114 Bible Verses about Spiritual
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Now it is not the spiritual which is first, but the animal, and then the spiritual.
Of these high themes we speak in words not taught by human philosophy, but by the Spirit; interpreting spiritual things to spiritual men.
If I have sown for you the seeds of spiritual good, is it a great thing if I reap from you temporal goods?
The unspiritual man rejects the teachings of God's Spirit; for him it is folly. He cannot understand it, for it is spiritually discerned,
For we know that the Law is spiritual; but as for me, I am a creature of flesh, bought and sold under the dominion of sin.
As for me, brothers, I could not talk to you as spiritual men, but as to creatures of flesh, mere babes in Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.
Hotly pursue this love, yet seek earnestly spiritual gifts, and chiefly that you may prophesy.
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Adorning » Spiritual » General references
Adorning » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
"Nay, I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they chose. Even so the Son of man also is about to suffer at their hands."
He who overcomes shall thus be clad in white raiment; and I will in no wise blot out his name from the book of life, and I will own his name before my Father, and before his angels.
I advise you to buy of me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white raiment to clothe yourself, so that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, in order that you may see.
And round about the throne were four and twenty Elders seated, who were clothed in white raiment, with golden crowns upon their heads.
After this I looked, and behold a great multitude, whom no man could number, out of every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands;
Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
Put on all the panoply of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground against the stratagems of the devil.
But let us who are of the day be self-controlled, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
by a true teaching and an energy divine; by the weapons of righteousness, for attack or for defense,
Assurance » Spiritual
But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have fully believed, and I am thoroughly persuaded that he is able to keep what I have given him until the Day.
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled from and evil conscience, and our bodies bathed in pure water.
May their hearts be comforted! May they be knit together in love! May they gain in all its riches the full assurance of their understanding! May they come to a perfect knowledge of the secret truth of God, which is Christ himself.
for my gospel did not come to you in word only, but in power also, and in the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. For you know also the manner in which I behaved myself among you for your sakes.
This is how we may know that we have come to know Him, by always keeping his commandments.
Beauty » Spiritual
Boasting » Spiritual
Supposing that some of the branches have been broken off, and you, although you were but a wild olive, have been grafted in among the branches and have become a partaker with them of the fatness of the olive tree, do not glory over the branches; or if you are glorying, remember that it is not you who uphold the root, but the root which upholds you. "Branches have been broken off," you say, "that I might be grafted in." read more.
True, through their unbelief they were broken off, and by your faith you stand. Do not be puffed up, but fear; for if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare you.
For Christ did not think I baptized any one else. For Christ did not send me forth to baptize, but to proclaim the gospel; and that not in philosophic words, lest the Cross of Christ should be made an empty thing. For the message of the Cross is indeed for those on their way to destruction, foolishness; but for us who are on our way to salvation it is the power of God. For thus it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the philosophers, And the prudence of the prudent will I confound. read more.
Sage, rabbi, skeptic of this present age??here are they all? Has not God made foolish the philosophy of the world? For when, in the wisdom of God, the world by its philosophy knew not God, the world by its philosophy knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of preaching, to save those who believe. Jews continue to ask for miracles and Greeks are ever wanting philosophy, but we come preaching a crucified Messiah??o Jews a stumbling-block, to Greeks foolishness, but to those who are the called, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For consider your own calling, brothers, that not many wise in earthly wisdom, not many powerful, not many of noble birth, have been called. No, God has chosen the world's folly to confound its philosophy; and the world's weakness to confound its strength. The world's base things has God chosen, and the things that are not, to bring to naught the things that are; so that no mortal man should glory in his presence. It is of him that you are in Christ Jesus, whom God made unto us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that as Scripture says, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.
Body » Resurrection of » Spiritual
who will change the fashion of the body of our abasement into the likeness of his glorious body by the energy with which he is able even to subject all things to himself.
The body sown is animal The body is raised is spiritual. If there is an animal body, there is also a spiritual body.
As we have borne the likeness of him who was of earth, so also let us bear the likeness of Him who is of heaven.
For in this tent I am groaning, earnestly longing to be under the cover of my heavenly habitation; if so be that being so covered,
When Christ, who is our life, appears, then will you also appear with him in glory.
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, so that he might be the eldest of a great brotherhood;
And I fell down at his feet to worship him, and he said to me. "See that you do it not. I am a fellow slave of yours and of your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus; for the testimony of Jesus is the vital breath of prophecy."
And so it was necessary that he should in all points be made like his brothers, so that he might become a compassionate and faithful high priest, in all that relates to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
"But you are not to be called 'Rabbi'; for one is your Teacher, and you are all brothers;
"'In solemn truth I tell you,' the King will answer them, 'that inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these, my brothers, you have done it unto me.'
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Spiritual
"The spirit is what gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words which I have been speaking to you, are spirit and are life.
Circumcision » Spiritual
In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands; even in putting off your sensual nature in Christ's own circumcision,
but the real Jew is one inwardly, and real circumcision is heart??ircumcision, spiritual, not literal, praised not by men, but by God.
Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
"Nay, I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they chose. Even so the Son of man also is about to suffer at their hands."
He who overcomes shall thus be clad in white raiment; and I will in no wise blot out his name from the book of life, and I will own his name before my Father, and before his angels.
I advise you to buy of me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white raiment to clothe yourself, so that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, in order that you may see.
And round about the throne were four and twenty Elders seated, who were clothed in white raiment, with golden crowns upon their heads.
After this I looked, and behold a great multitude, whom no man could number, out of every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands;
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Consequences of sin » death » Physical » Spiritual » Separation from God
Darkness » Spiritual
The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
"but if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be darkened. If then the very light within you is darkness, how dense is that darkness!
For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Deafness » Spiritual
Dearth » Spiritual
death » Spiritual
Thus, then, sin came into the world through one man, and through sin came death and so death spread to all men, because all had sinned.
having their understanding darkened, alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts.
He bore our sins in his own body upon the tree, in order that we might become dead to sins, and be alive unto righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
"But God said to him. 'Foolish man! This very night your soul is wanted! And these things you have prepared, whose shall they be?
Debtors » Spiritual
You are not your own; for you have been bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your bodies.
To Greeks and to barbarians, to the cultured and to the uncultured, I have a debt to discharge.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
By this we learn to know love, because he laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Diligence » Spiritual
Do you not say, 'It wants yet four months, and then comes the harvest'? Look, I tell you! Lift up your eyes and behold the fields, that they are already white for harvest.
For I was on the point of praying to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
Brothers, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for my countrymen, that they may be saved.
Enlightenment » Spiritual
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.
For God who said, "Out of darkness light shall shine," is he who has shone in my heart, that the sunrise of the knowledge of God may shine forth in the face of Christ.
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
And he said to me, Write, "Blessed are those who have been bidden to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he said to me, "These are true words of God."
And as they were eating he took bread, and after the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "Take it, this is my body."
"Again he sent out other slaves. 'Tell the invited guests,' he said, 'that my luncheon is now ready; my oxen and fat cattle are killed; everything is ready; come to the wedding-feast.'
Fulness » Spiritual » Warnings against worldly fulness
For you keep saying, "I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing," and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable and beggared and blind and naked.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of blessing
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of joy
"I have told you these things that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
And I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
Do not be drunk with wine, in which is riotous living, but drink deep in the Spirit,
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of wisdom
For this reason from the day I heard of it I have never ceased to pray for you, asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will with every kind of wisdom and spiritual insight;
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of God
and may know the love of Christ which transcends all knowing, so that you may be filled with all the "plenitude" of God.
Fulness » Spiritual » The overflowing cup
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Christ, the saviour
"If you had known the free gift of God," Jesus answered, "and who it is that says to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water."
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever trusts in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
"In solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus in reply, "Moses did not give you the bread out of heaven, but my Father does give you the true bread out of heaven; "for the bread of God is what come down from heaven, and gives life to the world."
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is God's gift.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Repentance
On hearing this they held their peace and glorified God, saying, "Forsooth then, to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance unto life."
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Grace
But he gives more and more grace. therefore it is said, God ever resists the proud; but to the humble he gives grace continually.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Christ the chief of
"If you had known the free gift of God," Jesus answered, "and who it is that says to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water."
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever trusts in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
"In solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus in reply, "Moses did not give you the bread out of heaven, but my Father does give you the true bread out of heaven; "for the bread of God is what come down from heaven, and gives life to the world."
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
and give to you, who are now troubled, rest, along with me at the unveiling "apocalypse" of the Lord Jesus from heaven, with his mighty angels,
"Come unto me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is God's gift.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
And to each one of us was grace given according to the measure of the munificence of Christ. Thus it is said, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Pray for
"If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him?
"Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Glory
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one even as we are one,
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Grace
But he gives more and more grace. therefore it is said, God ever resists the proud; but to the humble he gives grace continually.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
"If you give good gifts to your children, how much more shall the Father who is in heaven give the Holy spirit to those that ask him!"
But Peter said to him. "Your money perish with you, because you have supposed that with money you can obtain God's free gift!"
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Righteousness
And it is not with the free gift as it was through the one that sinned; for the judgment came from one transgression unto condemnation; but the free gift came from many transgressions unto acquittal. For if through the transgression of the one, death reigned as king through the one, much more shall those who receive the overflowing grace and gift of righteousness reign as kings in life through One, through Jesus Christ.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » A new heart
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » To be used for mutual profit
Whatever the gifts which each has received, use them for one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Not repented of by him
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Strength and power
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Eternal life
FOR THE POOR WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH, BUT THE FREE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS, OUR MASTER.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Peace
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Repentance
On hearing this they held their peace and glorified God, saying, "Forsooth then, to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance unto life."
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy ghost
And we all, with unveiled faces, reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are ourselves continually being transformed into the same likeness, from glory to glory, as by the Lord, the Spirit.
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by God
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by Christ
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one even as we are one,
Glory » Spiritual » Is the work of the holy spirit
And we all, with unveiled faces, reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are ourselves continually being transformed into the same likeness, from glory to glory, as by the Lord, the Spirit.
Good » Tidings » Spiritual
"I am Gabriel," answered the angel, "who stand in the presence of God; and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring and to bring you this good news.
Healing » Spiritual
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me Because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim release to the prisoners, And recovery of sight to the blind; To set at liberty those that are bruised,
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
For the promise that he should be heir of the world did not come to Abraham or to his posterity through law, but through faith-righteousness.
And if you belong to Christ, then you are the descendants of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.
and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ; but to share his glory, we must now be sharing his sufferings.
So each one of you is no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir, too, through God's grace.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service in behalf of those who are about to inherit salvation?
Heritage » Spiritual
It is he in whom we Jews also have our inheritance, having been chosen beforehand according to the purpose of Him who executes all things according to the counsel of his will,
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
and into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and fadeless, which has been kept in heaven for you
"And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace. He is able to build you up, and to give you your inheritance among all those who are consecrated.
You know that from the Lord you will receive reward of the inheritance, for you are the Lord Christ's slaves.
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
And may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal encouragement and a good hope in grace,
And this he will do if, indeed, you continue in the faith, firmly founded and stedfast, and never moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, and which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, that gospel of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
Faith, Hope, Love endure??hese three; but the greatest of these is Love.
Hope » Spiritual » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
For Abraham, hoping against hope, had faith to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So numberless shall your descendants be.
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
But consecrate Christ in your hearts, as Lord. Be always in readiness to make and answer to any one who asks you a reason for the hope that is within you, yet with gentleness and reverence.
Hope » Spiritual » The scriptures the source of
For everything that was written of old has been written for our instruction, that through patience, and through the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
Hope » Spiritual » The saving element in life
Hope » Spiritual » Inspires to clean living
Hunger » Spiritual
Like new-born babes long for the pure spiritual milk to make you grow up into salvation;
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.
"Blessed are you who are hungry now, For you shall be filled. "Blessed are you who are wailing now, For you shall laugh.
Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
having their understanding darkened, alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts.
Like obedient children, do not fashion yourselves according to the former passions of your days of ignorance,
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.
Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Not that I have no right to such support; it was simply to give you an example for you to imitate.
Put in practise also what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me; and the God of peace shall be with you.
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
It is he in whom we Jews also have our inheritance, having been chosen beforehand according to the purpose of Him who executes all things according to the counsel of his will,
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
and into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and fadeless, which has been kept in heaven for you
"And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace. He is able to build you up, and to give you your inheritance among all those who are consecrated.
You know that from the Lord you will receive reward of the inheritance, for you are the Lord Christ's slaves.
The law of God » Described as » Spiritual
For we know that the Law is spiritual; but as for me, I am a creature of flesh, bought and sold under the dominion of sin.
Life » Spiritual
"The thief never comes except to steal and kill and destroy. I am come that they may have life, and may have it in abundance.
Jesus answered him. "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man ever comes to the Father but by me.
"I myself am the bread of life," answered Jesus; "he who comes to me shall never hunger, and he that believes on me shall never thirst again.
but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
so as to present her to himself, the church glorified, without spot or wrinkle or any such blemish; but on the contrary holy and faultless.
And so, beloved, since you are looking for these things, continually give diligence that you may be found in peace, unspotted and blameless in his sight.
and undefiled before our God and Father, to look after orphans and widows in their affliction, and ever to keep himself unspotted from the world.
Life » Spiritual » Necessitates death to sin and self
I have been crucified with Christ, so it is no longer I who am living, but it is Christ who is living in me; and the life I am now living in the flesh, I am living in faith of the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me.
and that he died for all in order that the living may live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again for them.
For, alive though I am, I am always given over to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may shine forth in my dying flesh.
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
"I tell you solemnly that he who listens to my messages and believes Him who sent me, has eternal life. He will not come under condemnation, but has passed out of death into life.
but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
But if Christ is in you, though your bodily self is dead because of sin, your spirit is full of life because of righteousness.
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
The gospel was preached for this cause to those who were dead also, that they might be judged according to men in flesh, but live according to God in spirit.
For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Life » Spiritual » Sustained by the word of God
Life » Spiritual » Love the demonstration of
We know that we have migrated, out of death into life, because we love our brothers. He who has no love is abiding in death.
Men » Spiritual » Evil men put to silence
Mind » Spiritual
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,
To be earthly minded means death; To be spiritually minded means life and peace.
Nation » Spiritual » Sins of
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
But the wisdom which comes from on high is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, conciliatory, overflowing with mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without insincerity.
men who are blameless, the husband of one wife, with believing children who are not accused of riot or insubordination.
Run swiftly after peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.
Nation » Spiritual » Rebellion against
Yet in just the same way these dreamers also defile the flesh, while they set at naught dominion and scoff at dignities.
Therefore the man who rebels against authority is opposing the divine ordinances; and those who withstand will bring judgment on themselves.
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
Preparation » Spiritual » Cleansing of God's temple
Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification
If then a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he will be a vessel for honor, consecrated, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord
"He shall go before Him in the wisdom and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and so to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him."
Reputation » Spiritual
I say this, for the tidings of your obedience have been told throughout the world. On your own behalf, then, I rejoice; but I want you to be wise unto the good, but innocents in evil.
First I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout all the world.
By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks. By faith Enoch was translated so that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God had translated him. Before his translation he had witness borne to him that he pleased God. now without faith it is impossible to please him; for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he ever rewards those who are seeking. read more.
By faith Noah, warned of God of things not yet seen, reverently gave heed, and built an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is of faith. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out unto a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. It was by faith that he sojourned in the promised land as an alien, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, his fellow heirs of the same promise. For he continually looked for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. By faith even Sarah herself received power to conceive seed, although she was past the age for child-bearing, because she counted Him faithful who had promised; and thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars in the heavens in multitude, or grains of sand upon the seashore, innumerable. These all died in faith, not having yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things make it plain that they are seeking a Fatherland. And if they had cherished the memory of that land from which they went out, they would have found an opportunity to return; but now they are longing for a better homeland, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; and he has prepared a city for them. By faith Abraham, when he was put to the test, was on the point of offering up Isaac; yes, he who had received the promise was about to offer up his only son, of whom it had been said, It is through Isaac that your posterity will be traced. For he accounted God able even to raise from the dead, from whence, figuratively speaking, he did indeed receive him back again. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the exodus of the children of Israel, and gave instructions in regard to his bones. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's decree. By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. He accounted the obloquy of Christ to be greater than the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his eyes on the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not because he feared the wrath of the king, but he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. By faith he established the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood, in order that the Destroying Angel might not touch the firstborn. By faith the people crossed over the Red Sea as on dry land; and when the Egyptians tried to do this they were swallowed up. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled seven days. By faith Rahab, the harlot, perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. And what more shall I say? for time would fail me to tell of Gideon, of Barak, of Samson, and of Jeptha; of David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, proved valiant in warfare, and routed armies of aliens. Woman received their dear ones alive from the dead; and others were broken on the wheel, not accepting the offered deliverance, in order that they might obtain a better resurrection. Others again bore trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, even of chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword, they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, persecuted, tormented??38 of whom the world was not worthy??andering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground. Yet, though these all had witness borne to them by their faith, they received not the promise;
Rest » Spiritual
"Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Let us be on our guard, then, though there is a promise still standing of being admitted to his rest, lest any one of you should be found to have come short of it. For the Good News is come to us just as it did to them. But the message they heard was of no benefit to them, because they did not share the faith of those who gave heed to it. We are actually entering into that rest, we who have believed, as God has said,??n my wrath I swore??They shall not enter into my Rest
Rivers » Jordan » Spiritual
And he showed me the river of the Water of Life, clear as crystal, Flowing out from the throne of God, and of the Lamb,
Sleep » Spiritual » Symbol of death
Sleep » Spiritual » General references to natural
Then he came to his disciples, and found them asleep, and said to Peter. "So you were none of you strong enough to watch with me even one hour!
and behold, a sudden storm arose on the sea, so that the boat began to be buried by the waves.
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
According as it is written, God has given them a spirit of slumber, Eyes that they should not see, Ears that they should not hear, unto this day.
For this reason it is said, "Awake, thou sleeper! Arise from the dead; And Christ shall shine upon thee!"
Carry out these injunctions because you know the crisis that we are in, that now it is high time for you to awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we first believed.
keep watch then, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming??n the evening, at midnight, at cockcrow, or in the morning??36 lest he should come unexpectedly and find you sleeping;
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,
"That man was the Lamp-burning and shining??nd you were willing for a time rejoice in his light.
And we all, with unveiled faces, reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are ourselves continually being transformed into the same likeness, from glory to glory, as by the Lord, the Spirit.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
"but if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be darkened. If then the very light within you is darkness, how dense is that darkness!
"Let them alone. They are blind men leading the blind; and if one blind man leads another, both of them will fall into a ditch."
"You blind! Which is greater, the offering or the altar which hallows the offering?
Nay, their minds were made dull; for to this very day, at the public reading of the Old Testament, the same veil rests thereon, because it is not revealed to them that in Christ the veil is taken away.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adultery
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Like new-born babes long for the pure spiritual milk to make you grow up into salvation;
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Like new-born babes long for the pure spiritual milk to make you grow up into salvation;
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
and wrangling between men whose minds are corrupt and destitute of the truth; who suppose that godliness is a source of gain.
For you keep saying, "I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing," and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable and beggared and blind and naked.
were once upon a time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers to the covenants of the Promise, without hope and without God in the world.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Of God
Behold what manner of love the Father has given us in allowing us to be called "Children of God!" And that is what we are. For this reason the world does not recognize us, because it did not know him.
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even while we were dead in our trespasses, made us live together with Christ (it is by grace you have been saved).
But God gives proof of his love to us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
He began to speak boldly in the synagogue; and when Priscilla and Aquila heard him they took him home and explained to him more accurately the way of God.
Then Philip opened his lips, and beginning from that same scripture, he preached the gospel of Jesus to him.
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
and wrangling between men whose minds are corrupt and destitute of the truth; who suppose that godliness is a source of gain.
For you keep saying, "I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing," and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable and beggared and blind and naked.
were once upon a time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers to the covenants of the Promise, without hope and without God in the world.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
"I am the Door. Whoever enters by me shall be saved, and he shall go in and come out and find pasture.
He who has ears, let him listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To him that overcomes I will give of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and upon the stone a new name written, which no man knows, but he that receives it.
He who has an ear, let him listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To him that overcomes, to him will I give to eat from the tree of life which is in the garden of God.
"I myself am the living bread that has come down from heaven. Any one who eats this bread will live forever; and moreover, the bread which I will give is my flesh, given for the life of the world."
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.
For God who said, "Out of darkness light shall shine," is he who has shone in my heart, that the sunrise of the knowledge of God may shine forth in the face of Christ.
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.
For God who said, "Out of darkness light shall shine," is he who has shone in my heart, that the sunrise of the knowledge of God may shine forth in the face of Christ.
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, so that he might be the eldest of a great brotherhood;
And I fell down at his feet to worship him, and he said to me. "See that you do it not. I am a fellow slave of yours and of your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus; for the testimony of Jesus is the vital breath of prophecy."
And so it was necessary that he should in all points be made like his brothers, so that he might become a compassionate and faithful high priest, in all that relates to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
"But you are not to be called 'Rabbi'; for one is your Teacher, and you are all brothers;
"'In solemn truth I tell you,' the King will answer them, 'that inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these, my brothers, you have done it unto me.'
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
It is he in whom we Jews also have our inheritance, having been chosen beforehand according to the purpose of Him who executes all things according to the counsel of his will,
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
and into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and fadeless, which has been kept in heaven for you
"And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace. He is able to build you up, and to give you your inheritance among all those who are consecrated.
You know that from the Lord you will receive reward of the inheritance, for you are the Lord Christ's slaves.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
must keep yourselves in the love of God, while waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, which ends in life eternal.
Jesus answered, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
For, as Scripture says. Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him shall never be put to shame.
"Every one who hears my words and does them I will liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone.
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
For the promise that he should be heir of the world did not come to Abraham or to his posterity through law, but through faith-righteousness.
And if you belong to Christ, then you are the descendants of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.
and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ; but to share his glory, we must now be sharing his sufferings.
So each one of you is no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir, too, through God's grace.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service in behalf of those who are about to inherit salvation?
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.
Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Not that I have no right to such support; it was simply to give you an example for you to imitate.
Put in practise also what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me; and the God of peace shall be with you.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Healing of spiritual disease
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me Because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim release to the prisoners, And recovery of sight to the blind; To set at liberty those that are bruised,
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
Spiritual » Light » God a light
This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Night will be no more. They will need no lamplight nor sunlight, Because the Lord God will give them light; And they will reign forever and ever.
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,
For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
And I heard a sound like the voice of a great multitude, and like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of mighty thunderings, saying. "Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent reigns!
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
And I heard a great voice in heaven, which said: "Now it is come! the salvation and the power, The kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ! For the accuser of our brethren is thrown down, Who accused them before our God, day and night.
"In solemn truth I tell you," he said, "there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God, come with power."
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ
These will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is the Lord of lords, and King of kings. And they who are with him are called and faithful and chosen."
Solemnly I tell you, some of those who are standing here shall not taste death, till they have seen the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
"so that you shall eat and drink in my kingdom, and you shall sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Then he added, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom."
Jesus answered him. "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants have fought hard that I should not be handed the Jews; but in reality my kingdom is not of such origins."
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
And so God has given life to you Gentiles also, who were once dead in your trespasses and sins,
And you also, at one time dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sensual nature, he has made alive together with himself. For he forgave us all our transgressions,
together with him He raised us from the dead, and together with Christ Jesus seated us in the heavenly realm,
But if the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Jesus from the dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also make your dying bodily self live by his indwelling Spirit in your lives.
For if their casting out is the reconciliation of the world to God, what will their restoration be but life out of death?
Spiritual » Cleansing » Spiritual encouraged
Draw near to God And he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, And purify your hearts, you double-minded.
As these promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, and perfect our holiness in the fear of God.
"'And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling upon his name.'
If then a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he will be a vessel for honor, consecrated, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
For this reason, as I have said, I do not lose courage, but even though my outward man is wasting away, my inward man is being renewed, day by day.
He saved us, not because of any deeds that we had done in righteousness, But because of his own pity for us. He saved us by that washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit
and put on that new self which is continually made over according to the likeness of its Creator, into full understanding.
And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
"but if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be darkened. If then the very light within you is darkness, how dense is that darkness!
For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
I advise you to buy of me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white raiment to clothe yourself, so that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, in order that you may see.
"If you want to be perfect," said Jesus, "go, sell your property, give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ,
laying up right good treasure for themselves in the world to come, in order that they may obtain the Life which is life indeed.
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in the ground, which a man finds but buries again, and then in his joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that land.
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
I advise you to buy of me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white raiment to clothe yourself, so that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, in order that you may see.
"If you want to be perfect," said Jesus, "go, sell your property, give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ,
laying up right good treasure for themselves in the world to come, in order that they may obtain the Life which is life indeed.
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in the ground, which a man finds but buries again, and then in his joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that land.
Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
having their understanding darkened, alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts.
Like obedient children, do not fashion yourselves according to the former passions of your days of ignorance,
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
"Let not your hearts be troubled. You trust in God, trust in me also.
and give to you, who are now troubled, rest, along with me at the unveiling "apocalypse" of the Lord Jesus from heaven, with his mighty angels,
But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.
But even if you should suffer in behalf of righteousness, you are happy. Do not be afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see to it that you are not afraid. Such things must happen, but the end is not yet.
Spiritual » Temple » General references to
And what compact has God's temple with idols? For we are a temple of the living God, as he has said: I will dwell among them, and walk about among them; I will be their God, and they will be my people.
Do you not know what you are God's sanctuary, and that the Spirit of God is dwelling within you?
Do you not know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is within you, the Spirit whom you have from God?
And yourselves like living stones be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God, through Christ Jesus.
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone. In him the whole building, fitly framed together, rises into a holy temple in the Lord; and in him you, too, are continuously built together for a dwelling-place of God through his Spirit.
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
for if you go on living according to the flesh, you are on the road to die; but if by the Spirit you keep putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
So slay your baser inclinations. fornication, impurity, appetite, unnatural desires, and the greed which is idolatry.
For this we know, that our old self was crucified with Christ, in order that the slave of sin might be destroyed; so that we should no longer be in slavery to sin??7 for he who is dead is set free from sin.
In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands; even in putting off your sensual nature in Christ's own circumcision,
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Mark this well, my dear brothers. Let every man be swift in hearing, slow in speaking, slow in growing angry;
"And that in the good soil is those who have listened to the message and, in an honest and good heart, hold fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
"For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out at dawn to hire workmen for his vineyard.
"Then will the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten maidens who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.
"The kingdom of heaven," he said, "may be compared to a king who made a wedding-feast for his son.
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in the ground, which a man finds but buries again, and then in his joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that land.
He told them another parable. "The kingdom of heaven," he said, "is like a man who sowed good seed in his field;
Spiritual » Crowns » Deafness
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
After his sufferings he had also shown himself alive to them in many convincing manifestations, revealing himself to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God.
But when they believed Philip, who was preaching glad tidings about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they began to be baptized, both men and women.
But he said to them. "I must preach the gospel of the kingdom of God to the other towns also; for that is what I was sent to do."
After John had been thrown into prison Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of God.
It happened shortly afterwards that he began to go from town to town and village to village, preaching and telling the good news of the kingdom of God.
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
"Struggle to enter in by the narrow door," he answered, "for I tell you that many will try to enter and not be able,
I am ever pressing on toward the goal, for the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.
Only do lead lives worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come to see you or hear reports concerning you in my absence, I may know that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul, enlisted in a common struggle for the faith of the gospel,
Every man who contends in the games continually trains himself by all manner of self-restraint. Now they do it to get a fading garland, but we, one that is unfading.
For that end I am ever toiling, wrestling with all that energy of his which is mightily at work within me.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Walking with God
Yet you have a few names in Sardis that have not defiled their garment; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
And I saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, made ready like a bride adorned for her husband.
so as to present her to himself, the church glorified, without spot or wrinkle or any such blemish; but on the contrary holy and faultless.
Your adornment ought not to be the outward adornment of plaited hair and golden jewels and the wearing of beautiful dresses; but rather that hidden personality of the heart, the imperishable ornament of a quiet and gentle spirit, which in the sight of God is indeed precious.
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
You are not your own; for you have been bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your bodies.
To Greeks and to barbarians, to the cultured and to the uncultured, I have a debt to discharge.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
By this we learn to know love, because he laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
now without faith it is impossible to please him; for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he ever rewards those who are seeking.
almost everything is purified by blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins.
"I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
"There is no salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men, in which we must be saved."
"I tell you solemnly," said Jesus, "that unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Weapons
for the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but mighty for God, in pulling down all fortresses.
Take likewise the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Jesus answered him, "It is written, Not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Moses' fellowship with God
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Body
who will change the fashion of the body of our abasement into the likeness of his glorious body by the energy with which he is able even to subject all things to himself.
The body sown is animal The body is raised is spiritual. If there is an animal body, there is also a spiritual body.
As we have borne the likeness of him who was of earth, so also let us bear the likeness of Him who is of heaven.
For in this tent I am groaning, earnestly longing to be under the cover of my heavenly habitation; if so be that being so covered,
When Christ, who is our life, appears, then will you also appear with him in glory.
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
but I find a different law in my bodily faculties, waging war with the law of my will, and taking me prisoner to that law of sin which is in my bodily faculties.
"For I perceive that you still stand in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of unrighteousness."
Do you not know that when you surrender yourselves as slaves to any one to obey him, you are his slaves whom you obey; whether it be sin, whose end is death, or obedience, whose end is righteousness?
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
According as it is written, God has given them a spirit of slumber, Eyes that they should not see, Ears that they should not hear, unto this day.
For this reason it is said, "Awake, thou sleeper! Arise from the dead; And Christ shall shine upon thee!"
Carry out these injunctions because you know the crisis that we are in, that now it is high time for you to awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we first believed.
keep watch then, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming??n the evening, at midnight, at cockcrow, or in the morning??36 lest he should come unexpectedly and find you sleeping;
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Dawn, spiritual, the coming of Christ ushers in the
The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
And so we possess the word of prophecy made yet more sure. Unto this you do well to give heed as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
"Through the heart of mercy of our God, Whereby the Dayspring from on high shall visit us,
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
And let us not be weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.
And he thus addressed them. "The harvest is abundant, but the harvesters are few. do you therefore pray the lord of the harvest to send forth harvesters into his harvest.
Spiritual » Crowns » Dawn
The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
And so we possess the word of prophecy made yet more sure. Unto this you do well to give heed as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
"Through the heart of mercy of our God, Whereby the Dayspring from on high shall visit us,
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Shining faces, general references to
Here he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
If, however, the administration of death, written with letters and engraved on stones, began in glory, so that the children of Israel could not gaze steadily on the face of Moses, because of the glory of his face?? glory even then fading??8 how much more shall the ministry of the Spirit abide in glory?
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
"Hypocrites! you know how to read the face of the earth and of the sky; but how is it that you do not know how to read the signs of the present time?
"How is it that you do not understand what I say? It is because you cannot listen to my message.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Drought
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Examples of love to God
For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you showed for his cause, in sending help to your fellow Christians, as you are still doing.
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
"I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
Jesus answered him. "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants have fought hard that I should not be handed the Jews; but in reality my kingdom is not of such origins."
I tell you this, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor can corruption inherit incorruption.
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual » Progress » A characteristic of the righteous
And we all, with unveiled faces, reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are ourselves continually being transformed into the same likeness, from glory to glory, as by the Lord, the Spirit.
Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences
for my gospel did not come to you in word only, but in power also, and in the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. For you know also the manner in which I behaved myself among you for your sakes.
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but a spirit of power and of love and of self-control.
praying him to grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in your inmost being;
God also wrought extraordinary miracles by the hand of Paul; so much so, that handkerchiefs or aprons were carried away from his body to the sick; and their diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out.
My message and my preaching were not in the persuasive language of philosophy, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power;
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
For I pull down imaginations and every crag that lifts itself against the knowledge of God. And I carry every thought away into captivity and subjection to Christ;
When they got to Jesus they found the demoniac sitting there clothed and in his right mind??he man who had had the "Legion"??nd they were awestruck.
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but a spirit of power and of love and of self-control.
"When he came to himself he said: "'How many of my father's hired men have bread enough and to spare, while I am perishing of hunger!
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
And he said to me, Write, "Blessed are those who have been bidden to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he said to me, "These are true words of God."
And as they were eating he took bread, and after the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "Take it, this is my body."
"Again he sent out other slaves. 'Tell the invited guests,' he said, 'that my luncheon is now ready; my oxen and fat cattle are killed; everything is ready; come to the wedding-feast.'
Spiritual » Sowing » The blessings of
The man who is sowing to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption; but he who is sowing to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap life eternal.
Spiritual » Future rest of the saints restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Circumcision
In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands; even in putting off your sensual nature in Christ's own circumcision,
but the real Jew is one inwardly, and real circumcision is heart??ircumcision, spiritual, not literal, praised not by men, but by God.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
Keep on praying for me, too, that God may open for me a door of utterance to speak the secret truth of Christ, for which I am a prisoner.
Now then, as you excel in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and all zeal and in your love to me, see to it that you excel in this grace also.
and for me, that utterance may be given me to open my mouth boldly, and to make known the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador,
that in everything you have been enriched in him, in all speech, and in all knowledge
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
I advise you to buy of me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white raiment to clothe yourself, so that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, in order that you may see.
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in the ground, which a man finds but buries again, and then in his joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that land.
"'Not so, answered the wise, 'for there may not be enough for you and for us. Go to the shops, rather, and buy some for yourselves.'
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as grieved, but always glad; as poor, but making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
I know your persecution and your poverty??ut you are rich! I know the reviling of those who say that they themselves are Jews, when they are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
that in everything you have been enriched in him, in all speech, and in all knowledge
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure
If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, but he himself will be saved, as it were through the flames.
"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it."
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Discernment
The unspiritual man rejects the teachings of God's Spirit; for him it is folly. He cannot understand it, for it is spiritually discerned,
But solid food is for adults, that is, for those who by constant practise have their faculties trained to discriminate between good and evil.
Spiritual » Hearing » Highway
Spiritual » Adoption » Attraction
answered Jesus; "no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him; then I will raise him up on the last day.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
For you keep saying, "I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing," and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable and beggared and blind and naked.
"The Pharisee stood apart and thus began to pray by himself. "'O God, I thank thee that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax gatherer;
"If you were blind," Jesus answered them, "you would have no sin. But now you are declaring, 'We see'; so your sin remains.
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
Put on all the panoply of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground against the stratagems of the devil.
But let us who are of the day be self-controlled, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
by a true teaching and an energy divine; by the weapons of righteousness, for attack or for defense,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Showers
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Rivers
And he showed me the river of the Water of Life, clear as crystal, Flowing out from the throne of God, and of the Lamb,
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By giving opportunities for choice
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
I say this, for the tidings of your obedience have been told throughout the world. On your own behalf, then, I rejoice; but I want you to be wise unto the good, but innocents in evil.
First I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout all the world.
By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks. By faith Enoch was translated so that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God had translated him. Before his translation he had witness borne to him that he pleased God. now without faith it is impossible to please him; for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he ever rewards those who are seeking. read more.
By faith Noah, warned of God of things not yet seen, reverently gave heed, and built an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is of faith. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out unto a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. It was by faith that he sojourned in the promised land as an alien, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, his fellow heirs of the same promise. For he continually looked for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. By faith even Sarah herself received power to conceive seed, although she was past the age for child-bearing, because she counted Him faithful who had promised; and thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars in the heavens in multitude, or grains of sand upon the seashore, innumerable. These all died in faith, not having yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things make it plain that they are seeking a Fatherland. And if they had cherished the memory of that land from which they went out, they would have found an opportunity to return; but now they are longing for a better homeland, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; and he has prepared a city for them. By faith Abraham, when he was put to the test, was on the point of offering up Isaac; yes, he who had received the promise was about to offer up his only son, of whom it had been said, It is through Isaac that your posterity will be traced. For he accounted God able even to raise from the dead, from whence, figuratively speaking, he did indeed receive him back again. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the exodus of the children of Israel, and gave instructions in regard to his bones. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's decree. By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. He accounted the obloquy of Christ to be greater than the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his eyes on the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not because he feared the wrath of the king, but he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. By faith he established the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood, in order that the Destroying Angel might not touch the firstborn. By faith the people crossed over the Red Sea as on dry land; and when the Egyptians tried to do this they were swallowed up. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled seven days. By faith Rahab, the harlot, perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. And what more shall I say? for time would fail me to tell of Gideon, of Barak, of Samson, and of Jeptha; of David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, proved valiant in warfare, and routed armies of aliens. Woman received their dear ones alive from the dead; and others were broken on the wheel, not accepting the offered deliverance, in order that they might obtain a better resurrection. Others again bore trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, even of chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword, they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, persecuted, tormented??38 of whom the world was not worthy??andering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground. Yet, though these all had witness borne to them by their faith, they received not the promise;
Spiritual » Light » General references to
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Disease
On hearing this Jesus said to them. "It is not the healthy who need a physician, but the sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
And not only that, but we exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now obtained our reconciliation.
Great is my faith in you; great is my cheerful assurance in you. I am filled with comfort; in spite of all my troubles, my heart is overflowing with joy.
And when they had come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but continued on his way rejoicing.
Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and began to preach Christ there. The crowd with one accord were giving heed to what he said, when they heard and saw the signs that he did.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » Thirst
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ; but to share his glory, we must now be sharing his sufferings.
And in that very spot where it was told them, "You are not my people," There they shall be called "Sons of the living God."
Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
With this in mind I have sent Timothy to you. He is my dear and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ; the manner in which I ever teach everywhere in every church.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ; but to share his glory, we must now be sharing his sufferings.
And in that very spot where it was told them, "You are not my people," There they shall be called "Sons of the living God."
Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
With this in mind I have sent Timothy to you. He is my dear and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ; the manner in which I ever teach everywhere in every church.
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Then those who welcomed his message were baptized, and in that day about three thousand souls were added to them;
"But the seed sown in good soil is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit, and makes now an hundredfold, now sixty, now thirty."
The Jews of Berea were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they very readily received the message with all readiness of mind, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether these things were so.
For this reason also I am giving continual thanks to God, because when you heard from me the spoken word of God, you received it not as the word of men, but as the word of God (which in truth it is), who himself is effectually at work in you believe.
Spiritual » Hope » Abides forever
And may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal encouragement and a good hope in grace,
And this he will do if, indeed, you continue in the faith, firmly founded and stedfast, and never moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, and which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, that gospel of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
Faith, Hope, Love endure??hese three; but the greatest of these is Love.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Watchmen
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.
Spiritual » Life » Necessitates death to sin and self
I have been crucified with Christ, so it is no longer I who am living, but it is Christ who is living in me; and the life I am now living in the flesh, I am living in faith of the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me.
and that he died for all in order that the living may live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again for them.
For, alive though I am, I am always given over to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may shine forth in my dying flesh.
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand
From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near."
"So whenever you see all these things comings to pass, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
Spiritual » Mind » Mind of Christ
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,
Since, then, Christ suffered in the flesh, do you also ever arm yourselves with the same mind (because he who has suffered in the flesh has done with sin),
Spiritual » Mind » Spiritual mind
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,
To be earthly minded means death; To be spiritually minded means life and peace.
Spiritual » Life » Secured through faith
"I tell you solemnly that he who listens to my messages and believes Him who sent me, has eternal life. He will not come under condemnation, but has passed out of death into life.
but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
But if Christ is in you, though your bodily self is dead because of sin, your spirit is full of life because of righteousness.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
A soldier in active service avoids entangling himself in the every-day affairs of life, so that he may please his commander.
But ever call to mind the former days, in which, after having been enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
And the dragon was enraged at the woman, and went away to make war upon the rest of her children who keep the commandments of God, and hold fast the testimony of Jesus. And he stood upon the sand of the sea.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
A soldier in active service avoids entangling himself in the every-day affairs of life, so that he may please his commander.
But ever call to mind the former days, in which, after having been enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
And the dragon was enraged at the woman, and went away to make war upon the rest of her children who keep the commandments of God, and hold fast the testimony of Jesus. And he stood upon the sand of the sea.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Fidelity
For if through the transgression of the one, death reigned as king through the one, much more shall those who receive the overflowing grace and gift of righteousness reign as kings in life through One, through Jesus Christ.
"You, however, are those who have stood by me in my trials. "And I promise you a kingdom, even as my Father has promised me a kingdom;
But you, forsooth, are already full, are you? You are already rich? Without us you are already reigning? Yes, and I would that you did reign, so that we also might reign with you.
Spiritual » Enlargement » Exercise
"At once the man who had received the five talents went out and traded with them, and made five talents more.
For this reason let me remind you to keep ever blazing that gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of godliness.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
Meanwhile, may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love toward one another and toward all men, even as I do toward you.
As indeed you do love all the brothers in Macedonia. But I exhort you, brothers, to abound in this yet more.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Inability to receive strong doctrine
Brothers, do not become children in understanding; be babes in malice, but in understanding become mature men.
As for me, brothers, I could not talk to you as spiritual men, but as to creatures of flesh, mere babes in Christ. I fed you milk, not meat; for you were unable to bear it.
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
"I am the Vine you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, bears abundant fruit; because apart from me you can do nothing.
Now no discipline seems for the present to be joyous, but grievous; but afterward it yields the peaceable fruits of righteousness to those who have been trained under it.
But now that you have been set free from sin and become slaves of God, the harvest-fruit which you are reaping tends to produce holiness, and it ends is life eternal.
Spiritual » Talk » Used in everyday life
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By leading men in a difficult way
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Spiritual cleansing
And he shall shepherd them with a rod of iron, shattering them like earthen vessels (as I myself have received from my Father),
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has loosed us from our sins in his own blood; and has made us to be a kingdom of priests unto his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever, Amen.
Spiritual » Liberty » The presence of the spirit secures
(The Lord means the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord abides there is freedom.)
Yet there were false brethren who had crept in to spy out the freedom we enjoy in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us again.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Victory over satan
And I saw thrones, and those who sat on them, and they were permitted to judge; and I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the Word of God, those who did not worship the beast nor his image, and who did not receive his brand upon their brow, or hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
Night will be no more. They will need no lamplight nor sunlight, Because the Lord God will give them light; And they will reign forever and ever.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Fear not what you are about to suffer! Behold, the devil is indeed going to put some of you in prison, that you may be tested, and you will have persecution for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
He who has ears, let him listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To him that overcomes I will give of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and upon the stone a new name written, which no man knows, but he that receives it.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
being filled with the fruit of righteousness through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.
Lead the life of children of light, for the fruit of the light consists in every kind of goodness and uprightness and truth.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
Everywhere they strengthened the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold to the faith. "It is through many tribulations," they said, "that we must enter into the kingdom of God."
They are an evidence of the righteous judgment of God, who will count you worthy of his kingdom, in behalf of which you are even now suffering.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Growth
Concerning him I have much to say, and much that is hard to make clear to you, because you have grown dull of hearing. And this too, although you ought by this time to be teaching others, you are still needing some one to teach you the very rudiments of divine revelation. You need milk, not solid food. For every one who feeds on milk is inexperienced in the word of righteousness. He is still an infant. read more.
But solid food is for adults, that is, for those who by constant practise have their faculties trained to discriminate between good and evil.
So let us get beyond the teaching of the elementary doctrines of Christ, and let us be borne along toward what is mature. Let us not be continually laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith in God, of the teaching regarding ablutions and the laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this we will do, if God permit. read more.
For in the case of those who have been once for all enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the Future Age, and then fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance. For they repeatedly crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and expose him to an open shame. For land that has drunk the showers that now and again fall upon it, and produced vegetation useful for those for whom it was tilled, receives a blessing from God; but if it produces thorns and thistles, it is considered worthless, and is in danger of being cursed, and its end will be to be burned. But though we thus speak, we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things that accompany salvation. For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you showed for his cause, in sending help to your fellow Christians, as you are still doing. but I am longing that each of you continue to show the same diligence to realize the fulness of your hope, even to the end. Then do not become slack, but be imitators of those who through faith and patience are inheriting the promises. For when God make the promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying. Surely I will bless you, and bless you; I will increase you, and increase you. And so by patiently waiting, Abraham obtained the promise. I am referring to the oath because men swear by what is greater than themselves, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
but holding the truth in love we shall grow up in every part into him who is our Head, even Christ.
that you may walk worthy of the Lord in every kind of pleasing; that you may be fruitful in every kind of good work, and may increase in the knowledge of God;
Spiritual » Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
For we are God's fellow workers; and you are God's field, you are God's building.
Do you not say, 'It wants yet four months, and then comes the harvest'? Look, I tell you! Lift up your eyes and behold the fields, that they are already white for harvest. The reaper is already receiving wages and gathering a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
but holding the truth in love we shall grow up in every part into him who is our Head, even Christ.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Necessity for tutelage
So we Jews also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the empty externalities of the world.
What I mean is this. As long as the heir is a child, he differs in no respect from a slave, though he be the owner of the whole inheritance; but is under the control of guardians and trustees, until the time appointed by his father.
Spiritual » Labourers » Prayer for the increase of
"And when evening came, the Lord of the vineyard said to his steward, "'Call the workmen and pay them their wages, beginning with the last hired and ending with the first.'
And he said to his disciples. "The harvest is great, but the laborers are few; "therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to thrust forth laborers into his harvest field."
Spiritual » Knowledge » A cause for exultation
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
The gospel was preached for this cause to those who were dead also, that they might be judged according to men in flesh, but live according to God in spirit.
For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
Fear not what you are about to suffer! Behold, the devil is indeed going to put some of you in prison, that you may be tested, and you will have persecution for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Then, when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you too will receive the fadeless wreath of glory.
Spiritual » Life » Sustained by the word of God
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
"Then he, the King will say to those on his right hand. "'Come, my Father's blessed ones, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. "'For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in;
Then raising his eyes upon his disciples he began to say to them. "Blessed are you poor, For the kingdom of God is yours.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
Spiritual » Rest » Lost by stubbornness
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
"Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Dedication of God's house
Spiritual » Immaturity » Continuance in the primary department
And this too, although you ought by this time to be teaching others, you are still needing some one to teach you the very rudiments of divine revelation. You need milk, not solid food.
Like new-born babes long for the pure spiritual milk to make you grow up into salvation;
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of blessing
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
What shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall anguish, or calamity, or persecution, or famine? Shall nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
"My mother and brothers," he answered, "are those who listen to the word of God and obey it."
"Behold my mother and my brothers! For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven, is my brother and sister and mother."
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Peter, the profane fisherman becomes a man whose very shadow heals
Then he began to curse and swear, saying, "I never knew the man." Immediately the cock crew!
In consequence people would even bring out their sick into the streets, and place them upon beds and pallets as Peter was passing, that at least his shadow might fall upon some of them.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » John the vindictive jew becomes the apostle of love
Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God; and every one that loves us a child of God.
But they did not receive him because his face was set to go to Jerusalem. And when his disciples, James and John, saw this they said, "Lord, are you willing for us to bid fire come down from heaven and destroy them?" As Elijah did.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
"My mother and brothers," he answered, "are those who listen to the word of God and obey it."
"Behold my mother and my brothers! For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven, is my brother and sister and mother."
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of joy
"I have told you these things that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
And I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.
Spiritual » Rest » True response found in God
Spiritual » Rest » The divine presence gives
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over evil influences of men
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation becomes an evangel of truth
"I have no husband," answered the woman. "You are right in saying 'I have no husband,'" Jesus said to her, "for you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband; in this you have spoken truly."
"Come! see a man who has told me everything that I ever did. He can't be the Christ, can he?"
Spiritual » Hope » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
For Abraham, hoping against hope, had faith to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So numberless shall your descendants be.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The cold-hearted philippian jailer becomes a sympathetic friend
And he took them, the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and he was baptized at once, he and all his.
On receiving so strict an order he cast them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Eternal life
Every good gift and every perfect boon is from above, and is ever coming down to us from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of eclipse.
"I am giving them eternal life, and they shall never perish, nor shall any one snatch them out of my hand.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
In the same way also, he took the cup after supper, saying. "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in memory of me." For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming your Lord's death until he come.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the followers of Christ
Once more Jesus addressed them. "I am the light of the world," he said; "He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the Light of life."
But he who loves his brother is abiding in the light, and in it there is no cause of stumbling.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the obedient
Spiritual » Liberty » The mission of Christ to proclaim
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me Because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim release to the prisoners, And recovery of sight to the blind; To set at liberty those that are bruised,
Spiritual » Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
and being set free from sin, you became the slaves of righteousness??19 I speak in these homely figures because of the weakness of your fleshly nature??ust as you once surrendered your faculties into slavery to impurity and to all lawlessness, so now you must surrender your faculties into slavery to righteousness, unto deeds of holiness.
Spiritual » Vision » Afflictions prepare for
Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power
"yet you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you are to be my witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the very ends of the earth."
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By proposing hard tasks
he said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he intended to do.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
For you are all sons of light, and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness. So then let us not be sleeping as do the rest, but let us be watchful and self-controlled.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Worshipping
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy Christ
And the child grew and became strong, becoming full of wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
And Jesus was ever advancing in wisdom and in status and in favor with God and man.
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The restless demoniac becomes a quiet disciple
And always, night and day, he remained among the tombs and in the mountains, shrieking and gashing himself with stones.
When they got to Jesus they found the demoniac sitting there clothed and in his right mind??he man who had had the "Legion"??nd they were awestruck.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By cultivating the understanding
Brothers, do not become children in understanding; be babes in malice, but in understanding become mature men.
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By putting away childish things
When I was a child I spoke like a child, felt like a child, thought like a child; now that I am become a man, I have done with childish things.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
I ought always to thank God for you, brothers, as is fitting because of the abundant growth of your faith and of the overflowing love with which every one of you is filled toward one another.
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
And the apostles continued with great power to give their witness concerning the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
Meanwhile Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and signs among the people.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Cleansing of God's temple
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
for the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but mighty for God, in pulling down all fortresses.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
for the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but mighty for God, in pulling down all fortresses.
Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
He who ever supplies seed to the sower, and bread for the food of man, will supply and make plentous your seed, and increase the harvest springing up from your almsgiving.
Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
"yet you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you are to be my witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the very ends of the earth."
there came suddenly from the sky a sound like the onrush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Believers called to
Faithful is the God by whom you were called into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant grace
And God is able to give you an overflowing measure of every grace, so that all your wants of every kind may be supplied at all times, and you may give of your abundance to every good work;
Spiritual » Perception » The wise man
Spiritual » Labourers » Worthy of reward
Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, You must not muzzle an ox when he is treading out the grain, and The worker is worth his wages.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
But the harvest-fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, gentleness, and self-control; against such there is no law.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
"Thus the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. "But when he began to settle, one of them was brought before him who owed him fifteen million dollars. "And since he was unable to pay, his master ordered him to be sold, and his wife and children and all that he had, toward the payment of the debt.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The bankrupt servant
"Thus the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. "But when he began to settle, one of them was brought before him who owed him fifteen million dollars. "And since he was unable to pay, his master ordered him to be sold, and his wife and children and all that he had, toward the payment of the debt.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Witnessing
that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant supplies
All your own needs my God will fully supply, according to his riches in glory, in Christ Jesus.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Past mercies
Spiritual » Rest » Eternal
And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, "Write, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth! Yea, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, For their deeds do follow them."
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over all satanic powers
And I saw the semblance of a glassy sea, mingled with fire; and standing by this glassy sea, with harps of God, were those who came off conquerors from the beast and from his image and from the cipher of his name.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Spiritual receptivity the condition of
Behold, I am standing at the door and knocking! If any one listens to my voice, and opens the door, I will come to him, and sup with him, and he with me.
Spiritual » Crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
the four and twenty Elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying.
Spiritual » Crowns » To be guarded
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The laodicean church
For you keep saying, "I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing," and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable and beggared and blind and naked.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The laodicean church
For you keep saying, "I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing," and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable and beggared and blind and naked.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
Take notice then that no longer are you strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The gentiles
were once upon a time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers to the covenants of the Promise, without hope and without God in the world.
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
Take notice then that no longer are you strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The gentiles
were once upon a time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers to the covenants of the Promise, without hope and without God in the world.
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Endurance
If we endure suffering, we shall also reign with him. If we disown him, he too will disown us.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Personal purification
If then a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he will be a vessel for honor, consecrated, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
and that the eyes of your heart may be flooded with light so that you may understand what is the hope of his calling, what the wealth of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Spiritual » Riches general references to » God's blessing the source of
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This charge then, I am laying upon you, Timothy, my son, according to the predictions formerly made concerning you. Fight the good fight in the spirit of these predictions,
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » A fight of faith
Keep contending in the noble contest of the faith; seize hold on eternal life, to which you were called when you confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Invisible foes
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the despotisms, the empires, the rulers of this present darkness, the spirit-hosts of evil in the heavenly realm.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This charge then, I am laying upon you, Timothy, my son, according to the predictions formerly made concerning you. Fight the good fight in the spirit of these predictions,
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » A fight of faith
Keep contending in the noble contest of the faith; seize hold on eternal life, to which you were called when you confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Invisible foes
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the despotisms, the empires, the rulers of this present darkness, the spirit-hosts of evil in the heavenly realm.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant power
Now unto him who, according to his might that is at work within us, is able to do infinitely more than all we ask or even think,
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The delights of God's word
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the inseparable love of God
For I am fully persuaded that neither death nor life, Neither angels nor principalities, nor powers, Neither the present world nor the world to come, Nor the powers of Nature, Nor height, nor depth, Nor any other created thing, Shall be able to separate us from the love of God Which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine keeping power
But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have fully believed, and I am thoroughly persuaded that he is able to keep what I have given him until the Day.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Instability of faith
So we shall no longer be children, tossed up and down, and blown about by every wind of teaching, tricked by the craft of men in the snares of misleading error;
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
Do not be drunk with wine, in which is riotous living, but drink deep in the Spirit,
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of wisdom
For this reason from the day I heard of it I have never ceased to pray for you, asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will with every kind of wisdom and spiritual insight;
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of God
and may know the love of Christ which transcends all knowing, so that you may be filled with all the "plenitude" of God.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Produced in all periods of life
Spiritual » Talk » Spiritual thoughts expressed in music
when you talk together; with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and with all your hearts making music unto the Lord;
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Found in spiritual assemblies
"For wherever there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I among them."
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of righteousness
Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Perennial
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting men to suffer when in the pathway of duty (paul and silas)
had many lashes inflicted upon them, and put them in prison, with a charge to the jailer to keep them safe. On receiving so strict an order he cast them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » More precious than earthly
He accounted the obloquy of Christ to be greater than the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his eyes on the reward.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Unsearchable
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, that I should proclaim among the Gentiles the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Spiritual » Riches general references to » A paradox
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Enduring
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Spiritual receptivity
"But the seed sown in good soil is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit, and makes now an hundredfold, now sixty, now thirty."
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » An everlasting name
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual knowledge
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual rest
"Come unto me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A new heart
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The boy samuel
Spiritual » Light promised » To the just
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the certainty of the divine promises
These all died in faith, not having yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
For this very reason do your best to add to your faith manliness, and to manliness knowledge, and to knowledge self-control, and to self-control stedfastness, and to stedfastness piety,
Spiritual » Perception » Nehemiah
Spiritual » Perception » David
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
He will glorify me; for he will take of what is mine and will make known to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said that he will take of what is mine and make it known to you.
Spiritual » Vision » Uses the telescope of faith
By faith he left Egypt, not because he feared the wrath of the king, but he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.
Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces
Spiritual » Talk » Christ the topic of
On that same day two of his disciples were walking to Emmaus, a village about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking together about all these events,
Spiritual » Rest » Found in Christ's service
"Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
"For I assure you that unless your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not find entrance into the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » A childlike spirit
"In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will not even enter the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
For both he who sanctifies and those whom he is sanctifying are all from One; for which reason he is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
For both he who sanctifies and those whom he is sanctifying are all from One; for which reason he is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » Inhabitants of jerusalem
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Warring
The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant entrance
For so the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will be richly supplied to you.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The blessings of a spiritual life
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel
But solid food is for adults, that is, for those who by constant practise have their faculties trained to discriminate between good and evil.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Brings joy in the night season
Spiritual » Light promised » To the church of the future
Spiritual » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
But grow continually in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and unto the Day of Eternity, Amen.
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obedience, the condition of receiving
In reply Jesus said to them; "My teaching is not mine, but is his who sent me. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world." "If any one wills to do God's will he shall know concerning my teaching, whether it is from God, or I speak my own authority. Dedicate them in thy truth; thy word is truth."
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
So Jesus spoke to the Jews that believed him, saying. "If you abide in my teaching, you are my true disciples; "and you shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
Spiritual » Vision » Given in answer to prayer
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
But some fell on good soil, and bore a crop, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Spiritual » Talk » Concerns the things of God
Spiritual » Talk » The habit of the saints
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
But consecrate Christ in your hearts, as Lord. Be always in readiness to make and answer to any one who asks you a reason for the hope that is within you, yet with gentleness and reverence.
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
My brothers, when you are beset by various temptations, count it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith is working out endurance.
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » An inward battle
but I find a different law in my bodily faculties, waging war with the law of my will, and taking me prisoner to that law of sin which is in my bodily faculties.
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » An inward battle
but I find a different law in my bodily faculties, waging war with the law of my will, and taking me prisoner to that law of sin which is in my bodily faculties.
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » The return from captivity
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Love of Christ
Him you love, though you have never seen him; in him you ever believe, though even now you see him not, and you are rejoicing with joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » All the teachings of the gospel
I want you to recollect the words that were foretold by the holy prophets, and the command of your Lord and Saviour, given you through your apostles.
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The wonderful works of God
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By overcoming temptation
I have written to you, fathers, because you have learned to know him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God is abiding in you, and you have fully overcome the Evil One.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the benevolent
Spiritual » Light promised » To the upright
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the divine ability
Spiritual » Perception » The shunammite woman
Spiritual » Encouraged » Through "the word"
Like new-born babes long for the pure spiritual milk to make you grow up into salvation;
Spiritual » Encouraged » Unto perfection
So let us get beyond the teaching of the elementary doctrines of Christ, and let us be borne along toward what is mature. Let us not be continually laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works,
Spiritual » Liberty » Spiritual, a mark of the new dispensation
Spiritual » Liberty » The bondage of sin broken
Spiritual » Vision » Heart purity essential to
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Spiritual » Hope » The scriptures the source of
For everything that was written of old has been written for our instruction, that through patience, and through the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
Spiritual » Hope » The saving element in life
Spiritual » Life » Love the demonstration of
We know that we have migrated, out of death into life, because we love our brothers. He who has no love is abiding in death.
Spiritual » Rest » Appropriated by faith
We are actually entering into that rest, we who have believed, as God has said,??n my wrath I swore??They shall not enter into my Rest
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces
"Behold, I give you the power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and to trample on all the power of the enemy. In no case shall anything do you harm.
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over worldly allurements
For whoever is a child of God is overcoming the world; and our faith is the victory that has overcome the world.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
Meanwhile, outside, Mary stood sobbing near the tomb. Still sobbing she stooped and looked into the tomb,
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » In the communion of saints
and as they talked and discussed matter, Jesus himself drew near and began walking beside them.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Testimony an aid to
It is what we have seen and heard that we are announcing to you, in order that you also may have partnership with us; and our partnership is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Warms the heart
"Were not our hearts burning within us," they said to each other, "while we were talking with him on the way, and he was opening to us the scriptures?"
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of life
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The prodigal son
"After he had spent everything there came a terrible famine in the land, and he began to be in want.
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
"After he had spent everything there came a terrible famine in the land, and he began to be in want.
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
In solemn truth I tell you that except a kernel of wheat fall into the ground and die, it remains a single kernel; but if it die it bears a great crop.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Thomas
Upon this Thomas, who was called "The Twin," said to his fellow disciples, "Let us go too, that we may die with him."
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Peter
He said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." "Be a shepherd to my sheep," said Jesus.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul
"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » The holy spirit
"If you give good gifts to your children, how much more shall the Father who is in heaven give the Holy spirit to those that ask him!"
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant life
"The thief never comes except to steal and kill and destroy. I am come that they may have life, and may have it in abundance.
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant joys
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The words of Christ concerning benevolence
"In all things I have set you an example, how that so toiling, you ought to help the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » Is quickened by the holy spirit
"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told you.
Spiritual » Receptivity » Martha received him into her house
She had a sister named Mary, who after seating herself at the Lord's feet was listening to his teaching.
Spiritual » Perception » Peter
Then Peter began to speak. "Of a truth I begin to see quite plainly that God is no respecter of persons;
Spiritual » Liberty » A new law of life sets free
for the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and of death.
Spiritual » Fulness » The overflowing cup
Spiritual » Vision » Believers alone possess
"Yet a little while and the world shall see me no more, but you shall see me; because I live, you, too, shall live.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
But the wisdom which comes from on high is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, conciliatory, overflowing with mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without insincerity.
Spiritual » Talk » Tends to religious fervency
"Were not our hearts burning within us," they said to each other, "while we were talking with him on the way, and he was opening to us the scriptures?"
Spiritual » Rest » Vainly sought in escape from trouble
Spiritual » Hope » Inspires to clean living
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
Now when they beheld the glad fearlessness of Peter and John and had perceived that they were amazed; and they began to recognize them, that they were companions of Jesus.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » John the baptist
And the child grew, and became strong in the Spirit, and remained in the desert till the day of his showing to Israel.
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Returning unto the lord
"He shall go before Him in the wisdom and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and so to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him."
Spiritual » Riches general references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Listen, my dear brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and to inherit the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Contact with living water
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Chastening, or pruning
"He cuts back any of my branches that bear no fruit, and prunes every fruit-bearing branch, that it may bear more.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » The sinful women
"This is why I tell you that her sins, many as they are, are forgiven, for her love is great; but he who is forgiven little, loves but little.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Then Mary took a pound of pure spikenard, very costly, and poured it over his feet, and wiped his feet with her hair, and the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Faith and love
Listen, my dear brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and to inherit the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance
But Jesus answered him, "No man who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The lord as a deliverer
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Paul
But Saul gained more and more influence, and kept putting the Jews who lived in Damascus to confusion by his proof that Jesus was the Christ.
Spiritual » Perception » The samaritan woman
Spiritual » Perception » Jesus
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obtained by acquaintanceship with God
Spiritual » Knowledge » Leads to eternal life
And this is eternal life, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of
Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and his fame spread throughout all the surrounding country,
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Working
"I must work the works of him that sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no man can work.
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » New Birth
"In very truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that unless a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
good Tidings » Spiritual
"I am Gabriel," answered the angel, "who stand in the presence of God; and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring and to bring you this good news.
Watchmen » Spiritual
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.
Way provided » Spiritual
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
and then the lawless one will be revealed. Him the Lord will consume with the breath of his lips, and destroy with the brightness of his appearing;
And to the angel of the Church in Pergamum, write These are the words of Him who holds the sharp two-edged sword.
Take likewise the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Weapons » Spiritual » General references to weapons
for the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but mighty for God, in pulling down all fortresses.
Take likewise the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Jesus answered him, "It is written, Not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Weapons » Spiritual » Trust in weapons vain
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Spiritual
"The spirit is what gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words which I have been speaking to you, are spirit and are life.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
"The spirit is what gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words which I have been speaking to you, are spirit and are life.
Topics on Spiritual
Abundance, Spiritual
Ephesians 3:20Now unto him who, according to his might that is at work within us, is able to do infinitely more than all we ask or even think,
Abuse, Of Spiritual Things
1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my wage? This, that I can make the gospel free where I carry it; and that I can refrain from using my rights as a preacher of the gospel.
Adultery, Spiritual
1 John 2:15-17Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Appetite, Spiritual
John 7:37-39Now the last day, that the great day of the feast, Jesus stood up and cried in a loud voice.
Armor, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:11Put on all the panoply of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground against the stratagems of the devil.
Babies Used As A Spiritual Image
1 Corinthians 3:1-2As for me, brothers, I could not talk to you as spiritual men, but as to creatures of flesh, mere babes in Christ.
Beauty, Spiritual
Romans 10:15And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring a glad gospel.
Betrothal, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 11:2I have a divine jealousy on your behalf; for I betrothed you to one only husband, even to Christ, that I might present you to him, a chaste virgin.
Birth, Spiritual
John 3:3"In very truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that unless a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Blessings, Spiritual
John 3:16"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever trusts in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Bondage, Spiritual
2 Timothy 2:26and they may come to their senses again, and escape the snare of the devil, as they are restored to life by God to do his will.
Circumcision, spiritual
Romans 2:28-29For the real Jew is not the man who is one outwardly, and the real circumcision is not outward in the flesh;
Clean, Spiritual Use
James 4:8Draw near to God And he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, And purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Crowns, Spiritual Use
Revelation 19:12His eyes are a flame of fire, and upon his head are many diadems; and he has a name written, which none knows but himself.
David, Spiritual Significance Of
Acts 2:29"Men and brothers, I can speak plainly to you concerning the patriarch David, because he not only died and was buried, but his tomb is among us even to this very day.
Dividing Spiritual Blessings
Acts 1:17"For he was numbered among us, and he did get his allotted share of this ministry.
drought, spiritual
John 7:37-39Now the last day, that the great day of the feast, Jesus stood up and cried in a loud voice.
equipping, spiritual
Matthew 12:18Behold my servant whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom my soul delights; I will breathe my spirit upon him, and he shall announce justice to the Gentiles.
Escaping, Spiritual Things
Luke 21:36"So be on your guard at all times, praying that you may be worthy to escape these things that shall come to pass, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of man."
Fruit, Spiritual
James 3:13Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him show his deeds by his good life, in the meekness of wisdom.
Fruitfulness, Spiritual
Galatians 5:22-23But the harvest-fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, gentleness, and self-control;
Games, Spiritual
1 Corinthians 9:26For my part, then, I run with no wavering to the goal. I box not as one beating the air,
Gifts From God, Spiritual
John 6:32"In solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus in reply, "Moses did not give you the bread out of heaven, but my Father does give you the true bread out of heaven;
Inheritance, Spiritual
Hebrews 1:2has at the end of these days spoken to us in a Son whom he appointed heir of all things; through whom also he made the universe.
Labor, Spiritual Aspects Of
John 4:38I sent you to reap a crop on which you have not toiled. Others have toiled, and you have reaped the benefit of their toil."
Land, Spiritual Aspects Of
Romans 8:19-20All nature even is waiting with eager longing for the unveiling of the vision of God's sons.
Leaders, Spiritual
Hebrews 5:4Again no one takes this honorable office for himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.
Light, Spiritual
1 John 1:5This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Many Spiritual Beings
Revelation 5:11Then I looked and heard a voice of many angels encircling the throne and a voice of the Living Creatures and of the Elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands,
Maturity, Spiritual
Ephesians 4:13-15So we shall no longer be children, tossed up and down, and blown about by every wind of teaching, tricked by the craft of men in the snares of misleading error;
Not Seeing Spiritual Things
Acts 9:7Meanwhile the men who were his fellow travelers stood speechless, hearing indeed the voice, but beholding no one.
Origins Of Spiritual Life
John 3:6-8What is born of the flesh is flesh; and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Predestination, Spiritual Events
Matthew 11:25-26At that time Jesus answered and said: "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and wary, and hast revealed them to the children.
Purity, Moral And Spiritual
1 John 1:5This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Rest, Spiritual
1 Timothy 2:2for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and peaceful life in all godliness an gravity.
Resurrection, Spiritual
Ephesians 2:1And so God has given life to you Gentiles also, who were once dead in your trespasses and sins,
Riches, Spiritual
Romans 11:33-36Oh, the depths of the riches, both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unfathomable are his judgments, and how unsearchable his paths!
Slavery, Spiritual
John 8:33-36"We are descendants of Abraham," they replied, "and have never been in slavery to any man. What do you mean by saying, 'You shall become free'?"
Sleep, Spiritual
Matthew 24:43-44But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have been on his guard, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
Spiritual Allegories
John 10:1-16"In solemn truth I tell you that whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, that man is a thief and a robber;
Spiritual Blindness, Consequences Of
Romans 1:20-22For ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, even his everlasting power and divinity, has been clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made. So they have no excuse.
Spiritual Blindness, In Unbelievers
1 Corinthians 2:14The unspiritual man rejects the teachings of God's Spirit; for him it is folly. He cannot understand it, for it is spiritually discerned,
Spiritual Blindness, Removal Of
2 Corinthians 4:6For God who said, "Out of darkness light shall shine," is he who has shone in my heart, that the sunrise of the knowledge of God may shine forth in the face of Christ.
Spiritual Blindness, Results Of Sin
2 Corinthians 4:4Among them the god of this age has blinded the understanding of the unbelieving so that the sunshine of the gospel of God, should not dawn upon them.
Spiritual crowns
1 Corinthians 9:25Every man who contends in the games continually trains himself by all manner of self-restraint. Now they do it to get a fading garland, but we, one that is unfading.
Spiritual Darkness
John 11:10but if any one walks during the night he does stumble, because the light is not in him."
Spiritual Dawn
2 Peter 1:19And so we possess the word of prophecy made yet more sure. Unto this you do well to give heed as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Spiritual Deafness
2 Timothy 4:4They will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to myths.
Spiritual Death
Romans 6:23FOR THE POOR WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH, BUT THE FREE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS, OUR MASTER.
Spiritual Depths
1 Corinthians 2:10Yet God has unveiled them to us by his Spirit. For the Spirit fathoms everything, even the abysmal depths of God.
Spiritual Desires
1 Thessalonians 2:17But I, my brothers, although torn from you for a short season (in presence, not in heart), made eager efforts to behold you face to face with strong longing.
Spiritual Destitution
Matthew 5:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Spiritual Failure
Matthew 7:27"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it."
Spiritual Famine, Relief Of
John 6:35"I myself am the bread of life," answered Jesus; "he who comes to me shall never hunger, and he that believes on me shall never thirst again.
Spiritual Fathers
1 Corinthians 4:15For though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ Jesus, you can have but one father. For in Christ Jesus I begot you through the gospel.
Spiritual Foundations
1 Corinthians 3:11The foundation is already laid??esus Christ??nd no man can lay another.
Spiritual Fulness
Matthew 5:6"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.
Spiritual Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not wish you to be ignorant.
Spiritual Gifts, Diversity Of
1 Corinthians 12:4-6Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
Spiritual Gifts, Given To Church
Ephesians 4:11It is he who made some men apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
Spiritual Gifts, Importance Of Love
1 Corinthians 13:1Though I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have no love, I am become a clanging brass, or a clashing cymbal.
Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of
1 Corinthians 14:12So also in your case, since you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them for the upbuilding of the church.
Spiritual Gifts, Warnings About
1 Corinthians 14:39So, my brothers, be ambitious for the gift of prophecy, and speak not against the gifts of tongues.
Spiritual Growth
2 Corinthians 9:10He who ever supplies seed to the sower, and bread for the food of man, will supply and make plentous your seed, and increase the harvest springing up from your almsgiving.
Spiritual Hunger
1 Peter 2:2Like new-born babes long for the pure spiritual milk to make you grow up into salvation;
Spiritual Ignorance
1 Corinthians 12:1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not wish you to be ignorant.
Spiritual Illumination
John 14:26"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told you.
Spiritual Immaturity
1 Corinthians 3:1As for me, brothers, I could not talk to you as spiritual men, but as to creatures of flesh, mere babes in Christ.
Spiritual Investment
Matthew 6:20"but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.
Spiritual life
John 6:63"The spirit is what gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words which I have been speaking to you, are spirit and are life.
Spiritual Life, Described By
Romans 6:11Even so count yourselves also to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus.
Spiritual Life, Maintained By
John 6:57"Just as the living Father has sent me, and I live by the Father, so also that man who feeds on me shall live by me.
Spiritual Life, Nature Of
Colossians 2:13And you also, at one time dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sensual nature, he has made alive together with himself. For he forgave us all our transgressions,
Spiritual Malnutrition
1 Corinthians 3:1-3As for me, brothers, I could not talk to you as spiritual men, but as to creatures of flesh, mere babes in Christ.
Spiritual Maturity
1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not become children in understanding; be babes in malice, but in understanding become mature men.
Spiritual Mothers
1 Peter 3:6thus, for example, Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are daughters of Sarah, if you do what is right, and permit nothing to make you afraid.
Spiritual Night
1 Thessalonians 5:5For you are all sons of light, and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness.
Spiritual Offspring
Galatians 3:29And if you belong to Christ, then you are the descendants of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.
Spiritual Perception
Mark 2:8Jesus clearly perceived at once be the Spirit that they were thus reasoning in their hearts and said to them.
Spiritual Progress
2 Corinthians 3:18And we all, with unveiled faces, reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are ourselves continually being transformed into the same likeness, from glory to glory, as by the Lord, the Spirit.
Spiritual Striving
Philippians 1:27Only do lead lives worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come to see you or hear reports concerning you in my absence, I may know that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul, enlisted in a common struggle for the faith of the gospel,
Spiritual Treasures
2 Corinthians 4:7But I hold this treasure in an earthen vessel, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be from God, and not from myself.
Spiritual Understanding
Hebrews 13:12-13and so Jesus suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people by his own blood.
Spiritual Vitality
2 Thessalonians 1:3I ought always to thank God for you, brothers, as is fitting because of the abundant growth of your faith and of the overflowing love with which every one of you is filled toward one another.
Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the despotisms, the empires, the rulers of this present darkness, the spirit-hosts of evil in the heavenly realm.
Spiritual Warfare, Armour
Romans 13:12-14The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
Spiritual Warfare, As Conflict
Ephesians 6:12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the despotisms, the empires, the rulers of this present darkness, the spirit-hosts of evil in the heavenly realm.
Spiritual Warfare, Causes Of
2 Peter 2:4For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them down to Tartarus, and committed them to chains of darkness, and reserved them for judgment;
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4You adulteresses, do you not know that the friendship of the world is enmity to God? Whoever, then, desires to be a friend of the world, makes himself and enemy of God.
Strength, Spiritual
Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brothers, let your hearts be strengthened in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
That Which Is Spiritual
John 4:24God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."
Victory, Over Spiritual Forces
Matthew 4:1-11Then Jesus was led up into the desert by the Spirit, to be tempted by the devil.
Wardrobe, Spiritual
Romans 13:12The night is far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
Weakness, Spiritual
2 Corinthians 12:10Most gladly therefore will I boast rather of my weakness, that over me like a tent may be pitched the power of Christ. That is why I rejoice in weakness, in ill-treatment, in troubles, in persecutions and calamities for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
