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What Does The Bible Say About Crucifixion?

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What Does The Bible Say About Crucifixion?

What Does The Bible Say About Crucifixion? We’ll guide you into understanding the Ultimate Sacrifice of Christ for mankind. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ occurred in 1st-Century Judea. This event is said to have likely occurred between AD 30 and 33. The Four Canonical Gospels clearly describe Jesus’ crucifixion. In addition, His crucifixion is referred to in the New Testament Epistles, attested by ancient sources, and even confirmed by non-Christian sources. Although there is no consensus among Historians on the exact details, the veracity of its occurrence has been ascertained. The fall of man in the Garden of Eden led to the promise of a Messiah who was to restore him before God. That is, the rebellion of man to the rule of his Creator brought into the World a spiral of sin. It was then that God promised to send His beloved Son to overcome this spiral of sin.

Just as God promised, He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, as the perfect Lamb that takes away the sins of those who come to Him. Hence if you Sincerely Repent and obey the Key Teachings of Jesus Christ, He will wash your sins and give you eternal life in God’s presence. For He did not come to punish but to help us out of sin. Although He had no sin of His own, He willingly handed Himself to evil men who tormented and killed Him for our sake. We are informed by the Canonical Gospels that Jesus Christ was arrested and tried by the Sanhedrin, sentenced by Pontius Pilate, and finally crucified by the Romans. Christ was stripped off His cloths, nailed on the cross, and offered wine mixed with gall when He said “I am thirsty.” Hanged between two convicted thieves, Christ died some 6 hours later.

What Does The Bible Say About Crucifixion?

What the Scriptures say about the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

In the Bible, the crucifixion story is the central summary of the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. On several occasions in the 4 Canonical Gospels, we perceive Jesus Chris prophesying His death. Lets support this message by reading from Matthew 16:21– “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” It is clear that Jesus Christ understood and accepted the fact that His life will be taken as a sacrifice for the sins of man. At the height of Jesus’ ministry which was characterized by miracles and wonders which had never been perceived or heard anywhere, many Jews believed in Him as the Messiah, Son of God.

The growing followers of Jesus Christ made the Jews authorities fear. And without hesitation, they solicited the help of Judas Iscariot and the Roman Soldiers in arresting Jesus Christ whom they put on trial for claiming to be King of the Jews. The punishment for rebellion to the King was death by crucifixion according to the Roman law. When it came to punishing Christ, the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate was reluctant because he did not find any fault in Him that deserved the death sentence. But because Pontius Pilate wanted to satisfy the people’s wish (which was the death of Christ), he publicly washed his hands signifying that he was not part of the bloodshed or death of Jesus Christ. It was then that he ordered Christ to be beaten and lashed. After severe beating, Christ was asked to carry His cross till Calvary (Place of Skull).

Jesus Christ, the Risen King of Heaven and Earth

Jesus Christ was indeed crucified on the cross at Calvary. On the cross, He draws all men to Himself to offer them salvation. And for sure, anyone who hears His voice and comes closer is entitled to eternal life. He died on the cross, was buried, and rose again after three days. His death and Resurrection overcame sin and the powers of the prince of darkness. On the cross, He overcame death and today, He is full of life giving water. Anyone who hears His voice and obeys His teachings will never die but shall live forever in God’s presence.

What The Bible Says About Crucifixion

Matthew 10:38 – “Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.”

Mark 16:6 – “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”

Matthew 28:5-6  – “The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.””

Luke 24:6-7 – “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’”

Mark 8:34 – “Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.””

1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Hebrews 12:2 – “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

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Matthew 20:18-19 – “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!”

Luke 9:23 – “Then he said to them all: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

Romans 6:5-6 – “For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.”

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Revelation 1:7 – ““Look, he is coming with the clouds,”and “every eye will see him,even those who pierced him”;and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.”So shall it be! Amen.”

1 Corinthians 2:2 – “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.”

Philippians 2:6-8 – “Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;rather, he made himself nothingby taking the very nature of a servant,being made in human likeness.And being found in appearance as a man,he humbled himselfby becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!”

1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

Luke 23:34 – “And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.”

Psalm 22:1-31 – “To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted and were not put to shame. …”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

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Zechariah 12:10 – “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, so that, when they look on me, on him whom they have pierced, they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for an only child, and weep bitterly over him, as one weeps over a firstborn.”

Acts 3:15 – “And you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.”

Matthew 27:35 – “And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots.”

Isaiah 53:9 – “And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.”

John 19:37 – “And again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they have pierced.””

Psalm 22:18 – “They divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.”

Isaiah 53:12 – “Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.”

Isaiah 43:10 – ““You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.”

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Revelation 19:12-16 – “His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.”

John 19:36 – “For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.””

Acts 2:1-47 – “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting, And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. ...”

Galatians 4:4 – “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,”

Luke 23:33 – “And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.”

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Psalm 22:1 – “To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?”

Acts 2:24-36 – “God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. For David says concerning him, “‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One see corruption. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’ …”

John 19:18 – “There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them.”

John 19:17 – “And he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.”

1 Thessalonians 4:16 – “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.”

John 19:30 – “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

Acts 17:26 – “And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place,”

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Matthew 27:46 – “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?””

John 8:58 – “Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.””

Mark 12:29 – “Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”

John 1:11 – “He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.”

John 10:30-33 – “I and the Father are one.” The Jews picked up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.””

Matthew 27:54 -“ When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!””

Luke 23:33-43 – “And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” …”

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1 Thessalonians 4:17 – “Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.”

Acts 3:22 – “Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You shall listen to him in whatever he tells you.”

Psalm 69:21 – “They gave me poison for food, and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink.”

Matthew 27:32 – “As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross.”

Daniel 7:13 – “I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.”

Acts 3:12-25 – “And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made him walk? The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him. But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, ...”

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John 1:14 – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Luke 23:36 – “The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine.”

John 14:28 – “You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.”

John 10:31-33 – “The Jews picked up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.””

Luke 23:26 – “And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.”

Mark 15:34 – “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?””

John 1:3 – “All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.”

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Luke 23:46 – “Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.”

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Mark 15:21 – “And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.”

Matthew 28:1-20 – “Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. …”

Mark 15:23 – “And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it.”

Matthew 27:34 – “They offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it.”

Matthew 27:5-66 – “And throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, he departed, and he went and hanged himself. But the chief priests, taking the pieces of silver, said, “It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is blood money.” So they took counsel and bought with them the potter’s field as a burial place for strangers. Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day. Then was fulfilled what had been spoken by the prophet Jeremiah, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him on whom a price had been set by some of the sons of Israel, …”

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Isaiah 53:1-12 – “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. …”

John 19:25 – “But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.“

Galatians 3:1 – “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified.”

Revelation 1:8 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Hebrews 11:17 – “By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son,”

Psalm 34:20 – “He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.”

Matthew 26:15 – “And said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver.”

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John 19:28 – “After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.””

Acts 2:22 – “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—”

John 19:34 – “But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water.”

Acts 2:31 – “He foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.”

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

John 13:16 – “Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.”

John 19:23 – “When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom,”

1 Corinthians 1:23 – “But we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles,“

John 19:26-27 – “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.”

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John 8:28 – “So Jesus said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.”

John 10:33 – “The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.””
Luke 23:38 – “There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.””

John 10:34-36 – “Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said, you are gods’? If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be broken— do you say of him whom the Father consecrated and sent into the world, ‘You are blaspheming,’ because I said, ‘I am the Son of God’?”

Luke 22:29 – “And I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,”

John 6:40-41 – “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.””

John 10:28-30 – “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

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Matthew 27:38 – “Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left.”

Mark 15:27 – “And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left.”

John 5:36-38 – “But the testimony that I have is greater than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I am doing, bear witness about me that the Father has sent me. And the Father who sent me has himself borne witness about me. His voice you have never heard, his form you have never seen, and you do not have his word abiding in you, for you do not believe the one whom he has sent.”

Luke 5:16 – “But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.”

John 6:20 – “But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.””

Isaiah 52:14 – “As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—”

Matthew 27:26 – “Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.”

Matthew 4:7 – “Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’””

Mark 15:22-32 – “And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it, And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take, And it was the third hour when they crucified him. And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” …”

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Psalm 22:16 – “For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet—”

Psalm 22:7 – “All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads;”

Matthew 26:1-75 – “When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him. But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.” …”

Exodus 3:1-22 – “Now Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led his flock to the west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. And Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight, why the bush is not burned.” When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” ...”

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Galatians 6:14 – “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”

1 John 1:7 – “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

Philippians 2:8 – “And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

Deuteronomy 18:15 – “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen—”

John 18:6 – “When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.”

John 19:19 – “Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”

John 19:31 – “Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away.”

1 Corinthians 5:7 – “Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.”

Acts 2:36 – “Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

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John 8:17-18 – “In your Law it is written that the testimony of two people is true. I am the one who bears witness about myself, and the Father who sent me bears witness about me.”

John 20:25-27 – “So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.” Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”

John 17:20-22 – “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one,”

John 19:29-30 – “A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

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John 18:4-6 – “Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?” They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.”

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What Does The Bible Say About Creation? Our write-up is supported by Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Having this scripture in mind, we can say without doubt that God created the Universe together with all that which is in it. Hence, God is the Father of Creation. He Fathered every single thing that is in existence these days. Through His sovereign power and majesty, all things were created by the words of His mouth. And behold, without His knowledge nothing was created that was created.

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What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

Scriptural Points On Creation

Today, it is without doubt that there are several theories on the creation of the World. Although these scientific theories do not clearly identify or acknowledge God Almighty for His work of creation, they agree that the Universes had a beginning. Whatever the case, this is all human wisdom which is quite limited in explaining the things of Heaven without Divine Help. Do not allow your mind to be dwindled away by these theories that cannot stand the test of time. Divine things are understood with Divine Help and not that of humans. That’s why you should call on God almighty to guide you through the Holy Spirit into all truths. It is in this light that we are calling on you to look no further than the Bible when seeking for genuine Christian answers on Creation.

What The Bible Says About Creation

Romans 1:20 – “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”

Hebrews 3:4 – “For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.”

Genesis 1:1-2 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”

Psalm 139:13-14 – “For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful,I know that full well.”

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Genesis 1:27 – “So God created mankind in his own image,in the image of God he created them;male and female he created them.”

Romans 11:36 – “For from him and through him and for him are all things.To him be the glory forever! Amen.”

Psalm 121:1-2 – “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord,the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.”

Genesis 2:3 – “Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.”

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Creation

Psalm 118:24 – “The Lord has done it this very day;let us rejoice today and be glad.”

Genesis 2:18 – “The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.””

Romans 8:19 – “For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.”

Psalm 90:2 – “Before the mountains were bornor you brought forth the whole world,from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

Psalm 33:6 – “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,their starry host by the breath of his mouth.”

Isaiah 40:28 – “Do you not know?Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or weary,and his understanding no one can fathom.”

Psalm 124:8 – “Our help is in the name of the Lord,the Maker of heaven and earth.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

Genesis 1:26 – “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.””

Amos 9:6 – “He builds his lofty palace in the heavens and sets its foundation on the earth;he calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land—the Lord is his name.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Creation

Isaiah 45:9 – “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker,those who are nothing but potsherdsamong the potsherds on the ground.Does the clay say to the potter,‘What are you making?’Does your work say,‘The potter has no hands’?”

James 1:18 – “He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of all he created.”

Psalm 95:6 – “Come, let us bow down in worship,let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”

Revelation 5:13 – “Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!””

Genesis 1:1-31 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light, And God saw that the light was good, And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. …”

Hebrews 11:3 – “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.”

Acts 17:28 – “‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’”

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Creation

Romans 1:20 – “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.”

Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Revelation 4:11 – “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”

Genesis 2:7 – “Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.”

Colossians 1:16 – “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”

Genesis 1:26 – Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

Exodus 20:11 – “For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.”

John 1:1-3 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.”

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About Creation

2 Peter 3:5 – “For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God,”

Job 12:7-9 – “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?”

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

John 1:3 – “All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.”

Job 37:5 – “God thunders wondrously with his voice; he does great things that we cannot comprehend.”

Hebrews 1:10 – “And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands;”

Isaiah 42:5 – “Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it:”

Job 33:4 – “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

Psalm 33:6 – “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host.”

Group 5 – What The Bible Says About Creation

Revelation 14:6-7 – “Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.””

Genesis 1:20 – And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.”

Jeremiah 10:12 – “It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.”

Exodus 20:8-11 – “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.”

Psalm 90:2 – “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

Group 6 – What The Bible Says About Creation

Genesis 2:4 – “These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.”

Hebrews 1:3 – “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,”

Isaiah 45:18 – “For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens (he is God!), who formed the earth and made it (he established it; he did not create it empty, he formed it to be inhabited!): “I am the Lord, and there is no other.”

Isaiah 45:11-12 – “Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and the one who formed him: “Ask me of things to come; will you command me concerning my children and the work of my hands? I made the earth and created man on it; it was my hands that stretched out the heavens, and I commanded all their host.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”

Psalm 24:1-2 – “A Psalm of David. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.”

Group 7 – What The Bible Says About Creation

Psalm 19:1-2 – “To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.”

Genesis 1:27 – “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”

Nehemiah 9:6 – “You are the Lord, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you.”

Proverbs 8:27-28 – “When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep,”

Acts 17:24-28 – “The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, in the hope that they might feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for “‘In him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, “‘For we are indeed his offspring.’”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

Genesis 1:31 – “And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.”

Romans 1:18-20 – “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.”

Psalm 19:1 – “To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”

Hebrews 3:4 – (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.)

1 Corinthians 8:6 – “Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.”

Genesis 2:19 – “Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name.”

Proverbs 8:22-23 – “The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old. Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Psalm 8:3 – “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,”

Deuteronomy 10:14 – “Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it.”

Acts 14:15 – “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.”

Psalm 19:1-4 – “To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,”

Genesis 1:21 – “So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”

Jeremiah 32:17 – “‘Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

Colossians 1:16-17 – “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”

Hebrews 1:2 – “But in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.”

Genesis 1:1-2 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”

Isaiah 40:26 – “Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing.”

Jeremiah 51:15 – “It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.”

Isaiah 40:28 – “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.“

Acts 17:24 – “The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man,“

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

Colossians 1:15-16 – “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”

Psalm 104:30 – “When you send forth your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.”

Isaiah 37:16 – “O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you are the God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made heaven and earth.”

Ecclesiastes 7:13 – “Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked?”

Job 12:7-10 – “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.”

Psalm 136:5 – “To him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;”

Isaiah 43:7 – “Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”

Genesis 1:2 – “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

Romans 8:19 – “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.”

Isaiah 55:12 – “For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”

Genesis 5:1 – “This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God.”

Genesis 2:18 – Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”

Psalm 89:11 – “The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.”

Genesis 1:28 – And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

Isaiah 44:24 – “Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: “I am the Lord, who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by myself,”

Genesis 1:24 – “And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so.“

Genesis 2:3 – “So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.”

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

Genesis 1:9-13 – “And God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.”

Psalm 115:15 – “May you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth!”

Isaiah 45:12 – “I made the earth and created man on it; it was my hands that stretched out the heavens, and I commanded all their host.”

Romans 8:22-23 – “For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.”

Genesis 1:14 – “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years,”

Romans 11:36 – “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

1 Chronicles 29:11 – “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.”

1 Timothy 4:4 – “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,”

Psalm 111:2 – “Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.”

Zechariah 12:1 – “The burden of the word of the Lord concerning Israel: Thus declares the Lord, who stretched out the heavens and founded the earth and formed the spirit of man within him:”

Revelation 10:6 – “And swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and what is in it, the earth and what is in it, and the sea and what is in it, that there would be no more delay,”

Genesis 1:8 – “And God called the expanse Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.”

Genesis 1:4 – “And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.”

Amos 9:6 – “Who builds his upper chambers in the heavens and founds his vault upon the earth; who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out upon the surface of the earth— the Lord is his name.”

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

James 3:9 – “With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.”

Jeremiah 5:22 – “Do you not fear me? declares the Lord. Do you not tremble before me? I placed the sand as the boundary for the sea, a perpetual barrier that it cannot pass; though the waves toss, they cannot prevail; though they roar, they cannot pass over it.”

Matthew 2:7 – “Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.”

Jeremiah 27:5 – “It is I who by my great power and my outstretched arm have made the earth, with the men and animals that are on the earth, and I give it to whomever it seems right to me.”

Genesis 1:1-11:32 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light, And God saw that the light was good, And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. …”

2 Corinthians 4:18 – “As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”

Group 16 – What Does The Bible Say About Creation?

Psalm 104:24-25 – “O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Here is the sea, great and wide, which teems with creatures innumerable, living things both small and great.”

Psalm 104:1-35 – “Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty, covering yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent. He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters, he makes the clouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind, he makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fir, He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved. ...”

Psalm 102:25 – “Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.”

Genesis 1:10-11 – “God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so.”

Genesis 9:6 – “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.”

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

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What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

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What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

What Does The Bible Say About Covenant? We’ll help you to understand how God has been operating with mankind since the creation of the World. Although infrequently used in conversations, the word “Covenant” is quite common in social (marriage), legal, theological, and religious books. The term “Covenant” is of Latin origin (con venire). It literally means “coming together“. It has to do with two or more parties coming together to make a contract, take responsibilities, privileges, stipulations, and agreeing on promises. Due to the fact that this term is used variously in Biblical context, religious and theological cycles have had difficulties to reach a meeting point or agreement on what should be understood by it. Up to some extent, we can say that the use of the word is indefinite.

You might be wondering why we say that the word “Covenant” is indefinite. In political situations, it can be translated treaty while in a social setting, it can be translated as a lifelong friendship agreement in as much as it can be referred to as marriage. The Biblical words that are often translated as “Covenant” are berit [tyir.B] in the Old Testament where it appears about 280 times and diatheke [diaqhvkh] in the New Testament where it appears about 33 times. For centuries now, the origin of the Old Testament word has been a subject of debate. While some say that it comes from the custom of eating together (Genesis 26:3), others have it from the idea of cutting animals as (Genesis 15:18). However, the preferred meaning of this Old Testament word is “Bond.” Hence, a covenant refers to two or more parties bound together.

What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Apart from covenant in the New Testament as translation for the Greek word diatheke [diaqhvkh], testament and testimony are also used. Note that this Greek word basically means to order or dispose for oneself or another. However, the generally accepted idea for binding or establishing a bond between two parties is supported by the use of the Hebrew word berit [tyir.B]. It is worth noting that there are two main covenants high-lightened by the Holy Scriptures; Old Covenant and New Covenant.

The difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant (Old Covenant Vs New Covenant)

Mos people know that the Bible is divided into the Old Testament and New Testament, but few know that the word “Testament” also means “Covenant,” a contract or engagement between two or more parties. The Old Testament was a foundation of what was to come, the New Testament. From the first book of the Old Testament to the last, almost all Prophets and Messengers from God are pointing to a Messiah (Savior). The New Testament on its part describe the fulfillment of God’s promise by Jesus Christ. In simple terms, it unfolds the teachings, life, actions, and thoughts of the Messiah (Savior).

Old Covenant: Foundation for the New Testament

Truth be told, the Old Covenant was a foundation for the New Covenant. This covenant was established within the people of Israel after God freed them from slavery in Egypt. The people were led out of Egypt by Moses where they were held in captivity by Pharaoh. Moses served as a mediator in establishing the Old Covenant between God and the people of Israel at Mount Sinai. It was then that God promised to be their God and have them as His chosen people. God issued the ten commandments and the laws in the book of Leviticus to be obeyed by the Hebrews. He pledged that if they complied, He would offer them prosperity and protection in the promised land. All together, there were 613 laws which covered every aspect of human behavior.

New Covenant: Between God and Christians

The system of animal sacrifice for the redemption of sins in the Old Covenant lasted for hundreds of years. However, it was only temporal. Out of an Immeasurable, unconditional, and faithful Love, God the Father Almighty sent His only and beloved Son, Jesus Christ, into the world as the true lamb that takes away the sins of the faithful. Although having no sin of His own, He came into the world and was persecuted and nailed to the cross where He shed the blood that washes the sins of all those who come to Him. Unlike the animal sacrifice in the Old Covenant, Christ is the perfect sacrifice before God that takes away the sins of the faithful. Today, you can have your sins forgiven by God as you welcome this sacrifice through a Sincere Repentance and obedience to the Key Teachings of Jesus Christ.

What you must know about the Old Covenant and the New Covenant – Matthew 5:17

Matthew 5:17-19 – “Do not think that I have come to do away with the Law of Moses and the teachings of the Prophets. I have not come to do away with them, but to make their teachings come true. Remember that as long as heaven and earth last, not the least point nor the smallest detail of the Law will be done away with – not until the end of all things. So then, whoever disobeys even the least important of the commandments and teaches others to do same, will be least in the Kingdom of Heaven. On the other hand, whoever obeys the Law and teaches others to do same, will be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.” This scripture from Christ proofs wrong the unsound doctrine that we have nothing to do with the law. As followers of Christ, we must obey both the Old Testament and New Covenant.

What The Bible Says About Covenant

Hebrews 9:15 – “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 – “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”

Genesis 9:13 – “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”

Hebrews 9:15 – “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.”

Exodus 19:5 – “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine.”

Psalm 103:17-18 – “But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,and his righteousness with their children’s children—with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.”

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Covenant

Hebrews 13:20-21 – “Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

Exodus 19:5 – “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine.”

Hebrews 8:6 – “But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises.”

Deuteronomy 4:13 – “He declared to you his covenant, the Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets.”

Luke 22:20 – “In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.””

Genesis 9:11 – “I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”

Job 31:1 – “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.”

Exodus 34:28 – “Moses was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten Commandments.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Covenant

Jeremiah 31:31-34 – “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. …”

Hebrews 9:15 – “Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.”

Matthew 26:28 – “For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”

Psalm 105:8-11 – “He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations, the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac, which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant, saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan as your portion for an inheritance.””

Luke 22:20 – “And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.”

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Covenant

Exodus 19:5 – “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine;”

Exodus 34:28 – “So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights. He neither ate bread nor drank water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments.”

Hebrews 8:6 – “But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.”

Psalm 105:8 – “He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,”

Hebrews 13:20 – “Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant,”

Hebrews 6:18 – “So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.”

Genesis 12:1-3 – Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

Hebrews 8:13 – “In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.”

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About Covenant

Hebrews 8:10 – “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”

Psalm 74:20 – “Have regard for the covenant, for the dark places of the land are full of the habitations of violence.”

Nehemiah 9:38 – “Because of all this we make a firm covenant in writing; on the sealed document are the names of our princes, our Levites, and our priests.”

Jeremiah 50:5 – “They shall ask the way to Zion, with faces turned toward it, saying, ‘Come, let us join ourselves to the Lord in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten.’”

Exodus 24:8 – “And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.””

Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

2 Corinthians 3:6 – “Who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”

Hebrews 12:24 – “And to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.”

Group 5 – What The Bible Says About Covenant

Romans 9:7-13 – “And not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. For this is what the promise said: “About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son.” And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God’s purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls— …”

Deuteronomy 4:13 – “And he declared to you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, that is, the Ten Commandments, and he wrote them on two tablets of stone.”

Matthew 5:17 – “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”

Hebrews 13:20-21 – “Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”

Hebrews 8:8 – “For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah,”

2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.“

Group 6 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Hebrews 8:7-8 – “For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah,”

Jeremiah 31:33 – “But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”

Isaiah 54:10 – “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”

Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Galatians 3:15 – “To give a human example, brothers: even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified.”

1 Corinthians 11:25 – “In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.””

Hebrews 7:22 – “This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant.”

Genesis 2:17 – “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”

Job 31:1– “I have made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I gaze at a virgin?”

Group 7 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Genesis 3:15 – “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

Jeremiah 33:21 – “Then also my covenant with David my servant may be broken, so that he shall not have a son to reign on his throne, and my covenant with the Levitical priests my ministers.”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”

Genesis 15:1-21 – “After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.” And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” …”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Mark 14:24 – “And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.”

Galatians 3:1-29 – “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— …“

1 Samuel 18:3 – “Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.”

Luke 1:72 – “To show the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant,”

Romans 4:11 – “He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well,”

Hebrews 9:12 – “He entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

2 Corinthians 3:1-18 – “Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you? You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all. And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, …”

Exodus 31:16 – “Therefore the people of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a covenant forever.”

Numbers 18:19 – “All the holy contributions that the people of Israel present to the Lord I give to you, and to your sons and daughters with you, as a perpetual due. It is a covenant of salt forever before the Lord for you and for your offspring with you.”

Acts 17:10-11 – “The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Genesis 9:11 – “I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.”

2 Chronicles 15:12-15 – “And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and with all their soul, but that whoever would not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, should be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman. They swore an oath to the Lord with a loud voice and with shouting and with trumpets and with horns. And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and had sought him with their whole desire, and he was found by them, and the Lord gave them rest all around.”

Genesis 17:1-22 – “When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.” Then Abram fell on his face. And God said to him, “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. …”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Exodus 20:1-26 – “And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me,”

Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,”

Isaiah 59:21 – ““And as for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord: “My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, or out of the mouth of your offspring, or out of the mouth of your children’s offspring,” says the Lord, “from this time forth and forevermore.””

1 Kings 8:9 – “There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets of stone that Moses put there at Horeb, where the Lord made a covenant with the people of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt.”

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Hebrews 8:1-13 – “Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the law. They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” …”

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. ...”

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Genesis 28:13-15 – “And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.””

Genesis 12:1 – “Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.”

Galatians 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”

Galatians 3:16 – “Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ.“

Revelation 11:19 – “Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple. There were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and heavy hail.”

Hebrews 10:16 – “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,”

Hebrews 6:13 – “For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself,”

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Proverbs 2:17 – “Who forsakes the companion of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God;”

Jeremiah 11:3 – “You shall say to them, Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Cursed be the man who does not hear the words of this covenant.”

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

John 1:29 – “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

2 Corinthians 5:21 – “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

Jeremiah 31:1-40 – “At that time, declares the Lord, I will be the God of all the clans of Israel, and they shall be my people.” Thus says the Lord: “The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest, the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. Again I will build you, and you shall be built, O virgin Israel! Again you shall adorn yourself with tambourines and shall go forth in the dance of the merrymakers, Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; the planters shall plant and shall enjoy the fruit. ...”

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Numbers 7:89 – “And when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with the Lord, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim; and it spoke to him.”

Psalm 89:3 – “You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:”

Nehemiah 13:29 – “Remember them, O my God, because they have desecrated the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and the Levites.”

Isaiah 54:5 – “For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name; and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, the God of the whole earth he is called.”

Genesis 9:8-17 – “Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast of the earth. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: …”

Group 16 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Hebrews 9:4 – “Having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron’s staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.”

Titus 1:2 – “In hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began.”

Hebrews 10:10 – “And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”

Leviticus 2:13 – “You shall season all your grain offerings with salt. You shall not let the salt of the covenant with your God be missing from your grain offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.”

Acts 7:8 – “And he gave him the covenant of circumcision. And so Abraham became the father of Isaac, and circumcised him on the eighth day, and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.”

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Acts 24:14 – “But this I confess to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,”

Group 17 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Matthew 23:23 – “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”

2 Chronicles 13:5 – “Ought you not to know that the Lord God of Israel gave the kingship over Israel forever to David and his sons by a covenant of salt?”

Acts 2:38 – “And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Galatians 3:17 – “This is what I mean: the law, which came 430 years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void.”

Hebrews 13:15 – “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”

Hebrews 8:12 – “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.”

Judges 2:1 – “Now the angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bochim. And he said, “I brought you up from Egypt and brought you into the land that I swore to give to your fathers. I said, ‘I will never break my covenant with you,”

Group 18 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Hebrews 8:7-13 – “For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord, For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. ...”

Hebrews 8:8-12 – “For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor …,”

Group 19 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Galatians 3:13-14 – “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.”

Hebrews 2:10 – “For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.”

Galatians 3:17 – “This is what I mean: the law, which came 430 years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void.”

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – “For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

Group 20 – What Does The Bible Say About Covenant?

Romans 6:14 – “For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.”

2 Corinthians 3:7 – “Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses’ face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end,”

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

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What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

What Does The Bible Say About Courage? The Bible is a major source of encouragement. The Bible is always there to show you a way out when all hope is lost and there is no other place to run to. It is worth noting that unlike other spiritual books, the verses in the Bible are not mere words from men. They were Divinely inspired by God through the Holy Spirit and were written by men and women who dedicated their lives to God’s service. That’s why the Bible is perceived as an authoritative voice of God. You shouldn’t be surprise to learn that most solutions to your problems are found within the writings of the Bible. Most Bible verses about courage are pointing to this very spiritual truth.

Regularly reading the Bible and putting it into practice will open your eyes to the solutions you’ve been searching for so long. In addition, you’ll learn the genuine way of loving God and reaching to him through Christ. It is in this very light that we write to present the best Bible verses about courage that will keep you motivated and strengthened in standing faithfully in the things of God. It is without doubt that we regularly get discouraged in one way or the other, when stroked by the challenges and hardships of life. When subjected to discouragement, we turn to become less productive and our lives stall on the spot. However, this is not God’s will for us as we can read from the scriptures. His message to us is full of encouraging words to keep us going even when things seem out of control.

What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

Knowing the Bible Verses About Courage will keep you motivated in doing what is right even during hard times. In most cases, the World perceives courage in a different way from the followers of Christ. Whatever the case, Christians perceive the word courage as being used when someone takes a stand at all cost for Biblical principles. This makes up for an important element in understanding how does the Bible define courage? Genuine courage is the ability to do what is right before God Almighty. This definition is highly supported by the best Bible verses on courage or being courageous. To further simplify things, we’ll direct you to the common definition of courage. It is the ability to do something frightening but right to do. We can as well perceive it as the motivation from the heart to do something brave that is just before God.

The inspiring Greek word that has been translated “good cheer” and “courage” literally means “boldness and confidence”. The Bible portrays courage as the opposite of fear. Whenever God commands us to have good courage, and to be of good cheer, He is commanding us to avoid dwelling in fear, which is the opposite of courage. Note that as followers of Christ, God is our strength and source of courage to face the adversities of life and overcome the temptations from the Devil. In him through Christ, we can be confident, courageous, and of good cheer. Under the wings of his protection, we’ve got absolutely nothing to fear.

More on what the Scriptures say about Courage

Before proceeding with our write-up, it is worth pouring more light on what the Bible says about courage. Both the Old and the New Testament have something to say about having courage because God is in control. However, God doesn’t simply command us to be courageous in the Bible without a solid reason. In almost all Biblical cases where God says, “fear not”, there follows a solid and sound reason to have courage. You are certainly asking yourself for this reason. It is no other but God himself. He is the reason for us to have courage and fear nothing but him and him alone. His sovereign power over heaven and earth together with the perfect plans that he has for us are sufficient to keep us from entertaining fear in our hearts.

In every circumstance of life, have in mind that God is all powerful. Unto him, all things are possible. He is able and willing to help you just as the scriptures say. Remain faithful to the key teachings of Jesus Christ and you’ll find his mercy and favor. You will be considered his own and he will eliminate all reasons to fear in your life. In addition, he will give you the strength to overcome all the challenges and hard times that come your way. With God on your side, no one or situation can overthrow you. Maintain your faith in him despite what your eyes might see and your ears hear. For as Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Tell yourself that God is in control and he will surprise you when you least expect. Find edification and strength in the following Bible verses about courage.

A Biblical demonstration of courage – Acts 16:16-40

Paul and Silas demonstrated genuine courage when they were severely whipped for preaching the gospel. The Bible guides us into understanding that the more they were whipped, the more they prayed and worshiped God. They saw their persecution as a reason to pray the more and praise God the more because doing so was right. This is what we call genuine courage. It has to do with remaining faithful to God even in the face of death. Our savior, Jesus Christ, remained faithful to His Father till death. His Apostles did same till death. We’ve also been called to remain faithful to God even in the face of trials and persecutions that might make away with our physical bodies. Remember that humans can only hurt your physical body but cannot do same to your spirit. Only God has the ability to destroy both the human body and spirit.

What The Bible Says About Courage

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Courage

Psalms 34:4 – “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”

Psalm 16:8 – “I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”

Psalm 46:1-3 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”

Psalm 118:14-16  – “The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The LORD’s right hand has done mighty things! The LORD’s right hand is lifted high; the LORD’s right hand has done mighty things!””

Romans 15:13 – “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Psalms 126:5 – “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Courage

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Psalms 121:1-8 – “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”

Proverbs 30:5 – “Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him.”

Psalm 119:50 – “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Psalm 119:114-115 – “You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!”

Psalm 119:25 – “I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.”

Psalm 120:1 – “I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me.”

Psalm 119:71 – “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.”

Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Courage

Romans 8:31 – “If God be for us, who can be against us?”

Luke 18:27 – “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

John 14:27 – “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

1 John 4:4 – “But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”

Psalm 86:7 – “In the day of my trouble I will call on You, for You will answer me.”

Psalm 121:2-3 – “My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”

Rom 8:37 – “Yet in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

John 16:33 – “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Romans 15:5 – “May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.”

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About Courage

Psalm 55:22 – “Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”

2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17 – “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.”

Romans 15:5 – “Now may the God Who gives the power of patient endurance (steadfastness) and Who supplies encouragement, grant you to live in such mutual harmony and such full sympathy with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.”

Romans 8:39 – “No power in the sky above or in the earth below – indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”

Matthew 28:20 – “Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Group 5 – What The Bible Says About Courage

1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”

John 16.33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

2 Corinthians 4:17 – “For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!”

Hebrews 2:18 – “For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.”

2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

John 14.27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

2 Corinthians 11:27-28 – “I have been in labor and hardship, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. Apart from such external things, there is the daily pressure upon me of concern for all the churches.”

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

John 14:1 – “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.”

Group 6 – What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

Ephesians 1:4 – “Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him In love.”

Psalm 32:7-8 – “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”

Psalm 16:8 – “I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”

Romans 8:6 – “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 – “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Psalm 34:17 – “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles.”

John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”

Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Romans 8:31 – “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Psalm 56:3-4 – “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can [mere] man do to me?”

Group 7 – What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

1 John 4:4 – “Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”

John 16:33 – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

Isaiah 40:31 – “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Zephaniah 3:17 – “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love, he will exult over you with loud singing.”

Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD.”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

Proverbs 12:4 – “An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.”

Matthew 19:26 – And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

1 Timothy 3:11 – “Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.”

1 Chronicles 16:11 – “Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.“

1 Peter 3:1-2 – “In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior.”

Proverbs 31:10 – “An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.”

Proverbs 11:16 – “A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.”

Genesis 2:18 – Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.”

Genesis 3:16 – To the woman He said, “I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth, In pain, you will bring forth children; yet your desire will be for your husband, And he will rule over you.”

Titus 2:3-5 – “Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

Proverbs 31:30 – “Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

Colossians 3:18 – “Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.”

1 Timothy 2:9-10 – “Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.”

Psalms 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Proverbs 31:10-31 – “An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.”

1 Peter 3:1-7 –”In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior. Your adornment must not be merely external-braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses.”

Proverbs 19:13 – “A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.”

Genesis 2:24 – “For this reason, a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”

Proverbs 14:1 – “The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

1 Peter 3:13-14 – “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.”

Mark 6:51 – “Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed.”

Deuteronomy 31:23 – “The Lord gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you.”

Hebrews 3:6 – “But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.”

Romans 15:4 – “For whatsoever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”

Psalms 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

Philippians 1:12-14 – “Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.”

1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear …”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Psalm 103:13 – “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?”

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Matthew 10:26 – “Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.”

Matthew 10:28 – “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”

1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.”

Chronicles 28:20 – “David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.”

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Courage?

Ephesians 4:29 – “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – “Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”

Proverbs 12:25 –”Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”

Acts 20:35 – “I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Hebrews 3:13 – “But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.”

Romans 15:13 – “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

1 Thessalonians 4:18 – “Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”

Psalms 34:1-22 – “([A Psalm] of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.) I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise [shall] continually [be] in my mouth.”

Hebrews 10:24-25 – “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.”

Matthew 25:1-5 – “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”

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What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

What Does The Bible Say About Conversion? Today, the term “conversion” is quite common in theological and religious discussions than it was in the past. Unlike today, it was a relatively rare term in the Biblical times. The term conversion in its popular usage refers to someone who has become a Christian or decided to follow Christ. The Biblical roots of these concepts stem from the use of two terms that mean “to turn” (Heb. sub; Gk. epistrepho [ejpistrevfw]). The New Testament usage of this term is more like the common theological meaning which has been generally accepted. To picture how a convert looks like in Greek terminology, we can point to the example outside the New Testament whereby a person looks at the term “proselyte,” the convert from a Gentile way of life to Judaism.

In the Old Testament, the concept of conversion is very rare. It is important to note that the key term for “turning” is used in a variety of ways that really do not unravel or describe the term conversion. In some cases as we can read from Isaiah 19:22, it can refer to nations turning to God in the future. It can as well describe an Israelite who is returning to God or, negatively failing to do so as we can read from Jeremiah 3:10, and Isaiah 6:10. In Jeremiah 4:1-2, we clearly perceive a call to return to God by letting go idols. In some cases, God is said to return to His people as we can read from Isaiah 63:17. The verse in the Old Testament that is closest to meaning “convert” is Isaiah 55:7, which calls on the wicked to return to God for mercy.

What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Within the New Testament, conversion summarizes the call of the Church in response to Jesus’ commission to preach repentance for the forgiveness of sins to the whole human race. In simple terms, conversion has to do with turning to embrace God and His ways. In a few Biblical key occasions, we find the concept of conversion coming together with that of repentance. Inline with what the Bible says about conversion, we can say that repentance reflects the attitude that a person brings into conversion alongside the change of orientation and direction that comes with it.

What is conversion?

Today, millions of people consider themselves to be Christian. This is as a result of their believe to have converted to Christianity. However, is this truly the case? In order to claim to belong to Christ, you must first understand the true meaning of conversion. That is, you must first understand what the Bible says about conversion. It is with this in mind that we’ll present some key elements of answers to the question on what is conversion? Just having your name written on a church membership list does not make you a true follower of Christ. For more info, read our write-up on why going to Church does not make you a Christian. Many call themselves Christians but they are not truly Christians. Apostle Paul calls on us to keep watch against the false doctrines brought by such people.

Those who belong to Christ are those who are in Him and He is in them. Let’s support this spiritual truth by reading Romans 8:9 – “But you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His” That’s why we can say without doubt that a person is a Christian only if God’s Holy Spirit is dwelling in him or her. Obtaining God’s spirit starts with a change of mind. In the same light, conversion begins with repentance as we can read from Isaiah 55:7 – “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.”

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In order for one to become a Christian, he/she must first repent of sin. Let’s support this divine truth by reading from Luke 13:3 – “I tell you … unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” In addition, when Christ began His ministry, He said in Mark 1:15 – “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Hence, everyone wishing to follow Him must repent, believe, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. You might ask how to receive the Holy Spirit? Apostle Peter clearly answers this question in Acts 2:38 – “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

In simple terms, we can say that to convert is to change from one type, character, or purpose to another. All those desiring to follow Christ must go through a process of transformation. This is pointed out by Apostle Paul in Romans 12:2 – “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” We must turn from darkness to light in as much as we are turning from the power of Satan to that of God. This goes in line with what Apostle Paul said in Acts 3:19 – “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord”

What The Bible Says About Conversion

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

2 Chronicles 30:9b – “For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.”

Colossians 3:5 – “Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

James 1:21 – “Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”

Matthew 3:8 – “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.“

Matthew 4:17 – From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Acts 2:38 – Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Ezekiel 18:32 – “For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!”

Acts 3:19 – “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Conversion

Revelation 3:19 – “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.”

Isaiah 44:22 – “I have swept away your offenses like a cloud,your sins like the morning mist.Return to me,for I have redeemed you.”

Luke 5:32 – “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Luke 15:7 – “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”

Joel 2:13 – “Rend your heart and not your garments.Return to the Lord your God,for he is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and abounding in love,and he relents from sending calamity.”

Acts 17:30 – “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.”

Mark 1:15 – “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Isaiah 55:7 – “Let the wicked forsake their waysand the unrighteous their thoughts.Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them,and to our God, for he will freely pardon.”

Galatians 6:1 – “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”

Joel 2:12 – “Even now,” declares the Lord,“return to me with all your heart,with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Conversion

Luke 15:10 – “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Ezekiel 18:21 – “But if a wicked person turns away from all the sins they have committed and keeps all my decrees and does what is just and right, that person will surely live; they will not die.”

Ezekiel 18:30b – “Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall.“

Zechariah 1:3b – “‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty.”

Romans 6:13 – “Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.”

Acts 3:19-21 – “Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.”

Mark 16:16 – “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

Ephesians 4:22 – “To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,“

Acts 2:38 – “And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Conversion

Galatians 5:16 – “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”

Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

John 8:32 – “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

Acts 3:19 – “Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out,“

2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.“

Matthew 24:42 – “Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”

Acts 8:12 – “But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.”

Acts 2:37-39 – “Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.””

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About Conversion

Matthew 24:21-22 – “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.”

Matthew 3:2 – “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Psalm 19:7 – “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;”

Acts 17:30-31 – “The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”

John 16:17 – “So some of his disciples said to one another, “What is this that he says to us, ‘A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me’; and, ‘because I am going to the Father’?””

Acts 26:16-18 – “But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’”

Group 5 – What The Bible Says About Conversion

Matthew 24:13 – “But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”

Galatians 1:4 – “Who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,”

Acts 26:28-32 – And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?” And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.” Then the king rose, and the governor and Bernice and those who were sitting with them. And when they had withdrawn, they said to one another, “This man is doing nothing to deserve death or imprisonment.” And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 9:1-43 – “But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him, And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. ...”

Luke 21:36 – “But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Group 6 – What The Bible Says About Conversion

Matthew 2:1-6 – “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: …”

Mark 14:12 – “And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?””

1 Timothy 4:12 – “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.“

Ezekiel 33:11 – “Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?“

Matthew 24:22 – “And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.”

Group 7 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Romans 13:11 – “Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.”

Matthew 7:13-14 – “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”

1 John 1:1 – “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—”

Matthew 5:18 – “For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.”

Matthew 24:3 – “As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?”

1 Peter 3:6 – “As Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.“

Matthew 24:44 – “Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Acts 16:33 – “And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family.”

Acts 2:41 – “So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Exodus 20:1-17 – “And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, …”

Malachi 2:1 – “And now, O priests, this command is for you.”

John 3:5 – “Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”

1 John 5:19 – “We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Matthew 24:36 – “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.”

Acts 2:40 – “And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.””

Leviticus 3:3 – “And from the sacrifice of the peace offering, as a food offering to the Lord, he shall offer the fat covering the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails,”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Acts 17:30 – “The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent,”

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Luke 1:37 – “For nothing will be impossible with God.”

Galatians 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”

Acts 26:18 – “To open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’”

Isaiah 55:7 – “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”

Acts 9:4 – “And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?””

Mark 1:15 – And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

Acts 9:9 – “And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Genesis 1:1-31 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep, And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters, And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. …“

2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Genesis 1:18 – “To rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.”

Colossians 3:1-25 – “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. …”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Acts 22:4 – “I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering to prison both men and women,”

Acts 9:22 – “But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.”

Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

Romans 8:7 – “For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.”

Romans 8:18 – “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”

Luke 13:3 – “No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”

John 8:12 – Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Acts 9:19 – “And taking food, he was strengthened. For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus.”

John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

Romans 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.“

Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Matthew 4:17 – “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”“

Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

John 6:44 – “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.”

Isaiah 6:10 – “Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”

Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.“

Revelation 3:20 – “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”

Isaiah 40:31 – “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. …”

James 5:19-20 – “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

1 Peter 2:25 – “For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”

Revelation 3:19 – “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.”

1 John 4:8 – “Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Titus 3:5 – “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,”

2 Timothy 2:25 – “Correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,”

Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

James 4:4 – “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”

James 2:26 – “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.”

Colossians 4:1-18 – “Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. …”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

1 Thessalonians 1:9 – “For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,”

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Conversion?

Colossians 1:12-13 – “Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,”

Colossians 1:1-29 – “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, …”

Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,”

Colossians 2:1-23 – “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ. ...”

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What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

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What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

What Does The Bible Say About Contentment? Behold, experiencing Christian peace and contentment is not a hidden secret nor some form of mystical truth. In other words, it is not some sort of concealed knowledge which is revealed only to those who achieve higher degrees of Holy enlightenment. You’ll be surprise to learn that the secret is clearly written in the Holy Scriptures. It is in the light of demystifying the process of achieving Christian contentment and peace of mind that we hereby write to present the Best Bible Verses On Contentment. God has made public the secret of achieving true peace of mind and being contented with what we have. In addition, He is inviting all of us to partake in the happiness that comes from His offer.

God desires to see you living in true happiness and contentment with nothing to worry about. Let’s support this message by reading from Luke 12:22 – “Then Jesus said to the disciples, “And so I tell you not to worry about the food you need to stay alive or about the clothes you need for your body.” Let’s further read from Luke 12:28-31 – “It is God who clothes the wild grass – grass that is here today and gone tomorrow, burnt up in the oven. Won’t He be all the more sure to clothe you? How little faith you have! “So don’t be all upset, always concerned about what you will eat and drink. (For the pagans of this world are always concerned about all these things.) Your Father knows that you need these things. Instead, be concerned with His Kingdom, and He will provide you with these things.”

What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Top secret to achieving contentment

Before revealing the secret to contentment, well like to have has foundation for our discussion, Philippians 4:11–13 – “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Behold brethren, this is Apostle Paul speaking from Prison, where he was held in a physical captivity by evil men. Returning back to the secret of contentment, you’ll be surprise to learn that it is very simple. Relax because it does not require some form of heroic thinking or actions talk-less of pity. The secret is the sum total of the phrases in Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart”

The secret to achieving contentment is as simple as you just read from Proverbs 3:5. Indeed, it has to do with completely trusting God in all things knowing well fully that He is in control. There is absolutely nothing to doubt about this Divine Truth. Rest assured knowing that it is that simple. Just trust in God and your life will never be the same again. God is willing and able to intervene in our lives through divine manifestations beyond human understanding. As we can read from the scriptures, He did it in the past, He is still doing it these days, and He will certainly do it in times to come (Hebrews 13:8).

What the Scriptures say about Contentment

The scriptures portray contentment as being “in a state of peaceful happiness because God is in control despite what our senses perceive.” In simple terms, we can define contentment as the satisfaction, absence of worry, and peace of mind that comes from knowing that God is in control and that He never fails. The Holy Scriptures teaches us to be contented with what we have. Let’s support this saying by reading from Hebrews 13:5 – “Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”” Contentment does not mean we cannot desire to have something or wish for a specific change in our lives. Whatever the case, we must always remember that Christ is our true source of contentment.

Godliness and contentment are rare gems, and because they can only be found inseparably combined, they are the rarest of precious gem to be found in human beings. Whether rich or poor in material possessions, Christians are called by Christ not to act like the covetous of the world. As followers of Christ, whether we are undergoing pleasant or difficult moments, we ought to trust and not doubt God. At times, God allows certain things happen to us for our own good. As followers of Christ, we should perceive and treat our physical circumstances, needs and situations as secondary to the things of God’s kingdom (Matthew 6:31). This is not a call for Christians to pay less attention to their physical circumstances but to handle them in the light of God.

What is true Christian Contentment?

True or genuine Christian contentment is the full satisfaction with God in all His Word, Promises, Will, Providence, and Prophecies. And as we previously mentioned, the secret to contentment is trusting God in all things. God created us to operate on trust. We are all reasoning creatures who were made out of God’s love and image. However, God did not create us to be gods, but made us in a smaller measure like Himself. Still on what the Bible says about contentment, God did not give us that capacity to contain all wisdom and knowledge. He allowed us to contain just small amounts of each.

In addition, God did not give us His supreme power of bringing into existence everything that we desire. This is to say that our power is very limited. Hence, we all need God in every aspect of life. God created us to trust Him in whatever wisdom, knowledge, and strength that He gives us and to fully trust His Wisdom, Knowledge and Strength whenever ours sees its limit. Remember that sin entered the world through Adam and Eve who failed to trust God by eating the forbidden fruit. Hence, to stay away from sin, we should learn to be satisfied with what we have. We should do this by always giving thanks to God for His goodness in our lives.

What The Bible Says About Contentment

1 Timothy 6:6  – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

Philippians 4:11 – “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”

Philippians 4:12 – “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.“

1 Timothy 6:7-8  – “For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”

Hebrews 13:5 – “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.””

Matthew 6:25 – “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”

Romans 12:16 – “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”

Proverbs 16:8 – “Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.”

2 Corinthians 12:10 – “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Contentment

John 14:8 – Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”

Job 1:20-21 – “At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said:“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,and naked I will depart.The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;may the name of the Lord be praised.”“

Luke 12:15 – Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

Luke 12:22b-23 – “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.”

Hebrews 13:5 – “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.””

1 Timothy 6:6-8 – “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.”

Philippians 4:11-12 – “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Contentment

Philippians 4:11 – “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.”

1 Timothy 6:6-11 – “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. …”

Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

1 Corinthians 7:17 – “Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.”

2 Corinthians 12:10 – “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Isaiah 26:3 – “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Luke 12:15 – And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

1 Timothy 6:6 – “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment,“

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Contentment

Psalm 23:1 – “A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”

Proverbs 30:8-9 – “Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.”

Psalm 37:3-5 – “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”

Matthew 6:19-24 – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! …”

Matthew 6:25 – “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?“

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About Contentment

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Proverbs 28:25 – “A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.”

Proverbs 16:8 – “Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.”

1 Timothy 6:17-19 – “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.”

Proverbs 28:6 – “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.”

Proverbs 14:14 – “The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.”

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

1 Timothy 6:10-11 – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.”

Group 5 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Luke 3:14 – “Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.””

Matthew 5:6 – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

James 4:2 – “You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask.”

Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 37:16 – “Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked.”

Romans 14:17 – “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.“

Ecclesiastes 3:12 – “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;”

Proverbs 19:23 – “The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.”

Philippians 4:12 – “I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.”

Ecclesiastes 3:13 – “Also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man.”

Group 6 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Ecclesiastes 4:6 – “Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.”

1 Corinthians 7:24 – “So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.”

Ecclesiastes 6:7-9 – “All the toil of man is for his mouth, yet his appetite is not satisfied. For what advantage has the wise man over the fool? And what does the poor man have who knows how to conduct himself before the living? Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the appetite: this also is vanity and a striving after wind.”

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”

Job 36:11 – “If they listen and serve him, they complete their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasantness.”

Matthew 6:28-34 – “And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. …“

Group 7 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Philippians 4:11-13 – “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Matthew 24:45 – “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?”

Psalm 37:7 – “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!”

Proverbs 30:8 – “Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,”

Habakkuk 3:16-18 – “I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us. Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.”

James 2:5 – “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Mark 10:23 – “And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!””

Proverbs 15:16 – “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.”

Psalm 34:8 – “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”

Proverbs 28:20 – “A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.”

Proverbs 10:22 – “The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.”

Ecclesiastes 6:9 – “Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the appetite: this also is vanity and a striving after wind.”

Acts 15:7-10 – “And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith. Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?”

Deuteronomy 8:18 – “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Ecclesiastes 8:15 – “And I commend joy, for man has no good thing under the sun but to eat and drink and be joyful, for this will go with him in his toil through the days of his life that God has given him under the sun.”

Jeremiah 15:16 – “Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts.”

1 John 5:20 – “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”

1 Corinthians 7:20 – “Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called.”

Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”

Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”

Galatians 5:26 – “Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”

Philippians 4:10-13 – “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Psalm 127:2 – “It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.”

Luke 12:13-15 – “Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.””

Matthew 22:37-39 – “And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Philippians 3:7-8 – “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ”

1 Samuel 2:7-8– “The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts, He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and on them he has set the world.”

Proverbs 17:22 – “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Psalm 2:12 – “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.”

Psalm 131:2 – “But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.”

Psalm 34:17 – “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”

Proverbs 15:30 – “The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.”

Proverbs 17:1 – “Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Peter 5:6-7 – “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

John 21:18 – “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.”

James 4:1-2 – “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder, You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel, You do not have, because you do not ask.”

1 Timothy 6:8 – “But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.”

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Matthew 6:25-34 – “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. …”

Ecclesiastes 9:7-9 – “Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do. Let your garments be always white. Let not oil be lacking on your head. Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life and in your toil at which you toil under the sun.”

Ecclesiastes 5:10 – “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.”

Isaiah 26:7 – “The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous.”

Luke 6:20 – “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.”

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Psalm 17:15 – “As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.”

2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”

Proverbs 15:13 – “A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.”

Proverbs 27:20 – “Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and never satisfied are the eyes of man.”

John 15:26 – “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.”

Acts 12:1-6 – “About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the sword, and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. And when he had seized him, he put him in prison, delivering him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the Passover to bring him out to the people. So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. …”

Proverbs 22:7 – “The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.”

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Ecclesiastes 2:24 – “There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God,”

Matthew 6:25-26 – “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.“

Psalm 103:1-5 – “Of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

Psalm 22:26 – “The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord! May your hearts live forever!”

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Contentment?

Genesis 33:1 – “Please accept my blessing that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.” Thus he urged him, and he took it.”

Psalm 1:1-3 – “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”

2 Kings 4:13 – “And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘See, you have taken all this trouble for us; what is to be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?’” …”

1 Kings 3:11-13 – “And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days.”

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What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

What Does The Bible Say About Compassion? As Christians, we serve a compassionate God. That’s why we should reflect His compassionate nature in all our daily thoughts, words, and actions. It is without doubt that God wants His children to cultivate a compassionate spirit in His likeness. Remember the words of Jesus Christ when He said that the same measures we use for others will also be used for us by God. Let’s support this message by reading from Matthew 7:1-2 – “Do not judge others, so that God will not judge you, for God will judge you in the same way that you judge others, and He will apply to you the same rules that you apply to others.” In simple words, if you show compassion to others, God will also show you compassion. He will treat you in the same way that you treat others.

It is clear that compassion alludes to sympathy and kindness. However, there is something deeper, something even more profoundly powerful that you should know about the true meaning of compassion. The true significance and breadth of compassion can be grasped from the origin of the word itself. Note that in Latin, the word “Compati” actually means “Suffer with.” In simple terms, Compassion means someone’s heartbreak becomes your heartbreak. That is, another person’s suffering becomes your suffering. If we truly understand the authentic meaning of compassion, we won’t be living the way we are currently doing. Behold, true compassion is one that changes the way we live our lives. “We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer

What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

No one will argue the fact that the Bible is saturated with compassion. Compassion is a term that seeps through the verses of the Old Testament, pours out of the Holy Gospels, and presents itself as a challenge for all the followers of Jesus Christ, the beloved Son of God. On several occasions, the Bible talks about a God who has compassion for Israel. In addition, the Holy Scriptures clearly present the savior of the world in the person of Jesus Christ who acted out of compassion by willingly giving up his life on the cross at Calvary. This sacrifice is what brings eternal life in the presence of God Almighty. Today, you can benefit from this everlasting life by Sincerely Repenting and actively embracing the Key Teachings of Jesus Christ in obedience.

More on what the Holy Scriptures say about compassion?

The Hebrew and Greek words that are translated in the Bible as “Compassion” literally mean “to feel sympathy, to have mercy, and to have pity.” The Bible portrays God as the supreme Divine Being that is “Gracious, Compassionate, abounding in love, slow to anger, and always faithful to His word” (Psalm 86:15). Just like all God’s attributes, His compassion is infinite and eternal. God’s compassion never fail; it is renewed every morning as we can read from Lamentations 3:22-23. Jesus Christ, the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world exemplified all of the Father’s attributes, including compassion. Remember His words, “the Son does only what He sees His Father doing“. When Jesus Christ perceived His friends weeping over the death of Lazarus, He felt compassion and joined them in weeping as we can read from John 11:33-35.

Moved in compassion for the suffering others, Jesus Christ healed the large crowd that came to Him (Matthew 14:14). He healed all individuals who came seeking for divine healing (Mark 1:40-41). When Jesus Christ saw the large crowd as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the true things about the Kingdom of God that the false shepherds of Israel had abandoned. We are told that the priests and scribes were corrupt and proud in their thoughts, words, and actions. That’s why they despised the common people. Jesus Christ had compassion on them that were less privileged. Out of His compassion for them, He taught and loved them as His own. When Christ was asked for the greatest commandment, He pointed to the love of God with our entire being. He proceeded to give a second one just like it; “love your neighbor as yourself.”

What The Bible Says About Compassion

Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

1 Peter 3:8 – “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”

Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.“

Romans 12:15 – “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

1 John 3:17 – “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”

Zechariah 7:9-10 – “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’”

Isaiah 49:15-16 – “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne?Though she may forget,I will not forget you!See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;your walls are ever before me.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.“

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Compassion

Zechariah 10:6 – “Judahand save the tribes of Joseph.I will restore thembecause I have compassion on them.They will be as thoughI had not rejected them,for I am the Lord their Godand I will answer them.”

Hebrews 4:15 – “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.”

Psalm 103:13 – “As a father has compassion on his children,so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”

Isaiah 30:18 – “Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you;therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.For the Lord is a God of justice.Blessed are all who wait for him!”

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Mark 6:34 – “When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.”

Colossians 3:12-13 – “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”

Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Compassion

1 Peter 3:8 – “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”

Matthew 14:14 – “When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.“

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

Genesis 6:6 – “And the Lord was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart.”

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Colossians 3:12 – “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,”

Psalm 86:15 – “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.“

1 John 3:17 – “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?”

Matthew 9:36 – “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Compassion

Psalm 103:13 – “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.”

Romans 12:15 – “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 – “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Isaiah 49:15 – “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.”

Matthew 7:1-2 – “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.”

Isaiah 30:18 – “Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.”

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 – “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude, It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; ...”

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About Compassion

Luke 15:20 – “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.”

Hebrews 4:15 – “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.”

Exodus 33:19 – “And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The Lord.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.”

Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

John 16:33 – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

James 1:27 – “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”

Romans 12:20 – To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Psalm 103:2-4 – “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,”

Group 5 – What The Bible Says About Compassion

Psalm 78:38 – “Yet he, being compassionate, atoned for their iniquity and did not destroy them; he restrained his anger often and did not stir up all his wrath.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Proverbs 19:17 – “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”

Luke 7:13 – “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”

Zechariah 7:9-10 – “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart.”

Psalm 116:5 – “Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful.”

Psalm 111:4 – “He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.”


Matthew 7:12 – “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

Psalm 51:1 – “To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.”

Matthew 20:34 – “And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight and followed him.”

1 Peter 4:10 – “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:”

Group 6 – What The Bible Says About Compassion

Luke 7:1-50 – “After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him, for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue.” …”

James 5:11 – “Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.”

Micah 6:8  – “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Luke 10:25-37 – “And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” …”

Group 7 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Psalm 112:4 – “Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.”

Psalm 103:8 – “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.“

Exodus 22:27 – “For that is his only covering, and it is his cloak for his body; in what else shall he sleep? And if he cries to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.”

Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Mark 1:41 – “Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.””

Hebrews 10:34 – “For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.”

Jude 1:22 – “And have mercy on those who doubt;”

Deuteronomy 13:17 – “None of the devoted things shall stick to your hand, that the Lord may turn from the fierceness of his anger and show you mercy and have compassion on you and multiply you, as he swore to your fathers,”

Exodus 2:6 – “When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews’ children.””

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Deuteronomy 28:54 – “The man who is the most tender and refined among you will begrudge food to his brother, to the wife he embraces, and to the last of the children whom he has left,”

James 2:5 – “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?”

Deuteronomy 30:3 – “Then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you, and he will gather you again from all the peoples where the Lord your God has scattered you.”

Luke 6:36 – “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”

Psalm 145:8 – “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

Luke 19:41-42 – “And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.”

1 Corinthians 12:25-26 – “That there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.”

1 Corinthians 10:24 – “Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.”

Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Zechariah 7:8-10 – “And the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, saying, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart.”

Zechariah 7:9 – “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another,”

Matthew 28:20 – “Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Luke 10:33 – “But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion.”

Mark 8:2 – “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat.”

Matthew 14:13-21 – “Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” …”

Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Psalm 23:1-6 – “A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul, He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. …”

Proverbs 14:21 – “Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.”

Psalm 119:77 – “Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.”

Matthew 9:36-38 – “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.””

Psalm 103:1-22 – “Of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. …“

Titus 2:4 – “And so train the young women to love their husbands and children,”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Psalm 77:9 – “Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he in anger shut up his compassion?”

Hebrews 13:3  – “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.”

Proverbs 11:24-25 – “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.“

Lamentations 3:32 – “But, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love;”

Isaiah 54:10 – “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”

2 Corinthians 1:1-24 – “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. …”

Hebrews 1:14 – “Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?“

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Matthew 15:32 – Then Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion on the crowd because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat. And I am unwilling to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.”

Romans 9:15 – For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14 – “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.“

Isaiah 63:7 – “I will recount the steadfast love of the Lord, the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord has granted us, and the great goodness to the house of Israel that he has granted them according to his compassion, according to the abundance of his steadfast love.”

Matthew 10:42 – “And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”

Luke 7:13-15 – “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.”

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Isaiah 49:13 – “Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on his afflicted.”

Psalm 119:156 – “Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules.”

Job 6:14 – “He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.”

Isaiah 49:10 – “They shall not hunger or thirst, neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them, for he who has pity on them will lead them, and by springs of water will guide them.”

Zechariah 7:10 – “Do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart.”

Luke 10:30-37 – “Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. …”

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Luke 10:30-35 – “Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. …“

Matthew 6:14-15 – “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Proverbs 31:8-9 – “Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

Deuteronomy 16:17 – “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that he has given you.”

Isaiah 49:15-16 – “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.”

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Compassion?

Psalm 51:1-19 – “To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. …”

Revelation 11:1-19 – “Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months. And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes their foes. If anyone would harm them, this is how he is doomed to be killed. …”

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What Does The Bible Say About Community?

What Does The Bible Say About Community? Behold, God wants us to embrace His ways and live in unity, and harmony. In addition, He wants us to faithfully love our neighbors as ourselves. Unfortunately, when you mention the word community these days, many people eye you as if you were just arriving from another planet. Even to some Christians, the idea of community sounds abnormal. Perhaps this is because of the misconception they have about it. On talking about living in a community, many naturally build a defensive barrier without even first understanding what it is all about. They fear that you are going to ask them to sell all their belongings, give the money to the poor, wear bib overalls, and move to a farm for the raising of peanuts.

In addition, when you are talking about living in a community, some people fear that you are going to ask them to abandon their highly fertilized lawns and move to the inner city where they can join others. Such thoughts come as the result of misunderstanding the whole concept of living in a community as pointed out by the Best Bible Verses About Living in a Community. Failing to clearly understand the true meaning of a community and embracing it will deprive us from one of God’s greatest gift to mankind. A life in a community is a special gift from God worth embracing. In simple terms, we can say that a Christian community is sharing a common life in Christ, the beloved Son of God. It moves us beyond the self-interest isolation of private lives as well as the superficial social contacts that pass for “Christian Fellowship.”

What Does The Bible Say About Community?

The Biblical idea of a community challenges all followers of Christ to commit themselves in living life together. Such a community is that which is revealed in the “each other” language that is regularly encountered in the New Testament: love one another, regard each other more highly than yourselves, forgive each other, support each other, encourage each other, pray for each other, teach and correct each other, comfort each other, be kind with each other, actively practice generosity with each other, show compassion for each other, be hospitable for each other, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, serve one another, be committed to one another, and bear each other’s burdens.

Life Alone vs Life in Community

The Bible verses about living in a community remind us that we can’t do without others. God’s word tells us that with need each other. Unfortunately, only a few people understand and practice this. It is sad to say but gradually disappearing are the days when we were once a society that centered around the well-being and general advancement of the family. In the past, it was easier to perceive multiple generations living together under one roof. And even when families did live separately, they didn’t move too far from each other. Unfortunately, this is no longer the prevailing case these days as we are more into an individualistic culture. We turn to live far from the places that we were raised. The notion of deeply rooted relationships is disappearing. Most connections these days take place in workplaces. But such are usually shallow and short lived.

Even in the church, we perceive this sense of disconnectedness and individualism. Such individualism or practice of carrying out life alone is not part of God’s design for mankind. Remember that God is a community in Himself. He has always been existing for all eternity past as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Love, fellowship, and unity is enjoyed by these Three Divine Persons in One. This fellowship of Three in One is referred to as the perfect Divine Trinity Community. God did not create man to be in community with Him alone. As we can read from Genesis 2:18, God willingly created man and woman to be in a community together within which they could bring forth families and dwell together in the likeness of the Three-In-One God. Through Christ, we are also invited into a relationship with our neighbors.

The importance of living in a community

1. A way to see Christ in others

This is one of the mos important ways through which a community helps by embodying the continuity of Christ’s presence on Earth among His followers. We feel the love of Christ through that offered by our brothers and sisters in the faith. When they forgive us our sins, they are reflecting God’s forgiving nature. When our brothers and sisters in the faith join hands in prayers for our brokenness, we are confident that they are sharing in the healing work of Jesus Christ. In the midst of all forms of hostility and violence, our loads are lightened by having ourselves surrounded by a faithful Christian community. Such a community provides us with support, encouragement, compassion, and comfort to keep going.

2. A place to pray and worship

We can as well perceive a community as a workshop for prayer and worship that will boost our spiritual growth and understanding in the things of God. The New Testament teaches us to pray and pray for one another. These teachings are related by both instructions and actions as we can read from Ephesians 6:18.

3. A source of accountability and guidance

Our continuing conversion and amelioration in carrying out the things of God is highly boosted and furthered by a community. It does this by being a place where we teach each other and genuinely hold ourselves accountable to each other. By hearing what God is teaching others, we are also teaching ourselves. By submitting to the guidance and scrutiny of our brothers and sisters, it forces us to grow and become more accountable for the commitments that we make. In addition, by refusing accountability to the community, we are rejecting growth and putting ourselves in grave danger. Genuine accountability must not have overtones of checking up and scolding. It rather works by helping and encouraging us to meet-up with our commitments and goals. A community gives us a place to air our growth, successes, failures, and struggles. It is a fertile ground for good advice and encouragement.

4. A witness of Christ to the world

A Christian Community goes far beyond simply bringing the body of Christ to strength and maturity. A genuine Christian community through its character and actions, witness to the supreme power and presence of God in the world. Such is a model of what God wants for mankind. Always remember that the disciples of Jesus Christ are to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16), shining like the bright morning stars (Philippians 2:15), as they reflect the true brightness of God (2 Corinthians 3:18).

5. A place to reflect God’s love

As followers of Christ, we are ambassadors of God’s love to mankind. In a community, you become a vessel for others to experience God’s love. That is, you understand God’s love, you meditate on it, and you spread it out to others. We are informed by the Best Bible Verses About Love and the Best Bible Verses About God’s Love for mankind that anyone who does not love does not know God. That’s why we should cultivate love in everything that we do. By so doing, we’ll manifest the fruits of love which are charity, compassion, forgiveness, and mercy.

6. A place to serve

A community is the perfect place to learn to stripe away our self-interest so as to genuinely serve others in reverence for Christ. In a community, we learn to share what God has blessed us with, whether it be goods or spiritual gifts.

What The Bible Says About Community

Colossians 3:14 – “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.“

Matthew 18:20 – “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Psalm 133:1 – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!“

Hebrews 10:24-25 – “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Romans 12:4-5 – “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

Acts 2:46-47 – “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

Romans 12:16 – “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.“

1 Peter 3:8 – “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.“

1 Corinthians 1:10 – “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Community

Acts 4:32 – “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.”

1 John 1:7 – “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.“

Ephesians 4:3 – “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”

1 John 4:11 – “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

Romans 15:5 – “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.”

Acts 1:14 – “They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.”

Romans 16:17 – “I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.”

Romans 14:1 – “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.”

Galatians 3:28-29 – “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Community

Acts 12:5 – “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.”

1 Timothy 5:3 – “Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.”

Acts 2:42 – “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”

John 13:20 – “Very truly I tell you, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.“

1 Corinthians 12:13 – “For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.”

Acts 2:42-47 – “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers, And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common, And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need, And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, …”

Hebrews 10:24-25 – “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Community

Matthew 18:20 – “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14 – “And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.“

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.“

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

1 John 1:7 – “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

Romans 12:3-13 – “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; …”

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About Community

Proverbs 17:17 – “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”

Matthew 22:37-40 – “And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”“

1 Corinthians 12:25-27 – “That there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.”

Philippians 2:3-16 – “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. …”

1 Corinthians 1:10 – “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.”

Group 5 – What The Bible Says About Community

Colossians 3:13 – “Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”

Psalm 133:1-3 – “A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.”

John 15:12-13 – “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

Matthew 5:13-16 – “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Group 6 – What The Bible Says About Community

Romans 12:16 – “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”

Romans 12:9-21 – “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. …”

James 5:16 – “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”

Romans 12:5 – “So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.“

Romans 15:7 – “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”

1 Peter 4:8-11 – “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

Group 7 – What The Bible Says About Community

1 Peter 2:9-10 – “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.”

Ephesians 4:2-6 – “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”

Psalm 133:1 – “A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!“

1 Peter 3:8 – “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”

Proverbs 27:17 – “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”

Ephesians 4:15-16 – “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.”

Romans 12:4-5 – “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.“

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

John 15:1-12 – “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. …”

Romans 1:11-12 – “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.”

Ephesians 4:29 – “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

1 Peter 4:10 – “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:”

Acts 2:44-47 – “And all who believed were together and had all things in common And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need, And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

1 Peter 4:9 – “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.”

Acts 1:14 – “All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.”

1 John 4:11 – “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

Acts 4:32 – “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.”

Genesis 2:18  – Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”

Ephesians 4:1-6 – “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, …“

Proverbs 15:22 – “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Ezekiel 34:1-31 – “The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord God: Ah, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves with the wool, you slaughter the fat ones, but you do not feed the sheep. The weak you have not strengthened, the sick you have not healed, the injured you have not bound up, the strayed you have not brought back, the lost you have not sought, and with force and harshness you have ruled them. So they were scattered, because there was no shepherd, and they became food for all the wild beasts. …”

Leviticus 19:9-18 – ““When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, neither shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. And you shall not strip your vineyard bare, neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the Lord your God, “You shall not steal, you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another, You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord, “You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning. …”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Acts 4:32-35 – “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.”

Ephesians 4:3 – “Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Romans 15:5 – “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,”

Zechariah 7:9-10 – “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart.”

Romans 16:17 – “I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.”

Romans 14:1 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.”

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

1 John 4:19-21 – “We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.”

James 2:14-17 – “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

Colossians 3:14 – “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”

Philippians 2:1-30 – “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, …”

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Galatians 5:13 – “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Ephesians 5:18-21 – “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

Romans 12:1-21 – “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. …“

Hebrews 10:25 – “Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Galatians 3:28-29 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.”

Romans 12:10 – “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”

1 Thessalonians 4:18  – “Therefore encourage one another with these words.”

James 1:27 – “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”

1 Timothy 5:3 – “Honor widows who are truly widows.”

Mark 10:45 – “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Philippians 2:4-7 – “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”

Matthew 10:5-8 – “These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.”

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Micah 6:8 – “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

Matthew 25:35 – “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,”

Hebrews 6:10 – “For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.“

1 Corinthians 1:1-31 – “Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— …”

Matthew 10:8 – “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.”

Group 16 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Mark 3:31-34 – “And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you.” And he answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers!”

Hebrews 10:24 – “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,”

Galatians 6:2-3 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.”

1 Peter 5:2 – “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;”

Leviticus 19:18 – “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.”

Leviticus 19:11-13 – “You shall not steal, you shall not deal falsely, you shall not lie to one another, You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord. “You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning.”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Group 17 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Isaiah 58:9-14 – “Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fai, And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in. …”

1 Corinthians 12:13 – “For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.“

1 John 3:16-18 – “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

Hebrews 13:1-2 – “Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

Group 18 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”

Proverbs 3:1-4 – “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.“

Acts 2:46-47 – “And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”

Group 19 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Isaiah 61:1-4 – “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; …”

Acts 12:5 – “So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.”

Philippians 2:3 – “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”

Philippians 2:1-11 – “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, …”

Group 20 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

1 Corinthians 12:1-31 – “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, …”

Romans 12:9-13 – “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”

John 13:20 – “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.”

Galatians 6:9-10 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

Group 21 – What Does The Bible Say About Community?

Colossians 2:1-23 – “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ. ...”

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What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

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What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter

What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter? Truth be told, many are the special gifts of God, but none is greater than the uniquely offered gift of the Holy Spirit. Behold brethren, let no one deceive you for the Holy Spirit is a Comforter, Divine Helper, and Wise Counselor for all the committed followers of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This spiritual truth is supported by the Best Bible Verses On Comforter. Before the death of Jesus Christ, He promised not to leave His disciples as orphans as we can read from John 14:16 – “And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.” The “Divine Comforter,” Jesus Christ said, would work in guiding His beloved disciples into “all spiritual truth about the things of God’s Kingdom.”

In the King James Version of the Bible, the Greek word Parakletos is rendered “Comforter,” “Helper,” and “Counselor,” in most modern English versions. This special spiritual term which has its origins from the words of Jesus Christ denotes the Helper or Counselor who is always there and more than ever willing and ready to provide special care in times of need. However, the Holy Spirit is more than a mere Comforter, Helper, and Counselor. It is the Spirit of God that brings Encouragement, Hope, and also acts as an Advocate before the Father of Creation, God. An objective analysis reveals that the Holy Spirit is the representative of the Son, Jesus Christ, in as much as the Son was the representative of God the Father Almighty.

What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

The scriptural expression “another counselor” as we can read from John 14:16 means “another counselor of the same kind just as the first.” From all angles, this implies that Jesus Christ was the very first Divine Counselor to dwell among men as we can read from 1 John 2:1 – “I am writing this to you, my children, so that you will not sin; but if anyone does sin, we have someone who pleads with the Father on our behalf – Jesus Christ, the righteous one.” Jesus Christ in promising the coming of the Holy Spirit meant it to be the same kind of Counselor to His disciples as He was. Despite the fact that Jesus Christ is not among us in the flesh, the Holy Spirit is always with us and acting as our constant companion to help, guide, and empower us to win the Christian race.

Jesus Christ identified the Holy Spirit in the Person of the wonderful Counselor as the source that leads into all truth. This is to say that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit that reveals the Truth about God and His Heavenly Kingdom. We are generally tempted to have our minds puzzling over how it would be if Jesus Christ could be with us on Earth today just as He was some 2000 years ago. If we frequently saw Him and dwell in His physical presence as those in the Biblical times , wouldn’t that facilitate our lives? We could easily request answers to those sophisticated questions that are depriving our minds from rest. We could also ask Him about those difficult decisions we have to make, such as picking up the right life partner, house buying, job changes, unanswered Bible questions, or perhaps just ask Him to heal us.

The physical departure of Christ from the Earth was for our good

The idea of savior that we could see, touch, hear, and talk to is one that gets everyone overwhelmed. That’s why many think that if Jesus Christ was still physically present on Earth, their lives would be less challenging as they’ll reach out to him for answers to their complex questions, healing, deliverance, blessings, and counselling on major life decisions like marriage, job changes, and more. In one way or the other, we’ve all had thoughts of this nature. Unfortunately, things do not present themselves the way we thought they should. It is without doubt that Jesus Christ physically departed from the Earth as we can read from the Bible Verses About Ascension. On several occasions towards the close of His Earthly Ministry, He announced His departure (John 16:28).

Let’s support our message by reading from John 16:28 – “I did come from the Father, and I came into the World; and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.” And even if Jesus Christ was physically present in our midst, how certain are we that He’ll unfold all mysteries and give us the answers that our ears are itching to hear. Perhaps, He would not solve our problems exactly the way we want. Remember that at times we strive for things that are not in line with the will of God. And for sure Jesus Christ won’t help us in such circumstances but rather invite us to return to the true path that leads to life. He might as well ask us to take responsibility of our actions.

Why the physical departure of Jesus Christ from Earth is said to be for our good – John 16:7

John 16:7 – “But I am telling you the truth; it is better for you that I go away, because if I do not go, the Helper will not come to you. But if I do go away, then I will send Him to you.” Christ in His own words pointed out that physically departing from the Earth was for the good of his disciples. As we’ve just read from John 16:7, the Holy Spirit could not descend on us as long as Christ remained in our midst. His departure opened the Heavens thereby releasing the Holy Spirit that came as the Divine Helper, Comforter, Counselor and Spirit of God to dwell in men who Sincerely Repent and obey the Key Teachings of Jesus Christ.

Things you should know about Christ, the Comforter, and God

Jesus Christ Himself was the Great comforter while He was physically present on Earth. He was a source of comfort to many as we can read from the scriptures. Just to point out a few examples to sharpen your understanding, Christ was a comforter to the woman who had bled for twelve years. By healing the sickness, Christ restored life, joy, happiness, and peace within her whole being. On another occasion, Christ comforted Blind Bartimaeus by restoring his sight. Remember the words that Blind Bartimaeus was told, “Be of good comfort, rise; He calleth thee.” Christ comforted the people thereby fulfilling the prophesy which was spoken out by Prophet Isaiah when he said part of the Messiah’s mission was to comfort those that mourn (Isaiah 61:2).

It is worth noting that Jesus Christ in no way forsook or deserted His followers. In His own words, He reassured them that, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” – Matthew 28:20. We can as well get the same message from John 14:18-19 – “I will not leave you orphans,” He promised; “I will come to you. A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me.” Christ also said that if a person truly loves and obeys Him, He will love the person and manifest or reveal Himself to him/her (John 14:21). Also note that all those who remain faithful to God and obey the Key Teachings of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. For such people, Jesus Christ and the Father Almighty will come and dwell in him/her for all times (John 14:23).

What The Bible Says About Comforter

John 16:13-14 – “However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.”

John 14:15-18 – “If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.”

1 Corinthians 2:10-11 – “But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.“

Romans 8:26-27 – “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Comforter

Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.“

John 16:7 – “But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.”

Psalm 94:19 – “When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy.“

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.“

John 14:18 – “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”

Revelation 7:16-17 – “‘Never again will they hunger;
never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat down on them,’
nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb at the center of the throne
will be their shepherd;
‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’
‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’“

John 14:16 – “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.”

John 14:26 – “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”

Psalm 118:5 – “When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;
he brought me into a spacious place.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Comforter

Romans 15:5 – “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.”

John 15:26 – “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me.”

2 Corinthians 1:5 – “For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”

Isaiah 51:12 – “I, even I, am he who comforts you.
Who are you that you fear mere mortals,
human beings who are but grass.“

John 16:13 – “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.”

John 16:7 – “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.”

John 14:26 – “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”

Matthew 10:20 – “For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.“

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Comforter

John 5:39 – “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,”

1 Corinthians 8:4 – “Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.””

John 14:16-18 – “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”

John 14:16 – “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,“

Romans 8:9 – “You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Romans 5:5 – “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

John 15:26 – “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.”

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About The Comforter

2 Peter 1:21 – “For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”

Ephesians 4:30 – “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”

Isaiah 9:6 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.“

John 1:14 – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Mark 12:29 – “Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”

John 14:10 – “Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works.”

Acts 17:11 – “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.”

Acts 7:59 – And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

2 Corinthians 1:3 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,“

Group 5 – What The Bible Says About The Comforter

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.“

Matthew 1:20 – “But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.”

Isaiah 66:13 – “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”

Matthew 28:19 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,“

Matthew 21:44 – “And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.”

Hebrews 9:14 – “How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.“

2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,”

1 John 5:7 – “For there are three that testify:“

Psalm 69:20 – “Reproaches have broken my heart, so that I am in despair. I looked for pity, but there was none, and for comforters, but I found none.“

1 John 5:20 – “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”

Group 6 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

1 Corinthians 11:3 – “But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.“

John 17:3 – “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

Ephesians 4:5 – “One Lord, one faith, one baptism,”

Colossians 1:19 – “For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,“

Ephesians 4:6 – “One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.“

1 Timothy 2:5 – “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,”

John 10:30 – “I and the Father are one.”

John 8:58 – Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”

Luke 12:12 – “For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

John 17:3 – “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

Matthew 21:42 – “Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?“

John 14:28 – “You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.“

Group 7 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

Deuteronomy 18:18 – “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.”

John 14:1-31 – “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” …”

Genesis 25:13 – “These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, named in the order of their birth: Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael; and Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,”

Isaiah 21:13-17 – “The oracle concerning Arabia. In the thickets in Arabia you will lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. To the thirsty bring water; meet the fugitive with bread, O inhabitants of the land of Tema. For they have fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the press of battle. For thus the Lord said to me, “Within a year, according to the years of a hired worker, all the glory of Kedar will come to an end. And the remainder of the archers of the mighty men of the sons of Kedar will be few, for the Lord, the God of Israel, has spoken.”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

Revelation 19:1 – “After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,”

Genesis 21:13 – “And I will make a nation of the son of the slave woman also, because he is your offspring.”

Revelation 19:10 – “Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

Genesis 21:21 – “He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.”

Genesis 21:18 – “Up! Lift up the boy, and hold him fast with your hand, for I will make him into a great nation.”

Revelation 3:14 – “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation.“

1 John 4:4 – “Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.“

Revelation 4:2 – “At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne.”

Genesis 1:14 – “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years,“

Genesis 1:2 – “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

1 Peter 3:18 – For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

1 Peter 1:2 – “According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.“

James 2:19 – “You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!”

1 Peter 5:8 – “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.“

2 Timothy 3:15 – “And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”

Titus 3:5 – “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,“

Hebrews 2:14 – “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,”

Hebrews 1:9 – “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

Titus 2:13 – “Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,”

Hebrews 1:8 – “But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.”

2 Timothy 2:15 – “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.“

Hebrews 1:3 – “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,“

2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 – “Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? …“

Colossians 2:9 – “For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

Acts 2:33 – “Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.”

Philippians 2:11 – “And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”

Colossians 1:16 – “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”

Philippians 1:19 – “For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,“

Colossians 1:15 – “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”

2 Corinthians 3:6 – “Who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”

Ephesians 1:13 – “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,”

Ephesians 1:3 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,“

2 Corinthians 11:31 – “The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying.”

Ephesians 4:4 – “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—”

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

1 Corinthians 2:11 – “For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.”

Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

1 Corinthians 15:28 – “When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.”

2 Corinthians 3:17 – “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

Acts 20:28 – “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.”

1 Corinthians 2:10 – “These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.”

Romans 15:4 – “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.“

Romans 15:6 – “That together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

1 Corinthians 8:6 – “Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.”

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

Acts 10:38 – “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

Acts 10:45 – “And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.“

Romans 12:21 – “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.“

Romans 8:26-27 – “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.“

Acts 5:3 – “But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land?“

Acts 2:38 – “And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 8:16 – “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,“

Acts 2:22 – “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—”

Romans 8:14 – “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About The Comforter?

Acts 2:17 – “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;“

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What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

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What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church? This piece of writing is aimed at answering a few search queries like what does the Bible say about proper dress? Does the Bible have a dress code? Should women wear pants to church? Is it OK to wear shorts to church? Are hats and veils appropriate for wearing to church? Is it a sin for a woman to wear pants? And what is proper to wear to church? It is without doubt that the way we dress does matter to God. That’s why each and everyone should pay attention to what he/she puts on. It is in this light that we hereby write to present the best Bible verses on clothing in Church.

Through the Bible verses on clothing in Church that we hereby write to present, you’ll learn which dressing manner is pleasing to God and also reflects your belonging mark to Christ. Through out the Old Testament and the New Testament, we perceive that God’s children paid much attention to what they were putting on in the name of cloths. Although this is not a call for us to dress as the Biblical figures of the Old and New Testament, it is a call for us to dress in ways that are pleasing to God. The dressing of those in the Old and New Testament was greatly influenced by their culture. However, they made sure that their dressing was inline with the ways of God. Today, our different cultures subject us to different dressing codes. However, what matters is whether these dressing codes are inline with the ways of God?

What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

Overview

Before proceeding with our write-up, it is important that we pour more light on the background of Biblical dressing. The clothing that we wear today is very different from that which was worn during Biblical times. In Biblical times, both men and women wore a loose, woolen, robe-like cloak, or mantle that made-up for their outer garment. Using a belt or sash, they fastened it at the waist. A coat or tunic, a long piece of cloth, leather or haircloth with appropriate holes for head, and arms was worn under the cloak. The people of those days wore sandals on their feet. Although the difference between the clothing of men and women was small, it was quite distinctive. In addition to this, men often wore a turban to confine their hair while women of some cultures wore a veil.

Dressing in the Old Testament

1. Cross Dressing – Deuteronomy 22:5

Deuteronomy 22:5 – “Women are not to wear men’s clothing, and men are not to wear women’s clothing; the Lord your God hates such things.” As we are clearly told in the book of Deuteronomy, God prohibits dressing in clothing of the opposite sex. The Bible portrays cross-dressing as an affront to the natural distinction between the sexes as we can read from Genesis 1:27 – “So God created human beings, making them to be like Himself. He created them male and female.” This prohibition was aimed at addressing many issues within the Israelite and those surrounding them. Chances are high that it may have also been related to some deviant sexual practice, or more likely the pagan worship of false gods.

It is well known that most pagan rituals of the time involved men dressing like women, and women wearing armor. Theses are practices which were forbidden among the Hebrews. Remember that the children of God were not allowed allowed to do anything in the likeness of what was done during pagan worships. Today, In quoting Deuteronomy 22:5, some few people believe that women should not wear pants because pants were traditionally worn by male. Whatever the case, in light of the fact that pants were not worn by either sex during Biblical times, and the similarity of men’s and women’s clothing by then, this conclusion will be difficult to justify.

2. Mixed Materials – Deuteronomy 22:11

Deuteronomy 22:11 – “Do not wear cloth made by weaving wool and and linen together.” This is the clear Biblical prohibition against wearing cloths woven of wool and linen together. Although no one is sure why this will be wrong, chances are high that it was to avoid mixing things that God has created separately as we can read from Leviticus 19:19, and Deuteronomy 22:9-11. We can’t also neglect the possibility that these mixtures could have been related to some idolatrous practice that were prohibited to the Hebrews.

Dressing in the New Testament

1. Proper dress for women – 1 Timothy 2:9-10 and 1 Peter 3:2-5

1 Timothy 2:9-10 – “I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.” In the same light, let’s read from 1 Peter 3:2-5 – “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful.” These are the two passages in the New Testament that reveal the proper dressing code for women.

2. Proper head-wear for worship – 1 Corinthians 11:4-7

1 Corinthians 11:4-7 – “Any man who prays or prophesies with something on his head disgraces his head, but any woman who prays or prophesies with her head unveiled disgraces her head–it is one and the same thing as having her head shaved. For if a woman will not veil herself, then she should cut off her hair; but if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or to be shaved, she should wear a veil. For a man ought not to have his head veiled, since he is the image and reflection of God; but woman is the reflection of man.” One of the questions asked by the Corinthian Christians in 1 Corinthians 7:1 had to do with proper head-wear during worship service.

Back in the first century culture, it was perceived as a mark of respect for a man to remove his turban in the presence of a superior. It is in this light that a man was requested to remove his head covering each time that he came into God’s presence for prayer and worship. On the other hand, it was the custom of pagans to cover themselves while praying. The pagans did this in order to avoid distractions. With this in mind, Apostle Paul addressed the Corinthians saying that men should remove their head coverings to avoid any associations with paganism.

Why Paul insisted that women should put on veils in God’s presence

Note that Jews women did not normally wear veils but reputable or high-class Greek and Roman women did. Back in those days, a woman’s veil was a symbol of modesty and respect for her husband. For a Corinthian woman to remove her veil in public would have been an insult directed to her husband and affront to the Greek/Roman society in which she lived. We perceive Paul strongly speaking against such rebellion within God’s church in his writing to the Corinthians. Another fact supporting the veiling of women in the presence of God is to act against some pagan priestess who often removed their veils and wore their hair disheveled when prophesying.. Remember that Christians are called to act differently from pagans and should on no occasion embrace their evil practices.

How should Christians dress for Church?

It’s challenging if not impossible or strange to apply the exact Biblical description of dressing these days. For instance, attending church in Biblical-era clothing: a cloak, tunic, turban or veil, and sandals, would cause an intense disruption in most churches. However, the general principles of Modesty and Propriety can be fully embraced or adopted as a way of pleasing God in our ways of dressing. Note here that the standard of dressing vary from church to church and also change over time. Having this in mind, you simply have to avoid any style of dress that sends a message opposing the church community’s values or doctrine. Have a look at the following points to clearly understand what we are trying to say:

1. Go for cloths that illustrate your commitment to Holiness as well as your surrendered life to Christ – Titus 2:11-13

Titus 2:11-13 – “For God has revealed His grace for the salvation of the whole human race. That grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this world, as we wait for the blessed Day we hope for, when the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ will appear.” Our commitment to holiness should be reflected not only by our actions but even by the cloths we wear. It is true that God sees more of the heart that the appearance but we can’t say that He neglects the appearance. Strive hard not to give the world a reason to think otherwise of what you believe in your heart. Apostle Paul understood this and addressed women in particular by calling on them to adorn themselves with purity, in a way that honors and worships God.

2. Understand that inward beauty is what matters before God – 1 Samuel 16:7

1 Samuel 16:7 – “But the Lord said to him, “pay no attention to how tall and handsome he is. I have rejected him, because I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart.” Instead of running after the world’s evaluation of charm and beauty, we should go for the true loveliness of inward character which is our genuine beauty before God. Cultivating godliness in our thoughts, words, and actions should be our priority in gaining eternal life and true beauty as revealed by the Best Bible Verses About Beauty.

3. Go for the choice of cloths that bring glory to God – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and who was given to you by God? He bought you for a price. So use your bodies for God’s glory.” The question you should be asking here is that to know whether your choice of cloths bring glory to God’s name. Remember that we belong to Christ who bought us with His own life. That’s why we should strive to glorify him in everything that we do. This includes even our manner of dressing.

4. Practice modesty and discretion in what you wear – 1 Timothy 2:8-9

1 Timothy 2:8-9 – “In every church service I want the men to pray, men who are dedicated to God and can lift up their hands in prayer without anger or argument. I also want the women to be modest and sensible about their clothes and to dress properly; not with fancy hair styles or with gold ornaments or pearls or expensive dresses.” Let’s further read from 1 Peter 5:5 – “In the same way, you younger people must submit to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, “God resist the proud, but shows favor to the humble.”“

Just as Apostle Paul points out in his letter to Timothy, modesty is pro-adornment in godly ways. All believers should adorn themselves in a discrete, seemly way. In this case, cultural discretion is a key component. Hence we must be aware of the messages and values that clothing communicate in our cultures.

What The Bible Says About Clothing In Church

1 Peter 3:3-4 – “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”

Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Galatians 3:26-27 – “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.”

Isaiah 61:10 – “I delight greatly in the Lord;my soul rejoices in my God.For he has clothed me with garments of salvationand arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness,as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest,and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.”

1 Timothy 6:7-8 – “For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”

Matthew 6:25 – “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”

Group 1 – What The Bible Says About Clothing In Church

Revelation 3:5 – “The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels.”

Luke 12:22b-23 – “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.”

1 Timothy 2:9-10 – “I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.”

Matthew 7:15 – “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”

1 Samuel 16:7 – “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”“

Matthew 3:4 – “John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.”

Genesis 3:7 – “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.”

Genesis 3:21 – “The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.”

Group 2 – What The Bible Says About Clothing In Church

James 2:1-9 – “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? …“

1 Peter 3:3-4 – “Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.”

1 Corinthians 6:20 – “For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.“

Deuteronomy 22:5 – “A woman shall not wear a man’s garment, nor shall a man put on a woman’s cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.”

1 Timothy 2:9 – “Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire,”

Group 3 – What The Bible Says About Clothing In Church

Romans 14:1-10 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …”

Revelation 19:8 – “It was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure”— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.”

Hosea 4:6 – “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.”

Exodus 19:10-11 – “The Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments and be ready for the third day. For on the third day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.”

Titus 3:9 – “But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.”

Romans 14:10 – “Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God;”

Group 4 – What The Bible Says About Clothing In Church

Genesis 1:27 – “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”

Matthew 23:5 – “They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long,“

Exodus 19:10-11 – “The Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments and be ready for the third day. For on the third day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.“

1 Timothy 2:9-10 – “Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.”

Proverbs 3:9 – “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;“

Genesis 35:1-3 – God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there. Make an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, “Put away the foreign gods that are among you and purify yourselves and change your garments. Then let us arise and go up to Bethel, so that I may make there an altar to the God who answers me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone.”

Group 5 – What The Bible Says About Clothing In Church

Revelation 19:13 – “He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:31 – “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

Romans 12:1 – “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”

Leviticus 19:4 – “Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves any gods of cast metal: I am the Lord your God.”

1 Corinthians 11:6 – “For if a wife will not cover her head, then she should cut her hair short. But since it is disgraceful for a wife to cut off her hair or shave her head, let her cover her head.”

1 Peter 3:2-5 – “When they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands,”

John 21:7 – “That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea.“

Group 6 – What The Bible Says About Clothing In Church

James 2:14-23 – “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. ...”

Matthew 22:8-14 – “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests. “But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ …”

2 Samuel 12:20 – “Then David arose from the earth and washed and anointed himself and changed his clothes. And he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. He then went to his own house. And when he asked, they set food before him, and he ate.”

Group 7 – What The Bible Says About Clothing In Church

Proverbs 31:25 – “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.“

2 Corinthians 11:1-33 – “I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough. Indeed, I consider that I am not in the least inferior to these super-apostles. …“

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

James 2:1-4 – “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

Hebrews 9:11-10:18 – “But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, …”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.“

1 Timothy 2:8-10 – “I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.“

Romans 14:23 – “But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

Matthew 5:28 – “But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”

John 7:10 – “But after his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly but in private.”

Luke 22:14-20 – “And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” …“

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

James 2:2-4– “For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?”

Revelation 11:3 – “And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”

Proverbs 31:30 – “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.“

Revelation 19:7 – “Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready;“

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. …”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

James 2:1-26 – “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? …”

1 Corinthians 9:22 – “To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.”

1 Corinthians 7:4 – “For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.”

1 Timothy 2:8 – “I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;“

Titus 2:14 – “Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.”

1 Corinthians 14:40 – “But all things should be done decently and in order.“

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. ...”

Romans 12:18 – “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”

Romans 1:24-27 – “Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.”

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

Matthew 22:11 – “But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment.”

Luke 20:45-47 – “And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.””

Mark 12:38 – “And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces.“

Proverbs 31:21-22 – “She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple.”

Proverbs 11:22 – “Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.”

Matthew 16:18 – “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Isaiah 61:10 – “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.”

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

Jeremiah 2:32 – “Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me days without number.”

Revelation 21:2 – “And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”

Proverbs 7:10 – “And behold, the woman meets him, dressed as a prostitute, wily of heart.”

Isaiah 47:1-3 – “Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you shall no more be called tender and delicate. Take the millstones and grind flour, put off your veil, strip off your robe, uncover your legs, pass through the rivers. Your nakedness shall be uncovered, and your disgrace shall be seen. I will take vengeance, and I will spare no one.”

Genesis 3:1-24 – “Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” …“

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Clothing In Church?

Revelation 21:14 – “And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.“

1 Peter 5:5 – “Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.””

Hebrews 1:9 – “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”

Hebrews 5:8 – “Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.”

Hebrews 1:8 – But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.”

Mark 10:42-44 – “And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.”

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