Covenant
God’s promise can be trusted (Genesis 9:17)
Jesus established a new covenant (Luke 22:20)
God’s covenant brings life (2 Kor 3:6)
The new covenant is superior to the old covenant (Hebrews 8:6)
The old covenant foreshadowed the new covenant (Hebreërs 10:1)
Creation
God the Holy Spirit was involved in Creation (Genesis 1:1–2)
God created people (Genesis 1:27)
God created the world good (Genesis 1:31)
God the Father was involved in Creation (Psalm 33:6)
God rules over his creation (Psalm 89:11)
God created every angel (Psalm 148:2–5)
God created everything (Jeremia 10:16)
Creation reveals God’s greatness (Amos 4:13)
Jesus was involved in Creation (Colossians 1:16)
God the Creator is worthy of worship (openbaring 4:11)
God will make a new heaven and new earth (openbaring 21:1–4)
Criticism
Take care of your own problems before criticizing others (Matthew 7:3–5)
Criticism should help people deepen their relationship with God (Luke 17:3–5)
Criticism should be given with a loving attitude (1 Kor 13:4–5)
Harsh criticism can destroy rather than help (Gal 5:15)
Cross
Jesus was crucified (Matthew 27:31–35)
Christians should pick up their own crosses (Mark 8:34–38)
Jesus’ death was powerful (1 Kor 1:17–18)
Jesus’ death unified all Christians (Efesiërs 2:16)
Jesus’ death was a sacrifice (Kolossense 1:20–22)
Jesus’ death defeated Satan (Kolossense 2:14–15)
Jesus’ cross is an example for us (Hebreërs 12:2)
Cult
God hates the occult (Lev 19:26)
God judges those who wrongly claim to speak for him (Deuteronomium 18:20–22)
God hates cultic practices (2 Kings 17:17)
God despises false prophets (Ezekiel 13:8–9)
False teachers will come (Matthew 7:15)
Only Jesus brings salvation (John 14:6)
Members of the occult will never enter God’s Kingdom (Gal 5:19–21)
Be careful in your spiritual life (1 Diessalonians 5:21)
Darkness, Spiritual
God’s Word enlightens us (Psalm 119:105)
The way of wicked people is darkness (Spreuke 4:19)
Jesus brings light to darkened lives (John 1:5)
Living without God is living in spiritual darkness (Hand 26:17–18)
Christians do not live in spiritual darkness (Efesiërs 5:8)
God rescued us from eternal darkness (Kolossense 1:13)
There is no darkness in Jesus (1 John 1:5)
Sinners’ eternal punishment will be in darkness (Judas 1:4–13)
Death
Death is a result of sin (Genesis 3:17–19)
Life is short (Job 7:6–7)
Every person will face death (Psalm 89:48)
Death of Christians is precious (Psalm 116:15)
Christians enter perfect peace at death (Jesaja 57:1–2)
God has power over death (John 14:19)
The death of Christians brings fellowship with Jesus (Hand 7:59)
God provides eternal life (Romeine 6:23)
Jesus will raise everyone who has died (1 Kor 15:20–23)
Living in heaven is better than living on earth (2 Kor 5:6–7)
Death is not the end of a person (1 Thessalonicense 4:13–14)
Prepare your spiritual life for death (Hebrews 9:27–28)
We don’t know how long we’ll live (James 4:13–14)
God will destroy death (openbaring 21:4)
Decisions
Pray before making decisions (Nehemia 1:4)
Decide to do things that honor God (Job 1:8)
God’s Word helps us make decisions (Psalm 119:105)
Get good advice before making decisions (Spreuke 18:15)
Ask God for wisdom before making decisions (James 1:2–8)
Demons (see also Satan)
Worship in false religions honors demons (Psalm 106:37)
Demons try to hinder God’s plan (Daniel 10:13)
Demons are no match for Jesus (Mark 1:34)
Demons want to destroy people (Mark 5:5)
Demons submit to the name of Jesus (Luke 10:17)
Demons can be driven out by Jesus’ followers (Hand 16:16–18)
Demons are powerful (Hand 19:16)
Demons cannot separate people from God’s love (Romans 8:38–39)
Demons deceive people (2 Kor 11:13–15)
Christians fight against the plans of demons (Efesiërs 6:12)
Demons want to mislead people (1 Timothy 4:1–2)
Demons believe in God (James 2:19)
Demons are angels that have sinned (2 Peter 2:4)
God will judge demons (Judas 1:6)
Do not take demons lightly (Judas 1:8–9)
Demons can work miracles (openbaring 16:13–14)
In the last days, demons will be bound by God (openbaring 20:1–3)
Depression
Depression can follow exhausting times (Regters 15:18)
God can encourage hurting people (2 Samuel 22:29–31)
Depression can follow success (1 Kings 19:3–4)
God helps those who feel crushed (Psalm 34:18)
Abraham had hope when there was no reason to hope (Romeine 4:18–22)
God will wipe away depression (openbaring 21:4)
Desires
You should not desire something that belongs to someone else (Exodus 20:17)
Wicked people desire evil (Psalm 36:1–4)
God gives those who fellowship with him what they desire (Psalm 37:4)
Desire to know God (Psalm 42:1)
Desire to worship God (Psalm 84:1–2)
Desire to honor God (Psalm 86:12)
Do not desire self-promotion (Psalm 119:36)
Money doesn’t satisfy desires (Prediker 5:10)
Christians should not give in to sinful desires (Efesiërs 4:22)
Sinful desires should not have a home with God’s children (1 Peter 1:14)
Desire to do God’s will (1 Peter 4:2)
God’s children desire to obey God (1 John 2:3–6)
Determination
Be determined to obey God (1 Samuel 7:3)
Determine not to sin (Job 31:1)
Determine to stand firm (Jesaja 7:9)
God helps us be determined (Jesaja 50:7)
Determine to follow Christ (Mark 8:34–38)
Devotion
Be fully devoted to God (1 Chronicles 28:9)
Worship God with devotion (1 Chronicles 29:9)
Be devoted to prayer (Psalm 5:3)
Let your life be devoted to God (Romeine 12:1–2)
Discernment
The Bible will help you discern bad teaching (Hand 17:11)
God grants discernment (1 Kor 12:10)
Discern between right and wrong behavior (Hebreërs 5:14)
Ask God for help in discerning his will (James 1:5)
Discipleship
Christians are to make disciples (Matthew 28:19–20)
Jesus’ followers are known by their love (John 13:35)
Christians should help other Christians grow (Hand 14:21–22)
Dissipline
Punishment is a consequence of sinful actions (Genesis 3:6–19)
God’s punishment does not change his love for us (Psalm 89:32–33)
The Lord disciplines those he loves (Spreuke 3:11–12)
Parents are responsible to discipline their children (Spreuke 13:24)
Punishment for sin may be swift and severe (Hand 5:1–11)
Paul commanded punishment for blatant sin in the church (1 Kor 5:1–5)
Punishment should lead to repentance (2 Kor 7:8–9)
Sometimes God punishes us to bring us back to himself (Hebreërs 12:5–11)
Discrimination
Be fair in your judgment of others (Lev 19:15)
Don’t discriminate against someone who is not powerful (Deuteronomium 1:17)
Do not oppress the disadvantaged (Maleagi 3:5)
God does not discriminate among his people (Hand 10:34)
All Christians are equal in God’s eyes (Gal 3:28)
God will judge those who discriminate (Kolossense 3:25)
Do not discriminate against the poor (James 2:1–9)
Dishonesty
Dishonesty is listed in the Ten Commandments (Lev 19:11)
Be honest in your business dealings (Lev 19:35–36)
Do not lie for your own gain (Deuteronomium 19:14)
Dishonest people cannot know God (Psalm 101:7)
God hates deception (Spreuke 12:22)
God will punish those who take advantage of others (1 Thessalonicense 4:6)
Doctrine
Protect sound doctrine (2 Timothy 1:13–14)
Doctrine comes from the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16)
Leaders in the church must have sound doctrine (Titus 1:6–9)
Christians should teach correct beliefs (Titus 2:1)
Doubt
God will help us overcome doubts (Psalm 42:5–6)
God doesn’t leave us during our time of doubt (Jesaja 40:27–28)
Help those who have spiritual doubts (Hebreërs 3:12)
Doubt inhibits our prayers (James 1:5–7)
Drinking
People controlled by alcohol are fools (Spreuke 20:1)
Alcohol can cause you to become poor (Spreuke 21:17)
Alcohol can destroy you (Spreuke 23:29–35)
God will judge those who are controlled by alcohol (Jesaja 5:22)
Becoming drunk is dangerous (Luke 21:34)
Drunkenness is not fitting for a Christian (Romeine 13:11–14)
Drunkenness can cause immoral behavior (Efesiërs 5:18)
Earth
God created the earth (Genesis 1:1)
People are the caretakers of the earth (Genesis 1:28)
The earth was cursed because of sin (Genesis 3:17–19)
The earth belongs to God (Psalm 89:11)
The earth was created for God’s glory (Kolossense 1:16)
Jesus sustains the earth (Hebreërs 1:3)
Education
Parents are responsible to teach their children (Deuteronomium 6:1–9)
Train children to follow God (Spreuke 22:6)
Christians should always learn more about God (Efesiërs 4:14–15)
Embarrassment
Be careful not to embarrass others (Ruth 2:15)
Embarrassment can lead to rash actions (Matthew 14:1–12)
We should not be embarrassed about the gospel (Romeine 1:16)
We should not be embarrassed by Jesus (Gal 1:10)
Emotions
Emotions can lead us to sin (Genesis 4:2–6)
Emotions can lead to foolish promises (Regters 11:29–40)
Emotions are a part of worship (Esra 3:1–13)
God heals those with broken hearts (Psalm 34:18)
Carefully guard your emotions (Spreuke 4:23)
Emotions can crush us (Spreuke 15:13)
Do not be led by emotions (Spreuke 19:2)
Jesus experienced emotions (John 11:35)
Emotions are not reliable guides (Gal 5:1–17)
Some emotions can be sinful (Efesiërs 4:31)
Employment
God’s people should be good workers (Genesis 31:42)
Work should not overrun your time with God (Exodus 16:23)
God gives you the ability to work (Exodus 35:30–31)
Workers should be trustworthy (Spreuke 25:13)
Do the best job you can (Prediker 9:10)
Work as though Jesus were your boss (Efesiërs 6:6–7)
Christians should do their best at their job (Titus 2:9–10)
Encouragement
Encourage the underprivileged (Jesaja 1:17)
God encourages us (Jesaja 40:31)
The Holy Spirit encourages us (Hand 9:31)
Encourage your neighbor (Romeine 15:2)
The Bible encourages us (Romans 15:4)
Our position in Christ encourages us (Filippense 2:1)
We should encourage each other (1 Thessalonicense 4:18)
Encourage those who are weak and afraid (1 Thessalonicense 5:14)
Encourage elderly people (1 Timothy 5:1–4)
Encourage others not to sin (Hebreërs 3:13)
Encourage others to love (Hebreërs 10:24)
Envy
Envy can destroy someone (Job 5:2)
Do not envy those who do wrong (Psalm 37:1)
Do not envy the prosperity of wicked people (Psalm 73:2–3)
Envy steals your peace (Spreuke 14:30)
Envy is a powerful enemy (Spreuke 27:4)
Being envious is foolish (Prediker 4:4)
Envy can cause you to act rashly (Hand 7:9)
Envy characterizes sinful people (Romeine 1:29)
We should not envy other Christians (Galatians 5:26)
Envy has no place in a Christian’s life (Titus 3:3)
Do not harbor envy (James 3:14–15)
Get rid of envy (1 Peter 2:1)
Eternal Life
Eternal life is only for those who do God’s will (Matthew 7:21)
The righteous will receive eternal life (Matthew 25:46)
Belief in Jesus is required for eternal life (John 3:15–16)
Evil people will receive eternal punishment (John 5:28–29)
Jesus came to give life (John 10:10)
Jesus gives eternal life (John 11:25)
Jesus is eternal life (John 14:6)
Eternal life cannot be earned (Ephesians 2:8–9)
Eternal life comes from God (Titus 1:2)
Eternal life gives us hope (Titus 3:7)
Evangelism (see also Witnessing)
We are God’s messengers (Jesaja 43:10–11)
Christians bring light to a spiritually dark world (Matthew 5:14–16)
Jesus made salvation available to all people (Matthew 9:9–13)
Be bold in your evangelism (Matthew 10:33)
Jesus sent his followers to make disciples (Matthew 28:18–20)
The Holy Spirit gives us power to evangelize (Hand 1:8)
Evil
God will destroy evil people (Job 4:8)
God helps keep his people from sin (Psalm 19:13)
God hates people who do evil (Psalm 26:5)
God permits evil (Romeine 1:24–28)
God cannot coexist with evil (Galatians 5:16–17)
Christians should put away evil from their lives (Efesiërs 4:22)
There are spiritual forces behind evil (Efesiërs 6:12)
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Believing God takes faith (Genesis 15:6)
Only a small amount of faith is needed (Luke 17:6)
Faith is needed for salvation (Romeine 3:28)
Faith puts us in a right relationship with God (Romeine 5:1)
Faith comes from hearing the Word of God (Romeine 10:17)
Accept the person who has weak faith (Romeine 14:1)
Christianity is the only true faith (Efesiërs 4:5)
Faith is hoping in what is not seen (Hebrews 11:1)
Faith accompanies obedience to God (Hebreërs 11:7–12)
Family
The members of a family can teach each other about God (Deuteronomium 6:4–9)
Do not let sin affect your family life (Psalm 101:2)
Do not bring trouble to a family (Spreuke 11:29)
Christian faith is of greater importance than family (Luke 12:51–53)
Christians are members of God’s family (Efesiërs 2:19)
Husbands and wives should love each other (Efesiërs 5:21–33)
Children should obey their parents (Efesiërs 6:1)
Church leaders must have a good family life (1 Timothy 3:4–5)
Families should take care of each other (1 Timothy 5:3–5)
Fear
God will protect us (Genesis 15:1)
God will not forget us (Genesis 46:3)
We should fear God (Psalm 25:12)
Christians do not need to fear anyone (Psalm 27:1)
God strengthens us (Psalm 46:1–3)
We do not need to fear darkness or violence (Psalm 91:5)
We do not need to fear bad news (Psalm 112:7)
Love drives fear away (1 John 4:18)
Foolishness
Being foolish is lacking discernment (Job 5:2)
Fools do not acknowledge God (Psalm 14:1)
Fools do not know God (Spreuke 1:7)
Fools invite their own destruction (Spreuke 10:14)
Fools enjoy evil (Spreuke 10:23)
Fools show their annoyance (Spreuke 12:16)
Stay away from foolish people (Spreuke 14:7)
A foolish person rejects discipline (Spreuke 15:5)
Fools return to their folly (Proverbs 26:11)
A foolish person gives in to anger (Spreuke 29:11)
A foolish person is lazy (Prediker 4:5)
The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom (1 Kor 1:25)
Forgiveness
God forgives our many sins (Psalm 65:3)
God forgives us because he loves us (Psalm 86:5)
God makes us as clean as freshly fallen snow (Jesaja 1:18)
God removes our impurities (Ezekiel 36:25)
We must forgive others (Matthew 6:14–15)
Don’t keep track of how many times you forgive (Matthew 18:21–35)
Freely forgive others as God has forgiven you (Kolossense 3:13)
God will forgive our sins if we confess them (1 John 1:8–9)
Foul Language
Foul language is not fitting for a Christian (Efesiërs 5:4)
Our speech reflects our relationship with God (Kolossense 4:6)
Our speech should be an example to others (1 Timothy 4:12)
Freedom
Christians are spiritually free (John 8:36)
Christians are free from sin’s power (Romeine 5:21)
Christians are free in order to serve others (Gal 5:1)
Friendship (see also Relationships)
Friends can cause great pain (Psalm 55:12–14)
Friends love during difficult times (Spreuke 17:17)
Faithful friends are not common (Spreuke 18:24)
Friends influence you (Spreuke 22:24–25)
Friendship is marked by sacrifice (John 15:13–15)
We can be friends with God (James 2:23)
Future
God has plans for our future (Genesis 12:1–4)
God will bless our future if we obey him (Deuteronomium 5:29)
Do not plan your future like evil people do (Jeremia 10:2–3)
God gives us hope for our future (Jeremia 31:17)
God prepares a future for us (1 Kor 2:9)
Giving
God is honored by our gifts (Exodus 35:22)
Generous giving honors God (Esra 2:68–69)
God will reward us for giving to others (Mark 9:41)
Giving helps others live (Hand 2:44–45)
We should support Christian workers (Hand 28:10)
Wealthy people should give generously (1 Timothy 6:17–19)
God is pleased with our gifts (Hebreërs 13:16)
Giving reflects God’s love (1 John 3:17)
God
God created everything (Genesis 1:1)
God is a warrior (Exodus 15:3)
God is one (Deuteronomium 6:4)
God is trustworthy (Deuteronomium 7:9)
God is too great to be described (1 Kings 8:27)
God is gracious and merciful (Nehemia 9:31)
God is good (Psalm 34:8)
God helps his people when they are in trouble (Psalm 46:1)
God is mighty (Psalm 50:1)
God is our rock (Psalm 62:6)
God is our hope (Psalm 71:5)
God is near everyone (Psalm 75:1)
God is our salvation (Jesaja 12:2)
God is sovereign (Jesaja 25:8)
God is holy (Jesaja 29:23)
Only God is worthy of glory (Jesaja 42:8)
God is our father (Matthew 6:9)
God is all-powerful (Luke 1:37)
God is spirit (John 4:24)
God is all-knowing (Romeine 11:33)
God is knowable (Efesiërs 1:17)
God is living (1 Timothy 4:10)
God is King of kings (1 Timothy 6:15)
God is approachable (James 4:8)
God is judge (James 4:12)
God is love (1 John 4:16)
God is almighty (openbaring 1:8)
God’s Will
God guides us (Psalm 16:7)
Ask God for guidance (Psalm 25:4–7)
God will direct you (Psalm 48:14)
God works everything out for his plan (Spreuke 16:4)
God directs events in our life (Hand 16:6–7)
God gives wisdom for making decisions (James 1:2–5)
Gospel
Christians should tell others about the gospel (Matthew 28:18–19)
The gospel’s message is for everyone (Luke 24:46–47)
People should respond to the gospel with faith (John 1:12)
The gospel is powerful (Romeine 1:16)
The gospel of Jesus (1 Kor 15:1–5)
Believing the gospel brings a change to life (1 Thessalonicense 1:4–5)
Gossip
Do not gossip (Exodus 23:1)
Be careful not to slander (Lev 19:16)
Gossiping betrays confidence (Spreuke 11:13)
Gossip separates friends (Spreuke 16:28)
Gossip prolongs tension between people (Spreuke 26:20)
Gossip is attractive (Spreuke 26:22)
People who gossip are wicked (Romeine 1:29)
Gossip should have no place among Christians (1 Timothy 5:13)
Government
God holds those in government accountable (Deuteronomium 17:18–19)
God gives authority to those in government (Romeine 13:1)
Christians should obey the government (Titus 3:1)
Grace
God is full of grace (Exodus 34:6)
God is slow to become angry (Psalm 86:15)
God’s grace makes salvation possible (Efesiërs 1:7–8)
God accepts us by his grace (Efesiërs 2:8–9)
God’s grace gives us hope (1 Peter 1:13)
Greed
Greed creates disagreement (Spreuke 28:25)
The Pharisees had greedy hearts (Matthew 23:25)
Christians should avoid being greedy (Efesiërs 5:3)
People full of greed will not enter heaven (Ephesians 5:5)
Leaders of the church must not be greedy (Titus 1:7)
Grief (see also Sorrow)
Friends should comfort each other (Job 2:12–13)
God comforts us in our darkest times (Job 35:9–10)
God comforts us (Jesaja 40)
God promises to comfort those who grieve (Matthew 5:4)
God’s Holy Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:16)
Jesus has overcome the world’s troubles (John 16:33)
The Holy Spirit comforts us (Hand 9:31)
The Bible comforts us (Romeine 15:4)
God comforts those who grieve (2 Kor 1:3–11)
All grief will end (openbaring 21:3–4)
Guidance
Ask God to give you guidance (Psalm 25:4–5)
God will guide you (Psalm 32:8)
The Bible gives us guidance (Psalm 119:133)
God directs your path when you trust him (Spreuke 3:5–6)
Guilt
Guilt causes us to hide from God (Genesis 3:7–11)
Ask God to forgive hidden sins (Psalm 19:12–13)
God forgives sins and removes guilt (Psalm 32:5)
God can cleanse us from all sin (Psalm 51:2)
All people are guilty of sin (Romeine 3:9–12)
Jesus Christ takes away all guilt (Romeine 3:23–24)
Hatred
Hatred causes trouble (Spreuke 10:12)
Followers of Jesus will be hated (Matthew 10:22)
Many in the world hate Jesus (John 15:18)
Christians should hate evil (Romeine 12:9)
All people are equal in Christ (Gal 3:28–29)
Christians need to get rid of their own hatred (Kolossense 3:8)
Heart
Love God with all of your heart (Deuteronomium 6:5)
Our heart can have confidence (Psalm 27:3)
God will not despise a repentant heart (Psalm 51:17)
Guard your heart (Spreuke 4:23)
Those who have pure hearts will see God (Matthew 5:8)
Words and actions begin in the heart (Luke 6:45)
Heaven
Death will not exist in heaven (Jesaja 25:8)
Only righteous people will enter heaven (Matthew 5:17–20)
Few people will enter heaven (Matthew 7:13–14)
Jesus is preparing heaven for his followers (John 14:2–3)
Our lives will not be complete until we enter heaven (2 Kor 5:2)
Heaven is much better than earth (Filippense 1:23)
Christians should look forward to heaven (Kolossense 3:1–5)
Heaven is the home of righteousness (2 Peter 3:13)
God is the focus of attention in heaven (openbaring 7:17)
There will not be any sadness in heaven (openbaring 21:4)
People in heaven will walk with God (openbaring 22:5)
Hell
God will deliver his children from hell (Psalm 86:13)
Hell is a place of weeping (Matthew 8:12)
Hell was prepared for Satan and demons (Matthew 25:41)
Wicked people will receive punishment (Romans 1:18–20)
God will punish those who do not turn from their sin (2 Peter 2:4–9)
Hell is a place of eternal fire (Judas 1:7)
God will send to hell those who do not believe in him (openbaring 21:8)
Holy
God is known for his holiness (Psalm 93:5)
God cannot tolerate sin (Jesaja 59:2)
God uses his Word to make us holy (John 17:17)
Christians should try to be holy (1 Peter 1:15)
God is worthy of praise because he is holy (openbaring 4:8)
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit was involved in Creation (Genesis 1:2)
The Holy Spirit empowers leaders (Regters 3:10)
The Holy Spirit teaches us (John 14:26)
The Holy Spirit guides us (John 16:13)
The Holy Spirit empowers us to be witnesses (Hand 1:8)
The Holy Spirit lives within us (Romeine 8:11)
The Holy Spirit sanctifies us (Romeine 15:16)
The Holy Spirit opens our spiritual eyes (1 Kor 2:10)
The Holy Spirit is involved in salvation (Titus 3:5)
Homosexuality
God finds homosexual behavior detestable (Lev 18:22)
God will judge those who practice homosexual behavior (Romeine 1:18–32)
Homosexual behavior has no place among Christians (1 Korinthians 6:9–10)
Honesty
Honesty is commanded by God (Exodus 20:16)
Only honest people can worship God (Psalm 24:3–4)
God is truth and desires truth (Psalm 51:6)
God hates lies (Spreuke 6:16–17)
Be honest (Spreuke 19:1)
Christians should be known by their honesty (Matthew 5:37)
Lies make someone unclean before God (Matthew 15:18–20)
Christians should put away dishonesty from their lives (Efesiërs 4:25)
Hope
God gives hope to the needy (Psalm 9:18)
Hope gives us confidence (Psalm 25:3)
The Bible gives us hope (Psalm 119:43)
Christians always have hope (Romeine 8:28)
Hope comes from the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13)
Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope (1 Kor 6:14)
We have hope in Jesus (1 Kor 15:19)
We have confidence of eternal life (Titus 1:1–2)
Hospitality
Christians should take care of those in need (Matthew 25:34–40)
Hospitality brings heavenly reward (Mark 9:41)
Christians should be hospitable (Romeine 12:13)
Christians should be hospitable to people they do not know well (Hebreërs 13:2)
Be cheerful about being hospitable (1 Peter 4:9–11)
Hospitality reflects God’s love (3 John 1:5–8)
Humility
God humbles us for our own good (Deuteronomium 8:16)
God hears the prayers of the humble (2 Chronicles 7:14)
God saves those who are humble (Psalm 18:27)
God preserves the lives of humble people (Psalm 147:6)
Those who are humble become wise (Spreuke 11:2)
God cares for the humble (Jesaja 66:2)
God will exalt the humble (Luke 18:14)
Be humble in dealing with others (Filippense 2:1–11)
Humble yourself before God (James 4:10)
Hypocrisy
Do not associate with hypocrites (Psalm 26:4)
God hates hypocrisy in worship (Jesaja 29:13)
Hypocrites pretend to be devoted to God (Ezekiel 33:31–32)
God finds hypocrites repulsive (Matthew 23:27–28)
Beware of hypocrisy in your life (Luke 12:1–2)
God will punish hypocrisy (Luke 20:46–47)
Hypocrites are worthless (Titus 1:16)
Get rid of hypocrisy (1 Peter 2:1)
Idolatry
We should have no other gods (Exodus 20:3)
Do not be devoted to anyone or anything more than God (Deuteronomium 4:23)
Devote your heart to God (Joshua 24:14)
Look to God for your security (RIGTERSes 10:13–16)
We give in to idolatry when we forget God (Psalm 106:19–22)
God will not share his glory with anything else (Jesaja 42:8)
Christians cannot serve both God and the things of this world (Luke 16:13)
Immorality
Compromises can lead to immorality (Regters 3:1–11)
Stay away from immoral Christians (1 Kor 5:9–11)
Practicing immorality treats God lightly (1 Kor 6:19–20)
Immorality should have no place among Christians (Efesiërs 4:17–19)
Insult
Respond properly to an insult (Spreuke 12:16)
God will bless Christians who are insulted because of their faith (Luke 6:22)
Do not insult others (1 Peter 3:9)
Integrity
Leaders should have integrity (Psalm 78:72)
Integrity takes effort (Psalm 101:3–8)
Leaders in the church should be full of integrity (Titus 1:7)
Maintain integrity in teaching others (Titus 2:7)
Intimidation
God can help us overcome intimidation (Genesis 15:1)
God does not forget us when we are intimidated (Genesis 46:3)
We do not need to fear anyone (Psalm 27:1)
God empowers us (Psalm 46:1–3)
We do not need to be intimidated (Psalm 112:7–8)
Jesus’ strength can give us courage (John 16:33)
God will help us be bold (Hand 4:31)
Be on your guard against intimidation (1 Kor 16:13)
Pray for courage (Efesiërs 6:19–20)
Christians can pray without being intimidated (Hebreërs 4:16)
Jealousy
God doesn’t want to share our devotion (Deuteronomium 4:24)
Jealousy can destroy someone (Job 5:2)
Do not envy those who do wrong (Psalm 37:1)
Do not be jealous of wicked people (Psalm 73:2–3)
Jealousy steals away peace (Spreuke 14:30)
Jealousy is a powerful enemy (Spreuke 27:4)
Jealousy is foolish (Prediker 4:4)
Jealousy can cause rash behavior (Hand 7:9)
We should not be jealous of other Christians (Gal 5:26)
Jealousy has no place in a Christian’s life (Titus 3:3–5)
Jesus christ
Jesus is all-powerful (Jesaja 9:6)
Jesus has authority over demons (Mark 1:27)
Jesus is the Son of God (Luke 1:35)
Jesus is God (John 1:1–5)
Jesus is the Messiah (John 4:25–26)
Jesus is the Judge (John 5:22)
Jesus gives life (John 10:10)
Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
Jesus is the only way to God (John 14:6)
Jesus is the author of life (Hand 3:15)
Jesus is the wisdom of God (1 Kor 1:21–24)
Jesus is the head of the church (Efesiërs 5:23)
Jesus is the highest authority (Filippense 2:9–10)
Jesus is the Creator (Kolossense 1:15–16)
Jesus is faithful (2 Timothy 2:13)
Jesus is coming again (Titus 2:13)
Jesus is sinless (Hebreërs 4:15)
Jesus is holy (Hebreërs 7:26)
Jesus is the King of the ages (openbaring 15:3)
Jesus is the Lamb of God (openbaring 21:22)
Judgment
God is able to judge (Job 34:23)
God is the ultimate authority (Psalm 9:7)
God will judge all people (Prediker 3:17)
God will judge people for their actions (Prediker 11:9)
God will judge everything done in secret (Prediker 12:14)
God will rule that wicked people are guilty (Maleagi 3:5)
God will judge the words we speak (Matthew 12:36)
God does not judge by appearances (John 7:21–24)
God will judge Christians (Romeine 14:10)
God will judge Christians for their actions (2 Kor 5:10)
God will judge all people (Hebreërs 9:27)
People whose names are in God’s Book of Life will enter heaven (openbaring 20:11–15)
Justice
Justice should not be influenced by a crowd (Exodus 23:2)
Protect the poor (Exodus 23:6)
Do not hold back justice (Deuteronomium 27:19)
God loves justice (Psalm 11:7)
Jesus’ death was justice for sin (Romeine 3:25–26)
Kindness
Christians should be kind to each other (Efesiërs 4:32)
Be kind to people who treat you wrongly (1 Thessalonicense 5:15)
Choose to be kind rather than to argue (2 Timothy 2:24)
Being kind takes effort (2 Peter 1:5–7)
Kingdom of Heaven
You must turn from sin before you can enter God’s Kingdom (Matthew 3:1–2)
Jesus describes members of God’s Kingdom (Matthew 5:1–19)
Obeying God’s commands yields great rewards in his Kingdom (Matthew 5:19)
Only righteous people will enter God’s Kingdom (Matthew 5:20)
God’s Kingdom is open to those who do his will (Matthew 7:21)
Healed lives are associated with God’s Kingdom (Matthew 9:35–36)
Entering God’s Kingdom costs someone everything (Matthew 13:44–45)
God’s Kingdom is reserved for the humble (Matthew 18:2–3)
No one deserves God’s Kingdom (Matthew 18:23–35)
God’s Kingdom is within our hearts (Luke 17:20–21)
God’s Kingdom will fully arrive in the future (Luke 21:25–31)
Only those who are spiritually reborn can enter God’s Kingdom (John 3:3)
Entering God’s Kingdom is not easy (Hand 14:22)
Christians should tell others about the Kingdom of God (Hand 28:31)
God’s Kingdom affects our lives (Romeine 14:17)
God’s Kingdom is powerful (1 Kor 4:20)
No immoral person will be allowed into God’s Kingdom (Efesiërs 5:5)
Christians are members of God’s Kingdom (Kolossense 1:13)
Christians’ lives should reflect their membership in God’s Kingdom (1 Thessalonicense 2:12)
God calls people into his Kingdom (1 Thessalonicense 2:12)
God’s Kingdom cannot be shaken (Hebreërs 12:28)
God’s Kingdom will one day be fully consummated (openbaring 11:15)
Laziness
Laziness can ruin you (Spreuke 6:6–11)
Laziness can make you poor (Spreuke 10:4–5)
Lazy people work for others (Spreuke 12:24)
Lazy people make excuses (Spreuke 22:13)
Lazy people oversleep (Spreuke 26:14)
Encourage lazy people to work (1 Thessalonicense 5:14)
Lazy people should not be allowed to be freeloaders (2 Thessalonicense 3:10)
Leadership
Leaders should be trustworthy (Exodus 18:21)
Leaders look out for the people’s best interests (nommers 27:16–17)
Leaders should represent God in their decisions (2 Chronicles 19:5–7)
Leaders should receive advice (Spreuke 11:14)
Leaders must serve others (Matthew 20:26–28)
Leaders should sacrifice for others (John 10:11)
Leaders should be obeyed (Romeine 13:1–4)
Leaders give an account to God for their actions (Hebreërs 13:17)
Life
Life comes from God (Genesis 2:7)
God carefully creates each person (Psalm 139:13–14)
Life should be enjoyed (Prediker 9:9)
God plans the lives of people before they are born (Jeremia 1:5)
People must be reborn spiritually to enter heaven (John 3:3)
Jesus came to give abundant life (John 10:10)
We should live lives worthy of our Christian calling (Efesiërs 4:1)
Christ is the reason for life (Filippense 1:21)
Our lives should honor God (Kolossense 3:17)
Light
Light comes from God (Genesis 1:3)
God is light (Psalm 27:1)
God’s Word enlightens our path (Psalm 119:105)
God can turn darkness into light (Jesaja 42:16)
Christians are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)
Jesus is the Light of the World (John 8:12)
Light shines in the hearts of Christians (2 Kor 4:6)
Christians are children of light (Efesiërs 5:8)
Loneliness
God is concerned about our loneliness (Genesis 2:18)
God encourages the lonely (1 Kings 19:14–18)
God takes care of lonely people (Psalm 68:6)
Friends help in times of loneliness (Ecclesiastes 4:10–11)
God remains with us (Matthew 28:20)
Lord’s Supper
Jesus celebrated the Lord’s Supper with his disciples (Matthew 26:26–29)
Christians should be thankful for the Lord’s Supper (1 Kor 10:16)
Christians who celebrate the Lord’s Supper together should be unified (1 Kor 11:20–34)
Love
Love in marriage is strong (Song of Songs 8:6–7)
Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43–44)
Loving God is the most important command (Mark 12:29–30)
Christians must love each other (John 13:34)
We cannot be separated from Jesus’ love (Romeine 8:35–39)
Love must be genuine (Romeine 12:9)
Love never quits (1 Kor 13:4–8)
God’s love for us is beyond our understanding (Efesiërs 3:18)
Love helps you look past offenses (1 Peter 4:8)
God is love (1 John 4:16)
We must be known for our love (2 John 1:5)
Loyalty
Friends are loyal (Spreuke 17:17)
We cannot divide our loyalty (Matthew 6:24)
There must be loyalty in marriage (Hebreërs 13:4)
Lust
Lustful thoughts are sinful (Matthew 5:28)
Christians should not give in to lust (Kolossense 3:5)
Christians should avoid lust (1 Thessalonicense 4:3–5)
Godless people enjoy immorality (1 Peter 4:3)
Lying (see Dishonesty)
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God hates divorce (Maleagi 2:16)
Two people become one through marriage (Mark 10:2–12)
Angels do not get married (Mark 12:25)
Married partners should meet each other’s needs (1 Kor 7:2–5)
Married partners are united to each other for life (1 Kor 7:39)
A Christian wife can witness to her non-Christian husband (1 Peter 3:1–6)
Mercy
God requires that we show mercy (Miga 6:8)
People who show mercy to others will be rewarded (Matthew 5:7)
We should imitate God’s mercy (Luke 6:36)
Jesus is merciful (1 Timothy 1:2)
Mercy is from God (2 Timothy 1:2)
Messiah
The prophets prophesied about the Messiah (Genesis 3:15)
The Messiah’s mother would be a virgin (Jesaja 7:14)
The Messiah would be great (Jesaja 9:6–7)
The Messiah would suffer (Jesaja 53:2–12)
The Messiah would heal broken lives (Jesaja 61:1–3)
The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Miga 5:2)
Jesus’ disciples knew he was the Messiah (Mark 8:27–29)
The Messiah will come again (Mark 14:61–62)
Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (John 4:25–42)
The Messiah brings salvation (Hebreërs 2:10)
Mind
Keep away from mental sins (Matthew 5:27–30)
A Christian’s thoughts should be holy (Romeine 12:2)
Our fellowship with God helps us make decisions (1 Kor 2:6–16)
Christians should please God with their thoughts (Filippense 4:8)
Money
Greed brings trouble (Spreuke 15:27)
Do not make money the most important part of your life (Matthew 6:19)
Money can distract people from God (Mark 10:17–24)
You cannot serve both God and money (Luke 16:13)
Christians should share their resources with those in need (Hand 2:42–45)
Christians should not be lovers of money (1 Timothy 3:3)
We should look to God for security, not money (1 Timothy 6:17–19)
Do not love money (Hebreërs 13:5)
Be careful to treat rich and poor equally (James 2:1–9)
Murder
God has forbidden murder (Deuteronomium 5:17)
Hateful anger is the same in God’s eyes as murder (Matthew 5:21–22)
Music
Music can be used to worship God (Exodus 15:1)
Music is useful to focus our attention on God (Psalm 81:1–2)
We should make music for God’s glory (Kolossense 3:16)
Obedience
Obeying is better than saying, “I’m sorry” (1 Samuel 15:22)
People who obey God’s Word will be blessed (Luke 11:28)
Christians should obey the government (Romeine 13:1–4)
Children should obey their parents (Efesiërs 6:1)
Christians obey God (1 John 2:3)
Pain
God cares for his people (Deuteronomium 7:9)
Friends should comfort each other (Job 2:12–13)
God comforts us in our darkest times (Job 35:10)
God watches over the weak (Psalm 12:5)
God comforts us (Jesaja 40:9–11)
God promises to comfort those who mourn (Matthew 5:4)
God’s Holy Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:16)
Christians should comfort each other (1 Thessalonicense 4:18)
All pain will end (Revelation 21:3–4)
Parents
Parents should teach children to follow God (Deuteronomium 6:6–7)
Parents should nurture their children (Efesiërs 6:4)
Children must obey their parents (Kolossense 3:20)
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Be patient with God (Psalm 75:2)
Patience is valuable (Spreuke 25:15)
Patience is better than pride (Prediker 7:8)
Patience demonstrates love (1 Kor 13:4)
Patience is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives (Gal 5:22)
Be patient with each other (Efesiërs 4:2)
Peace
Be full of peace (Psalm 34:14)
Jesus is known as the Prince of Peace (Jesaja 9:6–7)
Wicked people will not know peace (Jesaja 48:22)
We can have peace with God (Jesaja 53:5)
Make peace with others quickly (Matthew 5:23–26)
The peace Jesus gives is different than the world’s peace (John 14:27)
Jesus gives us peace (Romeine 5:1)
Peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives (Galatians 5:22)
We can have peace through prayer (Filippense 4:4–7)
Power
Christians receive power from the Holy Spirit (Hand 1:8)
The Bible is a powerful weapon (Efesiërs 6:17)
Jesus is the greatest power (Hebreërs 1:1–4)
Prayer can be powerful (James 5:16)
Christians have power to overcome the world (1 John 5:4–5)
Praise (see Worship)
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Ask God for help (Psalm 40:13)
God does not hear our prayers if we are purposely sinning (Miga 3:4)
Prayer should not be a show (Matthew 6:6)
Jesus taught his disciples how to pray (Matthew 6:9–13)
Pray with an attitude of humility (Luke 18:9–14)
Pray in Jesus’ name (John 16:23–24)
Pray all the time (Efesiërs 6:18)
Pray without doubting (James 1:6)
Pray with the right motives (James 4:3)
Pray according to God’s will (1 John 5:14–15)
Pride (see also Self-Esteem)
Pride leads to shame (Spreuke 11:2)
Pride leads to arguments (Spreuke 13:10)
Pride will be punished (Spreuke 16:5)
Pride ends in destruction (Spreuke 16:18)
Pride cuts us off from God and others (Luke 18:9–14)
There is no place for proud boasting in the Christian life (Romeine 3:27)
God chose to reveal himself to the humble, not the proud (1 Kor 1:26–31)
Pride is not compatible with the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22–26)
God opposes the proud (James 4:6)
Procrastination
We must not procrastinate in choosing to serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15)
God does not procrastinate (Habakkuk 2:3)
Those who procrastinate lose out (Luke 14:16–21)
Today is the day to be saved (2 Kor 6:2)
No one can procrastinate forever (openbaring 10:6)
Prophecy (see also Teaching)
Prophecy reveals a message from God (Deuteronomium 18:21–22)
False prophecy is not from God (Jeremia 23:25–32)
Claiming to prophesy does not indicate salvation (Matthew 7:21–23)
The Holy Spirit allows believers to prophesy (Hand 2:17–18)
Prophecy is a spiritual gift (1 Kor 14:1–5)
We should listen to God’s message (1 Thessalonicense 5:20)
True prophets speak God’s woorde (2 Peter 1:20–21)
Purity
Only God can make us pure (Psalm 51:1–10)
We can remain pure by following God’s Word (Psalm 119:1–20)
We cannot claim purity apart from God (Spreuke 20:9)
The pure in heart will see God (Matthew 5:8)
Purity begins in the heart (Matthew 5:27–30)
Outward purity cannot substitute for inner purity (Matthew 23:25–28)
Purity comes from God (John 17:17)
Purity ought to mark believers’ lives (Ephesians 5:1–4)
Our minds should think about things that are pure (Filippense 4:8)
One day our purity will be like Christ’s (1 John 3:1–3)
Questions
God may not always answer our questions (Job 42:1–3)
God welcomes our sincere questions (Luke 7:18–23)
We need not be afraid when questioned about our faith (Luke 21:12–15)
We should be ready with answers when questioned about our faith (1 Peter 3:15)
Rapture (see Second Coming of Christ)
Relationships (see also Friendship, huwelik)
Our relationship with God is made possible through Jesus Christ (John 14:19–21)
Our relationships should not compromise our faith (2 Kor 6:14–18)
We are unified with all believers in God’s family (Efesiërs 2:21–22)
Our relationship with Christ is deep and abiding (2 Timothy 2:11–13)
Our relationship with Christ makes us children of God (1 John3:1–3)
Repentance (see also Confession of Sin)
Repentance of sin opens the way for a relationship with God (Luke 3:7–8)
Unless we repent of our sins, we will perish (Luke 13:3–5)
Angels rejoice when a sinner repents (Luke 15:7)
Forgive those who repent of wrongs done to you (Luke 17:4)
Repentance is essential for the Holy Spirit to work (Hand 2:38)
God can use difficulties to encourage us to repent (2 Corinthians 7:9–10)
God would like everyone to repent and believe (2 Peter 3:9)
Reputation
A good reputation can be built by obeying God’s Word (Deuteronomium 4:1–14)
Integrity builds a good reputation (Ruth 2:1–13)
A bad reputation will follow you (Spreuke 25:9–10)
The Christians in Rome had a reputation for obedience (Romeine 16:19)
Guard your reputation (2 Kor 8:18–24)
Maintain a good reputation among non-Christians (Kolossense 4:5)
Respect (see also Authority)
God is worthy of our respect (Exodus 3:5)
Our parents are worthy of respect (Lev 19:3)
Those in authority should have our respect (1 Samuel 24:1–6)
Husbands and wives should respect each other (Efesiërs 5:33)
Those in leadership should have respectful children (1 Timothy 3:4)
Show respect to all people (1 Peter 2:17)
Responsibility
Responsible people admit their wrongs (1 Chronicles 21:8)
Responsible people are faithful with what they have been given (Matthew 25:14–30)
People are responsible for their decision about Christ (John 3:18–19)
Responsible people know their abilities and limitations (Hand 6:1–7)
People are responsible for their own actions (James 1:13–15)
Rest
God gave us an example of and a command to rest (Genesis 2:3)
Rest is important for worship (Exodus 20:8)
God tells us to rest (Exodus 23:12)
Jesus promises to give us rest from our burdens (Matthew 11:28–30)
Rest is a gift of God (Hebreërs 4:9–11)
Heaven will be a place of rest (openbaring 14:13)
Resurrection
Christ’s resurrection is a historical fact (Matthew 28:5–10)
All people will be resurrected (John 5:24–30)
Jesus promised to raise his followers (John 6:38–40)
We know we will be resurrected (John 11:24–26)
We will experience resurrection (Romeine 6:3–11)
Jesus’ resurrection is the foundation of Christianity (1 Kor 15:12–21)
Our resurrected bodies will be eternal bodies (1 Corinthians 15:51–53)
Revenge
God’s people should not seek revenge (Lev 19:18)
Do not pay back evil for evil (Spreuke 24:29)
Believers ought to resist revenge (Matthew 5:38–42)
Leave revenge in God’s hands (Romeine 12:19)
Desire for revenge is not compatible with the Christian life (1 Thessalonicense 5:15)
Jesus is our example (1 Peter 2:21–23)
Righteous/Righteousness
God is completely righteous (Jesaja 45:21–24)
We cannot attain righteousness on our own (Jesaja 64:6)
Human nature is the opposite of righteousness (Romeine 3:10–18)
Righteousness is not attained by works (Romeine 4:18–25)
Strict legalism cannot make us righteous (Gal 3:11–21)
Our God-given righteousness is armor against Satan’s attacks (Efesiërs 6:14)
We become righteous through faith in Christ (Filippense 3:9)
Studying God’s Word helps us grow in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)
Righteousness ought to characterize each believer’s life (1 Peter 2:24)
Salvation
Those who receive salvation become God’s children (John 1:12–13)
Salvation is a work of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life (John 3:1–16)
Belief and trust in Jesus Christ are the only way to be saved (John 14:6)
Salvation includes gaining a relationship with God (John 17:1–5)
Receiving salvation means we must turn from our sins (Hand 2:37–38)
Salvation cannot be earned; it is a gift of God (Romeine 6:23)
Receiving salvation is simple and personal (Romeine 10:8–10)
Salvation is by God’s grace alone (Efesiërs 2:1–9)
Salvation rescues us from Satan’s dominion (Kolossense 1:13–14)
Our salvation was obtained by Jesus’ blood (1 Peter 1:18–19)
Satan (see also Demons)
Satan is under God’s authority (Job 1:6–12)
Satan will tempt Jesus’ followers (Matthew 4:1–11)
Satan is completely evil (John 8:44)
Satan is the temporary ruler over this world (Efesiërs 2:1–2)
Satan and his demons are spiritual (Efesiërs 6:12)
Satan works through an army of demons (1 Timothy 4:1)
Believers have the authority to resist Satan (James 4:1–10)
Satan is an enemy to Christians (1 Peter 5:8)
Jesus destroyed Satan’s work with his death on the cross (1 John 3:7–8)
Satan is a defeated enemy (openbaring 20:10)
Second Coming of Christ
We do not know when Jesus will return (Matthew 24:36)
Christ’s return will be unmistakable (Mark 13:26–27)
Christ’s return will be joyous for those who are ready (Luke 12:35–40)
The Second Coming will be a time of judgment on unbelievers (John 12:37–50)
At Christ’s second coming we will be with him forever (John 14:1–3)
The promise of Christ’s return (Hand 1:10–11)
Believers will be resurrected and given glorious bodies (1 Kor 15:51–57)
Christ’s return will be visible and glorious (1 Thessalonicense 4:16)
At Christ’s return, Christians who are dead and alive will rise to meet him (1 Thessalonicense 4:16–17)
Continue to serve God as you await the Second Coming (1 Peter 4:7–8)
Patiently await Christ’s return (2 Peter 3:8–13)
Jesus is coming soon (openbaring 22:20–21)
Self-esteem (see also Pride)
We are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26–27)
We are a little lower than the angels (Psalm 8:3–5)
God took special care to create us (Psalm 139:1–18)
We have been formed by God’s loving hands (Jesaja 64:8)
We are of great value to God (Luke 12:4–12)
God gave his Son for us (John 3:16)
Our self-esteem is affected by our relationship with Christ (Romeine 12:1–8)
Our self-esteem is based on God’s approval (2 Kor 10:12–18)
We should not overestimate ourselves (Gal 6:3–5)
Sex
Sex is God’s gift to married people (Spreuke 5:15–21)
Sex outside of marriage is foolish (Spreuke 6:23–35)
Sex within marriage is meant to be a delight (Song of Songs 4:1–16)
Sexual sin begins in the mind (Matthew 5:27–30)
Sex is a powerful bond not meant to be taken lightly (1 Kor 6:13–20)
Sexual immorality has no place among Christians (Efesiërs 5:1–3)
We are to have nothing to do with sexual immorality (Kolossense 3:5)
God wants us to live in holiness, not lustful passion (1 Thessalonicense 4:1–8)
Sex in marriage is honorable and pure (Hebreërs 13:4)
Sickness
God cares for the sick (Psalm 41:1–13)
A cheerful spirit can act as good medicine against sickness (Spreuke 17:22)
Jesus can heal sickness (Matthew 4:23–25)
Believers ought to have compassion on the sick (Matthew 25:34–40)
It is better to be physically crippled than spiritually crippled (Mark 9:43–48)
Paul had an infirmity that God would not remove (2 Kor 12:7–10)
Sin
Sin has consequences (Genesis 3:1–19)
God must punish sin (Exodus 32:34)
Our consciences can identify sin (2 Samuel 24:10–15)
We should humbly confess our sins to God (Esra 9:5–15)
We should ask God to forgive our sins (Psalm 51:1–10)
Stay away from people who lead you to sin (Spreuke 1:10–19)
Sin begins in the mind (Matthew 5:27–28)
All people have sinned (Romeine 3:23)
Sin leads to eternal death (Romeine 6:23)
Jesus takes the penalty of our sin on himself (Romeine 8:1–2)
Sin begins with temptation (James 1:15)
We can sin by avoiding something we should do (James 4:17)
God is willing to forgive our sins (1 John 1:8–9)
Singleness
Some people remain single to work for God’s Kingdom (Matthew 19:12)
Singleness is a gift from God (1 Kor 7:7–8)
Single people can serve God (1 Kor 7:25–31)
Single people have more time to focus on service for God (1 Kor 7:32–35)
Sorrow (see also Grief)
Sorrow is often a necessary part of repentance (Regters 2:4–5)
Weeping will be followed by joy (Psalm 30:5)
Jesus understands sorrow (Jesaja 53:3–9)
God promises comfort to those who experience sorrow (Matthew 5:4)
God may use sorrow to point out sin and draw us back to him (2 Kor 7:10–11)
We sorrow over believers who die, but one day we will meet again (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18)
Sorrow will not exist in God’s Kingdom (openbaring 21:3–4)
Soul
People cannot destroy your soul (Matthew 10:28)
We are to love God with our whole being—heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:36–40)
It is of no value to gain the world but lose your soul (Mark 8:34–38)
We can place our soul under Christ’s protection (John 10:27–29)
Believers are assured of immortality (1 Kor 15:46–53)
Spiritual Gifts
God expects us to use our gifts (Romeine 12:3–8)
God gives us our spiritual gifts (1 Kor 12:4–11)
Spiritual gifts build up the body of Christ (Efesiërs 4:11–13)
Spiritual gifts ought not be denied nor overemphasized (1 Thessalonicense 5:19–22)
God distributes spiritual gifts according to his will (Hebreërs 2:4)
Stress
Delegating work can alleviate stress (Exodus 18:13–26)
God is a refuge in times of stress (Psalm 62:1–8)
Pray to God in times of stress (Psalm 69:1–36)
Wait upon the Lord (Jesaja 40:30–31)
God is always with us (Romeine 8:31–39)
God cares about our stress (2 Kor 4:8–12)
Don’t let stress cause you to worry (Filippense 4:4–9)
Submission (see also Obedience)
Christ is our example of submission to the Father’s will (Matthew 26:39, 42)
Following Christ requires submission to him (Luke 14:27)
God created lines of authority for harmonious relationships (1 Kor 11:2–16)
Marriage calls for mutual submission (Efesiërs 5:21–33)
Submit to God (James 4:7–10)
Suffering (see also Trials)
Those who suffer need encouragement (Job 16:1–6)
Christ’s followers will face suffering (Matthew 16:21–26)
Our suffering helps us comfort others who are suffering (2 Corinthians 1:3–7)
Our suffering will end in glory (2 Kor 4:17–18)
Jesus can help us through suffering (Hebreërs 2:11–18)
Christ showed how to handle suffering (1 Peter 2:21–24)
There will be no suffering in Christ’s Kingdom (openbaring 21:4)
Teaching (see also Witnessing)
Parents must teach their children about the Lord (Deuteronomium 6:4–9)
Believers teach each other (2 Timothy 2:2)
Qualities of a good teacher (2 Timothy 2:22–26)
Instruction to those who teach God’s Word (Titus 2:1–15)
Temptation
Temptation comes from Satan (Genesis 3:1–6)
How to avoid temptation (Spreuke 7:1–5)
How to respond when tempted (Matthew 4:1–11)
God will provide a way of escape from every temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Run from temptation (2 Timothy 2:22)
Christ can help us, for he, too, has faced temptation (Hebreërs 4:15–16)
God never tempts people to sin (James 1:13–15)
Thankfulness
Thank the Lord because he is good (Psalm 107:1–3)
Be thankful for answers to prayer (Psalm 138:1–5)
Be thankful for salvation (Efesiërs 2:4–10)
Our prayers should include words of thankfulness (Filippense 4:6)
Our life should be characterized by thankfulness to God (Kolossense 3:15–17)
We are called to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonicense 5:16–18)
Trials (see also Suffering)
Christ promises us rest from our trials (Matthew 11:28–30)
Jesus understands our struggles (John 15:18)
Have peace in trials (John 16:33)
Trials help us develop patience (Romans 5:1–5)
God knows what he is doing with our life (Romeine 8:28)
Believers can expect to suffer for their faith (2 Kor 6:3–13)
Present trials fade in comparison to the joy of our relationship with Christ (Filippense 3:7–11)
God expects us to grow through our trials (James 1:2–4)
Trust (see geloof)
Truth
God wants us to be true and righteous (Psalm 51:1–6)
Truth never changes (Spreuke 12:19)
Truth sets us free (John 8:31–32)
Truth is found in Jesus Christ (John 14:6)
God’s Word is truth (John 17:17)
We must not only believe the truth but also live by it (1 John 1:5–7)
Unbelievers
We must not imitate unbelievers (Psalm 26:5)
We must share the gospel with unbelievers (John 17:14–19)
Unbelievers do not belong to Christ (Romeine 8:9)
We should avoid situations that force us to compromise our beliefs (2 Kor 6:14–18)
Unbelievers will not enter heaven (1 John 5:10–12)
Unity
Unity among believers pleases God (Psalm 133:1)
Christians are not supposed to live in isolation (John 17:11)
Unity includes bearing one another’s joys and burdens (Romeine 12:9–16)
Believers must seek unity in all essentials (1 Kor 1:10)
There can be great unity even in great diversity (Efesiërs 4:3–13)
The love Christ commanded should create unity among believers (Filippense 1:3–11)
Unity ought to be a distinctive mark among Christians (Filippense 2:1–2)
Wisdom
The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Spreuke 1:7)
To find wisdom, first find God (Spreuke 2:6–12)
Wise people accept advice (Spreuke 13:10)
Wise people boast not in their wisdom but in knowing God (Jeremia 9:23–24)
The wise understand God’s ways and follow his guidance (Hosea 14:9)
Wise people build on the solid foundation of God and his Word (Matthew 7:24–27)
God’s wisdom is different from the world’s wisdom (1 Kor 2:1–16)
God will give us wisdom if we ask for it (James 1:5)
Witnessing (see also Evangelism, Teaching)
Bringing the good news of Christ is a wonderful privilege (Jesaja 52:7)
God’s message will accomplish what he desires wherever it is spoken (Jesaja 55:10–11)
God holds us accountable for avoiding a chance to witness for him (Ezekiel 3:18–19)
Let your light shine (Matthew 5:14–16)
Jesus commanded all believers to witness (Matthew 28:16–20)
If we acknowledge our faith before people, Jesus will acknowledge us (Luke 12:8–9)
Christians are called to spread the gospel across the world (Hand 1:8)
We plant or water the seed of faith, but only God makes it grow (1 Kor 3:5–9)
God has entrusted us with the message we need to share with others (2 Kor 5:18–21)
Always be ready to tell what God has done for you (1 Peter 3:15)
Women
God’s image is shared equally by women and men (Genesis 1:26–27)
Women should fulfill their responsibilities well (Spreuke 31:10–31)
Women and men are equal before God (Gal 3:28)
The church should care for widows who have no relatives (1 Timothy 5:3–16)
Work
Hard work is honored by God (Genesis 31:38–42)
Use your skills to honor God (Exodus 36:1)
Hard work brings rewards (Spreuke 12:14)
Hard work helps supply basic needs (Spreuke 28:19)
Our work for God is never wasted (1 Kor 15:58)
All work should be done as though we are working for God (Efesiërs 6:5–9)
Worry (see Stress)
Worship (see also Church)
Worship is an encounter with the living and holy God (Exodus 3:1–6)
Worship is reserved for God alone (Exodus 34:14)
In worship, we ascribe to the Lord the glory due him (Psalm 29:1–2)
We can worship because of Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf (Hebreërs 10:1–10)
We should worship with reverence for God (Hebreërs 12:28)
When we draw near to God, he draws near to us (James 4:8)
Youth (see Adolescence)