Holding fast hope. Heb. 3:6.
Maintained through
The power of God. Ps. 37:24; Phil. 1:6.
The power of Christ. John 10:28.
The intercession of Christ. Luke 22:31, 32; John 17:11.
The fear of God. Jer. 32:40.
Faith. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Leads to increase of knowledge. John 8:31, 32.
Doing good
Leads to assurance of hope. Heb. 6:10, 11.
Is not in vain. 1 Cor. 15:58; Gal. 6:9.
Ministers should exhort to. Acts 13:43; 14:22.
Encouragement and promises to. Matt. 10:22; 24:13; Heb. 12:2, 3; Rev. 2:26-28.
Blessedness of. James 1:25.
Lack of
Excludes from the benefits of the gospel. Heb. 6:4-6.
Is punished. John 15:6; Rom. 11:22.
Illustrated. Mark 4:5, 17.
Privileges of Believers
Abiding in Christ. John 15:4, 5.
Partaking of the divine nature. 2 Pet. 1:4.
Access to God by Christ. Eph. 3:12.
Being part of the church. Eph. 2:19; Heb. 12:23.
Having
Union in God and Christ. John 17:21.
Christ for their Shepherd. Is. 40:11; John 10:14, 16.
Christ for their intercessor. Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25; 1 John 2:1.
The promises of God. 2 Cor. 7:1; 2 Pet. 1:4.
All things. 1 Cor. 3:21, 22.
All things working together for their good. Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor. 4:15-17.
Their names written in the Book of Life. Rev. 13:8; 20:15.
Having God for their
Deliverer. 2 Sam. 22:2; Ps. 18:2.
Father. Deut. 32:6; Is. 63:16; 64:8.
Friend. 2 Chr. 20:7; James 2:23.
Glory. Ps. 3:3; Is. 60:19.
Guide. Ps. 48:14; Is. 58:11.
Habitation. Ps. 90:1; 91:9.
Helper. Ps. 33:20; Heb. 13:6.
Keeper. Ps. 121:4, 5.
King. Ps. 5:2; 44:4; Is. 44:6.
Lawgiver. Neh. 9:13, 14; Is. 33:22.
Light. Ps. 27:1; Is. 60:19; Mic. 7:8.
Portion. Ps. 73:26; Lam. 3:24.
Redeemer. Ps. 19:14; Is. 43:14.
Refuge. Ps. 46:1, 11; Is. 25:4.
Salvation. Ps. 18:2; 27:1; Is. 12:2.
Shield. Gen. 15:1; Ps. 84:11.
Strength. Ps. 18:2; 27:1; 46:1.
Tower. 2 Sam. 22:3; Ps. 61:3.
Committing themselves to God. Ps. 31:5; Acts 7:59; 2 Tim. 1:12.
Calling upon God in trouble. Ps. 50:15.
Suffering for Christ. Acts 5:41; Phil. 1:29.
Profiting by chastisement. Ps. 119:67; Heb. 12:10, 11.
Secure during public calamities. Job 5:20, 23; Ps. 27:1-5; 91:5-10.
Interceding for others. Gen. 18:23-33; James 5:16.
Reconciliation with God
Predicted. Dan. 9:24; Is. 53:5.
Proclaimed by angels at the birth of Christ. Luke 2:14.
Blotting out legalistic requirements is necessary to. Eph. 2:14-16; Col. 2:14.
Effected for those who believe
By God in Christ. Rom. 5:11; 2 Cor. 5:19.
By Christ as High Priest. Heb. 2:17.
By the death of Christ. Rom. 5:10; Eph. 2:16; Col. 1:21, 22.
By the blood of Christ. Eph. 2:13; Col. 1:20.
While alienated from God. Col. 1:21.
While sinners and without spiritual strength. Rom. 5:6, 8, 10.
The ministry of, committed to ministers. 2 Cor. 5:18-20.
Effects of
Peace with God. Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:16, 17.
Access to God. Rom. 5:2; Eph. 2:18.
Union of Jews and Gentiles. Eph. 2:14.
Union of things in heaven and earth. Eph. 1:10; Col. 1:20.
A pledge of final salvation. Rom. 5:10.
Necessity for—Illustrated. Matt. 5:24-26.
Typified. Lev. 8:15; 16:20.
Redemption
Defined. 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23.
Is of God. Is. 43:1; 44:21-23; Luke 1:68.
Is by Christ and His blood. Matt. 20:28; Acts 20:28; Gal. 3:13; Heb. 9:12; 1 Pet. 1:19; Rev. 5:9.
Is from
The bondage of the law. Gal. 4:5.
The curse of the law. Gal. 3:13.
The power of sin. Rom. 6:18, 22.
The power of the grave and death. Ps. 49:15; Hos. 13:14.
All troubles. Ps. 25:22.
All iniquity. Ps. 130:8; Titus 2:14.
All evil. Gen. 48:16.
The present evil age. Gal. 1:4.
Aimless conduct. 1 Pet. 1:18.
Enemies. Ps. 106:10, 11; Jer. 15:21.
Destruction. Ps. 103:4.
Man cannot effect. Ps. 49:7.
Corruptible things cannot purchase. 1 Pet. 1:18.
Procures for us
Justification. Rom. 3:24.
Forgiveness of sin. Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14.
Adoption. Gal. 4:4, 5.
Purification. Titus 2:14.
The present life, the only season for. Job 36:18, 19.
Described as
Abundant. Ps. 130:7.
Costly. Ps. 49:8.
Eternal. Heb. 9:12.
Subjects of
The soul. Ps. 49:8.
The body. Rom. 8:23.
The life. Ps. 103:4; Lam. 3:58.
The inheritance. Eph. 1:14.
Manifests the
Power of God. Is. 50:2.
Grace of God. Is. 52:3.
Love and pity of God. Is. 63:9; John 3:16; Rom. 6:8; 1 John 4:10.
Those who partake of
Include Old Testament believers. Heb. 9:15.
Are the property of God. Is. 43:1; 1 Cor. 6:20.
Are firstfruits to God. Rev. 14:4.
Are a special people. 2 Sam. 7:23; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.
Have assurance. Job 19:25; Ps. 31:5.
Are sealed for the day of. Eph. 4:30.
Are zealous for good works. Eph. 2:10; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.
Walk safely in holiness. Is. 35:8, 9.
Shall return to Zion with joy. Is. 35:10.
Alone can learn the songs of heaven. Rev. 14:3, 4.
Commit themselves to God. Ps. 31:5.
Have a guarantee of the completion of. 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:14.
Wait for the completion of. Rom. 8:23; Phil. 3:20, 21; Titus 2:11-13.
Pray for the completion of. Ps. 26:11; 44:26.
Praise God for. Ps. 71:23; 103:4; Is. 44:22, 23; 51:11; Rev. 5:9.
Should glorify God for. 1 Cor. 6:20.
Should be without fear. Is. 43:1.
Typified by
Israel. Ex. 6:6.
Firstborn. Ex. 13:11-15; Num. 18:15.
Atonement money. Ex. 30:12-15.
Hired servant. Lev. 25:47-54.
Repentance
What it is. Is. 45:22; Acts 14:15; 2 Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:2; 1 Thess. 1:9.
Commanded to all by God. Ezek. 18:30-32; Acts 17:30.
Commanded by Christ. Rev. 2:5, 16; 3:3.
Given by God. Acts 11:18; 2 Tim. 2:25.
Christ exalted to give. Acts 5:31.
By the operation of the Holy Spirit. Zech. 12:10.
Called by repentance to life. Acts 11:18.
Called by repentance to salvation. 2 Cor. 7:10.
We should be led to, by
The longsuffering of God. Gen. 6:3; 1 Pet. 3:20; 2 Pet. 3:9.
The goodness of God. Rom. 2:4.
The chastisements of God. 1 Kin. 8:47; Rev. 3:19.
Godly sorrow. 2 Cor. 7:10.
Necessary to the pardon of sin. Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:22.
Conviction of sin necessary to. 1 Kin. 8:38; Prov. 28:13; Acts 2:37, 38; 19:18.
Confession and separation essential elements of. Ezra 10:11.
Preached
By Christ. Matt. 4:17; Mark 1:15.
By John the Baptist. Matt. 3:2; Mark 1:4.
By the apostles. Mark 6:12; Acts 20:21.
In the name of Christ. Luke 24:47.
Not to be regretted. 2 Cor. 7:10.
Now is the time for. Ps. 95:7, 8; Heb. 3:7, 8; Prov. 27:1; Is. 55:6; 2 Cor. 6:2; Heb. 3:7, 8; 4:7.
Joy in heaven over one sinner brought to. Luke 15:7, 10.
Ministers should rejoice concerning. 2 Cor. 7:9.
Should be evidenced by fruits. Is. 1:16, 17; Dan. 4:27; Matt. 3:8; Acts 26:20.
Should be accompanied by
Humility. 2 Chr. 7:14; James 4:9, 10.
Shame and confusion. Jer. 31:19; Ezek. 16:61, 63; Dan. 9:7, 8. Cf. Ezra 9:6-15.
Self-abhorrence. Job 42:6.
Confession. Lev. 26:40; Job 33:27.
Faith. Matt. 21:32; Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21.
Prayer. 1 Kin. 8:33; Acts 8:22.
Conversion. Acts 3:19; 26:20.
Turning from sin. 2 Chr. 6:26.
Turning from idolatry. Ezek. 14:6; 1 Thess. 1:9.
Greater zeal in the path of duty. 2 Cor. 7:11.
Exhortations to. Ezek. 14:6; 18:30; Acts 2:38; 3:19.
The wicked
Averse to. Jer. 8:6; Matt. 21:32.
Not led to, by the judgments of God. Rev. 9:20, 21; 16:9.
Not led to, by miraculous intervention. Luke 16:30, 31.
Neglect the opportunity for. Rev. 2:21.
Condemned for neglecting. Matt. 11:20.
Danger of neglecting. Matt. 11:20-24; Luke 13:3, 5; Rom. 2:5; Rev. 2:5, 16, 22.
Denied to apostates. Heb. 6:4-6.
Illustrated. Matt. 21:29; Luke 15:18-21; 18:13; Gal. 1:23.
True, illustrated by
The Israelites. Judg. 10:15, 16.
David. 2 Sam. 12:13.
Manasseh. 2 Chr. 33:12, 13.
Job. Job 42:6.
Nineveh. Jon. 3:5-8; Matt. 12:41.
Peter. Matt. 26:75.
Zacchaeus. Luke 19:8.
The thief on the cross. Luke 23:40, 41.
The Corinthians. 2 Cor. 7:9, 10.
False, illustrated by
Ahab. 1 Kin. 21:27-29.
Judas. Matt. 27:3-5.
Saul. 1 Sam. 15:24-30.
Righteousness Imputed to Believers
Predicted. Is. 56:1; Ezek. 16:14.
Revealed in the gospel. Rom. 1:17.
Is of the Lord. Is. 54:17.
Described as
The righteousness of faith. Rom. 4:13; 9:30; 10:6.
The righteousness of God, apart from the law. Rom. 3:21.
The righteousness of God by faith in Christ. Rom. 3:22.
Christ being made righteousness for us. 1 Cor. 1:30.
Our being made the righteousness of God, in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:21.
Christ being the end of the law for righteousness. Rom. 10:4.
Christ being “The Lord our righteousness.” Jer. 23:6.
Christ bringing in an everlasting righteousness. Dan. 9:24.
Is a free gift. Rom. 5:17.
God’s righteousness never to be abolished. Is. 5:16.
The promises made through. Rom. 4:13.
Believers
Receive, on believing. Rom. 4:5, 11, 24.
Clothed with the robe of righteousness. Is. 61:10.
Exalted in righteousness. Ps. 89:16.
Desire to be found in. Phil. 3:9.
Glory in having. Is. 45:24, 25.
The Gentiles attained to. Rom. 9:30.
Blessedness of those who have. Rom. 4:6.
The Jews
Ignorant of. Rom. 10:3.
Stumble at the concept of. Rom. 9:32.
Do not submit to. Rom. 10:3.
Exemplified by
Abraham. Rom. 4:9, 22; Gal. 3:6.
Paul. Phil. 3:7-9.
Sanctification
Is separation to the service of God. Ps. 4:3; 2 Cor. 6:17.
Effected by
God. Ezek. 37:28; 1 Thess. 5:23; Jude 1.
Christ. Heb. 2:11; 13:12.
The Holy Spirit. Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2.
In Christ. 1 Cor. 1:2, 30.
Through the atonement of Christ. Heb. 10:10; 13:12.
Through the Word of God. John 17:17, 19; Eph. 5:26.
All believers are growing in. Acts 20:32; 26:18; 1 Cor. 6:11.
The church made glorious by. Eph. 5:26, 27.
Described. Rom. 13:14.
Purpose of. Eph. 5:1.
Process of, working out salvation. Phil. 2:12.
Should lead to
Mortification of sin. 1 Thess. 4:3, 4.
Fruitful living. Rom. 6:22; Eph. 5:7-9.
Believers fitted for the service of God by. 2 Tim. 2:21.
Ministers
Set apart to God’s service by. Jer. 1:5.
Should pray that their people may enjoy complete. 1 Thess. 5:23.
Should exhort their people to walk in. 1 Thess. 4:1, 3.
None can inherit the kingdom of God without. 1 Cor. 6:9-11.
Typified. Gen. 2:3; Ex. 13:2; 19:14; 40:9-15; Lev. 27:14-16.
Spiritual Peace
God
Is the God of. Rom. 15:33; 2 Cor. 13:11; 1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 13:20.
Ordains, for believers. Ps. 85:8; Is. 26:12.
Christ
Is the Lord of. 2 Thess. 3:16.
Is the prince of. Is. 9:6.
Grants. Luke 1:79; John 14:27; 2 Thess. 3:16.
He is our. Eph. 2:14.
Comes through His atonement. Is. 53:5; Eph. 2:14, 15; Col. 1:20.
Preached
By Christ. Eph. 2:17.
Through Christ. Acts 10:36.
By ministers. Is. 52:7; Rom. 10:15.
By angels. Luke 2:14.
A fruit of the Spirit. Rom. 14:17; Gal. 5:22.
Divine wisdom is the way of. Prov. 3:17.
Accompanies
Justification. Rom. 5:1.
Faith. Rom. 15:13.
Righteousness. Is. 32:17.
Acquaintance with God. Job 22:21.
The love of God’s law. Ps. 119:165.
Spiritual mindedness. Rom. 8:6.
Established by covenant. Is. 54:10; Ezek. 34:25; Mal. 2:5.
Promised to
The Gentiles. Zech. 9:10.
Believers. Ps. 72:3, 7; Is. 26:3; 55:12; 66:12.
The meek. Ps. 37:11.
Returning backsliders. Is. 57:18, 19.
Believers
Have, in Christ. Is. 27:5; John 16:33; Rom. 5:1.
Enjoy blessings of. Ps. 4:8; 29:11; 119:165; Is. 26:3.
Governed by. Phil. 4:7; Col. 3:15.
Die in. Ps. 37:37; Is. 57:1; Luke 2:29.
Wish, to each other. Gal. 6:16; Phil. 1:2; Col. 1:2; 1 Thess. 1:1.
Have much. Ps. 72:7; 119:165; Is. 54:13; Jer. 33:6.
Theirs is secure. Job 34:29.
Theirs passes all understanding. Phil. 4:7.
Supports them under trials. John 14:27; 16:33.
The gospel is glad tidings of. Rom. 10:15.
The wicked
Do not know. Is. 57:2; Luke 19:42; Rom. 3:17.
Promise, to themselves. Deut. 29:19.
Are promised, by false teachers. Jer. 6:14.
There is none for. Is. 48:22; 57:21.
Titles and Names of Believers
Believers. Acts 5:14; 1 Tim. 4:12.
Beloved of God. Rom. 1:7.
Beloved brethren. 1 Cor. 15:58; James 2:5.
Blessed of the Lord. Gen. 24:31; 26:29.
Blessed of the Father. Matt. 25:34.
Brethren, brothers. Matt. 23:8; Luke 8:21; John 20:17; Acts 12:17.
Called of Jesus Christ. Rom. 1:6.
Children of the Lord. Deut. 14:1.
Children of God. John 1:12; 11:52; Phil. 2:15; 1 John 3:1, 2, 10.
Children of Jacob. Ps. 105:6.
Children of promise. Rom. 9:8; Gal. 4:28.
Children of the free woman. Gal. 4:31.
Children of Zion. Ps. 149:2; Joel 2:23.
Children of light. Eph. 5:8.
Chosen generation. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Chosen ones. 1 Chr. 16:13.
Chosen vessels
. Acts 9:15.
Christians. Acts 11:26; 26:28.
Dear children. Eph. 5:1.
Disciples of Christ. John 8:31; 15:8.
Elect of God. Col. 3:12; Titus 1:1.
Epistles of Christ. 2 Cor. 3:3.
Excellent ones. Ps. 16:3.
Faithful brethren in Christ. Col. 1:2.
Faithful, The. Ps. 12:1.
Faithful of the land. Ps. 101:6.
Fellow citizens with the saints. Eph. 2:19.
Fellow heirs. Eph. 3:6.
Fellow servants. Rev. 6:11.
Friends of God. 2 Chr. 20:7; James 2:23.
Friends of the bridegroom. Matt. 9:15.
Friends of Christ. John 15:15.
Godly, The. Ps. 4:3; 2 Pet. 2:9.
Heirs of God. Rom. 8:17; Gal. 4:7.
Heirs of the grace of life. 1 Pet. 3:7.
Heirs of the kingdom. James 2:5.
Heirs of promise. Heb. 6:17; Gal. 3:29.
Heirs of salvation. Heb. 1:14.
Holy brethren. 1 Thess. 5:27; Heb. 3:1.
Holy nation. Ex. 19:6; 1 Pet. 2:9.
Holy people. Deut. 26:19; Is. 62:12.
Holy priesthood. 1 Pet. 2:5.
Joint heirs with Christ. Rom. 8:17.
Just, The. Hab. 2:4.
Kings and priests to God. Rev. 1:6.
Kingdom of priests. Ex. 19:6.
Lambs. Is. 40:11; John 21:15.
Lights of the world. Matt. 5:14.
Little children. John 13:33; 1 John 2:1.
Living stones. 1 Pet. 2:5.
Members of Christ. 1 Cor. 6:15; Eph. 5:30.
Men of God. Deut. 33:1; 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 3:17.
Obedient children. 1 Pet. 1:14.
People of God. Heb. 4:9; 1 Pet. 2:10.
People near to God. Ps. 148:14.
People saved by the Lord. Deut. 33:29.
Pillars in the temple of God. Rev. 3:12; Is. 35:10.
Redeemed of the Lord. Is. 51:11.
Royal priesthood. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Salt of the earth. Matt. 5:13.
Sheep of Christ. John 10:1-16; 21:16.
Servants (slaves) of Christ. 1 Cor. 7:22; Eph. 6:6.
Slaves of righteousness. Rom. 6:18.
Sojourners with God. Lev. 25:23; Ps. 39:12.
Sons of the Father. Matt. 5:45.
Sons of the Living God. Rom. 9:26.
Sons of Abraham. Gal. 3:7.
Sons of the kingdom. Matt. 13:38.
Sons of the day. 1 Thess. 5:5.
Sons of the resurrection. Luke 20:36.
Special people. Deut. 14:2; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.
Special treasure. Ex. 19:5; Ps. 135:4.
The Lord’s freed men. 1 Cor. 7:22.
Trees of righteousness. Is. 61:3.
Vessels to honor. 2 Tim. 2:21.
Vessels of mercy. Rom. 9:23.
Witnesses for God. Is. 44:8.
Union with Christ
As head of the church. Eph. 1:22, 23; 4:15, 16; Col. 1:18.
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