44:24; 45:5–8.
His exclusive foreknowledge. Isa. 46:9–11.
His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty. Deut. 32:39.
His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth. Neh. 9:6; Matt.
4:10.
His being alone good. Matt. 19:17.
His being the only Savior. Isa. 45:21–22.
His being the only source of pardon. Mic. 7:18; Mark 2:7.
His unparalleled election and care of his people. Deut. 4:32–35.
The knowledge of, necessary to eternal life. John 17:3.
All believers acknowledge, in worshiping him. 2 Sam. 7:22; 2 Kings 19:15; 1
Chron. 17:20.
All should know and acknowledge. Deut. 4:35; Ps. 83:18.
May be acknowledged without saving faith. James 2:19–20.
Wisdom of God
One of his attributes. 1 Sam. 2:3; Job 9:4.
Described as
Beyond human comprehension. Ps. 139:6.
Incomparable. Isa. 44:7; Jer. 10:7.
Beyond measure. Ps. 147:5; Rom. 11:33.
Mighty. Job 36:5.
Perfect. Job 36:4; 37:16.
Not taught. Job 21:22; Isa. 40:14.
Universal. Job 28:24; Dan. 2:22; Acts 15:18.
Unsearchable. Isa. 40:28; Rom. 11:33.
The gospel contains secrets of. 1 Cor. 2:7.
Wisdom of believers is derived from. Ezra 7:25.
All human wisdom derived from. Dan. 2:21.
Believers ascribe, to him. Dan. 2:20.
Exhibited in
His works. Job 37:16; Ps. 104:24; 136:5; Prov. 3:19; Jer. 10:12.
His counsels. Isa. 28:29; Jer. 32:19.
His foreshadowing events. Isa. 42:9; 46:10.
Redemption. 1 Cor. 1:24; Eph. 1:8; 3:10.
Searching the heart. 1 Chron. 28:9; Rev. 2:23.
Understanding the thoughts. 1 Chron. 28:9; Ps. 139:2.
Exhibited in knowing
The human heart. Ps. 44:21; Prov. 15:11; Luke 16:15.
The ways of man. Job 34:21; Ps. 139:2–3.
The words of man. Ps. 139:4.
Those who are his. 2 Sam. 7:20; 2 Tim. 2:19.
The way of the righteous. Job 23:10; Ps. 1:6.
The needs of believers. Deut. 2:7; Matt. 6:8.
The afflictions of his people. Ex. 3:7; Ps. 142:3.
The frailties of believers. Ps. 103:14.
The minutest matters. Matt. 10:29–30.
The most secret things. Matt. 6:18.
The time of judgment. Matt. 24:36.
The worthless and their works. Neh. 9:10; Job 11:11; Isa. 66:18.
Nothing is concealed from. Ps. 139:12.
The wicked question. Ps. 73:11; Isa. 47:10.
Should be magnified. Rom. 16:27; Jude 25.
Wrath of God
Is averted by Christ. Luke 2:11, 14; Rom. 5:9; 2 Cor. 5:18–19; Eph. 2:14, 17;
Col. 1:20; 1 Thess. 1:10.
Is averted from them that believe. John 3:14–18; Rom. 3:25; 5:1.
Is averted upon confession of sin and repentance. Job 33:27–28; Ps. 106:43–45;
Jer. 3:12–13; 18:7–8; 31:18–20; Joel 2:12–14.
Is slow. Ps. 103:8; Isa. 48:9; Jonah 4:2; Nah. 1:3.
Is righteous. Ps. 58:10–11; Lam. 1:18; Rom. 2:6, 8; 3:5–6; Rev. 16:6–7.
The justice of, not to be questioned. Rom. 9:18, 20, 22.
Manifested in terrors. Ex. 14:24; Ps. 76:6–8; Jer. 10:10; Lam. 2:20–22.
Manifested in judgments and afflictions. Job 21:17; Ps. 78:49–51; 90:7; Isa.
9:19; Jer. 7:20; Ezek. 7:19; Heb. 3:17.
Cannot be resisted. Job 9:13; 14:13; Ps. 76:7; Nah. 1:6.
Increased by continual provocation. Num. 32:14.
Specially reserved for the day of wrath. Zeph. 1:14–18; Matt. 25:41; Rom. 2:5; 2
Thess. 1:8; Rev. 6:17; 11:18; 19:15.
Is against
The wicked. Ps. 7:11; 21:8–9; Isa. 3:8; 13:9; Nah. 1:2–3; Rom. 1:18; 2:8;
Eph. 5:6; Col. 3:6.
Those who forsake him. Ezra 8:22; Isa. 1:4.
Unbelief. Ps. 78:21–22; Heb. 3:18–19; John 3:36.
Unrepentance. Ps. 7:12; Prov. 1:30–31; Isa. 9:13–14; Rom. 2:5.
Apostasy. Heb. 10:26–27.
Idolatry. Deut. 29:20, 27–28; 32:19–22; Josh. 23:16; 2 Kings 22:17; Ps.
78:58–59; Jer. 44:3.
Sin, in believers. Ps. 89:30–32; 90:7–9; 99:8; 102:9–10; Isa. 47:6.
Extreme, against those who oppose the gospel. Ps. 2:2–5; 1 Thess. 2:16.
Folly of provoking. Jer. 7:19; 1 Cor. 10:22.
To be dreaded. Ps. 2:12; 76:7; 90:11; Matt. 10:28.
Removal of, should be prayed for. Ex. 32:11; Ps. 6:1; 38:1; 39:10; 74:1–2; 79:5;
80:4; Isa. 64:9; Dan. 9:16; Hab. 3:2.
Tempered with mercy to saints. Ps. 30:5; Isa. 26:20; 54:8; 57:15–16; Jer. 30:11;
Mic. 7:11.
To be borne with submission. 2 Sam. 24:17; Lam. 3:39; Mic. 7:9.
Should lead to repentance. Isa. 42:24–25; Jer. 4:8.
Exemplified against
The old world. Gen. 7:21–23.
The builders of Babel. Gen. 11:8.
Cities of the plain. Gen. 19:24–25.
The Egyptians. Ex. 7:20; 8:6, 16, 24; 9:3, 9, 23; 10:13, 22; 12:29; 14:27.
The Israelites. Ex. 32:35; Num. 11:1, 33; 14:40–45; 21:6; 25:9; 2 Sam.
24:1, 15.
Enemies of Israel. 1 Sam. 5:6; 7:10.
Nadab and Abihu. Lev. 10:2.
The spies. Num. 14:37.
Korah, etc. Num. 16:31, 35.
Aaron and Miriam. Num. 12:9–10.
Five kings. Josh. 10:25.
Abimelech. Judg. 9:56.
The men of Beth-shemesh. 1 Sam. 6:19.
Saul. 1 Sam. 31:6.
Uzzah. 2 Sam. 6:7.
Saul's family. 2 Sam. 21:1.
Sennacherib. 2 Kings 19:28, 35, 37.
God The Son
Ascension of Christ
Prophecies respecting. Ps. 68:18; Eph. 4:7–8.
Foretold by himself. John 6:62; 7:33; 14:28; 16:5; 20:17.
Forty days after his resurrection. Acts 1:3.
Described. Acts 1:9.
From the Mount of Olives. Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50–51; Acts 1:9.
While blessing his disciples. Luke 24:50.
When he had atoned for sin. Heb. 9:12; 10:12.
Was triumphant. Ps. 68:18.
Was to supreme power and glory. Luke 24:26; Eph. 1:20–21; 1 Pet. 3:22.
As the forerunner of his people. Heb. 6:20.
To intercede. Rom. 8:34; Heb. 9:24.
To send the Holy Spirit. John 16:7; Acts 2:33.
To receive gifts for men. Ps. 68:18; Eph. 4:8, 11.
To prepare a place for his people. John 14:2.
His second coming shall be in like manner as. Acts 1:10–11.
Typified. Lev. 16:15; Heb. 6:20; 9:7, 9, 12.
Character and Attributes of Christ
Holy. Luke 1:35; Acts 3:14; 4:27; Rev. 3:7.
Righteous. Isa. 53:11; Heb. 1:9.
Good. Matt. 19:16–17.
Faithful. Isa. 11:5; 1 Thess. 5:24.
True. John 1:14; 7:18; 1 John 5:20.
Just. John 5:30.
Sinless. Isa. 53:9; Matt. 4:1–10; 27:4; John 8:46; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 7:26; 1 Pet.
1:19; 2:22.
Obedient to God the Father. Ps. 40:8; Luke 22:42; John 4:34; 15:10.
Zealous. Luke 2:49; John 2:17; 8:29.
Humble. Isa. 53:7; Zech. 9:9; Matt. 11:29; Luke 22:27; Phil. 2:8.
Merciful. Heb. 2:17.
Patient. Isa. 53:7; Matt. 27:14; 1 Tim. 1:16.
Compassionate. Isa. 40:11; Matt. 4:23–24; Luke 19:41; Acts 10:38.
Loving. John 13:1; 15:13.
Self-denying. Matt. 8:20; 2 Cor. 8:9.
Forgiving. Luke 23:34.
Everlasting. Isa. 9:6; Mic. 5:2; John 1:1; Col. 1:17; Heb. 1:8–10; Rev. 1:8.
Omnipresent. Matt. 18:20; 28:20; John 3:13.
Omnipotent. Ps. 45:3; Phil. 3:21; Rev. 1:8.
Omniscient. Luke 5:22; John 2:24–25; 16:30; 21:17; Rev. 2:23.
Subject to his parents. Luke 2:51.
Believers are conformed to the image of. Rom. 8:29.
The object of divine worship. Acts 7:59; Heb. 1:6; Rev. 5:12.
The object of faith. Ps. 2:12; Jer. 17:5, 7; John 14:1; 1 Pet. 2:6.
Unchangeable. Mal. 3:6; Heb. 1:12; 13:8.
Compassion and Sympathy of Christ
Necessary to his priestly office. Heb. 5:2, 7.
Manifested for the
Weary and heavy laden. Matt. 11:28–30.
Weak in faith. Isa. 40:11; 42:3; Matt. 12:20.
Tempted. Heb. 2:18.
Afflicted. Luke 7:13; John 11:35.
Sick. Matt. 14:14; Mark 1:41.
Hungry. Mark 8:2.
Perishing sinners. Matt. 9:36; Luke 19:41; John 3:16.
An encouragement in prayer. Heb. 4:15.
Crucifixion of Christ
Predictions of. Ps. 22:1, 14–18; 69:20–21, 25; Zech. 13:7; Mark 2:20.
Events surrounding the. Matt. 27:32–56; Mark 15:21–41; Luke 23:26–49.
The desire of the people. Luke 23:23–25.
References to, the rejected stone. Matt. 21:42.
Mary's preparation for. Mark 14:3–9.
Led to, after being mocked. Matt. 27:31.
The place of. Matt. 27:33.
The time of. Matt. 27:45.
Given wine mixed with gall to drink. Matt. 27:34.
Soldiers dividing his garments during. Mark 15:24.
Cried out to God. Matt. 27:46.
He endured it in spite of the shame attached to. Gal. 3:13; 5:11; Heb. 12:2.
Proved his humility. Phil. 2:8.
Paul proclaimed, as essential to the gospel message. 1 Cor. 2:2; Gal. 3:1.
Death of Christ
Foretold. Isa. 53:8; Dan. 9:26; Zech. 13:7.
Appointed by God. Isa. 53:6, 10; Acts 2:23.
Necessary for the redemption of man. Luke 24:46–47; Acts 17:3.
Acceptable, as a sacrifice to God. Matt. 20:28; Eph. 5:2; 1 Thess. 5:10.
Was voluntary. Isa. 53:12; Matt. 26:53; John 10:17–18.
Was undeserved. Isa. 53:9.
Mode of
Foretold by himself. Matt. 20:18–19; John 12:32–33.
Prefigured. Num. 21:8; John 3:14.
Shameful. Heb. 12:2.
Accursed. Gal. 3:13.
Exhibited his humility. Phil. 2:8.
A stumbling block to Jews. 1 Cor. 1:23.
Foolishness to Gentiles. 1 Cor. 1:18, 23.
Demanded by the Jews. Matt. 27:22–23.
Inflicted by the Gentiles. Matt. 27:26–35.
In the company of transgressors. Isa. 53:12; Matt. 27:38.
Accompanied by supernatural signs. Matt. 27:45, 51–53.
Signified death to sin. Rom. 6:3–8; Gal. 2:20.
Commemorated in the Lord's Supper. Luke 22:19–20; 1 Cor. 11:26–29.
Deity of Christ
As Messiah. Ps. 24:7, 10; 45:6–7; Isa. 8:13–14; 40:3, 11; Jer. 23:5–6; Zech. 13:7;
Matt. 3:3; Mark 2:7, 10; Rom. 9:5; Col. 3:13; Titus 2:13; Heb. 13:20; 1 Pet. 2:8.
As God. Gen. 2:3; Isa. 7:14; 9:6; 44:6; 48:12–16; Matt. 1:23; 12:8; 26:63–67;
John 1:1, 14, 18; 3:16, 18, 31; Acts 10:36; Rom. 10:11–13; 1 Cor. 1:30; 2:8; 4:5; 15:47; 2 Cor. 5:10; Phil. 2:6; Col. 1:16; 2:9; 2 Tim. 4:1; Heb. 1:3, 8, 10–12; James 2:1; 1 John 4:9; 5:20; Rev. 1:5, 17; 17:4; 22:13.
As one with the Father. Prov. 30:4; Matt. 11:27; John 5:17, 23; 10:30, 38; John
12:45; 14:7–10; 16:15; 17:10; 1 Thess. 3:11; 2 Thess. 2:16–17.
As sending the Spirit. John 14:16; 15:26.
As Creator of all things. Neh. 9:6; John 1:3; Col. 1:16–17; Heb. 1:2–3.
Raises the dead. John 5:21; 6:40, 54.
Raises himself from the dead. John 2:19, 21; 10:18.
Acknowledged by Old Testament saints. Job 19:25–27.
Exaltation of Christ
To right hand of God. Mark 14:62; Acts 5:31; Heb. 1:3.
Taken up in glory. 1 Tim. 3:16.
Purpose of. Acts 5:31.
A result of
His humble obedience. Phil. 2:5–9.
Enduring the shame of the cross. Heb. 12:2.
Purifying sins. Heb. 1:3.
Proper response to. Phil. 2:9–11.
Example of Christ
Is perfect. Heb. 7:26.
Conformity to, required in
Holiness. Rom. 1:6; 1 Pet. 1:15–16.
Righteousness. 1 John 2:6.
Purity. 1 John 3:3.
Love. John 13:34; Eph. 5:2; 1 John 3:16.
Humility. Luke 22:27; Phil. 2:5, 7.
Lowliness. Matt. 11:29.
Obedience. John 15:10.
Self-denial. Matt. 16:24; Rom. 15:3.
Serving others. Matt. 20:28; John 13:14–15.
Benevolence. Acts 20:35; 2 Cor. 8:7–9.
Forgiving complaints. Col. 3:13.
Overcoming the world. John 16:33; 1 John 5:4.
Being not of the world. John 17:16.
Being without deceit. 1 Pet. 2:21–22.
Suffering wrongfully. 1 Pet. 2:21–23.
Suffering for righteousness. Heb. 12:3–4.
Believers predestined to follow. Rom. 8:29.
Conformity to, progressive. 2 Cor. 3:18.
Excellency and Glory of Christ
As God. John 1:1–5; Phil. 2:6, 9–10.
As the Son of God. Matt. 3:17; Heb. 1:6, 8.
As one with the Father. John 10:30, 38.
As the firstborn. Col. 1:15, 18; Heb. 1:6.
As Lord of lords, etc. Rev. 17:14.
As the image of God. Col. 1:15; Heb. 1:3.
As creator. John 1:3; Col. 1:16; Heb. 1:2.
As blessed of God. Ps. 45:2.
As mediator. 1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 8:6.
As prophet. Deut. 18:15–16; Acts 3:22.
As priest. Ps. 110:4; Heb. 4:15.
As king. Isa. 6:1–5; John 12:41.
As judge. Matt. 16:27; 25:31, 33.
As shepherd. Isa. 40:10–11; John 10:11, 14.
As head of the church. Eph. 1:22.
As the true light. Luke 1:78–79; John 1:4, 9.
As the foundation of the church. 1 Pet. 2:6.
As the way. John 14:6; Heb. 10:19–20.
As the truth. 1 John 5:20; Rev. 3:7.
As the life. John 11:25; Col. 3:4; 1 John 5:11.
As incarnate. John 1:14.
In his words. Luke 4:22; John 7:46.
In his works. Matt. 13:54; John 2:11.
In his sinless perfection. Heb. 7:26–28.
In the fullness of his grace and truth. Ps. 45:2; John 1:14.
In his transfiguration. Matt. 17:2; 2 Pet. 1:16–18.
In his exaltation. Acts 7:55–56; Eph. 1:21.
In the calling of the Gentiles. Ps. 72:17; John 12:21, 23.
In the restoration of the Jews. Ps. 102:16.
In his triumph. Isa. 63:1–3; Rev. 19:11, 16.
Followed his sufferings. 1 Pet. 1:10-11.
Followed his resurrection. 1 Pet. 1:21.
Is unchangeable. Heb. 1:10–12.
Is incomparable. Phil. 2:9.
Imparted to believers. John 17:22; 2 Cor. 3:18.
Celebrated by the redeemed. Rev. 5:8–14; 7:9–12.
Revealed in the gospel. Isa. 40:5.
Believers will see and rejoice. John 17:24; 1 Pet. 4:13.
Human Nature of Christ
Was necessary to his mediatorial office. Gal. 4:4–5; 1 Cor. 15:21; Rom. 6:15, 19;
1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 2:17.
Is proved by his
Conception in the virgin's womb. Matt. 1:18; Luke 1:31.
Birth. Matt. 1:16, 25; 2:2; Luke 2:7, 11.
Becoming flesh and blood. John 1:14; Heb. 2:14.
Having a human soul. Matt. 26:38; Luke 23:46; Acts 2:31.
Circumcision. Luke 2:21.
Increase in wisdom and stature. Luke 2:52.
Weeping. Luke 19:41; John 11:35.
Hungering. Matt. 4:2; 21:18.
Thirsting. John 4:7; 19:28.
Sleeping. Matt. 8:24; Mark 4:38.
Being subject to weariness. John 4:6.
Being a man of sorrows. Isa. 53:3–4; Luke 22:44; John 11:33; 12:27.
Enduring indignities. Matt. 26:67; Luke 22:64; 23:11.
Being scourged. Ps. 22:16; Matt. 27:26; Luke 23:33.
Death. John 19:30.
Side being pierced. John 19:34.
Burial. Matt. 27:59–60; Mark 15:46.
Resurrection. Acts 3:15; 2 Tim. 2:8.
Was like our own, in all things except sin. Phil. 2:7–8; Heb. 2:17.
Was without sin. John 18:38; 8:46; Heb. 4:15; 7:26, 28; 1 Pet. 2:22; 1 John 3:5.
Was verified by the senses. Luke 24:39; John 20:27; 1 John 1:1–2.
Was of the seed of
The woman. Gen. 3:15; Isa. 7:4; Jer. 31:22; Luke 1:31; Gal. 4:4.
Abraham. Gen. 22:18; Gal. 3:16; Heb. 2:16.
David. 2 Sam. 7:12, 16; Ps. 89:35–36; Jer. 23:5; Matt. 22:42; Mark 10:47;
Acts 2:30; 13:23; Rom. 1:3.
Genealogy of. Matt. 1:1–17; Luke 3:23–38.
Attested by himself. Matt. 8:20; 16:13.
Confession of, a test of belonging to God. 1 John 4:2.
Acknowledged by men. Mark 6:3; John 7:27; 19:5; Acts 2:22.
Denied by Antichrist. 1 John 4:3; 2 John 7.
Humility of Christ
Declared by himself. Matt. 11:29.
Exhibited in his
Taking our nature. Phil. 2:7; Heb. 2:16.
Birth. Luke 2:4–7.
Subjection to his parents. Luke 2:51.
Station in life. Matt. 13:55; John 9:29.
Poverty. Luke 9:58; 2 Cor. 8:9.
Sympathizing with our weaknesses. Heb. 4:15; 5:7.
Submitting to ordinances. Matt. 3:13–15.
Becoming a servant. Matt. 20:28; Luke 22:27; Phil. 2:7.
Associating with the despised. Matt. 9:10–11; Luke 15:1–2.
Refusing honors. John 5:41; 6:15.
Entry into Jerusalem. Zech. 9:9; Matt. 21:5, 7.
Washing his disciples' feet. John 13:5.
Obedience. John 6:38; Heb. 10:9.
Submitting to sufferings. Isa. 50:6; 53:7; Matt. 26:37–39; Acts 8:32.
Exposing himself to reproach and contempt. Ps. 22:6; 69:9; Isa. 53:3; Rom.
15:3.
Being obedient to death. John 10:15, 17–18; Phil. 2:8; Heb. 12:2.
Believers should imitate. Phil. 2:5–8.
On account of, he was despised. Mark 6:3; John 9:29.
His exaltation, the result of. Phil. 2:9.
Incarnation of Christ
Defined as
The true light coming into the world. John 1:9.
The Word become flesh. John 1:14.
Descending to earth. Eph. 4:9.
In him the whole fullness of deity dwelt bodily. Col. 2:9.
Described as self-emptying (made himself nothing). Phil. 2:6–11.
He was born according to the flesh. Rom. 1:3–4; 8:3.
Became poor, a reference to. 2 Cor. 8:9.
Prophecy of. Mic. 5:2.
Love of Christ
To the Father. Ps. 91:14; John 14:31.
To his church. John 15:9; Eph. 5:24.
To those who love him. Prov. 8:17; John 14:21.
Manifested in his
Praying for his enemies. Luke 23:34.
Dying for us. Luke 19:10; John 15:13; Gal. 2:20; 1 John 3:16; Rev. 1:5.
Interceding for us. Heb. 7:25; 9:24.
Sending the Spirit. Ps. 68:18; John 16:7.
Rebukes and discipline. Rev. 3:19.
Surpasses knowledge. Eph. 3:19.
Regarding believers
They should imitate. John 13:34; 15:10, 12; Eph. 5:2; 1 John 3:16.
Is contolling. 2 Cor. 5:14.
Is unchangeable. John 13:1.
Is indestructible. Rom. 8:35.
They obtain victory through. Rom. 8:37.
Is the basis of their love to him. Luke 7:47.
Shall be acknowledged even by his enemies. Rev. 3:9.
Illustrated. Matt. 18:11–13.
Exemplified toward
Peter. Luke 22:32, 61.
Lazarus, etc. John 11:5, 36.
His apostles. John 13:1, 34.
John. John 13:23.
Ministry of Christ as Head of the Church
Predicted. Ps. 118:22; Matt. 21:42.
Appointed by God. Eph. 1:22.
Declared by himself. Matt. 21:42.
As his mystical body. Eph. 4:12, 15; 5:23.
Has the preeminence in all things. 1 Cor. 11:3; Eph. 1:22; Col. 1:18.
Commissioned his apostles. Matt. 10:1, 7; 28:19; John 20:21.
Instituted the ordinances. Matt. 28:19; Luke 22:19–20.
Imparts gifts. Ps. 68:18; Eph. 4:8.
Believers are filled in. Col. 2:10.
Perverters of the truth do not hold. Col. 2:18–19.
Ministry of Christ as High Priest
Appointed and called by God. Heb. 3:1–2; 5:4–5.
After the order of Melchizedek. Ps. 110:4; Heb. 5:6; 6:20; 7:15, 17.
Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests. Heb. 7:11, 16, 22; 8:1–2, 6.
Consecrated with an oath. Heb. 7:20–21.
Unchangeable priesthood. Heb. 7:23, 28.
Is of unblemished purity. Heb. 7:26, 28.
Faithful. Heb. 3:2.
Needed no sacrifice for himself. Heb. 7:27.
As a sacrifice
Offered himself once. Heb. 7:27; 9:14, 25–26.
Superior to all others. Heb. 9:13–14, 23.
Obtained redemption. Heb. 2:17; 9:12.
Entered into heaven. Heb. 4:14; 10:12.
Intercedes for those who are tempted. Heb. 2:18; 4:15; 7:25; 9:24.
On his throne. Zech. 6:13.
Encouragement to steadfastness. Heb. 4:14.
Typified by
Melchizedek. Gen. 14:18–20.
Aaron, etc. Ex. 40:12–15.
Ministry of Christ as King
Foretold. Num. 24:17; Ps. 2:6; Isa. 9:7; Jer. 23:5; Mic. 5:2. Cf. Ps. 45:1–17.
Glorious. Ps. 24:7–10; 1 Cor. 2:8; James 2:1.
Supreme. Ps. 89:27; Rev. 1:5; 19:16.
His throne
From God. Rev. 3:21.
In the line of David. Isa. 9:7; Ezek. 37:24–25; Luke 1:32; Acts 2:30.
Rules Zion. Ps. 2:6; Isa. 52:7; Zech. 9:9; Matt. 21:5; John 12:12–15.
Has a righteous kingdom. Ps. 45:6; Isa. 32:1; Jer. 23:5; Heb. 1:8–9.
Has an everlasting kingdom. Dan. 2:44; 7:14; Luke 1:33.
Has a universal kingdom. Ps. 2:8; 72:8; Zech. 14:9; Rev. 11:15.
Has a spiritual kingdom. John 18:36.
Believers are the subjects of his kingdom. Col. 1:13; Rev. 15:3; 22:3–4.
Acknowledged by
The wise men from the east. Matt. 2:2.
Nathanael. John 1:49.
His followers. Luke 19:38; John 12:13.
Declared by himself. Matt. 25:34; John 18:37.
Written on his cross. John 19:19.
The Jews shall turn to. Hos. 3:5.
Earthly kings will pay homage to. Ps. 72:10; Isa. 49:7.
Shall overcome all his enemies. Ps. 110:1; Mark 12:36; 1 Cor. 15:25; Rev. 17:14.
Typified by
Melchizedek. Gen. 14:18.
David. 1 Sam. 16:1, 12–13; Luke 1:32.
Solomon. 1 Chron. 28:6–7.
Ministry of Christ as Mediator
Through his death. Eph. 2:13–18; Heb. 9:15.
The only one between God and man. 1 Tim. 2:5.
Of the gospel covenant. Heb. 8:6; 12:24.
Typified by
Moses. Deut. 5:5; Gal. 3:19.
Aaron. Num. 16:48.
Ministry of Christ as Prophet
Foretold. Deut. 18:15, 18; Isa. 52:7.
Anointed with the Holy Spirit. Isa. 42:1; 61:1; Luke 4:18; John 3:34.
Alone knows and reveals God. Matt. 11:27; John 3:2, 13, 34; 17:6, 14, 26; Heb.
1:1–2.
Same doctrine as the Father's. John 8:26, 28; 12:49–50; 14:10, 24; 15:15; 17:8,
16.
Preached the gospel, worked miracles. Matt. 4:23; 11:5; Luke 4:43.
Foretold things to come. Matt. 24:3–35; Luke 19:41, 44.
Faithful to his trust. Luke 4:43; John 17:8; Heb. 3:2; Rev. 1:5; 3:14.
Full of wisdom. Luke 2:40, 47, 52; Col. 2:3.
Mighty in word and deed. Matt. 13:54; Mark 1:27; Luke 4:32; John 7:46.
Humble. Isa. 42:2; Matt. 12:17–20.
God commands us to hear. Deut. 18:15; Matt. 17:25; Acts 3:22–23; 7:37; Heb.
2:3.
Typified by Moses. Deut. 18:15.
Ministry of Christ as Shepherd
Foretold. Gen. 49:24; Isa. 40:11; Ezek. 34:23; 37:24.
The chief Shepherd. 1 Pet. 5:4.
The good shepherd. John 10:11, 14.
The great Shepherd. Mic. 5:4; Heb. 13:20.
His sheep
He knows. John 10:3, 14, 16, 27.
He leads. John 10:3–4.
He feeds. John 10:9; 1 Pet. 2:25.
He protects and preserves. John 10:28.
He laid down his life for. Zech. 13:7; Matt. 26:31; John 10:11, 15; Acts
20:28.
He gives eternal life to. John 10:28.
Typified by David. 1 Sam. 16:11.
Miracles of Christ
Water turned to wine. John 2:6–10.
An official's son healed. John 4:46–53.
Centurion's servant healed. Matt. 8:5–13.
Catch of fish. Luke 5:4–6; John 21:6.
Demons cast out. Matt. 8:28–32; 9:32–33; 15:22–28; 17:14–18; Mark 1:23–27.
Peter's mother-in-law healed. Matt. 8:14–15.
Lepers cleansed. Matt. 8:3; Luke 17:14.
Paralytic healed. Mark 2:3–12.
Withered hand restored. Matt. 12:10–13.
Handicapped man healed. John 5:5–9.
The dead raised to life. Matt. 9:18; 19:23–25; Luke 7:12–15. Cf. John 11:11–44.
Flow of blood stopped. Matt. 9:20–22.
The blind restored to sight. Matt. 9:27–30; Mark 8:22–25; John 9:1–7.
The deaf and mute cured. Mark 7:32–35.
The multitude fed. Matt. 14:15–21; 15:32–38.
His walking on the sea. Matt. 14:25–27.
His allowing Peter to walk on the water. Matt. 14:29.
Storm stilled. Matt. 8:23–26; 14:32.
Sudden arrival of the boat. John 6:21.
Tax money. Matt. 17:27.
Woman healed of infirmity. Luke 13:11–13.
Dropsy cured. Luke 14:2–4.
Withering of a fig tree. Matt. 21:19.
High priest's servant healed. Luke 22:50–51.
Performed for the messengers of John the Baptist. Luke 7:21–22.
Many different diseases healed. Matt. 4:23–24; 14:14; 15:30; Mark 1:34; Luke
6:17–19.
His transfiguration. Matt. 17:1–8.
His resurrection. Matt. 28:1–6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:5–6; John 10:18.
His appearance to his disciples, the doors being shut. John 20:19.
His ascension. Acts 1:9.
Parables of Christ
Wise and foolish builders. Matt. 7:24–27.
Friends of the bridegroom. Matt. 9:15.
New cloth and old garment. Matt. 9:16.
New wine and old wineskins. Matt. 9:17.
Unclean spirit. Matt. 12:43.
Sower. Matt. 13:3–23. Cf. Luke 8:5–15.
Weeds. Matt. 13:24–30, 36–43.
Mustard seed. Matt. 13:31–32; Luke 13:19.
Leaven. Matt. 13:33.
Treasure hidden in a field. Matt. 13:44.
Pearl of great value. Matt. 13:45–46.
Net thrown into the sea. Matt. 13:47–50.
What defiles a person. Matt. 15:10–15.
Unmerciful servant. Matt. 18:23–35.
Laborers in the vineyard. Matt. 20:1–16.
Two sons. Matt. 21:28–32.
Tenants. Matt. 21:33–45.
Wedding feast. Matt. 22:2–14.
Fig tree. Matt. 24:32–34.
Master of the house watching. Matt. 24:43.
Faithful and wicked servants. Matt. 24:45–51.
Ten virgins. Matt. 25:1–13.
Talents. Matt. 25:14–30.
Kingdom divided against itself. Mark 3:24.
House divided against itself. Mark 3:25.
Strong man armed. Mark 3:27; Luke 11:21.
Seed growing. Mark 4:26–29.
Lamp under a basket. Mark 4:21; Luke 11:33–36.
Man going on a journey. Mark 13:34–37.
Blind leading the blind. Luke 6:39.
Log and speck. Luke 6:41–42.
Tree and its fruit. Luke 6:43–45.
Creditor and debtors. Luke 7:41–47.
Good Samaritan. Luke 10:30–37.
Persistent friend. Luke 11:5–9.
Rich fool. Luke 12:16–21.
Interpreting the time. Luke 12:54–57.
Barren fig tree. Luke 13:6–9.
Men invited to a feast. Luke 14:7–11.
Builder of a tower. Luke 14:28–30, 33.
King going to war. Luke 14:31–33.
Seasoning of salt. Luke 14:34–35.
Lost sheep. Luke 15:3–7.
Lost silver coin. Luke 15:8–10.
Prodigal son. Luke 15:11–32.
Dishonest manager. Luke 16:1–8.
Rich man and Lazarus. Luke 16:19–31.
Persistent widow. Luke 18:1–8.
Pharisee and tax collector. Luke 18:9–14.
Responsibility (minas). Luke 19:12–27.
Good Shepherd. John 10:1–6.
True vine. John 15:1–5.
Power of Christ
As the Son of God, is the power of God. John 5:17–19; 10:28–30.
As man, is from the Father. Acts 10:38.
Described as
Immortal. 1 Tim. 6:16.
Glorious. 2 Thess. 1:9.
Over all flesh. John 17:2.
Over all things. John 3:35; Eph. 1:22.
Supreme. Eph. 1:20–21; 1 Pet. 3:22.
Unlimited. Matt. 28:18.
Is able to subject all things. Phil. 3:21.
Exhibited in
Creation. John 1:3, 10; Col. 1:16.
Upholding all things. Col. 1:17; Heb. 1:3.
Salvation. Isa. 63:1; Heb. 7:25.
His teaching. Matt. 7:28–29; Luke 4:32.
Working of miracles. Matt. 8:27; Luke 5:17.
Enabling others to work miracles. Matt. 10:1; Mark 16:17–18; Luke 10:17.
Forgiving sins. Matt. 9:6; Acts 5:31.
Giving spiritual life. John 5:21, 25–26.
Giving eternal life. John 17:2.
Raising the dead. John 5:28–29.
Raising himself from the dead. John 2:19–21; 10:18.
Overcoming the world. John 16:33.
Overcoming the devil. Col. 2:15; Heb. 2:14.
Destroying the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8.
Ministers should make known. 2 Pet. 1:16.
Believers
Made willingly by. Ps. 110:3.
Aided by. Heb. 2:18.
Strengthened by. Phil. 4:13; 2 Tim. 4:17.
Preserved by. 2 Tim. 1:12; 4:18.
Bodies of, shall be changed by. Phil. 3:21.
It rests upon them. 2 Cor. 12:9.
Is present in the assembly of. 1 Cor. 5:4.
Shall be specially manifested at his second coming. Mark 13:26; 2 Pet. 1:16.
Shall subdue all other power. 1 Cor. 15:24.
The wicked shall be destroyed by. Ps. 2:9; Isa. 11:4; 63:3; 2 Thess. 1:9.
Preciousness of Christ
To God. Matt. 3:17; 1 Pet. 2:4.
To believers. Phil. 3:8; 1 Pet. 2:7.
Because of his
Goodness and beauty. Zech. 9:17.
Excellence and grace. Ps. 45:2.
Name. Heb. 1:4.
Atonement. Heb. 12:24; 1 Pet. 1:19.
Words. John 6:68.
Promises. 2 Pet. 1:4.
Care and tenderness. Isa. 40:11.
As the cornerstone of the church. Isa. 28:16; 1 Pet. 2:6.
As the source of all grace. John 1:14; Col. 1:19–20.
Unsearchable. Eph. 3:8.
Illustrated. Matt. 13:44–46.
Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ
As the Son of God. Ps. 2:7.
Fulfilled. Luke 1:32–35.
As the seed of the woman. Gen. 3:15.
Fulfilled. Gal. 4:4.
As the seed of Abraham. Gen. 17:7; 22:18.
Fulfilled. Gal. 3:16.
As the seed of Isaac. Gen. 21:12.
Fulfilled. Heb. 11:17–19.
As the seed of David. Ps. 132:11; Jer. 23:5.
Fulfilled. Acts 13:23; Rom. 1:3.
His coming at a set time. Gen. 49:10; Dan. 9:24–25.
Fulfilled. Luke 2:1.
His being born of a virgin. Isa. 7:14.
Fulfilled. Matt. 1:22–23; Luke 2:7.
His being called Immanuel. Isa. 7:14.
Fulfilled. Matt. 1:22–23.
His being born in Bethlehem Ephrathah of Judah. Mic. 5:2.
Fulfilled. Matt. 2:1; Luke 2:4–6.
Great persons coming to adore him. Ps. 72:10.
Fulfilled. Matt. 2:1–11.
The killing of the children of Bethlehem. Jer. 31:15.
Fulfilled. Matt. 2:16–18.
His being called out of Egypt. Hos. 11:1.
Fulfilled. Matt. 2:15.
His being preceded by John the Baptist. Isa. 40:3; Mal. 3:1.
Fulfilled. Matt. 3:1–3; Luke 1:17.
His being anointed with the Spirit. Ps. 45:7; Isa. 11:2; 61:1.
Fulfilled. Matt. 3:16; John 3:34; Acts 10:38.
His being a prophet like Moses. Deut. 18:15–18.
Fulfilled. Acts 3:20–22.
His being a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Ps. 110:4.
Fulfilled. Heb. 5:5–6.
His entering on his public ministry. Isa. 61:1–2.
Fulfilled. Luke 4:16–21, 43.
His ministry commencing in Galilee. Isa. 9:1–2.
Fulfilled. Matt. 4:12–16, 23.
His entering publicly into Jerusalem. Zech. 9:9.
Fulfilled. Matt. 21:1–5.
His coming into the temple. Hag. 2:7, 9; Mal. 3:1.
Fulfilled. Matt. 21:12; Luke 2:27–32; John 2:13–16.
His poverty. Isa. 53:2.
Fulfilled. Mark 6:3; Luke 9:58.
His meekness. Isa. 42:2.
Fulfilled. Matt. 12:15–16, 19.
His tenderness and compassion. Isa. 40:11; 42:3.
Fulfilled. Matt. 12:15, 20; Heb. 4:15.
His being without deceit. Isa. 53:9.
Fulfilled. 1 Pet. 2:22.
His zeal. Ps. 69:9.
Fulfilled. John 2:17.
His preaching by parables. Ps. 78:2.
Fulfilled. Matt. 13:34–35.
His working miracles. Isa. 35:5–6.
Fulfilled. Matt. 11:4–6; John 11:47.
His bearing reproach. Ps. 22:6; 69:7, 9, 20.
Fulfilled. Rom. 15:3.
His being rejected by his brethren. Ps. 69:8; Isa. 63:3.
Fulfilled. John 1:11; 7:3.
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews. Isa. 8:14.
Fulfilled. Rom. 9:32; 1 Pet. 2:8.
His being hated by the Jews. Ps. 69:4; Isa. 49:7.
Fulfilled. John 15:24–25.
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers. Ps. 118:22.
Fulfilled. Matt. 21:42; John 7:48.
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against him. Ps. 2:1–2.
Fulfilled. Luke 23:12; Acts 4:27.
His being betrayed by a friend. Ps. 41:9; 55:12–14.
Fulfilled. John 13:18, 21.
His disciples forsaking him. Zech. 13:7.
Fulfilled. Matt. 26:31, 56.
His being sold for thirty pieces of silver. Zech. 11:12.
Fulfilled. Matt. 26:15.
His price being given for the potter's field. Zech. 11:13.
Fulfilled. Matt. 27:7.
The intensity of his sufferings. Ps. 22:14–15.
Fulfilled. Luke 22:42–44.
His sufferings being for others. Isa. 53:4–6, 12; Dan. 9:26.
Fulfilled. Matt. 20:28.
His patience and silence under suffering. Isa. 53:7.
Fulfilled. Matt. 26:63; 27:12–14.
His being struck on the cheek. Mic. 5:1.
Fulfilled. Matt. 27:30.
His visage being marred. Isa. 52:14; 53:3.
Fulfilled. John 19:5.
His being spit on and scourged. Isa. 50:6.
Fulfilled. Mark 14:65; John 19:1.
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross. Ps. 22:16.
Fulfilled. John 19:18; 20:25.
His being forsaken by God. Ps. 22:1.
Fulfilled. Matt. 27:46.
His being mocked. Ps. 22:7–8.
Fulfilled. Matt. 27:39–44.
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink. Ps. 69:21.
Fulfilled. Matt. 27:34.
His garments being parted, and lots cast for his clothing. Ps. 22:18.
Fulfilled. Matt. 27:35.
His being numbered with the transgressors. Isa. 53:12.
Fulfilled. Mark 15:28.
His intercession for his murderers. Isa. 53:12.
Fulfilled. Luke 23:34.
His death. Isa. 53:12.
Fulfilled. Matt. 27:50.
That not a bone of his should be broken. Ex. 12:46; Ps. 34:20.
Fulfilled. John 19:33, 36.
His being pierced. Zech. 12:10.
Fulfilled. John 19:34, 37.
His being buried with the rich. Isa. 53:9.
Fulfilled. Matt. 27:57–60.
His flesh not seeing corruption. Ps. 16:10.
Fulfilled. Acts 2:31.
His resurrection. Ps. 16:10; Isa. 26:19.
Fulfilled. Luke 24:6, 31, 34.
His ascension. Ps. 68:18.
Fulfilled. Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9.
His sitting on the right hand of God. Ps. 110:1.
Fulfilled. Heb. 1:3.
His exercising the priestly office in heaven. Zech. 6:13.
Fulfilled. Rom. 8:34.
His being the chief cornerstone of the church. Isa. 28:16.
Fulfilled. 1 Pet. 2:6–7.
His being king in Zion. Ps. 2:6.
Fulfilled. Luke 1:32; John 18:33–37.
The conversion of the Gentiles to him. Isa. 11:10; 42:1.
Fulfilled. Matt. 1:17, 21; John 10:16; Acts 10:45, 47.
His righteous government. Ps. 45:6–7.
Fulfilled. John 5:30; Rev. 19:11.
His universal dominion. Ps. 72:8; Dan. 7:14.
Fulfilled. Phil. 2:9, 11.
The perpetuity of his kingdom. Isa. 9:7; Dan. 7:14.
Fulfilled. Luke 1:32–33.
Resurrection of Christ
Foretold by the prophets. Ps. 16:10; Acts 13:34–35; Isa. 26:19.
Foretold by himself. Matt. 20:19; Mark 9:9; 14:28; John 2:19–22.
Was necessary for
The fulfillment of Scripture. Luke 24:45–46.
Forgiveness of sins. 1 Cor. 15:17.
Justification. Rom. 4:25; 8:34.
Hope. 1 Cor. 15:19.
The efficacy of preaching. 1 Cor. 15:14.
The efficacy of faith. 1 Cor. 15:14, 17.
The truth of the gospel. 1 Cor. 15:14–15.
A proof of his being the Son of God. Ps. 2:7; Acts 13:33; Rom. 1:4.
Effected by
The power of God. Acts 2:24; 3:15; Rom. 8:11; Eph. 1:20; Col. 2:12.
His own power. John 2:19; 10:18.
The power of the Holy Spirit. 1 Pet. 3:18.
On the first day of the week. Mark 16:9.
On the third day after his death. Luke 24:46; Acts 10:40; 1 Cor. 15:4.
The apostles
At first did not understand the predictions respecting. Mark 9:10; John 20:9.
Very slow to believe. Mark 16:13; Luke 24:9, 11, 37–38.
Rebuked for their unbelief of. Mark 16:14.
He appeared after, to
Mary Magdalene. Mark 16:9; John 20:18.
The women. Matt. 28:9.
Simon. Luke 24:34.
Two disciples. Luke 24:13–31.
The apostles, except Thomas. John 20:19, 24.
The apostles, including Thomas. John 20:26.
The apostles (disciples) at the Sea of Tiberias. John 21:1.
The apostles in Galilee. Matt. 28:16–17.
About five hundred brothes. 1 Cor. 15:6.
James. 1 Cor. 15:7.
All the apostles. Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9; 1 Cor. 15:7.
Paul. 1 Cor. 15:8.
Fraud impossible in. Matt. 27:63–66.
He gave many infallible proofs of. Luke 24:35, 39, 43; John 20:20, 27; Acts 1:3.
Was attested by
Angels. Matt. 28:5–7; Luke 24:4–7, 23.
Apostles. Acts 1:22; 2:32; 3:15; 4:33.
His enemies. Matt. 28:11–15.
Asserted and preached by the apostles. Acts 25:19; 26:23.
Believers
Begotten to a living hope by. 1 Pet. 1:3, 21.
Desire to know the power of. Phil. 3:10.
Should keep, in remembrance. 2 Tim. 2:8.
Shall rise in the likeness of. Rom. 6:5; 1 Cor. 15:49; Phil. 3:21.
Is an emblem of the new birth. Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12.
The first fruits of our resurrection. Acts 26:23; 1 Cor. 15:20, 23.
Followed by his exaltation. Acts 4:10–11; Rom. 8:34; Eph. 1:20; Phil. 2:9–10;
Rev. 1:18.
An assurance of the judgment. Acts 17:31.
Typified by
Isaac. Gen. 22:13; Heb. 11:19.
Jonah. Jonah 2:10; Matt. 12:40.
Titles and Names of Christ
Advocate. 1 John 2:1.
Almighty. Rev. 1:8.
Alpha and Omega. Rev. 1:8; 22:13.
Amen. Rev. 3:14.
Angel. Gen. 48:16; Ex. 23:20–21.
Angel of the Lord. Ex. 3:2; Judg. 13:15–18.
Angel of his [God's] presence. Isa. 63:9.
Anointed. Dan. 9:25; Acts 4:26.
Apostle. Heb. 3:1.
Arm of the Lord. Isa. 51:9; 53:1.
Author of life. Acts 3:15.
Beginning of God's creation. Rev. 3:14.
Blessed and only Sovereign. 1 Tim. 6:15.
Branch. Jer. 23:5; Zech. 3:8; 6:12.
Bread of life. John 6:35, 48.
Chief Shepherd. 1 Pet. 5:4.
Chosen. Isa. 42:1.
Christ of God. Luke 9:20.
Commander and leader. Isa. 55:4.
Commander of the army of the Lord. Josh. 5:14–15.
Consolation of Israel. Luke 2:25.
Cornerstone. Eph. 2:20; 1 Pet. 2:6.
Counselor. Isa. 9:6.
David. Jer. 30:9; Ezek. 34:23.
Deliverer. Rom. 11:26.
Descendant of David. Rev. 22:16.
Door. John 10:7.
Eternal life. 1 John 1:2; 5:20.
Everlasting Father. Isa. 9:6.
Faithful witness. Rev. 1:5; 3:14.
First and the last. Rev. 1:17; 2:8.
Firstborn of all creation. Col. 1:15.
Firstborn of the dead. Rev. 1:5.
Forerunner. Heb. 6:20.
Founder and perfecter of faith. Heb. 12:2.
Founder of salvation. Heb. 2:10.
Glory of the Lord. Isa. 40:5.
God. Isa. 40:9; John 20:28.
God of the spirits of the prophets. Rev. 22:6.
God's associate. Zech. 13:7.
Good shepherd. John 10:14.
Great high priest. Heb. 4:14.
Guarantor. Heb. 7:22.
Head of the church. Eph. 5:23; Col. 1:18.
Heir of all things. Heb. 1:2.
Holy One. Ps. 16:10; Acts 2:27.
Holy One of God. Mark 1:24.
Holy One of Israel. Isa. 41:14.
Horn of salvation. Luke 1:69.
I AM. Ex. 3:14; John 8:58.
Immanuel. Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:23.
Jesus. Matt. 1:21; 1 Thess. 1:10.
Judge of Israel. Mic. 5:1.
King. Zech. 9:9; Matt. 21:5.
King of Israel. John 1:49.
King of the Jews. Matt. 2:2.
King of kings. 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 17:14.
King of the nations. Rev. 15:3.
Lamb. Rev. 5:6, 12; 13:8; 21:22; 22:3.
Lamb of God. John 1:29, 36.
Last Adam. 1 Cor. 15:45.
Lawgiver. Isa. 33:22.
Leader. Isa. 55:4.
Life. John 14:6; Col. 3:4; 1 John 1:2.
Light of the world. John 8:12.
Lion of the tribe of Judah. Rev. 5:5.
Lord God the Almighty. Rev. 15:3.
Lord of all. Acts 10:36.
Lord of glory. 1 Cor. 2:8.
Lord our righteousness. Jer. 23:6.
Mediator. 1 Tim. 2:5.
Messenger of the covenant. Mal. 3:1.
Messiah. John 1:41.
Mighty God. Isa. 9:6.
Mighty One of Jacob. Isa. 60:16.
Morning star. Rev. 22:16.
Nazarene. Matt. 2:23.
Only Son. John 1:14.
Our Passover. 1 Cor. 5:7.
Prince of Peace. Isa. 9:6.
Prophet. Luke 24:19; John 7:40.
Ransom. 1 Tim. 2:6.
Redeemer. Job 19:25; Isa. 59:20; 60:16.
Resurrection and the life. John 11:25.
Righteous One. Acts 7:52.
Rock. 1 Cor. 10:4.
Root of Jesse. Isa. 11:10.
Ruler. Matt. 2:6.
Ruler in Israel. Mic. 5:2.
Ruler of kings on earth. Rev. 1:5.
Savior. 2 Pet. 2:20; 3:18.
Servant. Isa. 42:1; 52:13.
Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 1 Pet. 2:25.
Son of the Blessed. Mark 14:61.
Son of David. Matt. 9:27.
Son of God. Luke 1:35; John 1:49.
Son of the Most High. Luke 1:32.
Son of Man. John 5:27.
Star. Num. 24:17.
Sunrise. Luke 1:78.
Sun of Righteousness. Mal. 4:2.
Treasures of all nations. Hag, 2:7.
True God. 1 John 5:20.
True light. John 1:9.
True vine. John 15:1.
Truth. John 14:6.
Way. John 14:6.
Wisdom. Prov. 8:12.
Witness. Isa. 55:4.
Wonderful Counselor. Isa. 9:6.
Word. John 1:1, 14.
Word of God. Rev. 19:13.
Word of Life. 1 John 1:1.
Types of Christ
Aaron. Ex. 28:1; Heb. 5:4–5; Lev. 16:15.
Adam. Rom. 5:14; 1 Cor. 15:45.
Abel. Gen. 4:8, 10; Heb. 12:24.
Abraham. Gen. 17:5; Eph. 3:15.
Ark (Noah's). Gen. 7:16; 1 Pet. 3:20–21.
Ark of the covenant. Ex. 25:16; Ps. 40:8; Isa. 42:6.
Atonement, sacrifices offered on the day of. Lev. 16:15–16; Heb. 9:12, 24.
Basin of bronze. Ex. 30:18–20; Zech. 13:1; Eph. 5:26–27.
Bronze altar. Ex. 27:1–2; Heb. 13:10.
Bronze serpent. Num. 21:9; John 3:14–15.
Burnt offering. Lev. 1:2, 4; Heb. 10:10.
Cities of refuge. Num. 35:6; Heb. 6:18.
David. 2 Sam. 8:15; Ezek. 37:24; Ps. 89:19–20; Phil. 2:9.
Eliakim. Isa. 22:20–22; Rev. 3:7.
Firstfruits. Ex. 22:29; 1 Cor. 15:20.
Gold altar. Ex. 40:26–27; Heb. 13:15; Rev. 8:3.
Gold lampstand. Ex. 25:31; John 8:12.
Guilt offering. Lev. 6:1–7; Isa. 53:10.
Isaac. Gen. 22:1–2; Heb. 11:17–19.
Jacob. Gen. 32:28; John 11:42; Heb. 7:25.
Jacob's ladder. Gen. 28:12; John 1:51.
Jonah. Jonah 1:17; Matt. 12:40.
Joseph. Gen. 50:19–20.
Joshua. Josh. 1:5–6; 11:23; Acts 20:32; Heb. 4:8–9.
Leper's offering. Lev. 14:4–7; Rom. 4:25.
Manna (Bread from heaven). Ex. 10:11–15; John 6:32–35.
Melchizedek. Gen. 14:18–20; Heb. 7:1–17.
Mercy seat. Ex. 25:17–22; Rom. 3:25; Heb. 4:16.
Morning and evening offerings. Ex. 29:38–41; John 1:29, 36.
Moses. Num. 12:7; Deut. 18:15; Acts 3:20–22; Heb. 3:2.
Noah. Gen. 5:29.
Passover lamb. Ex. 12:3–6, 46; John 19:36; 1 Cor. 5:7.
Peace offerings. Lev. 3:1; Eph. 2:14, 16.
Red heifer. Num. 19:2–6; Heb. 9:13–14.
Rock at Horeb. Ex. 17:6; 1 Cor. 10:4.
Sacrifices offered on the day of Atonement. Lev. 16:15–16; Heb. 9:12, 24.
Samson. Judg. 16:30; Col. 2:14–15.
Scapegoat. Lev. 16:20–22; Isa. 53:6, 12.
Sin offering. Lev. 4:2–3, 12; Heb. 13:11–12.
Solomon. 2 Sam. 7:12–13.
Tabernacle. Ex. 40:2, 34; Col. 2:9; Heb. 9:11.
Table and showbread. Ex. 25:23–30; John 1:16; 6:48.
Temple. 1 Kings 6:1, 38; John 2:19, 21.
Tree of life. Gen. 2:9; John 1:4; Rev. 22:2.
Veil of the tabernacle and temple. Ex. 40:21; 2 Chron. 3:14; Heb. 10:20.
Zerubbabel. Zech. 4:7–9; Heb. 12:2–3.
God The Holy Spirit
Anointing of the Holy Spirit
Is from God. 2 Cor. 1:21.
That Christ should receive
Foretold. Isa. 61:1; Dan. 9:24.
Fulfilled. Luke 4:18, 21; Acts 4:27; 10:38; Heb. 1:9.
God preserves those who receive. Ps. 18:50; 20:6; 89:20–23.
Believers receive. 1 John 2:20, 27.
Guides into all truth. 1 John 2:27.
Baptism with the Holy Spirit
Is through Christ. Titus 3:6.
Christ administered. Matt. 3:11; John 1:33.
Promised to believers. Acts 1:5; 2:38–39; 11:16.
All believers partake of. 1 Cor. 12:13.
Necessity for. John 3:5; Acts 19:2–6.
Renews and cleanses the soul. Titus 3:5; 1 Pet. 3:20–21.
The word of God instrumental to. Acts 10:44; Eph. 5:26.
Typified. Acts 2:1–4.
Deity of the Holy Spirit
As Lord. Ex. 17:7; Num. 12:6; Heb. 3:7–9; 2 Pet. 1:21.
As Lord of hosts. Isa. 6:3, 8–10; Acts 28:25.
As Lord, Most High. Ps. 78:17, 21; Acts 7:51.
Being invoked as Lord. Luke 2:26–29; Acts 1:16, 20; 4:23–25; 2 Thess. 3:5.
Was called God. Acts 5:3–4.
Part of the divine baptismal formula. Matt. 28:19.
As eternal. Heb. 9:14.
As omnipresent. Ps. 139:7–13.
As omniscient. 1 Cor. 2:10.
As omnipotent. Luke 1:35–37; Rom. 15:19.
As the Spirit of glory and of God. 1 Pet. 4:14.
As creator. Gen. 1:26–27; Job 33:4.
As equal to and one with the Father. Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14.
As sovereign worker of all things. Dan. 4:35; 1 Cor. 12:6, 11.
As author of the new birth. John 3:5–6; 1 John 5:4.
As raising Christ from the dead. Acts 2:24; Rom. 1:4; Heb. 13:20; 1 Pet. 3:18.
As inspiring Scripture. 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21.
As the source of wisdom. Isa. 11:2; John 16:13; 14:26; 1 Cor. 12:8.
As the source of miraculous power. Matt. 12:28; Luke 11:20; Acts 19:11; Rom.
15:19.
As appointing and sending ministers. Acts 13:2, 4; 9:38; 20:28.
As directing where the gospel should be preached. Acts 16:6–7, 10.
As dwelling in believers. John 14:17; 1 Cor. 3:16; 6:19; 14:25.
As comforter of the church. Acts 9:31; 2 Cor. 1:3.
As sanctifying God's people. Ezek. 37:28; Rom. 15:16.
As the witness. Heb. 10:15; 1 John 5:9.
As convincing of sin, righteousness, and judgment. John 16:8–11.
Emblems of the Holy Spirit
Water. John 3:5; 7:38–39.
Cleansing. Ezek. 16:9; 36:25; Eph. 5:26; Heb. 10:22.
Nourishing. Ps. 1:3; Isa. 27:3, 6; 44:3–4; 58:11.
Refreshing. Ps. 46:4; Isa. 41:17–18.
Abundant. John 7:37–38.
Freely given. Isa. 55:1; John 4:14; Rev. 22:17.
Fire
Purifying. Isa. 4:4; Mal. 3:2–3.
Illuminating. Ex. 13:21; Ps. 78:14.
Searching. Zeph. 1:12; 1 Cor. 2:10.
Wind
Independent. John 3:8; 1 Cor. 12:11.
Powerful. 1 Kings 19:11; Acts 2:2.
Sensible in its effects. John 3:8.
Reviving. Ezek. 37:9–10, 14.
Oil. Ps. 45:7.
Of joy. Ps. 45:7.
Illuminating. Matt. 25:3–4; 1 John 2:20, 27.
Consecrating. Ex. 29:7; 30:30; Isa. 61:1.
Rain and dew. Ps. 72:6.
Fertilizing. Ezek. 34:26–27; Hos. 6:3; 10:12; 14:5.
Refreshing. Ps. 68:9; Isa. 18:5.
Abundant. Ps. 133:3.
Imperceptible. 2 Sam. 17:12; Mark 4:26–28.
A dove. Matt. 3:16.
Gentle. Matt. 10:16; Gal. 5:22.
A voice. Isa. 6:8.
Speaking. Matt. 10:20.
Guiding. Isa. 30:21; John 16:13.
Warning. Heb. 3:7–11.
A seal. Rev. 7:2.
Securing. Eph. 1:13–14; 4:30.
Authenticating. John 6:27; 2 Cor. 1:22.
Divided tongues. Acts 2:3, 6–11.
Gift of the Holy Spirit
By the Father. Neh. 9:20; Luke 11:13.
By the Son. John 20:22.
To Christ without measure. John 3:34.
Given
According to promise. Acts 2:38–39.
Upon the exaltation of Christ. Ps. 68:18; John 7:39.
Through the intercession of Christ. John 14:16.
In answer to prayer. Luke 11:13; Eph. 1:16–17.
For instruction. Neh. 9:20.
To help believers. John 14:16.
To those who repent and believe. Acts 2:38.
To those who obey God. Acts 5:32.
To the Gentiles. Acts 10:44–45; 11:17; 15:8.
Is abundant. Ps. 68:9; John 7:38–39.
Is permanent. Isa. 59:21; Hag, 2:5; 1 Pet. 4:14.
Is fruit bearing. Isa. 32:15.
Received through faith. Gal. 3:14.
An evidence of union with Christ. 1 John 3:24; 4:13.
A guarantee of the inheritance of believers. 2 Cor. 1:22; 5:5; Eph. 1:14.
A pledge of the continued favor of God. Ezek. 39:29.
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
In his church, as his temple. 1 Cor. 3:16.
In the body of believers, as his temple. 1 Cor. 6:19; 2 Cor. 6:16.
Promised to believers. Ezek. 36:27; Acts 1:8.
Believers enjoy. Isa. 63:11; 2 Tim. 1:14.
As a helper to believers. John 14:16–17.
A pledge of eternal salvation. Eph. 1:13–14.
Believers filled with. Acts 6:5; Eph. 5:18; 2 Tim. 1:14; 1 John 2:27.
Is the means of
Receiving life. Rom. 8:11.
Guiding. John 16:13; Gal. 5:18.
Fruit bearing. Gal. 5:22.
A proof of being Christ's child. Rom. 8:9, 15; 1 John 4:13.
A proof of adoption. Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:5.
Those who do not have
Are worldly. Jude 19.
Are without Christ. Rom. 8:9.
Opposed by the fleshly nature. Gal. 5:17.
Inspiration of the Holy Spirit
Foretold. Joel 2:28; Acts 2:16–18.
All Scripture given by. 2 Sam. 23:2; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21.
Purpose of
To reveal future events. Acts 1:16; 28:25; 1 Pet. 1:11.
To reveal the secrets of God. Amos 3:7; 1 Cor. 2:10.
To give power to ministers. Mic. 3:8; Acts 1:8.
To direct ministers. Ezek. 3:24–27; Acts 11:12; 13:2; 16:6.
To testify against sin. 2 Kings 17:13; Neh. 9:30; Mic. 3:8; John 16:8–9.
Modes of
Various. Heb. 1:1.
By secret impulse. Judg. 13:25; 2 Pet. 1:21.
By a voice. Isa. 6:8; Acts 8:29; Rev. 1:10.
By visions. Num. 12:6; Ezek. 11:24.
By dreams. Num. 12:6; Dan. 7:1.
Necessary to prophesying. Num. 11:25–27; 2 Chron. 20:14–17.
Is irresistible. Amos 3:8.
Despisers of, punished. 2 Chron. 36:15–16; Zech. 7:12.
Ministry of the Holy Spirit as Helper
Proceeds from the Father. John 15:26.
Given by
The Father. John 14:16.
Christ. Isa. 61:3.
Christ's intercession. John 14:16, 26.
Sent by Christ from the Father. John 15:26; 16:7.
Purposes of
Communicates joy to believers. Rom. 14:17; Gal. 5:22; 1 Thess. 1:6.
Builds up the church. Acts 9:31.
Testifies of Christ. John 15:26.
Imparts the love of God. Rom. 5:3–5.
Imparts hope. Rom. 15:13; Gal. 5:5.
Teaches believers. John 14:26.
Dwells with and in believers. John 14:16–17.
The world cannot receive. John 14:17.
Ministry of the Holy Spirit as Teacher
Promised. Prov. 1:23.
As the Spirit of wisdom. Isa. 11:2; 40:13–14.
Given
In answer to prayer. Eph. 1:16–17.
To believers. Neh. 9:20; 1 Cor. 2:12–13.
Necessity for. 1 Cor. 2:9–10.
Activities in that role
Reveals the things of God. 1 Cor. 2:10, 13.
Reveals the things of Christ. John 16:14.
Reveals the future. Luke 2:26; Acts 21:11.
Brings the words of Christ to remembrance. John 14:26.
Directs in the way of godliness. Isa. 30:21; Ezek. 36:27.
Teaches believers to answer persecutors. Mark 13:11; Luke 12:12.
Enables ministers to teach. 1 Cor. 12:8.
Guides into all truth. John 14:26; 16:13.
Directs the decisions of the church. Acts 15:28.
Should listen to his instruction. Rev. 2:7, 11, 29.
The natural man will not receive the things of. 1 Cor. 2:14.
Offenses Against the Holy Spirit
Exhortations against. Eph. 4:30; 1 Thess. 5:19.
Exhibited in
Tempting him. Acts 5:9.
Grieving him. Isa. 63:10; Eph. 4:30.
Quenching him. 1 Thess. 5:19.
Lying to him. Acts 5:3–4.
Resisting him. Acts 7:51.
Undervaluing his gifts. Acts 8:19–20.
Trifling with him. Heb. 6:4–6.
Profaning him. Heb. 10:29.
Disregarding his testimony. Neh. 9:30.
Blasphemy against him, unpardonable. Matt. 12:31–32; 1 John 5:16.
Personality of the Holy Spirit
He creates and gives life. Job 33:4.
He appoints and sends ministers. Isa. 48:16; Acts 13:2; 20:28.
He directs ministers where to preach. Acts 8:29; 10:19–20.
He directs ministers where not to preach. Acts 16:6–7.
He instructs ministers what to preach. 1 Cor. 2:13.
He spoke in, and by, the prophets. Acts 1:16; 1 Pet. 1:11–12; 2 Pet. 1:21.
He strives with sinners. Gen. 6:3.
He convicts. John 16:8.
He comforts. Acts 9:31.
He helps our weaknesses. Rom. 8:26.
He teaches. John 14:26; 1 Cor. 12:3.
He guides. John 16:13.
He sanctifies. Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 6:11.
He bears witness of Christ. John 15:26.
He glorifies Christ. John 16:14.
He has a power of his own. Rom. 15:13.
He searches all things. Rom. 11:33–34; 1 Cor. 2:10–11.
He works according to his own will. 1 Cor. 12:11.
He dwells with believers. John 14:17.
He can be grieved. Isa. 63:10; Eph. 4:30.
He can be resisted. Acts 7:51.
He can be tested. Acts 5:9.
Power of the Holy Spirit
Is the power of God. Matt. 12:28; Luke 11:20.
Christ
Began his ministry in. Luke 4:14.
Worked his miracles by. Matt. 12:28.
Promised its coming. Luke 24:44; Acts 1:8.
Exhibited in
Creation. Gen. 1:2; Job 26:13; Ps. 104:30.
The conception of Christ. Luke 1:35.
Raising Christ from the dead. 1 Pet. 3:18.
Giving spiritual life. Ezek. 37:11–14; Rom. 8:11.
Working of miracles. Rom. 15:19.
Making the gospel efficacious. 1 Cor. 2:4; 1 Thess. 1:5.
Overcoming all difficulties. Zech. 4:6–7.
Believers
Upheld by. Ps. 51:12.
Strengthened by. Eph. 3:16.
Given boldness by. Mic. 3:8; Acts 6:5, 10; 2 Tim. 1:7–8.
Helped in prayer by. Rom. 8:26.
Abound in hope by. Rom. 15:13.
Qualifies them for ministry. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8.
God's word the instrument of. Eph. 6:17.
Sealing of the Holy Spirit
Christ received. John 6:27.
Believers receive. 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13.
Is to the day of redemption. Eph. 4:30.
The wicked do not receive. Rev. 9:4.
Judgment suspended until all believers receive. Rev. 7:3.
Typified. Rom. 4:11.
Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit
Breath of the Almighty. Job 33:4.
Eternal Spirit. Heb. 9:14.
God. Acts 5:3–4.
Good Spirit. Neh. 9:20; Ps. 143:10.
Helper. John 14:16, 26; 15:26.
Holy Spirit. Ps. 51:11; Luke 11:13; Eph. 1:13; 4:30.
Lord. 2 Thess. 3:5.
Power of the Most High. Luke 1:35.
Seven spirits. Rev. 1:4.
Spirit, the. Matt. 4:1; John 3:6; 1 Tim. 4:1.
Spirit of adoption. Rom. 8:15.
Spirit of burning. Isa. 4:4.
Spirit of Christ. Rom. 8:9; 1 Pet. 1:11.
Spirit of counsel. Isa. 11:2.
Spirit of your Father. Matt. 10:20.
Spirit of the fear of the Lord. Isa. 11:2.
Spirit of glory. 1 Pet. 4:14.
Spirit of God. Gen. 1:2; Job 33:4; Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 2:11.
Spirit of grace. Zech. 12:10; Heb. 10:29.
Spirit of his [God's] Son. Gal. 4:6.
Spirit of holiness. Rom. 1:4.
Spirit of judgment. Isa. 4:4; 28:6.
Spirit of knowledge. Isa. 11:2.
Spirit of life. Rom. 8:2; Rev. 11:11.
Spirit of the Lord. Isa. 11:2; Acts 5:9.
Spirit of the Lord God. Isa. 61:1.
Spirit of might. Isa. 11:2.
Spirit of prophecy. Rev. 19:10.
Spirit of revelation. Eph. 1:17.
Spirit of truth. John 14:17; 15:26.
Spirit of understanding. Isa. 11:2.
Spirit of wisdom. Isa. 11:2; Eph. 1:17.
Willing spirit. Ps. 51:12.
Witness of the Holy Spirit
Is truth. 1 John 5:6.
To be implicitly received. 1 John 5:6, 9.
Borne to Christ
As Messiah. Luke 3:22; John 1:32–33.
As coming to redeem and sanctify. 1 John 5:6.
As exalted to be a Leader and Savior. Acts 5:31–32.
As perfecting believers. Heb. 10:14–15.
As foretold by himself. John 15:26.
In heaven. 1 John 5:7, 11.
On earth. 1 John 5:8.
The first preaching of the gospel confirmed by. Acts 14:3; Heb. 2:4.
The faithful preaching of the apostles accompanied by. 1 Cor. 2:4; 1 Thess. 1:5.
Given to believers
At salvation. Acts 15:8; 1 John 5:10.
To testify to them of Christ. John 15:26; 1 John 3:24; 4:13.
As an evidence of adoption. Rom. 8:16.
Borne against all unbelievers. Neh. 9:30; Acts 28:25–27.
Man
Characteristics of Man's Unredeemed Heart
Hateful to God. Prov. 6:16–19; 11:20.
Full of evil. Gen. 6:5; 8:21; Prov. 6:18; Eccles. 9:3; Jer. 4:14; Matt. 12:35; Mark
7:21.
Fully set to do evil. Eccles. 8:11.
Deceitful and sick. Jer. 17:9.
Far from God. 1 Kings 15:3; 2 Chron. 12:14; Prov. 6:18; Isa. 29:13; Matt. 15:8;
Acts 8:21.
Prone to depart from God. Deut. 29:18; Ps. 95:10; Jer. 17:5.
Impenitent. Rom. 2:5.
Unbelieving. Rom. 1:21; Eph. 4:18; Heb. 3:12.
Darkened. Eph. 4:18.
Uncircumcised. Lev. 26:41; Acts 7:51.
Of little worth. Prov. 10:20.
Hard. Ezek. 3:7; Mark 10:5; Rom. 2:5.
Haughty. Prov. 18:12; Isa. 10:12; Jer. 48:29.
Influenced by the devil. John 13:2.
Fleshly. Rom. 8:7.
Greedy. Jer. 22:17; 2 Pet. 2:14.
Vengeful. Ezek. 25:15.
Ensnaring. Eccles. 7:26.
Foolish. Prov. 12:23; 22:15.
Rages against the Lord. Prov. 19:3.
Idolatrous. Ezek. 14:3–4.
Mad. Eccles. 9:3.
Mischievous. Ps. 28:3; 140:2.
Proud. 2 Chron. 26:16; Dan. 5:20; Ps. 101:5; Jer. 49:16.
Rebellious. Jer. 5:23.
Perverse. Ps. 101:4; Prov. 6:14; 12:8; 17:20.
Stone-hearted. Ezek. 11:19; 36:26.
Boastful. Isa. 10:12.
Stubborn. Isa. 46:12; Ezek. 2:4.
Indulges in sensuality. Eph. 4:19.
Devises violence. Prov. 24:2.
Often judicially insensitive. Ex. 4:21; Josh. 11:20; Isa. 6:10; Acts 28:26–27.
Fall of Man
By the disobedience of Adam. Gen. 3:6, 11–12; Rom. 5:12, 15, 19.
Through temptation of the devil. Gen. 3:1–5; 2 Cor. 11:3; 1 Tim. 2:14.
Man, in consequence of
Made in the image of Adam. Gen. 5:3; 1 Cor. 15:48–49.
Born in sin. Job 15:14; 25:4; Ps. 51:5; Isa. 48:8; John 3:6.
A child of wrath. Eph. 2:3.
Evil in heart. Gen. 6:5; 8:21; Jer. 16:12; Matt. 15:19.
Blinded in heart. Eph. 4:18.
Corrupt and perverse in his ways. Gen. 6:12; Ps. 10:5; Rom. 3:12–16.
Depraved in mind. Rom. 8:5–7; Eph. 4:17; Col. 1:21; Titus 1:15; Heb.
10:22.
Without understanding. Ps. 14:2–3; Rom. 1:31; 3:11.
Does not accept the things of God. 1 Cor. 2:14.
Comes short of God's glory. Rom. 3:23.
Unteachable. Job 11:12.
Separated from God. Gen. 3:8; Ps. 58:3; Eph. 4:18; Col. 1:21.
In bondage to sin. Rom. 6:19; 7:5, 23; Gal. 5:17; Titus 3:3.
In bondage to the devil. 2 Tim. 2:26; Heb. 2:14–15.
Constant in evil. Ps. 10:4–5; 2 Pet. 2:14.
Conscious of guilt. Gen. 3:7–8, 10.
Unrighteous. Eccles. 7:20; Rom. 3:10.
Completely corrupt. Job 15:16; Ps. 14:3.
Turned to his own way. Isa. 53:6.
Loves darkness. John 3:19.
Corrupt, etc., in speech. Rom. 3:13–14.
Devoid of the fear of God. Rom. 3:18.
Totally depraved. Gen. 6:5; Rom. 7:18; Eph. 2:1; Col. 2:13.
All men partake of the effects of. 1 Kings 8:46; Gal. 3:22; 1 John 1:8; 5:19.
Man's punishment as a result of
Banishment from Eden. Gen. 3:24.
Assigned difficult labor and troubles. Gen. 3:16, 19; Job 5:6–7.
Temporal death. Gen. 3:19; Rom. 5:12; 1 Cor. 15:22.
Eternal death. Job 21:30; Rom. 5:18, 21; 6:23.
Cannot be remedied by man. Prov. 20:9; Jer. 2:22; 13:23.
Remedy for, provided by God. Gen. 3:15; John 3:16.
Nature of Man
Made for God. Prov. 16:4; Rev. 4:11.
Unworthy of God's favor. Job 7:17; 22:2; Ps. 8:4; 16:2.
Created
In successive generations. Job 10:8–11; 31:15.
Wonderfully. Ps. 139:14.
By God. Gen. 1:27; Isa. 45:12.
By Christ. John 1:3; Col. 1:16.
By the Spirit of God. Job 33:4.
After consultation, by the Trinity. Gen. 1:26.
On the sixth day. Gen. 1:31.
On the earth. Deut. 4:32; Job 20:4.
From the dust. Gen. 2:7; Job 33:6; 1 Cor. 15:47.
In the image of God. Gen. 1:26–27; 1 Cor. 11:7.
In the likeness of God. Gen. 1:26; James 3:9.
Male and female. Gen. 1:27; 2:25; 5:2.
A living being. Gen. 2:7; 1 Cor. 15:45.
In uprightness. Eccles. 7:29.
Under obligations to obedience. Gen. 2:16–17.
A type of Christ. Rom. 5:14.
With purpose. Gen. 2:5, 15.
Blessed by God. Gen. 1:28, 31; 5:2.
Not good for, to be alone. Gen. 2:18.
Described as having
A body. Matt. 6:25.
A soul. Luke 12:20; Acts 14:22; 1 Pet. 4:19.
A spirit. Prov. 18:14; 1 Cor. 2:11.
Understanding. Eph. 1:18; 4:18.
Will. 1 Cor. 9:17; 2 Pet. 1:21.
Devotions. 1 Chron. 29:3; Col. 3:2.
Conscience. Rom. 2:15; 1 Tim. 4:2.
Memory. Gen. 41:9; 1 Cor. 15:2.
Of every nation, made of one blood. Acts 17:26.
Made wise by the inspiration of the Almighty. Job 32:8–9.
Inferior to angels. Ps. 8:5; Heb. 2:7.
Set apart from animals
Different constitution. 1 Cor. 15:39.
More valuable than. Matt. 6:26; 10:31; 12:12.
Wiser than. Job 35:11.
Received dominion over. Gen. 1:28; 2:19–20; Ps. 8:6–8.
Intellect of, matured by age. 1 Cor. 13:11.
Likened to
An earthen pot. Isa. 45:9.
A worm. Job 25:6.
A stupid man. Job 11:12; James 2:20.
Flesh. Gen. 6:12; Joel 2:28.
Grass. Isa. 40:6–8; 1 Pet. 1:24.
Clay in the potter's hand. Isa. 64:8; Jer. 18:2, 6.
A shadow. Ps. 144:4.
A dream. Ps. 90:5.
The fall of
Disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit. Gen. 3:1–12.
Filled with shame after. Gen. 3:10.
Punished for disobedience. Gen. 3:16–19, 23–24.
Involved his descendants. Rom. 5:12–19.
Born in sin after the fall. Ps. 51:5.
Days of, are limited. 1 Chron. 29:15; Job 7:1; Job 14:1; Ps. 90:10.
Ignorant of what is best. Ps. 39:6; Prov. 20:24; Eccles. 10:2, 14.
Relationship to God
Taught by him. Ps. 94:10.
Guided by him. Prov. 5:21; 16:1; 20:24.
Cared for by him. Job 7:20; Ps. 36:6; 145:15–16.
Life limited by him. Job 14:19; Ps. 39:11; 90:3.
Made to praise him. Jer. 13:11; Ps. 76:10.
Made subordinate before him. Job 9:2; 15:14; 25:4; Ps. 143:2; Prov. 16:2;
Jer. 2:22; Rom. 3:20.
And Christ
Nature of, known by him. John 2:25.
Nature of, taken by him. John 1:14; Phil. 2:7–8; Heb. 2:14, 16.
Dependent on him as shelter and head. Isa. 32:2; 1 Cor. 11:3.
Shall be recompensed according to his works. Ps. 62:12; Rom. 2:6.
Fragile existence. Job 2:4; Prov. 18:14; Eccles. 8:8.
No trust to be placed in. Ps. 60:11; 118:8; Isa. 2:22.
The whole duty of. Eccles. 12:13.
Sin
Characteristics of the Wicked
Alienated from God. Eph. 4:18; Col. 1:21.
Blasphemous. Luke 22:65; Rev. 16:9.
Blinded. 2 Cor. 4:4; Eph. 4:18.
Boastful. Ps. 5:5; 10:3; 49:6.
Covetous. Mic. 2:2; Rom. 1:29.
Crooked. Deut. 32:5; Prov. 21:8; Isa. 57:17; Acts 2:40.
Deceitful. Ps. 5:6; Rom. 3:13.
Delighting in the iniquity of others. Prov. 2:14; Rom. 1:32.
Despising the works of the faithful. Neh. 2:19; 4:2; 2 Tim. 3:3–4.
Destructive. Isa. 59:7.
Detestable. Rev. 21:8.
Disobedient. Neh. 9:26; Titus 3:3; 1 Pet. 2:7.
Enticing to evil. Prov. 1:10–14; 2 Tim. 3:6.
Envious. Neh. 2:10; Titus 3:3.
Fearful. Prov. 28:1; Rev. 21:8.
Foolish. Deut. 32:6.
Forgetting God. Job 8:13.
Fraudulent. Ps. 37:21; Mic. 6:11.
Glorying in their shame. Phil. 3:19.
Hard-hearted. Ezek. 3:7.
Hating the light. Job 24:13; John 3:20.
Hostile to God. Rom. 8:7; Col. 1:21.
Hypocritical. Isa. 29:13; 2 Tim. 3:5.
Ignorant of God. Hos. 4:1; 2 Thess. 1:8.
Infidel. Ps. 10:4; 14:1.
Loathsome. Prov. 13:5.
Lovers of pleasure more than of God. 2 Tim. 3:4.
Lying. Ps. 58:3; 62:4; Isa. 59:4.
Murderous. Ps. 10:8; 94:6; Rom. 1:29.
Plotted against God's people. Neh. 4:8; 6:2; Ps. 38:12.
Prayerless. Job 21:15; Ps. 53:4.
Persecuting. Ps. 69:26; 109:16.
Proud. Ps. 59:12; Obad. 3; 2 Tim. 3:2.
Rebellious. Titus 1:10.
Reckless and conceited. 2 Tim. 3:4.
Rejoicing in the affliction of believers. Ps. 35:15.
Reprobate. 2 Cor. 13:5; 2 Tim. 3:8; Titus 1:16.
Ruthless. Rom. 1:31.
Scheming. Prov. 24:8; Mic. 7:3.
Selfish. 2 Tim. 3:2.
Senseless. Deut. 32:6.
Sold into sin. 1 Kings 21:20; 2 Kings 17:17.
Stiff-necked. Ex. 33:5; Acts 7:51.
Stubborn and impudent. Ezek. 2:4.
Uncircumcised in heart. Jer. 9:26; Acts 7:51.
Unjust. Prov. 11:7; Isa. 26:10.
Unholy. 2 Tim. 3:2.
Ungrateful. Luke 6:35; 2 Tim. 3:2.
Violent. Prov. 16:29; 2 Tim. 3:3.
Without self-control. 2 Tim. 3:3.
Worldly minded. Phil. 3:19; Jude 19.
Worthless. Prov. 16:27; Matt. 25:30; Rom. 3:12.
Ignorance of God
Ignorance of Christ is. John 8:19.
Darkness symbolizes. Ps. 82:5.
Evidenced by
Lack of love. 1 John 4:8.
Not keeping his commands. 1 John 2:4.
Living in sin. Titus 1:16; 1 John 3:6.
Leads to
Error. Matt. 22:29.
Idolatry. Isa. 44:19; Acts 17:29–30.
Alienation from God. Eph. 4:18.
Sinful lusts. 1 Thess. 4:5; 1 Pet. 1:14.
Persecution of believers. John 15:21; 16:3.
Is no excuse for sin. Lev. 4:2; Luke 12:48.
The wicked, in a state of. Jer. 9:3; John 15:21; 17:25; Acts 17:30; Rom. 3:11.
The wicked choose. Job 21:14; Rom. 1:28.
Punishment of. Ps. 79:6; 2 Thess. 1:8.
Ministers should
Be compassionate to those in. Heb. 5:2; 2 Tim. 2:24–25.
Labor to remove. Acts 17:23.
Illustrated by
Pharaoh. Ex. 5:2.
The Israelites. Ps. 95:10; Isa. 1:3.
The false prophets. Isa. 56:10–11.
The Jews. Luke 23:34; Rom. 10:3.
Nicodemus. John 3:10.
The Gentiles. Gal. 4:8.
Paul. 1 Tim. 1:13.
Nature of Sin
Is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4.
Is of the devil. John 8:44; 1 John 3:8.
All wrongdoing is. 1 John 5:17.
Is the omission of the right thing to do. James 4:17.
Whatever does not proceed from faith. Rom. 14:23.
The devising of folly is. Prov. 24:9.
All the intentions of the unrenewed heart are. Gen. 6:5; 8:21.
Described as
An abomination to God. Prov. 15:9; Jer. 44:4, 11.
Coming from the heart. Matt. 15:19.
Dead works. Heb. 6:1; 9:14.
Deceitful. Heb. 3:13.
Defiling. Prov. 30:12; Isa. 59:3.
The fruit of desire. James 1:15.
Like scarlet and crimson. Isa. 1:18.
Often mighty and many. Amos 5:12.
Often presumptuous. Ps. 19:13.
Often very great. Ex. 32:20; 1 Sam. 2:17.
Reaching to heaven. Rev. 18:5.
Rebellion against God. Deut. 9:7; Josh. 1:18.
A reproach. Prov. 14:34.
Reviles the Lord. Num. 15:30; Ps. 74:18.
Sometimes conspicuous. 1 Tim. 5:24.
Sometimes secret. Ps. 90:8; 1 Tim. 5:24.
The sting of death. 1 Cor. 15:56.
Works of darkness. Eph. 5:11.
Entered into the world by Adam. Gen. 3:6–7; Rom. 5:12.
All men are conceived and born in. Gen. 5:3; Job 15:14; 25:4; Ps. 51:5.
Scripture concludes everything under. Gal. 3:22.
No one is without. 1 Kings 8:46; Eccles. 7:20.
Christ alone is without. 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15; 7:26; 1 John 3:5.
God
Hates. Deut. 25:16; Prov. 6:16–19.
Watches. Job 10:14.
Remembers. Rev. 18:5.
Is provoked to jealousy by. 1 Kings 14:22.
Is provoked to anger by. 1 Kings 16:2.
Alone can forgive. Ex. 34:7; Dan. 9:9; Mic. 7:18; Mark 2:7.
Repays those who live in. Jer. 16:18; Rev. 18:6.
Punishes. Isa. 13:11; Amos 3:2.
The Law
Is transgressed by every act of. James 2:10–11; 1 John 3:4.
Gives knowledge of. Rom. 3:20; 7:7.
Shows exceeding sinfulness of. Rom. 7:13.
Made to restrain. 1 Tim. 1:9–10.
Arouses tendency toward. Rom. 7:5, 8, 11.
Is the strength of. 1 Cor. 15:56.
Curses those guilty of. Gal. 3:10.
No man can cleanse himself from. Job 9:30–31; Prov. 20:9; Jer. 2:22.
No man can atone for. Mic. 6:7.
God has opened a fountain for cleansing from. Zech. 13:1.
Jesus came to take away. John 1:29; 1 John 3:5.
Christ's blood redeems from. Eph. 1:7; 1 John 1:7.
Believers
Set free from. Rom. 6:18.
Dead to. Rom. 6:2, 11; 1 Pet. 2:24.
Profess to have ceased from. 1 Pet. 4:1.
Cannot live in. 1 John 3:9; 5:18.
Resolve against. Job 34:32.
Ashamed of having committed. Rom. 6:21.
Despise themselves because of. Job 42:6; Ezek. 20:43.
Have yet the remains of, in them. Rom. 7:17, 23; Gal. 5:17.
The fear of God restrains. Ex. 20:20; Ps. 4:4; Prov. 16:6.
The word of God keeps people from. Ps. 17:4; 119:11.
The Holy Spirit convincts of. John 16:8–9.
If we say that we have no, we make God a liar. 1 John 1:10.
Shame belongs to those guilty of. Dan. 9:7–8.
Should be
Confessed. Job 33:27; Prov. 28:13.
Mourned over. Ps. 38:18; Jer. 3:21.
Hated. Ps. 97:10; Prov. 8:13; Amos 5:15; Rom. 12:9.
Put far away. Job 11:14.
Departed from. Ps. 34:14; 2 Tim. 2:19.
Abstained from even in appearance. 1 Thess. 5:22.
Guarded against. Ps. 4:4; 39:1; Heb. 12:4.
Put to death. Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:5; Rom. 6:6.
Especially strive against clinging. Heb. 12:1.
Aggravated by neglecting advantages. Luke 12:47; John 15:22.
Guilt concerning. Job 31:33; Prov. 28:13.
We should pray to God
To search for, in our hearts. Ps. 139:23–24.
To make us know our. Job 13:23.
To forgive our. Ex. 34:9; Luke 11:4.
To keep us from. Ps. 19:13.
To deliver us from. Matt. 6:13.
To cleanse us from. Ps. 51:2.
Prayer hindered by. Ps. 66:18; Isa. 59:2.
Blessings withheld on account of. Jer. 5:25.
The wicked
Are slaves to. John 8:34; Rom. 6:16.
Are dead in. Eph. 2:1.
Are guilty of, in everything they do. Prov. 21:4; Ezek. 21:24.
Plead necessity for. 1 Sam. 13:11–12.
Excuse. Gen. 3:12–13; 1 Sam. 15:13–15.
Encourage themselves in. Ps. 64:5.
Defy God in committing. Isa. 5:18–19.
Boast of. Isa. 3:9.
Mock. Prov. 14:9.
Expect God to overlook. Ps. 10:11; 50:21; 94:7.
Cannot cease from. 2 Pet. 2:14.
Commit more and more. Ps. 78:17; Isa. 30:1.
Are encouraged in, by prosperity. Job 21:7–15; Prov. 10:16.
Are led by despair to continue in. Jer. 2:25; 18:12.
Try to conceal, from God. Gen. 3:8, 10; Job 31:33.
Throw the blame of, on God. Gen. 3:12; Jer. 7:10.
Throw the blame of, on others. Gen. 3:12–13; Ex. 32:22–24.
Tempt others to. Gen. 3:6; 1 Kings 16:2; 21:25; Prov. 1:10–14.
Delight in those who commit. Ps. 10:3; Hos. 7:3; Rom. 1:32.
Shall bear the disgrace of. Ezek. 16:52.
Shall find out the wicked. Num. 32:23.
Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake. Ezek. 33:9; Dan. 4:27.
Leads to
Shame. Rom. 6:21.
No health. Ps. 38:3.
Disease. Job 20:11.
The ground was cursed on account of. Gen. 3:17–18.
Toil and sorrow originated in. Gen. 3:16–19; Job 14:1.
Excludes from heaven. 1 Cor. 6:9–10; Gal. 5:19–21; Eph. 5:5; Rev. 21:27.
When fully grown brings forth death. James 1:15.
Death is
The wages of. Rom. 6:23.
The punishment of. Gen. 2:17; Ezek. 18:4.
Rebellion Against God
Forbidden. Num. 14:9; Josh. 22:19.
Provokes him. Num. 16:30; Neh. 9:26.
Provokes Christ. Ex. 23:20–21; 1 Cor. 10:9.
Grieves the Holy Spirit. Isa. 63:10.
Exhibited in
Rebelling against God. Ps. 107:11.
Turning back from him. Isa. 59:13; Dan. 9:5.
Turning aside from his instituted worship. Ex. 32:8–9; Josh. 22:16–19.
Despising his law. Neh. 9:26.
Spurning his counsel. Ps. 107:11.
Distrusting his power. Ezek. 17:15.
Injustice and corruption. Isa. 1:23.
Refusing to listen to him. Deut. 9:23; Ezek. 20:8; Zech. 7:11.
Rejecting his government. Josh. 1:18; 1 Sam. 8:7; 15:23.
Revolting against him. Isa. 1:5; 31:6.
Sinning against spiritual light. Job 24:13; John 15:22; Acts 13:41.
Speaking against him. Num. 20:3, 10.
Walking after our own devices. Isa. 65:2.
Stubbornness. Deut. 31:27.
Unbelief. Deut. 9:23; Ps. 106:24–25.
Man is prone to. Deut. 31:27; Rom. 7:14–18.
The heart is the seat of. Jer. 5:23; Matt. 15:18–19; Heb. 3:12.
They who are guilty of
Aggravate their sin by it. Job 34:27.
Practice hypocrisy to hide it. Hos. 7:14.
Persevere in it. Deut. 9:7, 24.
Increase in it, though chastised. Isa. 1:5.
Warned not to exalt themselves. Ps. 66:7.
Denounced. Isa. 30:1.
Have God as their enemy. 1 Sam. 12:15; Ps. 106:26–27; Isa. 63:10.
Impoverished because of it. Ps. 68:6.
Brought low because of it. Ps. 107:11–12.
Delivered into the hands of enemies because of it. Neh. 9:26–27.
Cast out because of it. Ps. 5:10; Ezek. 20:38.
Restored through Christ alone. Ps. 68:18.
Heinousness of. 1 Sam. 15:23.
Guilt of
Aggravated by God's fatherly care and concern. Isa. 1:2; 65:2.
To be avoided. Josh. 22:29.
To be confessed. Lam. 1:18, 20; Dan. 9:5.
God alone can forgive. Neh. 9:17; Dan. 9:9.
Religious instruction designed to prevent. Ps. 78:5, 8.
Promises to those who avoid. 1 Sam. 12:14. Cf. Deut. 28:1–13.
Forgiven upon repentance. Neh. 9:26–27.
Ministers
Cautioned against it. Ezek. 2:8.
Often sent to people guilty of it. Ezek. 2:3–7; 3:4–9; Mark 12:4–8.
Should testify against it. Num. 14:9; Isa. 30:8–9; Ezek. 17:12; 44:6.
Should remind their people of past occurrences. Deut. 9:7; 31:27.
Punishment for. 1 Sam. 12:15; Isa. 1:20; Jer. 4:16–18; Ezek. 20:8, 38.
Punishment for teaching. Jer. 28:16.
Ingratitude of, illustrated. Isa. 1:2–3.
Illustrated by
Pharaoh. Ex. 5:1–2.
Korah, etc. Num. 16:11.
Moses and Aaron. Num. 20:12, 24.
The Israelites. Deut. 9:23–24.
Saul. 1 Sam. 15:9, 23.
Jeroboam. 1 Kings 12:28–33.
Zedekiah. 2 Chron. 36:13.
The kingdom of Israel. Hos. 7:14; 13:16.
Spiritual Blindness
Explained. 1 Cor. 2:14.
The effect of sin. Isa. 29:10; Matt. 6:23; John 3:19–20.
The effect of unbelief. Rom. 11:8; 2 Cor. 4:3–4.
A proof of lack of love. 1 John 2:9, 11.
A work of the devil. 2 Cor. 4:4.
Leads to all evil. Eph. 4:17–19.
Is inconsistent with fellowship with God. 1 John 1:6–7.
Of ministers, fatal to themselves and to the people. Matt. 15:14.
The wicked are in. Ps. 82:5; Isa. 26:11; Jer. 5:21; Rom. 1:19–24.
The self-righteous are in. Matt. 23:19, 26; Rev. 3:17.
Judicially inflicted. Ps. 69:23; Isa. 29:10; 44:18; Matt. 13:13–14; John 12:40.
Pray for the removal of. Ps. 13:3; 119:18.
Christ appointed to remove. Isa. 42:7; Luke 4:18; John 8:12; 9:39; 2 Cor. 4:6.
Christ's ministers are lights to remove. Matt. 5:14; Acts 26:18.
Believers are delivered from. John 8:12; Eph. 5:8; Col. 1:13; 1 Thess. 5:4–5; 1
Pet. 2:9.
Removal of, illustrated. John 9:7, 11, 25; Acts 9:18; Rev. 3:18.
Examples of
Israel. Rom. 11:25; 2 Cor. 3:15.
Scribes and Pharisees. Matt. 23:16, 24.
Church of Laodicea. Rev. 3:17.
Spiritual Bondage
Is to the devil. 2 Tim. 2:26.
Is to the fear of death. Heb. 2:14–15.
Is to sin. John 8:34; Acts 8:23; Rom. 6:16; 7:23; Gal. 4:3; 2 Pet. 2:19.
Deliverance from, promised. Isa. 42:6–7.
Christ delivers from. Luke 4:18, 21; John 8:36; Rom. 7:24–25; Eph. 4:8.
The gospel, the instrument of deliverance from. John 8:32; Rom. 8:2.
Believers are delivered from. Deut. 4:20; Rom. 6:18, 22.
Typified by Israel in Egypt. Ex. 1:13–14.
Temptation
Does not come from God. James 1:13.
Comes from
Desires. James 1:14.
Love of money. Prov. 28:20; 1 Tim. 6:9–10.
The devil is the author of. 1 Chron. 21:1; Matt. 4:1; John 13:2; 1 Thess. 3:5.
Evil associates, the instruments of. Prov. 1:10; 7:6; 16:29.
Often arises through
Poverty. Prov. 30:9; Matt. 4:2–3.
Prosperity. Prov. 30:9; Matt. 4:8.
Worldly glory. Num. 22:17; Dan. 4:30; 5:2; Matt. 4:8.
Objectives of
To distrust God's providence. Matt. 4:3.
Presumption. Matt. 4:6.
Worshiping Satan. Matt. 4:9.
Often strengthened by the perversion of God's word. Matt. 4:6.
Permitted as a trial of
Faith. 1 Pet. 1:7; James 1:2–3.
Dedication. Job 1:9–12.
Always conformable to human nature. 1 Cor. 10:13.
Often ends in sin and death. 1 Tim. 6:9; James 1:15.
Christ
Endured, from the devil. Mark 1:13.
Endured, from the wicked. Matt. 16:1; 22:18; Luke 10:25.
Resisted it by the word of God. Matt. 4:4, 7, 10.
Overcame it. Matt. 4:11.
Sympathizes with those under. Heb. 4:15.
Is able to help those under. Heb. 2:18.
Intercedes for his people under. Luke 22:31–32; John 17:15.
Will not be greater than believers can endure. 1 Cor. 10:13.
God delivers believers from. 2 Pet. 2:9.
Believers
May be in distress through. 1 Pet. 1:6.
Should resist, in faith. Eph. 6:16; 1 Pet. 5:9.
Should guard against. Matt. 26:41; 1 Pet. 5:8.
Should pray to be kept from. Matt. 6:13; 26:41.
Should not cause, for others. Rom. 14:13.
Should restore those overcome by. Gal. 6:1.
Should avoid. Prov. 4:14–15.
The devil will renew. Luke 4:13.
Weakness of the flesh makes it stronger. Matt. 26:41.
Nominal Christians fall away in time of. Luke 8:13.
Blessedness of those who meet and overcome. James 1:2–4, 12.
Those who encountered
Eve. Gen. 3:1–5.
Joseph. Gen. 39:7.
Balaam. Num. 22:17.
Achan. Josh. 7:21.
David. 2 Sam. 11:2.
Jeroboam. 1 Kings 15:30.
Peter. Mark 14:67–71.
Paul. 2 Cor. 12:7; Gal. 4:14.
Unbelief
Is defined as sin. John 16:9.
Defilement inseparable from. Titus 1:15.
All, by nature, committed to. Rom. 11:32.
Proceeds from
An evil heart. Heb. 3:12.
Slowness of heart. Luke 24:25.
Hardness of heart. Mark 16:14; Acts 19:9.
Not listening to the truth. John 8:45–46.
Judicial blindness. John 12:39–40.
Not being part of Christ's flock. John 10:26.
The god of this world blinding the mind. 2 Cor. 4:4.
The devil stealing the word out of the heart. Luke 8:12.
Seeking glory from men. John 5:44.
Makes God a liar. 1 John 5:10.
Exhibited in
Rejecting Christ. John 16:9.
Rejecting the promise of God. Ps. 106:24.
Rejecting the gospel. Isa. 53:1; John 12:38.
Rejecting evidence of signs. John 12:37.
Fall away from God. Heb. 3:12.
Questioning the power of God. 2 Kings 7:2; Ps. 78:19–20.
Not believing the works of God. Ps. 78:32.
Wavering at the promise of God. Rom. 4:20.
Rebuked by Christ. Matt. 17:17; John 20:27.
Was a hindrance to the performance of miracles. Matt. 17:20; Mark 6:5.
Miracles designed to convince those in. John 10:37–38; 1 Cor. 14:22.
The Jews rejected because of. Rom. 11:20.
Believers should have no fellowship with those in. 2 Cor. 6:14.
They who are guilty of
Do not have the word of God abiding in them. John 5:38.
Cannot please God. Heb. 11:6.
Speak evil of the gospel. Acts 19:9.
Persecute the ministers of God. Rom. 15:31.
Stir up others against believers. Acts 14:2.
Persevere in it. John 12:37.
Are stubborn. 2 Kings 17:14.
Are condemned already. John 3:18.
Have the wrath of God upon them. John 3:36.
Shall not be firm. Isa. 7:9.
Shall die in their sins. John 8:24.
Shall not enter God's rest. Heb. 3:19; 4:11.
Shall be condemned. Mark 16:16; 2 Thess. 2:12.
Shall be destroyed. Jude 5.
Shall be in the lake of fire. Rev. 21:8.
Warnings against. Heb. 3:12; 4:11.
Pray for help against. Mark 9:24.
The portion of, awarded to all unfaithful servants. Luke 12:46.
Examples of
Eve. Gen. 3:4–6.
Moses and Aaron. Num. 20:12.
The Israelites. Deut. 9:23.
Naaman. 2 Kings 5:12.
A Samaritan officer. 2 Kings 7:2.
The disciples of Jesus. Matt. 17:17; Luke 24:11, 25.
Zechariah. Luke 1:20.
The chief priests. Luke 22:67.
The Jews. John 5:38.
The brothers of Christ. John 7:5.
Thomas. John 20:25.
The Jews of Iconium. Acts 14:2.
The Thessalonian Jews. Acts 17:5.
The Ephesians. Acts 19:9.
Saul. 1 Tim. 1:13.
The people of Jericho. Heb. 11:31.
Salvation
Assurance of Believers
Produced by faith. Eph. 3:12; 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb. 10:22.
Made full by hope. Heb. 6:11, 19.
Confirmed by love. 1 John 3:14, 19; 4:18.
Is abundant in the understanding of the gospel. Col. 2:2; 1 Thess. 1:5.
Believers privileged to have, of
Their election. Ps. 4:3; 1 Thess. 1:4.
Their redemption. Job 19:25.
Their adoption. Rom. 8:16; 1 John 3:2.
Their salvation. Isa. 12:2.
Eternal life. 1 John 5:13.
The unalienable love of God. Rom. 8:38–39.
Union with God and Christ. 1 Cor. 6:15; 2 Cor. 13:5; Eph. 5:30; 1 John 2:5;
4:13.
Peace with God through Christ. Rom. 5:1.
Preservation. Ps. 3:6, 8; 27:3–5; 46:1–3.
Answers to prayer. 1 John 3:22; 5:14–15.
Continuance in grace. Phil. 1:6.
Comfort in affliction. Ps. 73:26; Luke 4:18–19; 2 Cor. 4:8–10, 16–18.
Support in death. Ps. 23:4.
A glorious resurrection. Job 19:26; Phil. 3:21; 1 John 3:2.
A kingdom. Heb. 12:28; Rev. 5:10.
A crown. 2 Tim. 4:7–8; James 1:12.
Be diligent to attain to. 2 Pet. 1:10–11.
Strive to hold firm to. Heb. 3:14, 18.
Confident hope in God restores. Ps. 42:11.
Exemplified by
David. Ps. 23:4; 73:24–26.
Paul. 2 Tim. 1:12; 4:18.
Atonement
Explained. Rom. 5:8–11; 2 Cor. 5:18–19; Gal. 1:4; 1 John 2:2; 4:10.
Foreordained. Rom. 3:25; 1 Pet. 1:11, 20; Rev. 13:8.
Foretold. Isa. 53:4–6, 8–12; Dan. 9:24–27; Zech. 13:1, 7; John 11:50–51.
Effected by Christ alone. John 1:29, 36; Acts 4:10, 12; 1 Thess. 1:10; 1 Tim.
2:5–6; Heb. 2:9; 1 Pet. 2:24.
Was voluntary. Ps. 40:6–8; John 10:11, 15–18; Heb. 10:5–9.
Exhibits the
Grace and mercy of God. Rom. 8:32; Eph. 2:4–7; 1 Tim. 2:4; Heb. 2:9.
Love of God. Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:9–10.
Love of Christ. John 15:13; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 5:2, 25; Rev. 1:5.
Reconciles the justice and mercy of God. Isa. 45:21; Rom. 3:25–26.
Necessity for. Isa. 59:16; Luke 19:10; Heb. 9:22.
Made but once. Heb. 7:27; 9:24–28; 10:10, 12, 14; 1 Pet. 3:18.
Acceptable to God. Eph. 5:2.
Reconciliation to God effected by. Rom. 5:10; 2 Cor. 5:18–20; Eph. 2:13–16;
Col. 1:20–22; Heb. 2:17; 1 Pet. 3:18.
Access to God by. Heb. 10:19–20.
Remission of sins by. John 1:29; Rom. 3:25; Eph. 1:7; 1 John 1:7; Rev. 1:5.
Justification by. Rom. 5:9; 2 Cor. 5:21.
Sanctification by. 2 Cor. 5:15; Eph. 5:26–27; Titus 2:14; Heb. 10:10; 13:12.
Redemption by. Matt. 20:28; Acts 20:28; 1 Tim. 2:6; Heb. 9:12; Rev. 5:9.
Has delivered believers from the
Power of sin. Rom. 8:3; 1 Pet. 1:18–19.
Power of the world. Gal. 1:4; 6:14.
Power of the devil. Col. 2:15; Heb. 2:14–15.
Believers glorify God for. 1 Cor. 6:20; Gal. 2:20; Phil. 1:20–21.
Believers rejoice in God for. Rom. 5:11.
Believers praise God for. Rev. 5:9–13.
Faith in, indispensable. Rom. 3:25; Gal. 3:13–14.
Commemorated in the Lord's Supper. Matt. 26:26–28; 1 Cor. 11:23–26.
Ministers should fully set forth. Acts 5:29–31, 42; 1 Cor. 15:3; 2 Cor. 5:18–21.
Typified. Gen. 4:4; 22:2; Ex. 12:5, 11, 14; 24:8; Lev. 16:30, 34; 17:11; 1 Cor.
5:7; Heb. 9:7, 12, 22, 28; 11:4, 17, 19.
Characteristics of Believers
Responsive to Christ's voice. John 10:3–4.
Blameless and innocent. Ps. 119:1; Phil. 2:15.
Bold. Prov. 28:1; Rom. 13:3.
Contrite. Isa. 57:15; 66:2.
Devout. Acts 8:2; 22:12.
Faithful. Rev. 17:14.
Firm. Acts 2:42; Col. 2:5.
Follow Christ. John 10:4, 27.
Generous and noble. Isa. 32:8; 2 Cor. 9:13.
Godly. Ps. 4:3; Acts 10:2; 2 Pet. 2:9.
Gracious. Ps. 37:26.
Holy. Deut. 7:6; 14:2; Col. 3:12.
Humble. Ps. 34:2; 1 Pet. 5:5.
Hunger for righteousness. Matt. 5:6.
Led by the Spirit. Rom. 8:14.
Loving. Col. 1:4; 1 Thess. 4:9.
Lowly. Prov. 16:19.
Meek. Matt. 5:5.
Merciful. Matt. 5:7.
New creations. 2 Cor. 5:17.
Obedient. Rom. 16:19; 1 Pet. 1:14.
Pure in heart. Matt. 5:8; 1 John 3:3.
Righteous. Isa. 60:21; Luke 1:6.
Sincere. 2 Cor. 1:12; 2:17.
Taught by the Lord. Isa. 54:13; 1 John 2:27.
True. 2 Cor. 6:8.
Upright. 1 Kings 3:6; Ps. 15:2.
Watchful. Luke 12:37.
Wise. Prov. 16:21.
Without deceit. John 1:47.
Zealous for good works. Titus 2:14; 3:8.
Christian Conduct
Believing God. Mark 11:22; John 14:11–12.
Obeying God. Deut. 6:5; Eccles. 12:13; Mic. 6:8; Matt. 22:37; Luke 1:6; Eph.
5:1; 1 Pet. 1:15, 16; 2:17; 1 John 5:3.
Rejoicing in God. Ps. 33:1; Hab. 3:18.
Believing in Christ. John 6:29; 1 John 3:23.
Loving Christ. John 21:15; 1 Pet. 1:7–8.
Obeying Christ. John 14:21; 15:14; Rom. 6:18; 14:8; 2 Cor. 5:15; 1 Pet. 2:21–24.
Walking
By the Spirit. Gal. 5:16, 25.
In newness of life. Rom. 6:4.
Worthy of God. Col. 1:10; 1 Thess. 2:12.
Worthy of God's calling. Eph. 4:1.
Rejoicing in Christ. Phil. 3:1; 4:4.
Loving one another. John 15:12; Rom. 12:10; 1 Cor. 13:1–13; Eph. 5:2; Heb.
13:1.
Striving for the faith. Phil. 1:27; Jude 3.
Putting away all sin. 1 Cor. 5:7; Eph. 4:26; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. 5:22; Heb. 12:1;
Jude 23.
Following after holiness and goodness. Matt. 5:16, 48; 2 Cor. 7:1; Phil. 4:8; 1
Thess. 5:15; 1 Tim. 4:12; 6:11; 2 Tim. 3:17; Titus 2:7, 10; James 1:19; 1 Pet. 2:12.
Overcoming the world. Ps. 1:1; 2 Thess. 3:6; Titus 2:12; 1 John 5:4–5.
Abounding in the work of the Lord. 1 Cor. 15:58; 1 Thess. 4:1.
Forgiving wrongs. Matt. 5:39–41; 6:14; Rom. 12:20; 1 Cor. 6:7.
Living peaceably with all. Rom. 12:18; Heb. 12:14.
Visiting the afflicted. Matt. 25:36; James 1:27.
Extending fair treatment. Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31.
Sympathizing with others. Gal. 6:2; 1 Thess. 5:14.
Honoring others. Ps. 15:4; Rom. 12:10.
Fulfilling domestic duties. Eph. 6:1–8; 1 Pet. 3:1–7.
Submitting to authorities. Rom. 13:1–7.
Being generous to others. Acts 20:35; Rom. 12:13.
Being contented. Phil. 4:11; Heb. 13:5.
Blessedness of persevering. Ps. 1:1–3; 19:9–11; 50:23; Matt. 5:3–12; John
15:10; 7:17.
Christian Liberty
Foretold. Isa. 42:7; 61:1.
Conferred
By God. Col. 1:13.
By Christ. 1 Cor. 7:22; Gal. 4:3–5; 5:1.
By the Holy Spirit. Rom. 8:15; 2 Cor. 3:17.
Proclaimed by Christ. Luke 4:18; John 8:32.
Is freedom from
The law. Rom. 7:6; 8:2; Gal. 3:13.
The fear of death. Heb. 2:15.
Sin. Rom. 6:7, 18.
Corruption. Rom. 8:21.
Bondage of man. 1 Cor. 9:19.
Elementary principles. Gal. 4:3; Col. 2:20.
Called the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Rom. 8:21.
Believers should
Praise God for. Ps. 116:16–17.
Assert. Ps. 119:45; 1 Cor. 10:29.
Stand fast in. Gal. 2:5; 5:1.
Not abuse. 1 Cor. 8:9; 10:29, 32; Gal. 5:13; 1 Pet. 2:16.
Portrait of new life. James 1:25; 2:12.
False teachers
Promise, to others. 2 Pet. 2:19.
Abuse. Jude 4.
Try to enslave. Gal. 2:4.
The wicked, devoid of. John 8:34; Rom. 6:20.
Typified. Lev. 25:10–17; Gal. 4:22–26, 31.
Confession of Sin
God regards. Lev. 26:40–42; Job 33:27–28; Prov. 28:13; Dan. 9:20–23.
Exhortation to. Lev. 5:5; Josh. 7:19; Jer. 3:13; Hos. 5:15; James 5:16.
Promises to. Lev. 26:40–42; Prov. 28:13.
Should be accompanied with
Willingness to suffer. Lev. 26:41; Ezra 9:13; Neh. 9:33.
Prayer for forgiveness. 2 Sam. 24:10; Ps. 25:11; 51:1; Isa. 64:5–6; Jer. 3:25;
14:7–9, 20.
Godly sorrow. Ps. 38:18; Lam. 1:20.
Forsaking transgressions. Prov. 28:13.
Willingness to make restitution. Num. 5:6–7.
Should be full and unreserved. Ps. 32:5; 51:3; 106:6.
Followed by forgiveness. Ps. 32:5; 1 John 1:9.
Illustrated by
Aaron. Num. 12:11.
The Israelites. Num. 21:6–7; 1 Sam. 7:6; 12:19.
Saul. 1 Sam. 15:24.
David. 2 Sam. 24:10.
Ezra. Ezra 9:6.
Nehemiah. Neh. 1:6–7.
The Levites. Neh. 9:4, 33–34.
Job. Job 7:20.
Daniel. Dan. 9:4.
Peter. Luke 5:8.
The prodigal son. Luke 15:21.
The tax collector. Luke 18:13.
The thief. Luke 23:41.
Conversion
Divine origin of. 1 Kings 18:37; Prov. 1:23; John 6:44; Acts 3:26; 11:21, 23;
21:19; Rom. 15:18.
Is the result of faith and repentance. Acts 3:19; 11:21; 26:20.
Through the instrumentality of
The Scriptures. Ps. 19:7.
Ministers. Acts 26:18; 1 Thess. 1:9.
Self-examination. Ps. 119:59; Lam. 3:40.
Affliction. Ps. 78:34.
Of sinners, a cause for joy
To God. Ezek. 18:23; Luke 15:32.
To believers. Acts 15:3; Gal. 1:23–24.
Exhortations to. Job 36:10; Prov. 1:23; Isa. 31:6; 55:7; Jer. 3:7; Ezek. 33:11;
Matt. 18:3.
Promises connected with. Neh. 1:9; Isa. 1:27; Jer. 3:14; Ezek. 18:27.
Pray for. Ps. 80:7; 85:4; Jer. 31:18; Lam. 5:21.
Is accompanied by confession of sin, and prayer. 1 Kings 8:35.
Danger of neglecting. Ps. 7:12; Jer. 44:5, 11; Ezek. 3:19.
Encouragement for leading sinners to. Ps. 51:13; Dan. 12:3; James 5:19–20.
Of Gentiles, predicted. Isa. 2:2; 11:10; 60:5; 66:12.
Of Israel, predicted. Ezek. 36:25–27.
Election
Of Christ, as Messiah. Isa. 42:1; 1 Pet. 2:6.
Of elect angels. 1 Tim. 5:21.
Of Israel. Deut. 7:6; Isa. 45:5.
Of ministers. Luke 6:13; Acts 9:15.
Of churches. 1 Pet. 5:13.
Of believers, is
By God. 1 Thess. 1:4; Titus 1:1.
By Christ. John 13:18; 15:16.
In Christ. Eph. 1:4.
Personal. Matt. 20:16; John 6:44; Acts 22:14; 2 John 13.
According to the purpose of God. Rom. 9:11; Eph. 1:11.
According to the foreknowledge of God. Rom. 8:29; 1 Pet. 1:2.
Eternal. Eph. 1:4.
Sovereign. Rom. 9:15–16; 1 Cor. 1:27; Eph. 1:11.
Without regard to any human works. Rom. 9:11.
By grace. Rom. 11:5.
Written in heaven. Luke 10:20.
For the glory of God. Eph. 1:6.
Through sanctification of the Spirit and faith. 2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2.
To adoption. Eph. 1:5.
To salvation. 2 Thess. 2:13.
To conformity with Christ. Rom. 8:29.
To good works. Eph. 2:10.
To spiritual warfare. 2 Tim. 2:4.
To eternal glory. Rom. 9:23.
Ensures to believers
Divine calling. Rom. 8:30.
Divine teaching. John 17:6.
Belief in Christ. Acts 13:48.
Acceptance with God. Rom. 11:7.
Protection. Mark 13:20.
Vindication of their wrongs. Luke 18:7.
Working of all things for good. Rom. 8:28.
Blessedness. Ps. 33:12; 65:4.
The inheritance. Isa. 65:9; 1 Pet. 1:4–5.
Should lead to cultivation of graces. Col. 3:12.
Should be evidenced by diligence. 2 Pet. 1:10.
Believers may have assurance of. 1 Thess. 1:4.
Exemplified in
Isaac. Gen. 21:12.
Abraham. Neh. 9:7.
Zerubbabel. Hag, 2:23.
The apostles. John 13:18; 15:19.
Jacob. Rom. 9:12–13.
Rufus. Rom. 16:13.
Paul. Gal. 1:15.
Eternal Life
Christ is. 1 John 1:2; 5:20.
Defined. John 17:3.
Given
By God. Ps. 133:3; John 17:2; Rom. 6:23.
By Christ. John 6:27, 68; 10:28; Rom. 5:21; 6:23; 2 Tim. 1:10; 1 John 5:11.
To those who believe. John 3:15–16; 5:24; 6:40, 47; 12:25.
In answer to prayer. Ps. 21:4.
Through the Scriptures. John 5:39.
Results from
Drinking the water of life. John 4:14.
Eating the bread of life. John 6:50–58.
Eating of the tree of life. Rev. 2:7.
They who are ordained to, believe the gospel. Acts 13:48.
Believers
Have promises of. 1 Tim. 4:8; 2 Tim. 1:1; Titus 1:2; 3:7; 1 John 2:25; Jude
21.
May have assurance of. John 10:28–29; 2 Cor. 5:1; 1 John 5:13.
Shall inherit. Matt. 19:29; Gal. 6:8.
Should take hold of. 1 Tim. 6:12, 19.
Shall rise to. Dan. 12:2; Matt. 25:36; John 5:29.
Shall reign in. Dan. 7:18; Rom. 5:17.
Cannot be inherited by works. Mark 10:17; Rom. 2:7; 3:10–19.
The wicked
Do not have. 1 John 3:15.
Judge themselves unworthy of. Acts 13:46.
Exhortation to seek. John 6:27.
Faith
Definition of. Heb. 11:1.
Commanded. Matt. 11:22; 1 John 3:23.
The objects of, are
God. John 14:1.
Christ. John 6:29; Acts 20:21.
Writings of Moses. John 5:46; Acts 24:14.
Writings of the prophets. 2 Chron. 20:20; Acts 26:27.
The gospel. Mark 1:15.
Promises of God. Rom. 4:21; Heb. 11:13.
In Christ, is
The gift of God. Rom. 12:3; Eph. 2:8; 6:23; Phil. 1:29.
Righteousness from God. Phil. 3:9.
The work of God. Acts 11:21; 1 Cor. 2:5.
Most holy. Jude 20.
Fruitful. 1 Thess. 1:3.
Accompanied by repentance. Mark 1:15; Luke 24:47.
Followed by conversion. Acts 11:21.
Christ is the founder and perfecter of. Heb. 12:2.
Is a gift of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:9.
The Scriptures designed to produce. John 20:31; 2 Tim. 3:15.
Preaching designed to produce. John 17:20; Acts 8:12; Rom. 10:14–17; 1 Cor.
3:5.
Through it is
Forgiveness of sins. Acts 10:43; Rom. 3:25.
Justification. Hab. 2:4; Acts 13:39; Rom. 1:17; 3:21–22, 28, 30; 5:1; Gal.
2:16. Cf. Rom. 9:30; Gal. 3:11, 24; Heb. 10:38–39.
Salvation. Mark 16:16; Acts 16:31.
Sanctification. Acts 15:9; 26:18.
Spiritual light. John 12:36, 46.
Spiritual life. John 20:31; Gal. 2:20.
Eternal life. John 3:15–16; 6:40, 47.
Rest. Heb. 4:3.
Edification. 1 Tim. 1:4; Jude 20.
Protection. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Adoption. John 1:12; Gal. 3:26.
Access to God. Rom. 5:2; Eph. 3:12.
Inheritance of the promises. Gal. 3:22; Heb. 6:12.
The gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 11:15–17; Gal. 3:14; Eph. 1:13.
Impossible to please God without. Heb. 11:6.
Justification is by, to be of grace. Rom. 4:16.
Essential to the profitable reception of the gospel. Heb. 4:2.
Produces obedience. Rom. 1:5.
Necessary in spiritual warfare. 1 Tim. 1:18–19; 6:12.
The word is effectual in those who have. 1 Thess. 2:13.
Excludes self-justification. Rom. 10:3–4.
Excludes boasting. Rom. 3:27.
Works by love. Gal. 5:6; 1 Tim. 1:5; Philem. 5.
Benefits of
Hope. Rom. 5:2.
Joy. Acts 16:34; 1 Pet. 1:8.
Peace. Rom. 15:13.
Confidence. Isa. 28:16; 1 Pet. 2:6.
Boldness in preaching. Ps. 116:10; 2 Cor. 4:13.
Christ is precious to those having. Eph. 3:17; 1 Pet. 2:7.
Necessary in prayer. Matt. 21:22; James 1:6.
Unbelievers do not have. John 10:26–27.
An evidence of the new birth. 1 John 5:1.
Believers
Will live by. Gal. 2:20.
Will stand by. Rom. 11:20; 2 Cor. 1:24.
Will walk by. Rom. 4:12; 2 Cor. 5:7.
Receive commendation by. Heb. 11:2.
Overcome the world by. 1 John 5:4–5.
Defeat the devil by. Eph. 6:16; 1 Pet. 5:9.
Delivered from the power of sin by. 1 Pet. 1:19.
Are supported by. Ps. 27:13; 1 Tim. 4:10.
Will die in. Heb. 11:13.
Should be sincere in. 1 Tim. 1:5; 2 Tim. 1:5.
Should excel in. 2 Cor. 8:7.
Should continue in. Acts 14:22; Col. 1:23.
Should be strong in. Rom. 4:20–24.
Should stand firm in. 1 Cor. 16:13.
Should be steadfast in. Col. 1:23.
Should hold, with a good conscience. 1 Tim. 1:19.
Should pray for the increase of. Luke 17:5.
Should have full assurance of. 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb. 10:22.
Should examine whether they are in. 2 Cor. 13:5.
True, evidenced by its works. James 2:17, 20, 26.
All difficulties overcome by. Matt. 17:20; 21:21; Mark 9:23.
All things should be done in. Rom. 14:22.
Whatever is not of, is sin. Rom. 14:23.
Often tried by affliction. 1 Pet. 1:6–7.
Trial of, works patience. James 1:3.
The wicked sometimes profess. Acts 8:13, 21.
The wicked destitute of. John 10:25; 12:37; Acts 19:9; 2 Thess. 3:2.
Protection of, illustrated as
A shield. Eph. 6:16.
A breastplate. 1 Thess. 5:8.
Exemplified by
Caleb. Num. 13:30.
Job. Job 19:25.
Shadrach, etc. Dan. 3:17.
Daniel. Dan. 6:10, 23.
Peter. Matt. 16:16.
A woman who was a sinner. Luke 7:50.
Nathanael. John 1:49.
The Samaritans. John 4:39.
Martha. John 11:27.
The disciples of Jesus. John 16:30.
Thomas. John 20:28.
Stephen. Acts 6:5.
Priests. Acts 6:7.
The Ethiopian. Acts 8:37.
Barnabas. Acts 11:24.
Sergius Paulus. Acts 13:12.
The Philippian jailer. Acts 16:31, 34.
The Roman believers. Rom. 1:8.
The Colossian believers. Col. 1:4.
The Thessalonian believers. 1 Thess. 1:3.
Lois. 2 Tim. 1:5.
Paul. 2 Tim. 4:7.
Abel. Heb. 11:4.
Enoch. Heb. 11:5.
Noah. Heb. 11:7.
Abraham. Heb. 11:8, 17.
Isaac. Heb. 11:20.
Jacob. Heb. 11:21.
Joseph. Heb. 11:22.
Moses. Heb. 11:24, 27.
Rahab. Heb. 11:31.
Gideon, etc. Heb. 11:32–33, 39.
Good Works
Christ, an example of. John 10:32; Acts 10:38.
Other names for
Fruit in keeping with repentance. Matt. 3:8.
Fruit of righteousness. Phil. 1:11.
Good fruits. James 3:17.
Work and love. Heb. 6:10
The Scripture designed to lead us to. 2 Tim. 3:16–17; James 1:25.
To be performed in Christ's name. Col. 3:17.
Heavenly wisdom is full of. James 3:17.
Salvation unattainable by. Rom. 3:20; Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8–9; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus
3:5.
Believers
Will have, if they abide in Christ. John 15:4–5, 16.
Done by God in them. Isa. 26:12; Phil. 2:13.
Created in Christ to. Eph. 2:10.
Exhorted to put on. Col. 3:12–14.
Should be equipped for. 2 Tim. 3:17.
Should be rich in. 1 Tim. 6:18.
Should be careful to maintain. Titus 3:8, 14.
Should be ready to engage frequently in. Acts 9:36; 2 Cor. 9:8; Col. 1:10; 2
Thess. 2:17; 1 Tim. 6:18; 2 Tim. 2:21; Titus 2:14; 3:1; Heb. 13:21.
Should encourage each other to. Heb. 10:24.
Should avoid ostentation in. Matt. 6:1–18; James 3:13.
Deeds are seen in light of the truth. John 3:21.
Follow believers when they die. Rev. 14:13.
Godly women should manifest. 1 Tim. 2:10; 5:10.
God remembers. Neh. 13:14; Heb. 6:9–10.
Shall be brought into the judgment. Eccles. 12:14; 2 Cor. 5:10.
In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith. Matt. 25:34–40; James 2:14–20.
Ministers should
Be examples of. Titus 2:7.
Exhort to. 1 Tim. 6:17, 18; Titus 3:1, 8, 14.
God is glorified by. John 15:8.
Designed to lead others to glorify God. Matt. 5:16; 1 Pet. 2:12.
A blessing attends. James 1:25.
The unbelieving disqualified from. Titus 1:16.
Illustrated. John 15:5.
Grace
God is the source of all. Ps. 84:11; 1 Pet. 5:10; James 1:17.
God's throne, the throne of. Heb. 4:16.
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of. Zech. 12:10; Heb. 10:29.
Christ received it from. Luke 2:40; John 1:14; 3:24–25.
Christ spoke with. Ps. 45:2; Luke 4:22.
Came by Christ. John 1:17; Rom. 5:15; 1 Cor. 1:4.
Foretold by the prophets. 1 Pet. 1:10.
Riches of, shown in God's kindness through Christ. Eph. 2:7.
Glory of, exhibited in our acceptance in Christ. Eph. 1:6.
Descriptions of
Great. Acts 4:33.
Glorious. Eph. 1:6.
Varied. 1 Pet. 4:10.
Rich. Eph. 1:7; 2:7.
Sovereign. Rom. 5:21.
Surpassing. 2 Cor. 9:14.
The gospel, a declaration of. Acts 20:24, 32.
Is the source of
Election. Rom. 11:5.
The call of God. Gal. 1:15.
Justification. Rom. 3:24; Titus 3:7.
Faith. Acts 18:27.
Forgiveness of trespasses. Eph. 1:7.
Salvation. Acts 15:11; Eph. 2:5, 8.
Confort. 2 Thess. 2:16.
Hope. 2 Thess. 2:16.
Necessary to the service of God. Heb. 12:28.
God's work completed in believers by. 2 Thess. 1:11–12.
The success and completion of the work of God to be attributed to. Zech. 4:7.
Inheritance of the promises is by. Rom. 4:16.
Justification by, opposed to that by works. Rom. 4:4–5; 11:6; Gal. 5:4.
Believers
Are heirs of. 1 Pet. 3:7.
Are under. Rom. 6:14.
Receive, from Christ. John 1:16.
Are what they are by. 1 Cor. 15:10; 2 Cor. 1:12.
Abound in gifts of. Acts 4:33; 2 Cor. 8:1; 9:8, 14.
Should mature in. Heb. 13:9; 2 Tim. 2:1; 2 Pet. 3:18.
Should speak with. Eph. 4:29; Col. 4:6.
Is especially given
To ministers. Rom. 12:3, 6; 15:15; 1 Cor. 3:10; Gal. 2:9; Eph. 3:7.
To the humble. Prov. 3:34; James 4:6.
To those who walk uprightly. Ps. 84:11.
Not to be received in vain. 2 Cor. 6:1.
Pray for it
For yourselves. Heb. 4:16.
For others. 2 Cor. 13:14; Eph. 6:24.
Be careful not to fail to obtain. Heb. 12:15.
Manifestation of, in others, a cause of gladness. Acts 11:23; 1 John 1:3–4.
Special manifestation of, at the second coming of Christ. 1 Pet. 1:13.
Not to be abused. Rom. 3:8; 6:1, 15.
Lawless men will abuse. Jude 4.
Justification
Promised in Christ. Isa. 45:25; 53:11.
Is the act of God. Isa. 50:8; Rom. 8:33.
Under law
Requires perfect obedience. Lev. 18:5; Rom. 2:13; 10:5; James 2:10.
Man cannot attain to. Job 9:2–3, 20; 25:4; Ps. 130:3; 143:2; Rom. 3:20;
9:31–32.
Under the gospel
Is not of works. Acts 13:39; Rom. 8:3; Gal. 2:16; 3:11.
Is not of faith and works united. Rom. 3:28; 11:6; Gal. 2:14–21; 5:4. Cf.
Acts 15:1–29.
Is by faith alone. John 5:24; Acts 13:39; Rom. 3:30; 5:1; Gal. 2:16.
Is of grace. Rom. 3:24; 4:16; 5:17–21.
In the name of Christ. 1 Cor. 6:11.
By imputation of Christ's righteousness. Isa. 61:10; Jer. 23:6; Rom. 3:22;
5:18; 1 Cor. 1:30; 2 Cor. 5:21.
By the blood of Christ. Rom. 5:9.
By the resurrection of Christ. Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:17.
Blessedness of. Ps. 32:1–2; Rom. 4:6–8.
Frees from condemnation. Isa. 50:8–9; 54:17; Rom. 8:33–34.
Makes believers heirs. Titus 3:7.
Ensures glorification. Rom. 8:30.
The wicked shall not attain to. Ex. 23:7.
By faith
Revealed under the Old Testament age. Hab. 2:4; Rom. 1:17.
Excludes boasting. Rom. 3:27; 4:2; 1 Cor. 1:29, 31.
Does not make void the law. Rom. 3:30–31; 1 Cor. 9:21.
Typified. Zech. 3:4–5.
Illustrated. Luke 18:14.
Exemplified in
Abraham. Gen. 15:6.
Paul. Phil. 3:8–9.
Nature of Salvation
Is of God. Ps. 3:8; 37:39; Jer. 3:23; 1 Thess. 5:9; 1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Tim. 1:9.
Is by Christ. Isa. 45:21–22; 59:16; 63:9; Acts 4:12; Eph. 5:23.
Is through faith in Christ. Mark 16:16; Acts 16:31; Rom. 10:9; Eph. 2:8; 1 Pet.
1:5.
Confession of Christ necessary to. Rom. 10:10.
Announced after the fall. Gen. 3:15.
Of Israel, predicted. Isa. 35:4; 45:17; Zech. 9:16; Rom. 11:26.
Of the Gentiles, predicted. Isa. 45:22; 49:6; 52:10.
Revealed in the gospel. Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:18; Eph. 1:13; 2 Tim. 1:10.
Came to the Gentiles through the fall of the Jews. Rom. 11:11.
Christ
The founder of. Heb. 2:10.
The source of. Heb. 5:9.
Appointed for. Isa. 49:6.
Raised up for. Luke 1:69.
Brings, with him. Isa. 62:11; Luke 19:9.
Came and died to bring. Isa. 63:1; Matt. 18:11; John 3:14–15; Gal. 1:4; 1
Tim. 1:15; Heb. 7:25.
Exalted to give. Acts 5:31.
Described as
Common. Jude 3.
Eternal. Isa. 45:17; 51:6; Heb. 5:9.
Glorious. 2 Tim. 2:10.
Great. Heb. 2:3.
Not by works. Rom. 11:6; Eph. 2:9; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 3:5.
Of grace. Eph. 2:5, 8; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 2:11.
Of love. Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:9–10.
Of mercy. Ps. 6:4; Titus 3:5.
Of the patience of God. 2 Pet. 3:15.
To all generations. Isa. 51:8.
Reconciliation to God, a pledge of. Rom. 5:10.
Is deliverance from
Sin. Matt. 1:21; 1 John 3:5.
Uncleanness. Ezek. 36:29.
The devil. Col. 2:15; Heb. 2:14–15.
Wrath. Rom. 5:9; 1 Thess. 1:10.
This present evil age. Gal. 1:4.
Enemies. Luke 1:71, 74.
Eternal death. John 3:16–17.
Regeneration necessary to. John 3:3.
Final perseverance necessary to. Matt. 10:22.
Searched into and exhibited by the prophets. 1 Pet. 1:10.
The Scriptures are able to lead one to. 1 Cor. 1:21; 2 Tim. 3:15; James 1:21.
Now is the day of. Isa. 49:8; 2 Cor. 6:2.
From sin, to be worked out with fear and trembling. Phil. 2:12.
Believers
Appointed to obtain. 1 Thess. 2:13; 5:9; 2 Tim. 1:9.
Are to inherit. Heb. 1:14.
Have, through grace. Acts 15:11.
Have a sign of, in their patient suffering for Christ. Phil. 1:28–29.
Guarded by the power of God to. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Adorned with. Ps. 149:4.
Clothed with. Isa. 61:10.
Satisfied by. Luke 2:30.
Love. Ps. 40:16.
Hope for. Lam. 3:26; Rom. 8:24.
Wait for. Gen. 49:18; Ps. 119:81, 123, 174; Lam. 3:26.
Daily approach nearer to. Rom. 13:11.
Obtain, as the outcome of their faith. 1 Pet. 1:9.
Welcome the news of. Isa. 52:7; Rom. 10:15.
Pray to be visited with. Ps. 85:7; 106:4; 119:41.
Pray for the assurance of. Ps. 35:3.
Pray for a joyful sense of. Ps. 51:12.
Evidence, by works. Heb. 6:9–10.
Ascribe, to God. Ps. 25:5; Isa. 12:2.
Praise God for. 1 Chron. 16:23; Ps. 96:2; 116:12.
Rejoice and glory in. Ps. 9:14; 21:1; Isa. 25:9; 1 Cor. 1:31; Gal. 6:14.
Declare. Ps. 40:10; 71:15.
Godly sorrow works repentance to. 2 Cor. 7:10.
All the earth shall see. Isa. 52:10; Luke 3:6.
Ministers
Give the knowledge of. Luke 1:77.
Proclaim the way of. Acts 16:17.
Should exhort to. Ezek. 3:18–19; Acts 2:40.
Should labor to lead others to. Rom. 11:14.
Should be clothed in. 2 Chron. 6:41; Ps. 132:16.
Should use self-denial to lead others to. 1 Cor. 9:22.
Should endure everything that the elect may obtain. 2 Tim. 2:10.
Are a fragrance of Christ to God, in those who obtain. 2 Cor. 2:15.
The heavenly host ascribe, to God. Rev. 7:10; 19:1.
Sought in vain from
Idols. Isa. 45:20; Jer. 2:28.
Earthly power. Jer. 3:23.
No escape for those who neglect. Heb. 2:3.
Is far off from the wicked. Ps. 119:155; Isa. 59:11.
Illustrated by
Chariots. Hab. 3:8.
Clothing. 2 Chron. 6:41; Ps. 132:16; Isa. 61:10.
A cup. Ps. 116:13.
A helmet. Isa. 59:17; Eph. 6:17.
A horn. Ps. 18:2; Luke 1:69.
A rock. Deut. 32:15; 2 Sam. 22:47; Ps. 95:1.
A shield. 2 Sam. 22:36.
A well. Isa. 12:3.
A torch. Isa. 62:1.
Walls and bulwarks. Isa. 26:1; 60:18.
A victory. 1 Cor. 15:57.
Typified. Num. 21:4–9; John 3:14–15.
New Birth
The corruption of human nature requires. John 3:6; Rom. 8:7–8.
None can enter heaven without. John 3:3.
Effected by
God. John 1:13; 1 Pet. 1:3.
Christ. 1 John 2:29.
The Holy Spirit. John 3:6, 8; Titus 3:5.
Through the instrumentality of
The word of God. James 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:23.
The resurrection of Christ. 1 Pet. 1:3.
The ministry of the gospel. 1 Cor. 4:15.
Is of God's will. James 1:18.
Is of God's mercy. Titus 3:5.
Is for God's glory. Isa. 43:7.
Described as
Circumcision of the heart. Deut. 30:6; Rom. 2:29; Col. 2:11.
The inner being or self. Rom. 7:22; 2 Cor. 4:16.
A new creation. 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15; Eph. 2:10.
A new heart. Ezek. 36:26.
A new spirit. Ezek. 11:19; Rom. 7:6.
Newness of life. Rom. 6:4.
Partaking of the divine nature. 2 Pet. 1:4.
Putting on the new self. Eph. 4:24.
A spiritual resurrection. Rom. 6:4–6; Eph. 2:1, 5; Col. 2:12; 3:1.
The washing of regeneration. Titus 3:5.
True for all believers. Rom. 8:16–17; 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 John 5:1.
Produces
Likeness to God. Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10.
Likeness to Christ. Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; 1 John 3:2.
Knowledge of God. Jer. 24:7; Col. 3:10.
Forsaking of sin. 1 John 3:9; 5:18.
Victory over the world. 1 John 5:4.
Delight in God's law. Rom. 7:22.
Evidenced by
Faith in Christ. 1 John 5:1.
Righteousness. 1 John 2:29; 5:18.
Love. 1 John 4:7.
Connected with adoption. Isa. 43:6–7; John 1:12–13.
Natural man does not understand. John 3:4.
Pardon
Promised. Isa. 1:18; Jer. 31:34; 50:20; Heb. 8:12.
None without shedding of blood. Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22.
Not possible by
Legal sacrifices. Heb. 10:4.
Outward purifications. Job 9:30–31; Jer. 2:22.
Is granted
By God alone. Dan. 9:9; Mark 2:7.
By Christ himself. Mark 2:5; Luke 7:48.
Through Christ's work. Luke 1:69, 77; Acts 5:31; 13:38.
Through the blood of Christ. Matt. 26:28; Rom. 3:25; Col. 1:14; 1 John 1:7.
For Christ's name's sake. 1 John 2:12.
By the exaltation of Christ. Acts 5:31.
Freely. Isa. 43:25.
Readily. Neh. 9:17; Ps. 86:5.
Abundantly. Isa. 55:7; Rom. 5:20.
To those who confess their sins. 2 Sam. 12:13; Ps. 32:5; 1 John 1:9.
To those who repent. Acts 2:38.
To those who believe. Acts 10:43.
Should be proclaimed in the name of Christ. Luke 24:47.
Exhibits the
Compassion of God. Mic. 7:18–19.
Faithfulness of God. 1 John 1:9.
Forbearance of God. Rom. 3:25.
Goodness of God. 2 Chron. 30:18; Ps. 86:5.
Grace of God. Rom. 5:15–16.
Justice of God. 1 John 1:9.
Steadfast love of God. Ex. 34:7; Ps. 51:1.
Expressed by
Removing sin and transgression. Ps. 32:1; 103:12; Isa. 44:22.
Casting sins into the sea. Mic. 7:19.
Not counting sin. Rom. 4:8.
Not remembering sin and transgression. Ezek. 18:22; Heb. 10:17.
All believers enjoy. Col. 2:13; 1 John 2:12.
Blessedness of. Ps. 32:1; Rom. 4:7.
Should lead to
Returning to God. Isa. 44:22.
Loving God. Luke 7:47.
Fearing God. Ps. 130:4.
Praising God. Ps. 103:2–3.
Ministers are appointed to proclaim. Isa. 40:1–2; 2 Cor. 5:19.
Pray for, on behalf of
Yourselves. Ps. 25:11, 18; 51:1; Matt. 6:12; Luke 11:4.
Others. James 5:15; 1 John 5:16.
Encouragement to pray for. 2 Chron. 7:14.
Withheld from
The unforgiving. Mark 11:26; Luke 6:37.
The unbelieving. John 8:21, 24.
The impenitent. Luke 13:2–5.
Speaking against the Holy Spirit. Matt. 12:32; Mark 3:28–29.
Apostates. Heb. 10:26–27; 1 John 5:16.
Illustrated. Luke 7:42; 15:20–24.
Exemplified for
The Israelites. Num. 14:20.
David. 2 Sam. 12:13.
Manasseh. 2 Chron. 33:13.
Hezekiah. Isa. 38:17.
The paralytic. Matt. 9:2.
The penitent. Luke 7:47.
Perseverance of Believers
An evidence of salvation. Job 17:9; Prov. 4:18; John 8:31; Col. 1:21–23; Heb.
3:6, 14.
To be manifested in
Seeking God. 1 Chron. 16:11.
Waiting upon God. Hos. 12:6.
Prayer. Rom. 12:12; Eph. 6:18.
Well-doing. Rom. 2:7; 2 Thess. 3:13.
Continuing in the faith. Acts 14:22; Col. 1:23; 2 Tim. 4:7.
Holding fast hope. Heb. 3:6.
Maintained through
The power of God. Ps. 37:24; Phil. 1:6.
The power of Christ. John 10:28.
The intercession of Christ. Luke 22:31–32; John 17:11.
The fear of God. Jer. 32:40.
Faith. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Leads to increase of knowledge. John 8:31–32.
Doing good
Leads to assurance of hope. Heb. 6:10–11.
Is not in vain. 1 Cor. 15:58; Gal. 6:9.
Ministers should exhort to. Acts 13:43; 14:22.
Encouragement and promises to. Matt. 10:22; 24:13; Heb. 12:2–3; Rev. 2:26–28.
Blessedness of. James 1:25.
Lack of
Excludes from the benefits of the gospel. Heb. 6:4–6.
Is punished. John 15:6; Rom. 11:22.
Illustrated. Mark 4:5, 17.
Privileges of Believers
Abiding in Christ. John 15:4–5.
Partaking of the divine nature. 2 Pet. 1:4.
Access to God by Christ. Eph. 3:12.
Being part of the church. Eph. 2:19; Heb. 12:23.
Having
Union in God and Christ. John 17:21.
Christ for their Shepherd. Isa. 40:11; John 10:14, 16.
Christ for their intercessor. Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25; 1 John 2:1.
The promises of God. 2 Cor. 7:1; 2 Pet. 1:4.
All things. 1 Cor. 3:21–22.
All things working together for their good. Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor. 4:15–17.
Their names written in the Book of Life. Rev. 13:8; 20:15.
Having God for their
Deliverer. 2 Sam. 22:2; Ps. 18:2.
Dwelling place. Ps. 90:1; 91:9.
Father. Deut. 32:6; Isa. 63:16; 64:8.
Friend. 2 Chron. 20:7; James 2:23.
Glory. Ps. 3:3; Isa. 60:19.
Guide. Ps. 48:14; Isa. 58:11.
Helper. Ps. 33:20; Heb. 13:6.
Keeper. Ps. 121:4–5.
King. Ps. 5:2; 44:4; Isa. 44:6.
Lawgiver. Neh. 9:13, 14; Isa. 33:22.
Light. Ps. 27:1; Isa. 60:19; Mic. 7:8.
Portion. Ps. 73:26; Lam. 3:24.
Redeemer. Ps. 19:14; Isa. 43:14.
Refuge. Ps. 46:1, 11; Isa. 25:4.
Salvation. Ps. 18:2; 27:1; Isa. 12:2.
Shield. Gen. 15:1; Ps. 84:11.
Strength. Ps. 18:2; 27:1; 46:1.
Tower. 2 Sam. 22:3; Ps. 61:3.
Committing themselves to God. Ps. 31:5; Acts 7:59; 2 Tim. 1:12.
Calling upon God in trouble. Ps. 50:15.
Suffering for Christ. Acts 5:41; Phil. 1:29.
Profiting from discipline. Ps. 119:67; Heb. 12:10–11.
Secure during public calamities. Job 5:20, 23; Ps. 27:1–5; 91:5–10.
Interceding for others. Gen. 18:23–33; James 5:16.
Reconciliation with God
Predicted. Dan. 9:24; Isa. 53:5.
Proclaimed by angels at the birth of Christ. Luke 2:14.
Blotting out legalistic requirements is necessary to. Eph. 2:14–16; Col. 2:14.
Effected for those who believe
By God in Christ. Rom. 5:11; 2 Cor. 5:19.
By Christ as high priest. Heb. 2:17.
By the death of Christ. Rom. 5:10; Eph. 2:16; Col. 1:21–22.
By the blood of Christ. Eph. 2:13; Col. 1:20.
While alienated from God. Col. 1:21.
While sinners and without spiritual strength. Rom. 5:6, 8, 10.
The ministry of, committed to ambassadors. 2 Cor. 5:18–20.
Effects of
Peace with God. Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:16–17.
Access to God. Rom. 5:2; Eph. 2:18.
Union of Jews and Gentiles. Eph. 2:14.
Union of things in heaven and earth. Eph. 1:10; Col. 1:20.
A pledge of final salvation. Rom. 5:10.
Necessity for, illustrated. Matt. 5:24–26.
Typified. Lev. 8:15; 16:20.
Redemption
Defined. 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23.
Is of God. Isa. 43:1; 44:21–23; Luke 1:68.
Is by Christ and his blood. Matt. 20:28; Acts 20:28; Gal. 3:13; Heb. 9:12; 1 Pet.
1:19; Rev. 5:9.
Is from
The bondage of the law. Gal. 4:5.
The curse of the law. Gal. 3:13.
The power of sin. Rom. 6:18, 22.
The power of the grave and death. Ps. 49:15; Hos. 13:14.
All troubles. Ps. 25:22.
Iniquity and lawlessness. Ps. 130:8; Titus 2:14.
All evil. Gen. 48:16.
The present evil age. Gal. 1:4.
Futile ways. 1 Pet. 1:18.
Enemies. Ps. 106:10–11; Jer. 15:21.
The pit. Ps. 103:4.
Man cannot effect. Ps. 49:7.
Perishable things cannot purchase. 1 Pet. 1:18.
Procures for us
Justification. Rom. 3:24.
Forgiveness of sin. Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14.
Adoption. Gal. 4:4–5.
Purification. Titus 2:14.
The present life, the only season for. Job 36:18–19.
Described as
Plentiful. Ps. 130:7.
Costly. Ps. 49:8.
Eternal. Heb. 9:12.
Subjects of
The soul. Job 33:28; Ps. 71:23.
The body. Rom. 8:23.
The life. Ps. 103:4; Lam. 3:58.
The inheritance. Eph. 1:14.
Manifests the
Power of God. Isa. 50:2.
Grace of God. Isa. 52:3.
Love and compassion of God. Isa. 63:9; John 3:16; Rom. 6:8; 1 John 4:10.
Those who partake of
Include Old Testament believers. Heb. 9:15.
Are the property of God. Isa. 43:1; 1 Cor. 6:20.
Are firstfruits for God. Rev. 14:4.
Are a special people. 2 Sam. 7:23; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.
Have assurance. Job 19:25; Ps. 31:5.
Are sealed for the day of. Eph. 4:30.
Are zealous for good works. Eph. 2:10; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.
Walk safely in holiness. Isa. 35:8–9.
Shall return to Zion with joy. Isa. 35:10.
Alone can learn the songs of heaven. Rev. 14:3–4.
Commit themselves to God. Ps. 31:5.
Have a guarantee of the completion of. 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:14.
Wait for the completion of. Rom. 8:23; Phil. 3:20–21; Titus 2:11–13.
Pray for the completion of. Ps. 26:11; 44:26.
Praise God for. Ps. 71:23; 103:4; Isa. 44:22–23; 51:11; Rev. 5:9.
Should glorify God for. 1 Cor. 6:20.
Should be without fear. Isa. 43:1.
Typified by
Israel. Ex. 6:6.
Firstborn. Ex. 13:11–15; Num. 18:15.
Atonement money. Ex. 30:12–15.
Hired servant. Lev. 25:47–54.
Repentance
What it is. Isa. 45:22; Acts 14:15; 2 Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:2; 1 Thess. 1:9.
Commanded to all by God. Ezek. 18:30–32; Acts 17:30.
Commanded by Christ. Rev. 2:5, 16; 3:3.
Given by God. Acts 11:18; 2 Tim. 2:25.
Christ exalted to give. Acts 5:31.
By the operation of the Holy Spirit. Zech. 12:10.
Called by repentance to life. Acts 11:18.
Called by repentance to salvation. 2 Cor. 7:10.
We should be led to, by
The patience of God. Gen. 6:3; 1 Pet. 3:20; 2 Pet. 3:9.
The kindness of God. Rom. 2:4.
The discipline of God. 1 Kings 8:47; Rev. 3:19.
Godly grief. 2 Cor. 7:10.
Necessary to the pardon of sin. Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:22.
Conviction of sin necessary to. 1 Kings 8:38; Prov. 28:13; Acts 2:37–38; 19:18.
Confession and separation essential elements of. Ezra 10:11.
Preached
By Christ. Matt. 4:17; Mark 1:15.
By John the Baptist. Matt. 3:2; Mark 1:4.
By the apostles. Mark 6:12; Acts 20:21.
In the name of Christ. Luke 24:47.
Without regret. 2 Cor. 7:10.
Now is the time for. Ps. 95:7–8; Prov. 27:1; Isa. 55:6; 2 Cor. 6:2; Heb. 3:7–8;
4:7.
Joy in heaven over one sinner brought to. Luke 15:7, 10.
Ministers should rejoice concerning. 2 Cor. 7:9.
Should be evidenced by fruits. Isa. 1:16–17; Dan. 4:27; Matt. 3:8; Acts 26:20.
Should be accompanied by
Humility. 2 Chron. 7:14; James 4:9–10.
Shame and humiliation. Jer. 31:19; Ezek. 16:61, 63; Dan. 9:7–8. Cf. Ezra
9:6–15.
Self-abhorrence. Job 42:6.
Confession. Lev. 26:40; Job 33:27.
Faith. Matt. 21:32; Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21.
Prayer. 1 Kings 8:33; Acts 8:22.
Conversion. Acts 3:19; 26:20.
Turning from sin. 2 Chron. 6:26.
Turning from idolatry. Ezek. 14:6; 1 Thess. 1:9.
Greater zeal in the path of duty. 2 Cor. 7:11.
Exhortations to. Ezek. 14:6; 18:30; Acts 2:38; 3:19.
The wicked
Averse to. Jer. 8:6; Matt. 21:32.
Not led to, by the judgments of God. Rev. 9:20–21; 16:9.
Not led to, by miraculous intervention. Luke 16:30–31.
Neglect the opportunity for. Rev. 2:21.
Condemned for neglecting. Matt. 11:20.
Danger of neglecting. Matt. 11:20–24; Luke 13:3, 5; Rom. 2:5; Rev. 2:5,
16, 22.
Denied to apostates. Heb. 6:4–6.
Illustrated. Matt. 21:29; Luke 15:18–21; 18:13; Gal. 1:23.
True, illustrated by
The Israelites. Judg. 10:15–16.
David. 2 Sam. 12:13.
Manasseh. 2 Chron. 33:12–13.
Job. Job 42:6.
Nineveh. Jonah 3:5–8; Matt. 12:41.
Peter. Matt. 26:75.
Zacchaeus. Luke 19:8.
The thief on the cross. Luke 23:40–41.
The Corinthians. 2 Cor. 7:9–10.
False, illustrated by
Saul. 1 Sam. 15:24–30.
Ahab. 1 Kings 21:27–29.
Judas. Matt. 27:3–5.
Righteousness Imputed to Believers
Predicted. Isa. 56:1; Ezek. 16:14.
Revealed in the gospel. Rom. 1:17.
Is of the Lord. Isa. 54:17.
Described as
Christ being the end of the law for righteousness. Rom. 10:4.
Christ became righteousness for us. 1 Cor. 1:30.
Christ being "The Lord our righteousness." Jer. 23:6.
Christ bringing in an everlasting righteousness. Dan. 9:24.
Our becoming the righteousness of God, in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:21.
The righteousness of faith. Rom. 4:13; 9:30; 10:6.
The righteousness of God, apart from the law. Rom. 3:21.
The righteousness of God through faith in Christ. Rom. 3:22.
Is a free gift. Rom. 5:17.
God's righteousness never to be abolished or dismayed. Isa. 51:6.
The promises made through. Rom. 4:13.
Believers
Receive, on believing. Rom. 4:5, 11, 24.
Covered with the robe of righteousness. Isa. 61:10.
Exalted in righteousness. Ps. 89:16.
Desire to be found in. Phil. 3:9.
Glory in having. Isa. 45:24–25.
The Gentiles attained to. Rom. 9:30.
Blessedness of those who have. Rom. 4:6.
The Jews
Ignorant of. Rom. 10:3.
Stumble at the concept of. Rom. 9:32.
Do not submit to. Rom. 10:3.
Exemplified by
Abraham. Rom. 4:9, 22; Gal. 3:6.
Paul. Phil. 3:7–9.
Sanctification
Is separation to the service of God. Ps. 4:3; 2 Cor. 6:17.
Effected by
God. Ezek. 37:28; 1 Thess. 5:23; Jude 1.
Christ. Heb. 2:11; 13:12.
The Holy Spirit. Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2.
In Christ. 1 Cor. 1:2, 30.
Through the atonement of Christ. Heb. 10:10; 13:12.
Through the word of God. John 17:17, 19; Eph. 5:26.
All believers are growing in. Acts 20:32; 26:18; 1 Cor. 6:11.
The church made glorious by. Eph. 5:26–27.
Described. Rom. 13:14.
Purpose of. Eph. 5:1.
Process of, working out salvation. Phil. 2:12.
Should lead to
Mortification of sin. 1 Thess. 4:3–4.
Fruitful living. Rom. 6:22; Eph. 5:7–9.
Believers fitted for the service of God by. 2 Tim. 2:21.
Ministers
Set apart to God's service by. Jer. 1:5.
Should pray that their people may enjoy complete. 1 Thess. 5:23.
Should exhort their people to walk in. 1 Thess. 4:1, 3.
None can inherit the kingdom of God without. 1 Cor. 6:9–11.
Typified. Gen. 2:3; Ex. 13:2; 19:14; 40:9–15; Lev. 27:14–16.
Spiritual Peace
God
Is the God of. Rom. 15:33; 2 Cor. 13:11; 1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 13:20.
Ordains, for believers. Ps. 85:8; Isa. 26:12.
Christ
Is the Lord of. 2 Thess. 3:16.
Is the prince of. Isa. 9:6.
Grants. Luke 1:79; John 14:27; 2 Thess. 3:16.
He is our. Eph. 2:14.
Comes through his atonement. Isa. 53:5; Eph. 2:14–15; Col. 1:20.
Preached
By Christ. Eph. 2:17.
Through Christ. Acts 10:36.
By ministers. Isa. 52:7; Rom. 10:15.
By angels. Luke 2:14.
A fruit of the Spirit. Rom. 14:17; Gal. 5:22.
Divine wisdom is the way of. Prov. 3:17.
Accompanies
Justification. Rom. 5:1.
Faith. Rom. 15:13.
Righteousness. Isa. 32:17.
Acquaintance with God. Job 22:21.
The love of God's law. Ps. 119:165.
Spiritual mindedness. Rom. 8:6.
Established by covenant. Isa. 54:10; Ezek. 34:25; Mal. 2:5.
Promised to
The Gentiles. Zech. 9:10.
Believers. Ps. 72:3, 7; Isa. 26:3; 55:12; 66:12.
The humble. Ps. 37:11.
Returning backsliders. Isa. 57:18–19.
Believers
Have, in Christ. Isa. 27:5; John 16:33; Rom. 5:1.
Enjoy blessings of. Ps. 4:8; 29:11; 119:165; Isa. 26:3.
Governed by. Phil. 4:7; Col. 3:15.
Die in. Ps. 37:37; Isa. 57:1; Luke 2:29.
Wish, to each other. Gal. 6:16; Phil. 1:2; Col. 1:2; 1 Thess. 1:1.
Have much. Ps. 72:7; 119:165; Isa. 54:13; Jer. 33:6.
Theirs is secure. Job 34:29.
Theirs surpasses all understanding. Phil. 4:7.
Supports them under trials. John 14:27; 16:33.
The gospel is good news of. Rom. 10:15.
The wicked
Do not know. Isa. 57:2; Luke 19:42; Rom. 3:17.
Promise, to themselves. Deut. 29:19.
Are promised, by false teachers. Jer. 6:14.
There is none for. Isa. 48:22; 57:21.
Titles and Names of Believers
Wedding guests of the bridegroom. Matt. 9:15.
Believers. Acts 5:14.
Loved by God. Rom. 1:7.
Beloved brothers. 1 Cor. 15:58; James 2:5.
Beloved children. Eph. 5:1.
Blessed by the Father. Matt. 25:34.
Blessed of the Lord. Gen. 24:31; 26:29.
Brothers. Matt. 23:8; Luke 8:21; John 20:17; Acts 12:17.
Called to belong to Jesus Christ. Rom. 1:6.
Children of the free woman. Gal. 4:31.
Children of God. John 1:12; 11:52; Phil. 2:15; 1 John 3:1–2, 10.
Children of Jacob. Ps. 105:6.
Children of light. Eph. 5:8.
Children of the day. 1 Thess. 5:5.
Children of the promise. Rom. 9:8; Gal. 4:28.
Chlidren of Zion. Ps. 149:2; Joel 2:23.
Chosen instruments. Acts 9:15.
Chosen ones. 1 Chron. 16:13.
Chosen race. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Christians. Acts 11:26; 26:28.
Disciples. John 8:31; 15:8.
Excellent ones. Ps. 16:3.
Faithful, The. Ps. 12:1.
Faithful brothers in Christ. Col. 1:2.
Faithful of the land. Ps. 101:6.
Fellow citizens with the saints. Eph. 2:19.
Fellow heirs. Eph. 3:6.
Fellow heirs with Christ. Rom. 8:17.
Fellow servants. Rev. 6:11.
Friends of Christ. John 15:15.
Friends of God. 2 Chron. 20:7; James 2:23.
Godly, The. Ps. 4:3; 2 Pet. 2:9.
God's chosen ones. Col. 3:12; Titus 1:1.
God's treasured possession. Ex. 19:5; Ps. 135:4.
Heirs of God. Rom. 8:17; Gal. 4:7.
Heirs of the grace of life. 1 Pet. 3:7.
Heirs of the kingdom. James 2:5.
Heirs of the promise. Heb. 6:17; Gal. 3:29.
Heirs of salvation. Heb. 1:14.
Holy brothers. Heb. 3:1.
Holy nation. Ex. 19:6; 1 Pet. 2:9.
Holy people. Isa. 62:12.
Holy priesthood. 1 Pet. 2:5.
Kingdom of priests. Ex. 19:6.
Lambs. Isa. 40:11; John 21:15.
Letters from Christ. 2 Cor. 3:3.
Lights of the world. Matt. 5:14.
Little children. John 13:33; 1 John 2:1.
Living stones. 1 Pet. 2:5.
Lord's freedmen. 1 Cor. 7:22.
Members of Christ. 1 Cor. 6:15; Eph. 5:30.
Men of God. Deut. 33:1; 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 3:17.
Oaks of righteousness. Isa. 61:3.
Obedient children. 1 Pet. 1:14.
People for God's treasured possession. Deut. 14:2; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.
People holy, A. Deut. 26:19.
People of God. Heb. 4:9; 1 Pet. 2:10.
People near to God. Ps. 148:14.
People saved by the Lord. Deut. 33:29.
Pillars in the temple of God. Rev. 3:12.
Priests to God. Rev. 1:6.
Ransomed of the Lord. Isa. 51:11.
Righteous, The. Hab. 2:4.
Royal priesthood. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Salt of the earth. Matt. 5:13.
Servants (slaves) of Christ. 1 Cor. 7:22; Eph. 6:6.
Sheep of Christ. John 10:1–16; 21:16.
Slaves of righteousness. Rom. 6:18.
Sojourners with God. Lev. 25:23; Ps. 39:12.
Sons of Abraham. Gal. 3:7.
Sons of the Father. Matt. 5:45.
Sons of the kingdom. Matt. 13:38.
Sons of the living God. Rom. 9:26.
Sons of the Lord. Deut. 14:1.
Sons of the resurrection. Luke 20:36.
Vessels for honor. 2 Tim. 2:21.
Vessels of mercy. Rom. 9:23.
Witnesses for God. Isa. 44:8.
Union with Christ
As head of the church. Eph. 1:22–23; 4:15–16; Col. 1:18.
Christ prayed that all believers might have. John 17:21, 23.
Described as
Believers being in Christ. 2 Cor. 12:2; 1 John 5:20.
Christ being in believers. Eph. 3:17; Col. 1:27.
Includes union with the Father. John 17:21; 1 John 2:24.
Is of God. 1 Cor. 1:30.
Maintained by
Faith. Gal. 2:20; Eph. 3:17.
Abiding in him. John 15:4, 7.
His word abiding in us. John 15:7; 1 John 2:24; 2 John 9.
Feeding on him. John 6:56.
Keeping his commandments. 1 John 3:24.
The Holy Spirit witnesses. 1 John 3:24.
The gift of the Holy Spirit is an evidence of. 1 John 4:13.
Believers
Have, in mind. 1 Cor. 2:16; Phil. 2:5.
Have, in spirit. 1 Cor. 6:17.
Have, in love. Song 2:16; 7:10.
Have, in sufferings. Phil. 3:10; 2 Tim. 2:12.
Have, in his death. Rom. 6:3–8; Gal. 2:20.
Have assurance of. John 14:20.
Enjoy, in the Lord's Supper. 1 Cor. 10:16–17.
Identified with Christ by. Matt. 25:40, 45; Acts 8:1; 9:4.
Are complete through. Col. 2:10.
Exhorted to maintain. John 15:4; Acts 11:23; Col. 2:7.
Necessary to growth in grace. Eph. 4:15–16; Col. 2:19.
Necessary for fruitfulness. John 15:4–5.
Beneficial results of
Righteousness imputed. 2 Cor. 5:21; Phil. 3:9.
Freedom from condemnation. Rom. 8:1.
Freedom from dominion of sin. 1 John 3:6.
Being created anew. 2 Cor. 5:17.
Confidence at his coming. 1 John 2:28.
Abundant fruitfulness. John 15:5.
Answers to prayer. John 15:7.
They who have, ought to walk as he walked. 1 John 2:6.
False teachers do not have. Col. 2:18–19.
Is indissoluble. Rom. 8:35.
Punishment of those without. John 15:6.
Illustrated by
Vine and branches. John 15:1, 5.
Foundation and building. 1 Cor. 3:10–11; Eph. 2:20–21; 1 Pet. 2:4–6.
Body and members. 1 Cor. 12:12, 27; Eph. 5:30.
Husband and wife. Eph. 5:25–32.
The Church
Baptism
As administered by John. Matt. 3:5–12; John 3:23; Acts 13:24; 19:4.
Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it. Matt. 3:13–15; Luke 3:21.
Adopted by Christ. John 3:22; 4:1–2.
Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church. Matt. 28:19–20; Mark 16:15–
16.
To be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matt. 28:19.
Water, the outward and visible sign in. Acts 8:36; 10:47.
Remission of sins, signified by. Acts 2:38; 22:16; Rom. 6:3–4.
Unity of the church effected by. 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:27–28.
Confession of sin necessary to. Matt. 3:6.
Repentance necessary to. Acts 2:38.
Faith necessary to. Acts 8:37; 18:8.
There is but one. Eph. 4:5.
Administered to
Individuals. Acts 8:38; 9:18.
Households. Acts 16:15, 33; 1 Cor. 1:16.
Only to professing believers. Acts 2:38; Matt. 3:6; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12,
36–37; 10:47–48.
Administered by immersing the whole body of the person in water. Matt. 3:16;
Acts 8:38–39.
Emblematic of the influences of the Holy Spirit. Matt. 3:11; Titus 3:5.
Typified. 1 Cor. 10:2; 1 Pet. 3:20–21.
Church Discipline
Ministers authorized to establish. Matt. 16:19; 18:18.
Consists in
Maintaining sound doctrine. 1 Tim. 1:3; Titus 1:13.
Ordering its affairs. 1 Cor. 11:34; Titus 1:5.
Rebuking offenders. 1 Tim. 5:20; 2 Tim. 4:2.
Removing obstinate offenders. 1 Cor. 5:3–5, 13; 1 Tim. 1:20.
Should be submitted to. Heb. 13:17.
Is for edification. 2 Cor. 10:8; 13:10.
Decency and order, the objects of. 1 Cor. 14:40.
Exercise, in a spirit of love. 2 Cor. 2:6–8.
Prohibits women preaching. 1 Cor. 14:34; 1 Tim. 2:12.
Church Leaders
Divinely called and protected. Matt. 28:19; Acts 13:2, 4; 2 Cor. 3:5–6; Heb. 5:4.
Have authority from God. 2 Cor. 10:8; 13:10.
Described as
Ambassadors for Christ. 2 Cor. 5:20.
Servants for Jesus' sake. 2 Cor. 4:5.
Defenders of the gospel. Phil. 1:7.
Servants of Christ. 1 Cor. 4:1.
Stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Cor. 4:1.
Necessity for. Matt. 9:37–38; Rom. 10:14.
Excellency of. Rom. 10:15.
Labors of, vain, without God's blessing. 1 Cor. 3:7; 15:10.
Should be
Having a clear conscience. 1 Tim. 3:9.
Holy and disciplined. Titus 1:8.
Humble. Acts 20:19.
Patient. 2 Cor. 6:4; 2 Tim. 2:24.
Above reproach. 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:7.
Willing. 1 Pet. 5:2.
Unselfish. 2 Cor. 12:14; 1 Thess. 2:6.
Impartial. 1 Tim. 5:21.
Kind and gentle. 1 Thess. 2:7; 2 Tim. 2:24.
Devoted. Acts 20:24; Phil. 1:20–21.
Strong in grace. 2 Tim. 2:1.
Self-denying. 1 Cor. 9:27.
Lover of good, upright, and self-controlled. Titus 1:8.
Hospitable. 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8.
Able to teach. 1 Tim. 3:2; 2 Tim. 2:24.
Studious, meditative, and prayerful. Eph. 3:14; Phil. 1:4; 1 Tim. 4:13, 15.
Diligent in ruling their own families. 1 Tim. 3:4, 12.
Affectionate to their people. Phil. 1:7; 1 Thess. 2:8, 11.
Examples to the flock. Phil. 3:17; 2 Thess. 3:9; 1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Pet. 5:3.
Should not be
Domineering over God's people. 1 Pet. 5:3.
Greedy for money. Acts 20:33; 1 Tim. 3:3, 8; 1 Pet. 5:2.
Quarrelsome or quick-tempered. 1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7.
Cunning. 2 Cor. 4:2.
Men-pleasers. Gal. 1:10; 1 Thess. 2:4.
Easily discouraged. 2 Cor. 4:8–9; 6:10.
Entangled by cares. Luke 9:60; 2 Tim. 2:4.
Drunkard. 1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7.
Are responsible to
Avoid giving unnecessary offense. 1 Cor. 10:32–33; 2 Cor. 6:3.
Fulfill their ministry. 2 Tim. 4:5.
Preach the gospel to all. Mark 16:16; 1 Cor. 1:17; 9:16; 10:33.
Feed the church. John 21:15–17; Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:2.
Build up the church. 2 Cor. 12:19; Eph. 4:12.
Have concern for their people. Luke 22:32; Acts 14:22; Col. 1:9; Heb.
13:17.
Teach. 2 Tim. 2:2.
Give instruction. Titus 1:9; 2:15.
Rebuke. Titus 1:13; 2:15.
Comfort. 2 Cor. 1:4–6.
Convince opponents of truth. Titus 1:9.
Wage a good warfare. 1 Tim. 1:18; 2 Tim. 2:3; 4:7.
Should preach
Christ only. Acts 8:5, 35; 1 Cor. 2:2; 2 Cor. 4:5.
Repentance and faith. Acts 20:21.
As spokesmen of God. 1 Pet. 4:11.
Everywhere. Mark 16:20; Acts 8:4.
Not with eloquent words of man's wisdom. 1 Cor. 1:17; 2:1, 4.
Without deceitfulness. 2 Cor. 2:17; 4:2; 1 Thess. 2:3, 5.
Fully and boldly. Matt. 10:27–28; Acts 5:20; 20:20, 27; Rom. 3:12; 15:19; 1
Thess. 2:8.
With care and faithfulness. Acts 6:4; 2 Cor. 1:18–19; 1 Tim. 4:16; 2 Tim.
4:2; Phil. 1:15–17.
Without charge, if possible. 1 Cor. 9:18; 1 Thess. 2:9.
When faithful
Commend themselves as God's ministers. 2 Cor. 6:4.
Thank God for his gifts to their people. 1 Cor. 1:4; Phil. 1:3; 1 Thess. 3:9.
Take pride in their people. 2 Cor. 7:4.
Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people. 1 Thess. 3:6–9.
Commend themselves to people's consciences. 2 Cor. 4:2.
Are rewarded. Matt. 24:47; 1 Cor. 3:14; 9:17–18; 1 Pet. 5:4.
False
Described. Titus 1:10–11.
Deal treacherously with their people. John 10:12.
Delude men. Matt. 15:14.
Exploit. 2 Pet. 2:3.
Shall be punished. Matt. 24:48–51.
Flock responsible to
Regard them as God's stewards. 1 Cor. 4:1; Gal. 4:14.
Not to reject them. Luke 10:16; 1 Tim. 4:12.
Observe their instructions. Matt. 23:3.
Follow their holy example. 1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17; Heb. 13:7.
Honor them. Phil. 2:29; 1 Thess. 5:13; 1 Tim. 5:17.
Love them. 2 Cor. 8:7; 1 Thess. 3:6.
Pray for them. Rom. 15:30; 2 Cor. 1:11; Eph. 6:19; Heb. 13:18.
Obey and submit to them. 1 Cor. 16:16; Heb. 13:17.
Give them joy. 2 Cor. 1:14; 2:3.
Help and support them. Rom. 16:2; 1 Cor. 9:7–11; Gal. 6:6; Phil. 4:3.
Pray for the increase of. Matt. 9:38.
Faithful, exemplified by
The eleven disciples. Matt. 28:16–19.
The seventy. Luke 10:1, 17.
Matthias. Acts 1:26.
Philip. Acts 8:5.
Barnabas. Acts 11:23.
Simeon, etc. Acts 13:1.
Paul. Acts 28:31.
Tychicus. Eph. 6:21.
Timothy. Phil. 2:22.
Epaphroditus. Phil. 2:24.
Archippus. Col. 4:17.
Titus. Titus 1:5.
Divisions in the Church
Are forbidden. 1 Cor. 1:10–13; 11:18; 12:24–25.
Are contrary to the
Unity of Christ. 1 Cor. 1:13; 12:13.
Desire of Christ. John 17:21–23.
Purpose of Christ. John 10:16.
Spirit of the church. 1 Cor. 11:16.
Are proof of a self-centered spirit. 1 Cor. 3:3.
Believers should watch out for those who cause. Rom. 16:17.
Evil of, illustrated. Matt. 12:25.
Excellency and Glory of the Church
Derived from Christ. Luke 2:34.
Consist in its
Being the temple of God. 1 Cor. 3:16–17; Eph. 2:21–22.
Being the body of Christ. Eph. 1:22–23.
Being the Bride of Christ. Rev. 19:7–8; 21:2.
Members being righteous. Rev. 19:8.
Sanctification. Eph. 5:26–27.
Fellowship of Believers
God's will. Matt. 18:20; John 17:20–21.
Occurs
With God. 1 John 1:3.
With believers in heaven. Heb. 12:22–24.
With each other. Gal. 2:9; 1 John 1:3, 7.
In public and social worship. Acts 1:14; Heb. 10:25.
In the Lord's Supper. 1 Cor. 10:17.
In prayer for each other. 2 Cor. 1:11; Eph. 6:18.
In exhortation. Col. 3:16; Heb. 10:25.
In mutual comfort and edification. 1 Thess. 4:18; 5:11.
In mutual sympathy and kindness. Rom. 12:15; Eph. 4:32.
In mutual love and concern. 1 Cor. 12:26–27.
In mutual submission. Eph. 5:21.
In mutual sharing of life. Philem. 6.
The delight of. Rom. 15:32.
Exhortation to. Eph. 4:1–3.
Opposed to communion with the wicked. 2 Cor. 6:14–17; Eph. 5:11.
Exemplified by
The apostles. Acts 1:14.
The local church. Acts 2:42; 5:12.
Paul. Acts 20:36–38.
Lord's Supper
Prefigured. Ex. 12:21–28; 1 Cor. 5:7–8.
Instituted. Matt. 26:26; 1 Cor. 11:23.
Purpose and character of. Matt. 26:27; Luke 22:19; 1 Cor. 10:16; 11:24, 26.
Qualifications to partake of. 1 Cor. 5:7–8; 10:21; 11:28, 31.
Was continually observed by the early church. Acts 2:42; 20:7.
Unworthy partakers of
Are guilty concerning the body and blood of Christ. 1 Cor. 11:27.
Eats and drinks judgment on himself. 1 Cor. 11:29.
Are visited with judgments. 1 Cor. 11:30.
Missions
Commanded. Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15; Luke 10:2; Rom. 10:14–15.
Is according to the purpose of God. Luke 24:46–47; Acts 13:2; Gal. 1:15–16;
Col. 1:25–27.
Christ engaged in. Matt. 4:17, 23; 11:1; Mark 1:38–39; Luke 8:1.
Apostles constrained to engage in. Mark 3:14; 6:7; Luke 10:1–11; Acts 4:19, 20;
Rom. 1:13–15; 1 Cor. 9:16.
Excellency of. Rom. 10:15.
Requirements for
Wisdom and innocence. Matt. 10:16.
Aid others engaged in. Rom. 16:1–2; 2 Cor. 11:9; 3 John 5–8.
Harmony of effort. Gal. 2:9.
Worldly concerns should not delay. Luke 9:59–62.
Success of
To be prayed for. Eph. 6:18–19; Col. 4:3.
A cause of joy and praise. Acts 11:18; 15:3; 21:19–20.
People should not limit. Mark 16:15; 1 Cor. 16:9; Rev. 14:6.
Exemplified by
The Seventy. Luke 10:1, 17.
The apostles. Mark 6:12; Acts 13:2–5.
Philip. Acts 8:5.
Paul, etc. Acts 13:2–4.
Silas. Acts 15:40–41.
Timothy. Acts 16:3.
Noah. 2 Pet. 2:5.
Nature of the Church
Belongs to God. Matt. 16:18; Eph. 3:21; 1 Tim. 3:15.
Purchased by the blood of Christ. Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25; Heb. 9:12.
Displays the wisdom of God. Eph. 3:10.
Chosen. 1 Pet. 5:13.
Splendorous. Eph. 5:27.
Clothed in righteousness. Rev. 19:8.
Believers continually added to, by the Lord. Acts 2:27; 5:14; 11:24.
Unity of. Rom. 12:5; 1 Cor. 10:17; 12:12; Gal. 3:28.
Believers baptized into, by one Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:13.
Ministers commanded to feed. Acts 20:28.
Is edified by the word. 1 Cor. 14:4, 13; Eph. 4:15–16.
The wicked persecute. Acts 8:1–3; 1 Thess. 2:14–15.
Not to be despised. 1 Cor. 11:22.
Titles and Names of the Church
Assembly of the firstborn. Heb. 12:23.
Body of Christ. Eph. 1:22–23; Col. 1:24.
Bride of Christ. Rev. 21:9.
Church of God. Acts 20:28.
Church of the Living God. 1 Tim. 3:15.
Dwelling place for God. Eph. 2:22.
Family in heaven and earth. Eph. 3:15.
Flock of God. 1 Pet. 5:2–3.
Fold of Christ. John 10:16.
God's building. 1 Cor. 3:9.
God's field. 1 Cor. 3:9.
Golden lampstand. Rev. 1:20.
House of Christ. Heb. 3:6.
House of God. Heb. 10:21.
Household of God. Eph. 2:19; 1 Tim. 3:15.
Lamb's Bride. Rev. 19:7.
Pillar and buttress of the truth. 1 Tim. 3:15.
Spiritual house. 1 Pet. 2:5.
Temple of God. 1 Cor. 3:16–17.
Temple of the living God. 2 Cor. 6:16.
Angels
Nature of Holy Angels
Created by God and Christ. Neh. 9:6; Col. 1:16.
Worship God and Christ. Neh. 9:6; Phil. 2:9–11; Heb. 1:6.
Are ministering spirits. 1 Kings 19:5; Ps.104:4; Luke 16:22; Acts 12:7–11;
27:23; Heb. 1:7, 14.
Communicate the will of God and Christ. Dan. 8:16–17; 9:21–23; 10:11; 12:6–7;
Matt. 2:13, 20; Luke 1:19, 28; Acts 5:20; 8:26; 10:5; 27:23; Rev. 1:1.
Obey the will of God. Ps. 103:20; Matt. 6:10.
Execute the purposes of God. Num. 22:22; Ps. 103:21; Matt. 13:39–42; 28:2;
John 5:4; Rev. 5:2.
Execute the judgments of God. 2 Sam. 24:16; 2 Kings 19:35; Ps. 35:5–6; Acts
12:23; Rev. 16:1.
Celebrate the praises of God. Job 38:7; Ps. 148:2; Isa. 6:3; Luke 2:13–14; Rev.
5:11–12; 7:11–12.
The law given by the ministration of. Acts 7:53; Heb. 2:2.
Announced
The conception of Christ. Matt. 1:20–21; Luke 1:31.
The birth of Christ. Luke 2:10–12.
The resurrection of Christ. Matt. 28:5–7; Luke 24:23.
The ascension and second coming of Christ. Acts 1:11.
The conception of John the Baptist. Luke 1:13, 36.
Minister to Christ. Matt. 4:11; Luke 22:43; John 1:51.
Are subject to Christ. Eph. 1:21; Col. 1:16; 2:10; 1 Pet. 3:22.
Shall execute the purposes of Christ. Matt. 13:41; 24:31.
Shall attend Christ at his second coming. Matt. 16:27; 25:31; Mark 8:38; 2
Thess. 1:7.
Know and delight in the gospel of Christ. Eph. 3:9, 10; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet. 1:12.
Ministration of, obtained by prayer. Matt. 26:53; Acts 12:5, 7.
Rejoice over every repentant sinner. Luke 15:7, 10.
Have charge over the children of God. Ps. 34:7; 91:11–12; Dan. 6:22; Matt.
18:10.
Are of different orders. Isa. 6:2; Rom. 8:38; 1 Cor. 15:24; Col. 1:16; 1 Thess.
4:16; 1 Pet. 3:22; Jude 9; Rev. 12:7.
Are not to be worshiped. Col. 2:18; Rev. 19:10; 22:9.
Are examples of meekness. 2 Pet. 2:11; Jude 9.
Are wise. 2 Sam. 14:20.
Are mighty. Ps. 103:20.
Are glorious. Matt. 25:31.
Are innumerable. Job 25:3; Heb. 12:22.
Some are elect. 1 Tim. 5:21.
Satan, a Fallen Angel
Sinned against God. 2 Pet. 2:4; 1 John 3:8.
Cast out of heaven and down to hell. Luke 10:18; 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6.
The author of the fall. Gen. 3:1, 6, 14, 24.
Tempted Christ. Matt. 4:3–10.
Perverts the Scripture. Ps. 91:11–12; Matt. 4:6.
Opposes God's work. Zech. 3:1; Matt. 13:19; 2 Cor. 4:4; 1 Thess. 2:18.
Works lying wonders. 2 Thess. 2:9; Rev. 16:14.
Assumes the form of an angel of light. 2 Cor. 11:14.
The wicked
Are the children of. Matt. 13:38; Acts 13:10; 1 John 3:10.
Stray after. 1 Tim. 5:15.
Do the lusts of. John 8:44.
Possessed by. Luke 22:3; Acts 5:3; Eph. 2:2.
Blinded by. 2 Cor. 4:4.
Deceived by. 1 Kings 22:21–22; Rev. 20:7–8.
Ensnared by. 1 Tim. 3:7; 2 Tim. 2:26.
Tormented by. 1 Sam. 16:14.
Punished, together with. Matt. 25:41.
Believers
Afflicted by, only as God permits. Job 1:12; 2:4–7.
Tempted by. 1 Chron. 21:1; 1 Thess. 3:5.
Sifted by. Luke 22:31.
Should resist. James 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:9.
Should be armed against. Eph. 6:11–16.
Should be watchful against. 2 Cor. 2:11.
Overcome. Rom. 16:20; 1 John 2:13; Rev. 12:10–11.
Triumph over, by Christ
Predicted. Gen. 3:15.
In resisting temptations. Matt. 4:11.
In casting out the spirits of. Luke 11:20; 13:32.
In empowering his disciples to cast out. Matt. 10:1; Mark 16:17.
In destroying the works of. 1 John 3:8.
Completed by his death. Col. 2:15; Heb. 2:14.
Illustrated. Luke 11:21–22.
Character of
Presumptuous. Job 1:6; Matt. 4:5–6.
Puffed up. 1 Tim. 3:6.
Powerful. Eph. 2:2; 6:12.
Evil. 1 John 2:13.
Cynical. Job 1:9; 2:4.
Crafty. Gen. 3:1; 2 Cor. 11:3.
Deceitful. 2 Cor. 11:14; Eph. 6:11.
Fierce and cruel. Luke 8:29; 9:39, 42; 1 Pet. 5:8.
Cowardly. James 4:7.
The Antichrist is of. 2 Thess. 2:9; 1 John 4:3.
Shall be condemned at the judgment. Jude 6; Rev. 20:10.
Eternal fire is prepared for. Matt. 25:41.
Compared to
A trapper. Ps. 91:3.
Birds. Matt. 13:4.
A sower of weeds. Matt. 13:25, 28.
A wolf. John 10:12.
A roaring lion. 1 Pet. 5:8.
A serpent. Gen. 3:1; Rev. 12:9; 20:2.
Last Things
Antichrist
Denies the Father and the Son. 1 John 2:22.
Denies the incarnation of Christ. 1 John 4:3; 2 John 7.
Prevalent in apostolic times. 1 John 2:18.
Deceit, a characteristic of. 2 John 7.
Eternal Death
The necessary consequence of sin. Rom. 6:16, 21, 23; 8:13; James 1:15.
The portion of the wicked. Matt. 25:41, 46; Rom. 1:32.
The way to, described. Ps. 9:17; Prov. 14:12; Matt. 7:13.
God alone can inflict. Matt. 10:28; James 4:12.
Is described as
Away from the presence of God. 2 Thess. 1:9.
Utter darkness. 2 Pet. 2:17.
Fury, wrath, etc. Rom. 2:8–9.
A lake of fire. Rev. 19:20; 21:8.
Outer darkness. Matt. 25:30.
The worm that does not die. Mark 9:48.
Other names for
Destruction. Rom. 9:22; 2 Thess. 1:9.
Eternal punishment. Matt. 25:46.
The resurrection of judgment. John 5:29.
A resurrection to shame and everlasting contempt. Dan. 12:2.
The second death. Rev. 2:11.
Sentence of hell. Matt. 23:33.
The wrath to come. 1 Thess. 1:10.
Shall be inflicted by Christ. Matt. 25:31, 41; 2 Thess. 1:7–8.
Christ, the only way of escape from. John 3:16; 8:51; Acts 4:12.
Believers shall escape. Rev. 2:11; 20:6.
Should strive to save others from. James 5:20.
Illustrated. Luke 16:23–26.
The Final Judgment
Predicted in the Old Testament. 1 Chron. 16:33; Ps. 9:7; 96:13; Eccles. 3:17.
A first principle of the gospel. Heb. 6:2.
A day appointed for. Acts 17:31; Rom. 2:16.
Time of, unknown to us. Mark 13:32.
Other names for
Day of calamity. Job 21:30.
Day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. 2 Pet. 3:7.
Day of wrath. Job 21:30; Rom. 2:5; Rev. 6:17.
Judgment of the great day. Jude 6.
Revelation of God's righteous judgment. Rom. 2:5.
Shall be administered by Christ. John 5:22, 27; Acts 10:42; Rom. 14:10; 2 Cor.
5:10.
Believers shall sit with Christ in. 1 Cor. 6:2; Rev. 20:4.
Shall take place at the coming of Christ. Matt. 25:31; 2 Tim. 4:1.
Of unbelievers, by the law of conscience. Rom. 2:12, 14–15.
Of Jews, by the law of Moses. Rom. 2:12.
Of Christians, by the gospel. James 2:12.
Shall involve
All nations. Matt. 25:32.
All men. Heb. 9:27; 12:23.
Small and great. Rev. 20:12.
The righteous and wicked. Eccles. 3:17.
The living and the dead. 2 Tim. 4:1; 1 Pet. 4:5.
Shall be in righteousness. Ps. 98:9; Acts 17:31.
The books shall be opened at. Dan. 7:10.
Shall encompass all
Actions. Eccles. 11:9; 12:14; Rev. 20:13.
Words. Matt. 12:36–37; Jude 15.
Thoughts. Eccles. 12:14; 1 Cor. 4:5.
None, by nature, can stand in. Ps. 130:3; 143:2; Rom. 3:19.
Believers shall, through Christ, be enabled to stand in. Rom. 8:33–34.
Christ will acknowledge believers at. Matt. 25:34–40; Rev. 3:5.
Perfect love will give confidence in. 1 John 4:17.
Believers shall be rewarded at. 2 Tim. 4:8; Rev. 11:18.
The wicked shall be condemned in. Matt. 7:22–23; 13:40–42; 25:41, 46.
The word of Christ shall judge the wicked in. John 12:48.
The certainty of, a motive to
Repentance. Acts 17:30–31.
Faith. Isa. 28:16–17.
Holiness. 2 Cor. 5:9–10; 2 Pet. 3:11, 14.
Prayer and watchfulness. Mark 13:33.
The wicked dread. Acts 24:25; 2 Cor. 5:11; Heb. 10:27.
Neglected blessings increase condemnation at. Matt. 11:20–24; Luke 11:31–32.
Demons shall be condemned at. 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6.
Heaven
Created by God. Gen. 1:1; Rev. 10:6.
Everlasting. Ps. 89:29; 2 Cor. 5:1.
Immeasurable. Jer. 31:37.
High. Ps. 103:11; Isa. 57:15.
Holy. Deut. 26:15; Ps. 20:6; Isa. 57:15.
God
Is the Lord of. Dan. 5:23; Matt. 11:25.
Reigns in. Ps. 11:4; 135:6; Dan. 4:35.
Dwells in. 1 Kings 8:30; Matt. 6:9.
It is his throne. Isa. 66:1; Acts 7:49.
Fills. 1 Kings 8:27; Jer. 23:24.
Answers his people from. 1 Chron. 21:26; 2 Chron. 7:14; Neh. 9:27; Ps.
20:6.
Sends his judgments from. Gen. 19:24; 1 Sam. 2:10; Dan. 4:13–14; Rom.
1:18.
Christ
As Mediator, entered into. Acts 3:21; Heb. 6:20; 9:12, 24.
Is all-powerful in. Matt. 28:18; 1 Pet. 3:22.
Contains a place of rest, Abraham's side. Luke 16:22-23.
Angels are in. Matt. 18:10; 24:36.
Believers rewarded in. Matt. 5:12; Luke 10:20; Heb. 12:23; 1 Pet. 1:4.
Repentance causes joy in. Luke 15:7.
Believers should lay up treasure in. Matt. 6:20; Luke 12:33.
Flesh and blood cannot inherit. 1 Cor. 15:50.
Happiness of, described. Rev. 7:16–17.
Is called
A barn. Matt. 3:12.
The Father's house. John 14:2.
A heavenly country. Heb. 11:16.
The kingdom of Christ and God. Eph. 5:5.
Paradise. Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 12:2, 4.
A Sabbath rest. Heb. 4:9.
The wicked excluded from. Gal. 5:21; Eph. 5:5; Rev. 22:15.
Enoch and Elijah were translated into. Gen. 5:24; 2 Kings 2:11; Heb. 11:5.
Hell (Hades)
The place of disembodied spirits
Which Christ visited. Acts 2:31; 1 Pet. 3:19.
A place of torment. Luke 16:23; 2 Thess. 1:9.
Described as
Consuming fire. Isa. 33:14.
Eternal fire. Matt. 25:41.
Eternal punishment. Matt. 25:46.
Fire and sulfur. Rev. 14:10.
Fiery furnace. Matt. 13:42. Cf. Matt. 13:50.
Lake of fire. Rev. 20:15.
Outer darkness. Matt. 8:12.
Unquenchable fire. Matt. 3:12.
Prepared for the devil, etc. Matt. 25:41.
Demons are confined in, until the judgment day. 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6.
Punishment of, is eternal. Isa. 33:14; Rev. 20:10.
The wicked shall return to. Ps. 9:17.
Human power cannot preserve from. Ezek. 32:27.
Body and soul suffers in. Matt. 5:29; 10:28.
The wise avoid. Prov. 15:24.
Believers endeavor to keep others from. Prov. 23:14; Jude 23.
The society of the wicked leads to. Prov. 5:5; 9:18.
The beast, false prophets, and the devil shall be cast into. Rev. 19:20; 20:10.
The powers of, cannot prevail against the church. Matt. 16:18.
Described. Isa. 30:33.
Punishment of the Wicked
Is from God. Lev. 26:18; Isa. 13:11; 2 Thess. 1:6.
Because of their
Sin and iniquity. Jer. 36:31; Lam. 3:39; Ezek. 3:17–18; 18:4, 13, 20; Amos
3:2.
Idolatry. Lev. 26:30; Isa. 10:10–11.
Rejection of the law of God. 1 Sam. 15:23; Hos. 4:6–9.
Disobedience of God. Neh. 9:26–27; Eph. 5:6; 2 Thess. 1:8.
Evil ways and doings. Jer. 21:14; Hos. 4:9; 12:2.
Pride. Isa. 10:12; 24:21; Luke 14:11.
Unbelief. Mark 16:16; Rom. 11:20; Heb. 3:18–19; 4:2.
Greed. Isa. 57:17; Jer. 51:13.
Oppression. Isa. 49:26; Jer. 30:16, 20.
Persecuting. Jer. 11:21–22; Matt. 23:34–36.
Is the fruit of their sin. Job 4:8; Prov. 22:8; Rom. 6:21; Gal. 6:8.
Is the reward of their sin. Ps. 91:8; Isa. 3:11; Jer. 16:18; Rom. 6:23; Heb. 2:2.
Often brought about by their evil designs. Est. 7:10; Ps. 37:15; 57:6.
Often begins on earth. Prov. 11:31.
In this life by
Disease. Lev. 26:16; Ps. 78:50.
Famine. Lev. 26:19–20, 26, 29; Ps. 107:34.
Wild beasts. Lev. 26:22.
War. Lev. 26:25, 32–33; Jer. 6:4.
Deliverance to enemies. Neh. 9:27.
Fear. Lev. 26:36–37; Job 18:11.
Debased mind. Rom. 1:28.
Being put in slippery places. Ps. 73:2–19.
Trouble and distress. Isa. 8:22; Zeph. 1:15.
Being wiped out. Ps. 94:23.
Their pride being brought low. Isa. 13:11.
Future described as
Being awarded by Christ. Matt. 16:27.
Utter darkness. 2 Pet. 2:17; Jude 13.
Consuming fire. Isa. 33:14.
Darkness. Matt. 8:12; 2 Pet. 2:17.
Eternal condemnation. Mark 3:29.
Eternal destruction. Ps. 52:5; 92:7; 2 Thess. 1:9.
Eternal fire. Matt. 25:41; Jude 7.
Hell. Ps. 9:17; Matt. 5:29; Luke 12:5; 16:23.
Often sudden and unexpected. Ps. 35:8; 64:7; Prov. 29:1; Luke 12:20; 1
Thess. 5:3.
Resurrection of condemnation, shame, and contempt. Dan. 12:2; John 5:29.
Second death. Rev. 2:11; 21:8.
Sentence of hell. Matt. 23:33.
Torment forever and ever. Rev. 14:11.
Torment with fire. Rev. 14:10.
Wine of God's wrath. Rev. 14:10.
The wrath of God. John 3:36.
Shall be
According to their deeds. Matt. 16:27; Rom. 2:6, 9; 2 Cor. 5:10.
According to the knowledge possessed by them. Luke 12:47–48.
Increased by neglect of privileges. Matt. 11:21–24; Luke 10:13–15.
Relentless. Luke 16:23–26.
Accompanied by remorse. Isa. 66:24; Mark 9:44.
No combination avails against. Prov. 11:21.
Deferred, emboldens them in sin. Eccles. 8:11.
Should be a warning to others. Num. 26:10; 1 Cor. 10:6–11; Jude 7.
Consummated at the day of judgment. Matt. 25:31, 46; Rom. 2:5, 16; 2 Pet. 2:9.
Resurrection from the Dead
A doctrine of the Old Testament. Job 19:26; Ps. 16:10; 49:15; Isa. 26:19; Dan.
12:2; Hos. 13:14.
A first principle of the gospel. 1 Cor. 15:13–14; Heb. 6:1–2.
Expected by the Jews. John 11:24; Heb. 11:35.
Denied by the Sadducees. Matt. 22:23; Luke 20:27; Acts 23:8.
Explained away by false teachers. 2 Tim. 2:18.
Called in question by some in the church. 1 Cor. 15:12.
Is not contrary to reason. Mark 12:24; John 12:24; Acts 26:8. Cf. 1 Cor. 15:35–
49.
Assumed and proved by our Lord. Matt. 22:29–32; Luke 14:14; John 5:28–29.
Preached by the apostles. Acts 4:2; 17:18; 24:15.
Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals. Matt. 9:25; 27:53; Luke
7:14; John 11:44; Heb. 11:35.
Certainty of, proved by the resurrection of Christ. 1 Cor. 15:12–20.
Effected by the power of
God. Matt. 22:29.
Christ. John 5:28–29; 6:39–44.
The Holy Spirit. Rom. 8:11.
Shall be of all the dead. John 5:28; Acts 24:15; Rev. 20:13.
Believers in, shall
Rise through Christ. John 11:25; Acts 4:2; 1 Cor. 15:21–22.
Rise first. 1 Cor. 15:23; 1 Thess. 4:16.
Rise to eternal life. Dan. 12:2; John 5:29.
Be glorified with Christ. Col. 3:4.
Be as the angels. Matt. 22:30.
Have imperishable bodies. 1 Cor. 15:42.
Have glorious bodies. 1 Cor. 15:43.
Have powerful bodies. 1 Cor. 15:43.
Have spiritual bodies. 1 Cor. 15:44.
Have bodies like Christ's. Phil. 3:21; 1 John 3:2.
Be repaid. Luke 14:14.
Believers should look forward to. Dan. 12:13; Phil. 3:11; 2 Cor. 5:1.
Of believers, be followed by change of ones still alive. 1 Cor. 15:51; 1 Thess.
4:17.
The preaching of, caused
Mocking. Acts 17:32.
Persecution. Acts 23:6; 24:11–15.
Blessedness of those who have part in the first. Rev. 20:6.
Of the wicked, shall be to
Shame and everlasting contempt. Dan. 12:2.
Judgment. John 5:29.
Illustrated. John 5:25; 1 Cor. 15:36–37. Cf. Ezek. 37:1–10.
Reward of Believers
Is from God. Rom. 2:7; Col. 3:24; Heb. 11:6.
Is of grace, through faith alone. Rom. 4:4–5, 16; 11:6.
Is of God's good pleasure. Matt. 20:14–15; Luke 12:32.
Prepared by Christ. John 14:2.
As servants of Christ. Col. 3:24.
Based on works built on the foundation laid by Christ. 1 Cor. 3:11–14.
Evaluation of, before judgment seat of Christ. 2 Cor. 5:10.
Described as
Being glorified with Christ. Rom. 8:17–18; Phil. 3:21; Col. 3:4; 1 John 3:2.
Being with Christ. John 12:26; 14:3; Phil. 1:23; 1 Thess. 4:17.
A city that has foundations. Heb. 11:10.
A crown of glory. 1 Pet. 5:4.
A crown of life. James 1:12; Rev. 2:10.
A crown of righteousness. 2 Tim. 4:8.
An abiding possession. Heb. 10:34.
Entering into the joy of the Lord. Matt. 25:21; Heb. 12:2.
Eternal life. Luke 18:30; John 6:40; 17:2–3; Rom. 2:7; 6:23; 1 John 5:11.
An eternal weight of glory. 2 Cor. 4:17.
Everlasting light. Isa. 60:19.
Fullness of joy. Ps. 16:11.
A house eternal in the heavens. 2 Cor. 5:1.
An imperishable wreath. 1 Cor. 9:25.
An inheritance. Acts 20:32; 26:18; Col. 1:12; Heb. 9:15; 1 Pet. 1:4; Rev.
21:7.
Joint heirs with Christ. Rom. 8:17.
A kingdom. Matt. 25:34; Luke 22:29; Heb. 12:28.
The prize of the upward call. Phil. 3:14.
Reigning with Christ. 2 Tim. 2:12; Rev. 3:21; 5:10; 20:4; 22:5.
Rest. Heb. 4:9; Rev. 14:13.
Seeing the face of God. Ps. 17:15; Matt. 5:8; Rev. 22:4.
Seeing the glory of Christ. John 17:24.
Shining as the stars. Dan. 12:3.
Sitting in judgment with Christ. Dan. 7:22; Matt. 19:28; Luke 22:30; 1 Cor.
6:2.
Treasure in heaven. Matt. 19:21; Luke 12:33.
Is great. Matt. 5:12; Luke 6:35; Heb. 10:35.
Is full. 2 John 8.
Is sure. Prov. 11:18.
Is satisfying. Ps. 17:15.
Is inestimable. Isa. 64:4; 1 Cor. 2:9.
Believers may feel confident of. Ps. 73:24; Isa. 25:8–9; 2 Cor. 5:1; 2 Tim. 4:8.
Hope of, a cause of rejoicing. Rom. 5:2.
Be careful not to lose. 2 John 8.
The prospect of, should lead to
Rejoicing. Rom. 5:2.
Diligence. 2 John 8.
Pressing on toward. Phil. 3:14.
Enduring suffering for Christ. 2 Cor. 4:16–18; Heb. 11:26.
Faithfulness to death. Rev. 2:10.
Present sufferings not to be compared with. Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17.
Shall be given at the second coming of Christ. Matt. 16:27; Rev. 22:12.
Second Coming of Christ
Time of, unknown. Matt. 24:36; Mark 13:32.
Other names for
Appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior. Titus 2:13.
Day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:8.
Last time. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Time for restoring all things. Acts 3:21; Rom. 8:21.
Revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 1:7, 13.
Foretold by
Prophets. Dan. 7:13; Jude 14.
Christ himself. Matt. 25:31; John 14:3.
Apostles. Acts 3:20; 1 Tim. 6:14.
Angels. Acts 1:10–11.
Signs preceding. Matt. 24:3–51.
The manner of
In clouds. Matt. 24:30; 26:64; Rev. 1:7.
In the glory of his Father. Matt. 16:27.
In his own glory. Matt. 25:31.
With power and great glory. Matt. 24:30.
Same as he ascended. Acts 1:9, 11.
With a cry and the voice of an archangel. 1 Thess. 4:16.
Accompanied by angels. Matt. 16:27; 25:31; Mark 8:38; 2 Thess. 1:7.
With his saints. 1 Thess. 3:13; Jude 14.
Suddenly. Mark 13:36.
Unexpectedly. Matt. 24:44; Luke 12:40.
As a thief in the night. 1 Thess. 5:2; 2 Pet. 3:10; Rev. 16:15.
As the lightning. Matt. 24:27.
The heavens and earth shall be destroyed, etc., at. 2 Pet. 3:10, 12.
Dead in Christ will rise first at. 1 Thess. 4:16.
Believers alive at, shall be caught up to meet him. 1 Thess. 4:17.
Is not to make atonement. Heb. 9:28; Rom. 6:9–10; Heb. 10:14.
The purposes of, are to
Complete the salvation of believers. Heb. 9:28; 1 Pet. 1:5.
Be glorified in his saints. 2 Thess. 1:10.
Bring to light the things hidden in the darkness. 1 Cor. 4:5.
Judge. Ps. 50:3–4; John 5:22; 2 Tim. 4:1; Jude 15; Rev. 20:11–13.
Reign. Isa. 24:23; Dan. 7:14; Rev. 11:15.
Destroy death. 1 Cor. 15:25–26.
Every eye will see him at. Rev. 1:7.
Should be always considered as at hand. Rom. 13:12; Phil. 4:5; 1 Pet. 4:7.
Blessedness of being prepared for. Matt. 24:46; Luke 12:37–38.
Believers
Assured of. Job 19:25–26.
Love. 2 Tim. 4:8.
Look for. Phil. 3:20; Titus 2:13.
Wait for. 1 Cor. 1:7; 1 Thess. 1:10.
Are eager for. 2 Pet. 3:12.
Pray for. Rev. 22:20.
Should watch and be ready for. Matt. 24:42, 44; Mark 13:35–37; Luke
12:40; 21:36.
Should be patient until. 2 Thess. 3:5; James 5:7–8.
Shall be preserved until. Phil. 1:6; 2 Tim. 4:18; 1 Pet. 1:5; Jude 24.
Shall not be ashamed at. 1 John 2:28; 4:17.
Shall be blameless at. 1 Cor. 1:8; 1 Thess. 3:13; 5:23; Jude 24.
Shall be like him at. Phil. 3:21; 1 John 3:2.
Shall see him as he is, at. 1 John 3:2.
Shall appear with him in glory at. Col. 3:4.
Shall receive a crown of glory at. 2 Tim. 4:8; 1 Pet. 5:4.
Shall reign with him at. Dan. 7:27; 2 Tim. 2:12; Rev. 5:10; 20:6; 22:5.
Faith of, shall be found to praise at. 1 Pet. 1:7.
The wicked
Scoff at. 2 Pet. 3:3–4.
Presume upon the delay of. Matt. 24:48.
Shall be surprised by. Matt. 24:37–39; 1 Thess. 5:3; 2 Pet. 3:10.
Shall be punished at. 2 Thess. 1:8–9.
The lawless one to be killed at. 2 Thess. 2:8.
Illustrated. Matt. 25:6; Luke 12:36, 39; 19:12, 15.
Tables of Weights and Measures and Monetary Units
The Hebrews probably first used coins in the Persian period (500-350 B.C.). However, minting began around 700 B.C. in other nations. Prior to this, precious metals were weighed, not counted as money. Some units appear as both measures of money and measures of weights. This comes from naming the coins after their weight. For example, the shekel was a weight long before it became the name of a coin. It is helpful to relate biblical monies to current values. But we cannot make exact equivalents. The fluctuating value of money's purchasing power is difficult to determine in our own day. It is even harder to evaluate currencies used two-to three-thousand years ago. Therefore, it is best to choose a value meaningful over time, such as a common laborer's daily wage. One day's wage corresponds to the ancient Jewish system (a silver shekel is four day's wages) as well as to the Greek and Roman systems (the drachma and the denarius were each coins representing a day's wage). The monies chart below takes a current day's wage as thirty-two dollars. Though there are differences of economies and standards of living, this measure will help us apply meaningful value to the monetary units in the chart and in the biblical text.
Monies
Monies Unit Monetary Value Equivalents Translations Jewish Weights
gold— $5,760,0001
3,000 shekels; 6,000 bekas talent, one hundred pounds
Talent
silver—$384,000
Shekel gold—$1,920 silver—$128 4 days' wages (silver); 2 bekas; 20 gerahs shekel
Beka gold—$960 silver—$64 1/2 shekel; 10 gerahs beka
Gerah gold—$96 silver—$6.40 1/20 shekel gerah
Persian Coins
Daric gold—$1,2802
2 days' wages (silver); 1/2 Jewish silver shekel daric, drachma
silver—$64
Greek Coins Tetradrachma $128 4 drachmas stater Didrachma $64 2 drachmas two-drachma tax Drachma $32 1 day's wage coin, silver coins Lepton $.25 1/2 of a Roman kodrantes cents, small copper coin
Roman Coins Aureus $800 25 denarii gold Denarius $32 1 day's wage denarius Assarius $2 1/16 of a denarius cent Kodrantes $.50 1/4 of an assarius cent ©1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
1Value of gold is fifteen times the value of silver 2Value of gold is twenty times the value of silver
Weights
Weights Unit Weight Equivalents Translations Jewish Weights
Talent c. 75 pounds for common talent
c.150 pounds for royal talent 60 minas; 3,000 shekels talent, one hundred pounds
Mina 1.25 pounds 50 shekels maneh, mina
Shekel c. .4 ounce (11.4 grams) for common shekel
c. .8 ounce for royal shekel 2 bekas; 20 gerahs shekel
Beka c. .2 ounce (5.7 grams) 1/2 shekel; 10 gerahs beka Gerah c. .02 ounce (.57 grams) 1/20 shekel gerah Roman Weight Litra 12 ounces pound, pint ©1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Measures of Length
Measures of Length Unit Length Equivalents Translations Day's journey c. 20 miles day's journey, day's walk Roman mile 4,854 feet 8 stadia mile Sabbath day's journey 3,637 feet 6 stadia a Sabbath day's journey Stadion 606 feet 1/8 Roman mile mile, stadion Rod 9 feet (10.5 feet in Ezekiel) 3 paces; 6 cubits measuring rod Fathom 6 feet 4 cubits fathom Pace 3 feet 1/3 rod; 2 cubits pace Cubit 18 inches 1/2 pace; 2 spans cubit; yards Span 9 inches 1/2 cubit; 3 handbreadths span Handbreadth 3 inches 1/3 span; 4 fingers handbreadth