Thematic Bible: To spiritual progress
Thematic Bible
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » The attempt to use the equipment of saul delayed david
David girded his sword over his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. So David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these, for I have not tested them.” And David took them off.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly possessions kept back the rich young man from discipleship
But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Discouraged men opposed the building of the wall of jerusalem
Thus in Judah it was said,
“The strength of the burden bearers is failing,
Yet there is muchrubbish;
And we ourselves are unable
To rebuild the wall.”
“The strength of the burden bearers is failing,
Yet there is much
And we ourselves are unable
To rebuild the wall.”
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly allurements prevented the escape of lot's wife
But his wife, from behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Unbelief hindered Christ's work in nazareth
And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Imaginary hindrances loom up before the Christian worker
They were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?" Looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was extremely large.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Family ties prevent a man from following Christ
And He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”