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ABORTION Genesis 25:22, Exodus 21:22-25, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 44:2, 24, 49:1, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Luke 1:15, Galatians 1:15

ADDICTION See Idolatry

ADULTERY See Sex, adultery

ADVICE Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, 20:18, 24:6

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Adolescence Luke 2:41-52

ALCOHOL Genesis 9:20-27, Proverbs 20:1, 23:20-32, 31:4-6, Hosea 4:11, Luke 21:34, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 5:10, 6:10, 15:34, Galatians 5:21, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:7-8, 1 Peter 4:3

ALIENS See Extra Terrestrials

AMEN

Comprehension Required 1 Corinthians 14:15-17

Purpose

Agreement

Individually Numbers 5:22, 1 Kings 1:36, Jeremiah 28:6

In Assembly Deuteronomy 27:15-26, 1 Chronicles 16:36, Nehemiah 5:13, 8:6, Psalm 106:48, 1 Corinthians 14:15-17, Revelation 5:14, 7:12, 19:4

Expression of God’s Faithfulness 2 Corinthians 1:20, Revelation 3:14

Conclusion of Prayer Matthew 6:13

Confirmation of One’s Own

Statement Matthew 28:20, Mark 16:20, Luke 24:53, John 21:25, 1 John 5:21, Revelation 1:7, 18, 22:20

of Praise to God Psalm 41:13, 72:19, 89:52, Romans 1:25, 9:5, 11:36, 16:27, Galatians 1:5, Ephesians 3:21, Philippians 4:20, 1 Timothy 1:17, 6:16, 2 Timothy 4:18, Hebrews 13:21, 1 Peter 4:11, 5:11, 2 Peter 3:18, Jude 1:25, Revelation 1:6, 7:12, 19:4

Benediction to Others Romans 15:33, 16:20, 24, 1 Corinthians 16:24, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Galatians 6:18, Ephesians 6:24, Philippians 4:23, Colossians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:18, 1 Timothy 6:21, 2 Timothy 4:22, Titus 3:15, Philemon 25, Hebrews 13:25, 1 Peter 5:14, 2 John 1:13, Revelation 22:21

ANARCHY See Civil Authority

ANGELS

Appearance

Distinctive Judges 13:6, Daniel 10:5-6, Matthew 28:2-4, Luke 24:4, Acts 6:15

Human Form Genesis 18:1-12, Daniel 10:18, Zechariah 2:1-3, Luke 24:4

Male Daniel 10:18, Luke 24:4

Imperfection of Job 4:18, Ezekiel 28:12-16, 1 Corinthians 6:3, Galatians 1:8, 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6, Revelation 12:7-9

Judgment 1 Corinthians 6:3

Power Psalm 103:20, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 2 Peter 2:11

Intelligent 2 Samuel 14:17, 20

Not Omniscient Matthew 24:36, 1 Peter 1:12

Purpose

To Children Matthew 18:10

To God Psalm 103:20

To Saints Psalm 34:7, 9:11, Acts 12:15, Hebrews 1:14

Status Hebrews 2:16

Equality to Rewarded Saints Luke 20:36

Inferior to God/Christ Psalm 103:20, 148:5, Hebrews 1:4, 6, 13-14, 1 Peter 3:22

Superior to Humans Job 4:18-19, Hebrews 2:5, 7, 9, 2 Peter 2:11

Rank Among Angels 1 Timothy 5:21

Unique Qualities

Flight Daniel 9:21, Revelation 14:6, 18:13

Language 1 Corinthians 13:1

Immortality Luke 20:36

Measurements Revelation 21:7

Prehistoric Job 38:4-7

Unmarried Matthew 22:30

Worship of Colossians 2:18, Revelation 22:8-9

ANGER Matthew 5:22, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 5:20, Ephesians 4:25-26, 31, Colossians 3:8, James 1:19-20; See Patience; See Vengeance

ANIMAL RIGHTS

Kindness Necessary Deuteronomy 22:6-7, 25:4, Proverbs 12:10

Subordinate to Humans Genesis 1:28, Mark 5:13; See Vegetarianism

ANXIETY Psalm 55:22, Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 10:38-42, 12:22-31, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:6-7

APOSTASY Proverbs 15:10, Ezekiel 18, Matthew 3:10, John 8:31, 15:6, Acts 20:28-30, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:12, Colossians 1:22-23, Galatians 5:4, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Hebrews 3:12-19, 6:4-7, 10:26-30, James 5:19-20, 2 Peter 2:20-21, 3:16-18, Jude 5, Revelation 2:4-5; See Obedience; See Salvation, faithful life

ARROGANCE See pride

ARSON Exodus 22:6

ART, RELIGIOUS Exodus 20:4-5, Leviticus 26:1, Deuteronomy 4:15-19, 23-25, 5:8-9; See Jesus Christ, appearance; See Angels, appearance, male

ASTROLOGY Deuteronomy 4:19, 17:2-5, 18:9-12, Isaiah 47:12-14; See Predictions

ATHEISM Psalm 14:1, 53:1; See Evidences

ATTENDANCE Acts 2:42, 9:26, 1 Corinthians 5:4, 11:17-18, Hebrews 10:25-26

BANKRUPTCY Psalm 37:21

BAPTISM Acts 2:41, 8:12-13, 9:18, 10:47-48, 16:14-15, 18:8, 18:25-19:5, 1 Corinthians 1:13-17, Ephesians 4:5

Immediate Result of Belief, Appointment Unnecessary Acts 16:31-33, 22:16

Candidates

All People Matthew 10:32-33, 28:19, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38, 8:36-37, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:26-27

Except

Infants Matthew 18:3, Luke 18:16, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Peter 2:2; See Personal Accountability

The Dead Luke 16:19-31; See Personal Accountability

Method: Immersion Mark 1:9-10, John 3:23, Acts 8:36-38, Romans 6:3-5, Colossians 2:12

Purpose: Forgiveness Mark 16:15-16, John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 22:16, Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:13, 1 Peter 3:21, 4:18

Result: Death of Sinful Self, Rebirth John 1:12-13, 3:3-6, Romans 6:2-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:1-6, 4:24, Colossians 2:12-14, 20, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 1:3, 23, 2:24, 1 John 2:29, 3:9, 5:1, 18

BENEVOLENCE See Spending, benevolence

BIBLE

Complete Guide Leviticus 10:1-2, Deuteronomy 4:2, 12:32, Numbers 20:7-12, 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, Proverbs 30:5-6, Matthew 15:9, Acts 17:11, 1 Corinthians 4:6, Galatians 1:6-10, 3:15, Colossians 2:18-23, 1 Timothy 1:3, 2 Timothy 3:16, Titus 1:14, 2 Peter 1:3, 1 John 4:1, 2 John 9, Jude 3, Revelation 22:18-19

Source: God Galatians 1:11-12, 2 Peter 1:21

BREVITY OF LIFE Job 7, 8:9, 14:1-12, 20:11, 21:13, 17-26, Psalm 39:4-5, 78:39, 89:47-48, 103:14-16, 144:4, Ecclesiastes 6:12, Isaiah 40:6-8, James 4:13-15, 1:10, 1 Peter 1:24-25; Genesis 6:3, Psalm 90:10

BRONZE AGE Genesis 4:22

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:12-17, Numbers 35:9-34, Deuteronomy 19:11-13, John 19:10-11, Acts 25:11, Romans 13:1-4

CATHOLICISM

Angel Worship See Angels, worship of

Food Restrictions 1 Timothy 4:3

Exaltation of Mary, Mother of Jesus Luke 11:27-29

Marriage Forbidden 1 Corinthians 9:5, 1 Timothy 4:3

Monasticism/Nunnery John 17:15, 1 Corinthians 5:10

Papal Authority 1 Timothy 2:5; See Organization, christ

Prayer To Saints See Prayer, who, to

Priesthood See Priesthood, Matthew 23:9

Purgatory Luke 16:19-31

Salvation See Baptism, infant baptism; See Salvation

CHRISTIAN

Definition: Disciple Acts 11:26

Baptism Essential for Discipleship Matthew 28:19-20

CIVIL AUTHORITY

Must be Obeyed Exodus 22:28, Ecclesiastes 8:2-5, 10:4, 20, Matthew 22:17-21, Romans 13:1-8, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Titus 3:1, 1 Peter 2:10-17, 2 Peter 2:9-11

Inferior to God Acts 5:29

Will Prosper Under Morality Proverbs 11:11, 14:34

COMMUNION See Lord’s Supper

COMMON UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE John 17:20-23, Romans 15:5-6, 12:16, 1 Corinthians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Ephesians 4:1-16, Philippians 1:27, 2:2, 3:16, 4:2; 1 Corinthians 14:33, 2 Peter 1:20

COMPANIONSHIP

Benefits Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Especially in Preaching

Deborah & Barak Judges 4-5

Elijah & Elisha 1 Kings 19:16-21, 2 Kings 2:1-14

Jeremiah & Baruch Jeremiah 36

Moses &

Aaron Exodus 4:14-17, 7:1, 1 Samuel 12:6, 8, Psalm 77:20, 105:25-26

Joshua Exodus 24:13, 33:11, Numbers 11:28, 27:15-20

Paul & Acts 20:34

Aristarchus Acts 19:29, 20:4, 27:2, Colossians 4:10, Philemon 24

Artemas Titus 3:12

Barnabas Acts 11:30, 12:25, 13:1-3, 42-50, 14:19-20, 15:2, 12, 22, 25, 35-39, Galatians 2:1

Clement & Unnamed Others Philippians 4:3

Crescens 2 Timothy 4:10

Demas Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10, Philemon 24

Epaphras Colossians 4:12, Philemon 23

Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25, 4:18

Erastus Acts 19:22, 2 Timothy 4:20

Gaius Acts 19:29, 20:4

Jason Romans 16:21

Jesus Justus Colossians 4:11

(John) Mark Acts 12:25, Colossians 4:10-11, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 24

Judas (Barsabbas) Acts 15:22-41

Lucius Romans 16:21

Luke Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 24

Secundus Acts 20:4

Silas Acts 15:22-41, 16:19-29, 17:10, 15, 18:5

Silvanus 2 Corinthians 1:19, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:1

Sopater Acts 20:4

Sosipater Romans 16:21

Tertius Romans 16:22

Timothy Acts 16:1-3, 17:15, 18:5, 19:22, 20:4, 2 Corinthians 1:1, 19, Philemon 1

Titus Romans 16:21, 2 Corinthians 8:23, 12:18, Galatians 2:1-3, Philippians 1:1, Colossians 1:1 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:1

Trophimus Acts 20:4, 2 Timothy 4:20

Tychicus Acts 20:4, Ephesians 6:21, 2 Timothy 4:12, Titus 3:12

Peter

Silvanus 1 Peter 5:12

Six Men From Joppa Acts 10:23, 11:12

Timothy & Anonymous Hebrews 13:1

Twelve in Pairs Mark 6:7

Tychicus & Onesimus Colossians 4:7-9

Seventy in Pairs Luke 10:1

Zenas & Apollos Titus 3:12

Precautions Proverbs 12:26, 13:20, 14:7, 24:1, 29:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, 15:33, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

CONCEIT See pride

CONTENTMENT Philippians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

CONTRIBUTION Mark 12:41-44, Acts 11:29-30, Romans 12:13, 15:26-27, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

CO-SIGNING See Suretyship

COVETOUSNESS Luke 12:15, Romans 7:7, 13:9,13, 1 Corinthians 6:10, Galatians 5:20-21, Ephesians 5:3, Colossians 3:5-6, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Hebrews 13:4-5, James 3:14; See Contentment

CROSS-DRESSING See Transvestitism

CRUCIFIXION Psalm 22:7-8, Isaiah 53, Matthew 27(:27-54), Mark 15, Luke 23:33-47, John 19, Galatians 1:3-5, Colossians 1:19-23, Hebrews 9:11-15, 18, 1 Peter 3:18

CUSSING See Profanity

DEATH

Physical Body Returns to Earth, Spirit Returns to God Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 23:46

Spirit Departs Directly to Paradise or Hades Luke 16:19-31, 23:43

Spirit Will Be Conscious Luke 16:19-31, 1 Corinthians 15:51

DEATH PENALTY See Capital Punishment

DEMONS Zechariah 13:2

DENOMINATIONALISM 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, 3:4-9, Ephesians 4:1-6, Romans 12:4-5

DINOSAURS Job 40:15-41:34, Psalm 74:13-14, Isaiah 27:1

DISCIPLINE Hebrews 12:4-11

Brethren Matthew 18:15-17, Titus 3:10-11, Revelation 3:19

Disfellowship/Excommunication Matthew 18:15-18, Romans 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14, Titus 3:10, 2 John 9-11

Rebuke Proverbs 27:5-6, 28:23, Ezekiel 3:18-21, Matthew 18:15, Luke 17:3, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-15, 1 Timothy 5:1-3, 20, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, 4:2, James 5:19-20

Publicly, By Name Romans 16:17, Galatians 2:11-14, 4:17, 1 Timothy 1:20, 5:20, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 4:10, 14-15, 3 John 9, Revelation 2:20

Children Proverbs 13:24, 19:18, 22:15, 23:13, 29:15, 17, Ephesians 6:4, Hebrews 12:5-11

DISFELLOWSHIP See Discipline, brethren

DISPLAY OF SCRIPTURE Deuteronomy 6:4-9

DIVISION Matthew 12:25, Mark 3:24-245, John 17:11, 20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 12:13, Ephesians 4:4

DIVORCE Malachi 2:14-16, Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-10, Mark 6:18, 10:2-12, Luke 16:18, Romans 7:1-3; 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

DRUNKENNESS See Alcohol

EFFEMINACY 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

EMPLOYE(E/R) RELATIONSHIP Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 3:22-4:1, 1 Timothy 6:1, Titus 2:9-10, 1 Peter 2:18-20

ENEMIES Proverbs 25:21-22, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28, Romans 12:14-20

ENVIRONMENTALISM

Unnecessary 2 Corinthians 4:18-5:1; See Global Warming

EUTHANASIA 2 Samuel 1:1-16

EVIDENCES Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:20, Hebrews 3:4

Anatomy

Blood Necessary For Life Leviticus 17:11

Discovered 19th century

Blood Same In All Humans Acts 17:25-26

All races have similar proportions of the four basic blood types discovered 1900 by Karl Landsteiner

Flesh Differences Among Species 1 Corinthians 15:39

Discovered 1930

Reproductive Cells Possessed by Females Genesis 3:15

Discovered 1880

Skin Made of Dust Genesis 3:19

90% of household dust consists of dead skin discovered early 20^th century
Astronomy

Earth Spherical Isaiah 40:22, Proverbs 8:27

1500–1700 – inventions confirm earth’s roundness, 1950 – views from space verify

Earth Suspended Without Support Job 26:7

Discovered 1697 by Sir Isaac Newton

Expanding Universe Job 9:8, Psalm 104:2

Infinite Number Of Stars Genesis 15:5, Jeremiah 33:22, Hebrews 11:12; Measurable only by God Psalm 147:4, Isaiah 40:26

Discovered 1940

Radio Astronomy Job 38:7

Discovered 1920

Single Face of Moon Visible Job 26:9

Space is Infinite Job 11:7-8, 22:12

Geology

Earth Has Been Totally Submersed With Water Genesis 1:2, 6, 9, 7:19-24, Psalm 104:6-9

Discovered by Seuss 1885
Meteorology

Hydrologic Cycle (Rainà Streamà Ocean) Job 28:24-26, 36:27-28, Ecclesiastes 1:7

Discovered 1841
Nature

Aerodynamics Job 28:25

Clouds, Properties of Job 26:8, 37:16

Seaworthy Ship Design Ratio 30:5:3 Genesis 6

Discovered 1860

Spontaneous Generation Disproved Genesis 1:21

Discovered by Redi in 1698 and by Pasteur in 1862

Three Divisions: Plant, Animal, and Mineral Genesis 1:1-31

Classified 1740 by Linnaeus
Nutrition

Animal Blood Not Suitable for Consumption Leviticus 17:10-16

Discovered 17th century

Blood and Fat Not Suitable For Consumption Leviticus 3:17

Discovered 1930s

Certain Animals Not Suitable For Consumption Leviticus 11:1-19, 29-30

Discovered 16th century
Oceanography

Oceanic Canyons 2 Samuel 22:16, Job 38:16

1840-1971 Man completed mapping the ocean floor showing many canyons of the deep penetrating to depths of 42,000+ feet

Oceanic Currents Psalm 8:8

Discovered 1854

Oceanic Springs Genesis 7:11, 8:2, Job 38:16

Discovered 1930-45

Waters Swarm With Living Creatures Genesis 1:20 (See Greek Text)

Discovery of "little animals" in microscope by Leeuwenhoek 1676

Sanitation Exodus 15:26

Circumcision on Eighth Day Genesis 17:10-12

Safe by eighth day due to proper concentration of Vitamin K and Prothrombin

Early Diagnosis Of Leprosy Leviticus 13

Discovered 17th century

Disease Transmission Leviticus 15:2-4, Numbers 19:17-22

Body Substance Isolation and Universal Precautions Discovered 1980s

Disposal of Human Waste Deuteronomy 23:13

Microbial breakdown of buried waste products understood by late 19^th century

Handwashing Leviticus 15:5

Semmelweiss reduced death rate in Vienna hospitals from 1 of 6 to 1 of 84 in 1850s

Quarantine For Disease Control Leviticus 13, Numbers 19:20

Plague Control in Europe Using Biblical Practices 1350

EVOLUTION Genesis 1:11-12, 21, 24-25

EXTRA TERRESTRIALS Genesis 3:20, Psalm 115:16

FAITH Hebrews 11:1

Insufficient Alone Matthew 7:21-24, Romans 3:27-31, James 1:22-25, 2:14-26, 2 Peter 1:5-10

Necessary for Salvation Mark 16:15-16, John 3:15, 5:24, 12:42, 20:30-31, Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:24

Power of 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Ephesians 6:16, 1 John 5:4

FALSE TEACHERS Matthew 24:24, Acts 20:28-30, Romans 16:17-18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Galatians 1:7-9, Ephesians 5:6-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Titus 1:10-11, 2 John 9-11

FAMILY

Husband à Wife 1 Corinthians 7:3-4, 32-33, Ephesians 5:25-33, Colossians 3:19-21, 1 Peter 3:7

Wife à Husband 1 Corinthians 7:3, 34, 11:3, 8-9, Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18-19, Titus 1:3-5, 1 Peter 3:1, 5

Father à Children Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21

Mother à Children 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Titus 2:3-5

Children à Parents Leviticus 20:9, Proverbs 1:8-9, 29:15, 30:17, Matthew 15:4, 19:19, Mark 10:19, Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21, 1 Timothy 5:4; See Discipline, children

FAMILY OF CHRIST Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:21, Ephesians 3:14-15, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:1

FASTING

Appropriate Mindset Isaiah 58, Zechariah 7, Matthew 6:16-18

Duration

One Night Daniel 6:18

One Day Judges 20:26, 1 Samuel 7:6, 14:24, 2 Samuel 1:12, 3:35, Nehemiah 9:1-3

Three Days Esther 4:16

One Week 1 Samuel 31:13, 2 Samuel 12:16-23, 1 Chronicles 10:12

Three Weeks Daniel 10:2-3

Forty Days Exodus 34:28, Deuteronomy 9:9, 18, 1 Kings 19:8, Matthew 4:2, Luke 4:2

Effectiveness Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Acts 10:30-31

Nature

Diet Restriction Daniel 10:2-3

Total Abstinence Exodus 34:28, Deuteronomy 9:9, 18, 1 Kings 19:8, Esther 4:16, Acts 9:9

Occasion

Concentration Matthew 4:2, Luke 4:2, Acts 9:9, 13:1-3

Appointment of Elders Acts 14:21-23

Danger Judges 20:26, 1 Samuel 14:24, 2 Chronicles 20:3, Ezra 8:21, Esther 4:13-16

Mourning 1 Samuel 31:11-13, 2 Samuel 1:11-12, 3:31-35, 1 Chronicles 10:11-12, Nehemiah 1:4, Esther 4:1-3, Daniel 6:18, 10:2-3, Matthew 9:14-15, Mark 2:18-20, Luke 5:33-35

Penitence Deuteronomy 9:15-18, 1 Samuel 7:6, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Nehemiah 9:1-3, Daniel 9:3-5, Jonah 3:4-10

Purpose: Humility 1 Kings 21:27-29, Ezra 8:21, Psalm 35:13, 69:10

FELLOWSHIP

Definition

Eating Together 1 Corinthians 5:11

General Association Matthew 18:15-18, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14

Greeting 2 John 9-11

Handshake Galatians 2:9

Hospitality 2 John 9-11

Terms Of

False Teaching Titus 3:10, 2 John 9-11

Living In Sin Matthew 18:15-18, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Proverbs 22:7, 26-27, Psalm 37:21, Romans 13:8; See Bankruptcy; See Lending; See Usury; See Suretyship

FOOL Matthew 5:22

FORGIVENESS

From God See Salvation

From One Another Matthew 6:14, 18:21-35, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 17:3-4, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12-13

FORNICATION See Sex, fornication

GAMBLING See Covetousness

GAY GENE See Genetics As Cause For Sin

GENETICS AS CAUSE FOR SIN Psalm 34:19, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:13-15, 2 Peter 2:9; See Personal Accountability

GHOSTS Hebrews 9:27

GIVING See Contribution

GLOBAL WARMING Genesis 8:22

GOD

Contrary to His Nature

Lying Numbers 23:19, Joshua 21:45, 23:14, 1 Samuel 15:29, 1 Kings 8:56, Ezekiel 8:56, 2 Timothy 2:13, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:13-18

To Be Held By Death Matthew 16:18, Acts 2:24, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 55-57, Hebrews 2:14-15; See God, omnipotent

Immutable/Unchangeable Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 1:10-12, 6:17-18, 13:8, James 1:17

Jealous Exodus 20:5, 34:14, Deuteronomy 4:24, 5:9, 6:15, 32:16, 21, Joshua 24:19, Ezekiel 39:25, Nahum 1:2, Zechariah 1:14, 8:2

Love 1 John 4:8, 16

Object of our Fear Psalm 119:120, Habakuk 3:16, Luke 12:4-5, Hebrews 10:26-31

Omnipotent Genesis 17:1, 18:14, Exodus 15:11, Deuteronomy 3:24, Job 42:2, Psalm 62:11, 65:6, Isaiah 46:8-10, Jeremiah 32:17, 27, Matthew 6:13, 19:26, Mark 10:27, 14:36, Luke 1:37, 9:43, Acts 15:18, Romans 1:20, 1 Corinthians 2:5, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Ephesians 1:19, 3:20, Revelation 19:6

Power of Creation Genesis 1:1, Psalm 147:5-6, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16

Power of Life Genesis 2:7, Luke 3:8, 7:11-15, 8:49-55, John 5:26, 10:17-18, 11:38-44

Omnipresent Psalm 139:7-10, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Amos 9:2-4, Acts 17:27-28

Omniscient Job 26:6, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Psalm 7:9, 15:11, 33:13-15, 90:8, 139:11-12, 147:5, Proverbs 15:3, 33:13-15, Isaiah 40:14, Jeremiah 17:10, Hosea 7:2, 1 John 3:20, Hebrews 4:13

GOSSIP Leviticus 19:16, Psalm 15:3, Proverbs 10:18, 11:13, 20:19, Jeremiah 9:4, Romans 1:28-32, 2 Corinthians 12:20, 1 Timothy 5:13

GOVERNMENT See Civil Authority

GREED See Covetousness

GROWTH, CHURCH

Must Rely on God’s Word Acts 9:31, 1 Peter 2:2

GUNS See Self, defense

HATRED Galatians 5:20, 1 John 3:15

HEAVEN Matthew 25:34-40, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 4, 21, 22

HELL See Punishment

HOLY SPIRIT 1 Corinthians 2:10-15

Blasphemy Against Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:28-29

Dwelling John 14:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 6:19-20, Ephesians 2:18-22, 2 Timothy 1:14

Intercession Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 14:15, Ephesians 6:18

HOMOSEXUALITY See Sex, homosexuality

HONESTY Effusions 4:25, Philippians 4:8; See Lying

HOROSCOPE See Astrology

HOSPITALITY Exodus 22:21, Matthew 10:40-42, 25:34-35, Luke 14:12-14, Romans 12:13, Hebrews 13:2, 1 Peter 4:9; 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:8; 1 Timothy 5:10

HUMILITY Job 5:11, 22:29, Psalms 34:18, 113, 119:120, 138:6, Proverbs 11:2, 15:33, 16:18, 18:12, 22:4, 29:23, Isaiah 66:2, Ezekiel 21:20, Matthew 20:25-28, 23:10-12, Mark 9:35, 10:42-45, Luke 1:48, 1:52, 9:48, 14:11, 18:9-14, 22:24-28, Ephesians 4:1-2, Philippians 2:1-11, Colossians 3:12, James 4:6, 4:10, 1 Peter 3:8, 5:5-7; See pride

IDOLATRY Galatians 5:20, Ephesians 5:5, Colossians 3:5-6, Revelation 22:15

INFANTICIDE Exodus 1, Matthew 2; See Population Control

INFLUENCE 1 Thessalonians 5:22, 1 Corinthians 8

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC See Music

INSTITUTIONALISM See Spending

INTEREST See usury

ISLAM

Christian Dispensation Final (Islam Unnecessary) 1 Corinthians 10:11

Deity of Jesus See Jesus Christ, deity

Koran See Bible, complete guide

JESUS CHRIST

Name

Advocate 1 John 2:1

Anointed One/Christ/Messiah Daniel 9:25-26, John 1:41, 4:25

Author and Finisher of our Faith Hebrews 12:2

Chief Corner Stone Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6

Desire of All Nations Haggai 2:7

Door Matthew 9:12, Mark 2:17, Luke 4:23, 5:31

Emmanuel/God With Us/Immanuel Isaiah 7:14, 8:8, Matthew 1:23

First and Last Revelation 1:11, 17, 2:8, 22:13

Good Tidings of Great Joy Luke 2:10

King of Kings 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 17:14, 19:16

King of Israel John 1:49

Lamb of God John 1:29, 36

Lawgiver Isaiah 33:22, James 4:12

Life John 1:4, 11:25, 14:6, 1 John 1:2

Light Luke 2:32, John 1:4-9, 5:35, 8:12, 9:5, 12:46

Lily of the Valley Song of Solomon 2:1

Living Bread John 6:51

Living Stone 1 Peter 2:4

Lord of Lords Deuteronomy 10:17, Psalm 136:3, 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 17:14, 19:16

Master/Rabbi/Teacher Matthew 23:8, John 1:38, 49, 3:2, 6:25

Mediator 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 8:6, 9:15, 12:24

New and Living Way Hebrews 10:20

Pearl of Great Price Matthew 13:46

Power of God 1 Corinthians 1:24

Prince Acts 5:31

Of Life Acts 3:15

Of Peace Isaiah 9:6

Redeemer Job 19:25, Psalm 19:14, 78:35, Proverbs 23:11, Isaiah 41:14, 43:14, 44:6, 24, 47:4, 48:17, 49:7, 26, 54:5, 8, 59:20, 60:16, 63:16, Jeremiah 50:13

Righteous Judge 2 Timothy 4:8

Rock Psalm 78:35, Matthew 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 10:4

Rose of Sharon Song of Solomon 2:1

Savior Luke 2:11, Acts 5:31, 13:23, Ephesians 5:23

Son of (the Living) God Daniel 3:25, Matthew 4:3, 6, 8:29, 14:33, 16:16, 26:63, 27:40, 43, 54, Mark 1:1, 3:11, 15:39, Luke 1:35, 3:38, 4:3, 9, 41, 8:28, 22:70, John 1:34, 49, 3:18, 5:25, 9:35, 10:36, 11:4, 27, 19:7, 20:31, Acts 8:37, 9:20, Romans 1:4, 2 Corinthians 1:19, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:13, Hebrews 4:14, 6:6, 7:3, 10:29, 1 John 3:8, 4:15, 5:5, 10, 12-13, 20, Revelation 2:18

Sure Foundation Isaiah 28:6

True Vine John 15:1

Truth John 14:6

Way John 14:6

Wisdom of God 1 Corinthians 1:24

Wonderful Counselor Isaiah 9:6

Word John 1:1

Nature Philippians 2:5-8

Deity Matthew 1:21-23, John 1:1-14, 8:24, 10:30, 14:1-15, 20:28, Acts 4:12, 10:43, Romans 9:5, Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 3:16, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 1:1-4, 1 John 5:20

One With Jehovah In

Creation Genesis 1:26, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Colossians 1:14-17, Hebrews 1:1-3

Works John 5:17-19, 36, 9:4, 10:37-38

Life-Giving Power John 5:21, 24-25, 1 Corinthians 8:6

Honor and Glory John 5:23, 17:5

Commissioning the Holy Spirit John 14:26, 15:26

Omnipresence

Jehovah’s Psalm 139:7-10

Christ’s Matthew 18:20, John 1:43-51, Revelation 28:20

Omnipotence

Jehovah’s Deuteronomy 3:24

Christ’s Matthew 28:18, Revelation 1:8

Head of Church See Organization, christ

Humanity John 1:14, Romans 8:3, Galatians 4:4, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 2:14-18, 4:15, 1 John 4:2, 2 John 7

Appearance

Bearded Isaiah 50:6

Jewish Romans 1:3

Short Hair 1 Corinthians 11:14

Unattractive Isaiah 53:2

Occupation: Carpenter Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3

Physical Family

Brothers: James, Joseph, Judas, Simon Matthew 12:46, 13:55-56, Mark 6:3, John 2:12, 7:3, 5, 10, Acts 1:14, 1 Corinthians 9:5, Galatians 1:19

Mother: Mary Matthew 1:16, 18, 12:46, 13:55-56, Mark 6:3, John 2:12, Acts 1:14

Sisters (at least two) Matthew 13:55-56, Mark 6:3

Prophecies About

His Nature

Pre-Existed Creation

Old Testament Prophecy Micah 5:2

New Testament Fulfillment 1 Peter 1:20

Begotten Son of God

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 2:7

New Testament Fulfillment John 1:14, 18, 3:16, 18, Acts 13:33, Hebrews 1:5, 5:5, 1 John 4:9

Anointed by the Spirit

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 11:2, 42:1, 48:16, 61:1

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 3:16-17, Mark 1:10-11, John 1:32-33

His Zeal

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 69:9

New Testament Fulfillment John 2:15-17

Judge

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 33:22

New Testament Fulfillment John 5:22-23, Acts 10:42

King

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 2:6

New Testament Fulfillment John 18:33-37

Lord

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 110:1

New Testament Fulfillment Acts 2:36

Priest

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 110:4, Zechariah 6:13

New Testament Fulfillment Hebrews 3:1, 5:5-6, 10, 6:20, 7:17

Prophet

Old Testament Prophecy Deuteronomy 18:18-19

New Testament Fulfillment Acts 3:18-25

His Genealogy, Birth, Childhood

Seed of Abraham

Old Testament Prophecy Genesis 22:15-18

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 1:1

Seed of Isaac

Old Testament Prophecy Genesis 21:12

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 1:2, Luke 3:34

Seed of Jacob

Old Testament Prophecy Numbers 24:17

New Testament Fulfillment Luke 3:34

Seed of Jesse

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 11:1, 10

New Testament Fulfillment Luke 3:32

Seed of David

Old Testament Prophecy Jeremiah 23:5, 33:15

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 1:1, 6, Luke 3:31, John 7:42, Revelation 5:5

From the Tribe of Judah

Old Testament Prophecy Genesis 49:10

New Testament Fulfillment Hebrews 7:14, Revelation 5:5

Born of a Woman

Old Testament Prophecy Genesis 3:15

New Testament Fulfillment Galatians 4:4

Born of a Virgin

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 7:14

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 1:18-25

Born in Bethlehem

Old Testament Prophecy 1 Samuel 16:1, 4, Micah 5:2

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 2:1-6, John 7:40-44

Hidden in Egypt

Old Testament Prophecy Numbers 24:8, Hosea 11:1

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 2:13-15

Infanticide Committed to Destroy Him

Old Testament Prophecy Jeremiah 31:15

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 2:16-18

His Ministry

Preceded by John

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1, 4:5-6

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 3:1-3, 11:1-14, Mark 1:1-8, Luke 1:76, 7:24-28, John 1:19-28

Began in Galilee

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 9:1-2

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 4:12-17

Performing Miracles

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 35:1-7

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 4:23-24, 9:35, 11:5, Mark 1:34

Teaching in Parables

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 78:1-4

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 13:34-35, Mark 4:33-34

Entered the Temple

Old Testament Prophecy Malachi 3:1

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 21:12

Entered Jerusalem on Donkey

Old Testament Prophecy Zechariah 9:9

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 21:1-11

A Cornerstone Rejected by Jews

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 8:14, 28:16

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10-11, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11, Romans 9:33, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6-8

A Light to the Gentiles

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 49:6

New Testament Fulfillment Luke 2:32, Acts 13:46-48

His Death and Events Thereafter

Hated Without Cause

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 69:4

New Testament Fulfillment John 15:25

Betrayed by a Friend

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 41:9, 55:12-13

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 26:20-25, , Luke 22:21, John 13:18-27

Sold for Thirty Pieces of Silver

Old Testament Prophecy Zechariah 11:12-13

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 26:14-15, 27:1-10

Forsaken by Disciples

Old Testament Prophecy Zechariah 13:7

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27, 50

Accused by False Witnesses

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 35:11, 20-21

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 26:59-61

Silent Before Accusers

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 53:7

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 26:63, 27:12-14, Mark 14:61, 15:5, Luke 23:9, John 19:9,

Friends Stood Aloof

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 38:11

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 27:55, Mark 15:40, Luke 22:54, 23:49

Wounded on Our Behalf

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 53:4-6

New Testament Fulfillment 1 Peter 2:21-25

Beaten and Spit Upon

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 50:6

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 26:67-68, 27:30, Mark 14:65, 15:19

Mocked and Despised

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 22:6-8, 109:25, Isaiah 53:3

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 2727-31, 39-44, Mark 15:29-32, Luke 23:35

Rejected by His Own People

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 53:3

New Testament Fulfillment Luke 23:18, John 19:14-15

Hands and Feet Pierced

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 22:16

New Testament Fulfillment John 20:24-28

Crucified With Thieves

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 53:12

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 27:38, Mark 15:27-28, Luke 22:37

Clothing Divided and Gambled For

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 22:18

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34, John 19:24

Thirsty

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 22:15, 69:21

New Testament Fulfillment John 19:28

Gall and Vinegar Given As Drink

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 69:21

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 27:34, 48, Mark 15:23, 36, Luke 23:36, John 19:28-30

His Plea to the Father

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 22:1

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Commission of Spirit to God

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 31:5

New Testament Fulfillment Luke 23:46

Bones Unbroken

Old Testament Prophecy Exodus 12:46, Numbers 9:12, Psalm 34:20

New Testament Fulfillment John 19:33, 36

Piercing of His Side – Flow of Blood and Water

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 22:14, Zechariah 12:10

New Testament Fulfillment John 19:34, 37

Darkness

Old Testament Prophecy Amos 8:9

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:44-45

Burial in a Rich Man’s Tomb

Old Testament Prophecy Isaiah 53:9

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:42-46, Luke 23:50-53, John 19:38-42

Resurrection

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 16:8-11, 30:1-9, Hosea 6:1-2

New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 16:21, John 2:19-21, Acts 2:24-36, 13:33-37, 1 Corinthians 15:4, Ephesians 1:20

Ascension

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 68:18

New Testament Fulfillment Mark 16:19, Acts 1:9, Ephesians 4:8-10

Seated Beside God

Old Testament Prophecy Psalm 110:11

New Testament Fulfillment Mark 16:19, Luke 22:69, Acts 7:55, Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, 13, 8:1, 10:12, 12:2, 1 Peter 3:22

JOKING Ephesians 5:4

JUDGING Matthew 7:1-2, Luke 6:37

JUDGMENT DAY

Cannot Be Determined When Matthew 24:36-41, Acts 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

All Events Will Be Instantaneous 1 Corinthians 15:52

Christ Will Return in Glory Accompanied By All His Angels and the Saints Matthew 25:31, Acts 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 4:13-18

For the Purpose of Salvation and Judgment John 5:19-30, Hebrews 9:27-28

Judged By Our Every Deed Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Romans 14:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

To Judge All Nations Matthew 25:32, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Living and Dead Acts 10:42, 2 Timothy 4:1

Righteous and Unrighteous Matthew 25:32-33, Acts 24:15

Righteous Rewarded in Heaven Matthew 25:34-40, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4

Given New, Spiritual Bodies 1 Corinthians 15:50-54

Unrighteous Condemned to Hell Matthew 25:41-46, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Jude 14-15

Earth Will Be Destroyed Psalm 102:25-26, 2 Peter 3:10-13

LAWSUITS Matthew 5:40, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

LAZINESS Proverbs 6:6-11, 10:4, 26, 12:27, 13:4, 15:19, 19:15, 24:33-34

LEARNING 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:1

LENDING Matthew 5:42, Luke 6:34-35

LONELINESS Proverbs 18:24, 27:9-10, 17, 19

LORD'S SUPPER Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:17-20, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Observed on First Day of Week Acts 20:7

Purpose: Memorial and Proclamation of Christ’s Death 1 Corinthians 11:20-29

Evening Service Numbers 9

LUST See Sex, lust

LYING Proverbs 12:22, Matthew 5:37, John 8:44, Acts 5:3, Romans 13:13, Ephesians 4:25, Colossians 3:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 1 Timothy 1:10, James 3:14, 1 John 2:21, Revelation 21:8, 27, 22:15

MARRIAGE Genesis 2:18-24, Matthew 19:4-6, Mark 10:5-9, 1 Corinthians 7, Ephesians 5:31, Hebrews 13:4

To Unbelievers 1 Corinthians 7:12-16, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

MEANING OF LIFE Ecclesiastes 12:13, Acts 17:26-27, Revelation 4:11

MEMBERSHIP (LOCAL) Acts 9:26

MEN 1 Timothy 5:8

Fathers Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21

Husbands 1 Corinthians 7:3-4, 32-33, Ephesians 5:25-33, Colossians 3:19-21, 1 Peter 3:7

MIRACLES

Purpose: Confirmation of God’s Word Mark 16:20, Luke 5:24, John 2:23, 3:2, 5:36, 6:14, 7:3120:30-31, Acts 2:22, 4:29-30, 8:4-8, 14:3, 15:12, Romans 15:18-19, Hebrews 2:3-4

Gifts Received Only Through Laying on of Apostles’ Hands Acts 8:17-21, 19:6, 2 Timothy 1:6

Useless Without the Written Word Luke 16:31

MODESTY 1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Peter 3:3-4

MONEY See spending

MORMONISM

Baptism of the Dead Luke 16:19-31; See Personal Accountability

Book of Mormon, etc. See Bible, complete guide

Christian Dispensation Final (Mormonism Unnecessary) 1 Corinthians 10:11

Eternal Marriage Matthew 22:30, Mark 12:25, Luke 20:34-35

MURDER Matthew 19:18, Galatians 5:21, 1 Timothy 1:9, 1 John 3:15, Revelation 21:8, 22:15

MUSIC Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26, Acts 16:25, Romans 15:9, 1 Corinthians 14:15, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 2:12, James 5:13

MUSLIM See islam

NAME

Group

body 1 Corinthians 12:22, Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18, 24

church Matthew 18:17, 1 Corinthians 33-34, Ephesians 1:22, 3:10, 21, 5:24, 32, 6:18, Philippians 4:15, Colossians 1:18, 24, 4:15, 1 Timothy 5:16

church at/in/of geographic location Acts 8:1, 1 Corinthians 16:1, 19, 2 Corinthians 8:1, Galatians 1:2, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Revelation 2:1

church of the (geographic people) in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ 2 Thessalonians 2:1

church of Christ Romans 16:16

church of the Firstborn Hebrews 12:23

church of God Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 10:32, 11:16, 11:22, 15:9, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Galatians 1:13, 2 Thessalonians 1:4, 2:4, 1 Timothy 3:5

church of God in Christ Jesus 1 Thessalonians 2:14

church of the Gentiles Romans 16:4

church of the Living God 1 Timothy 3:15

church of the Lord Acts 20:28

church of the Saints 1 Corinthians 14:33

dwelling of God in the Spirit Ephesians 2:21

general assembly Hebrews 12:23

holy nation 1 Peter 2:9

holy priesthood 1 Peter 2:5

holy temple in the Lord Ephesians 2:21

house of Christ Hebrews 3:6

household of God Ephesians 2:19, 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 4:17

household of the faith Galatians 6:10

kingdom Colossians 1:13, Revelation 1:6, 6:10

My church Matthew 16:18

royal priesthood 1 Peter 2:9

spiritual house 1 Peter 2:5

Individual

Believer 1 Thessalonians 1:7, 2:10

Brother Matthew 5:22-24, 7:4, 10:21, 12:50, 18:15, 18:21, Mark 3:33-35, Colossians 1:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:7

Christian Acts 11:26, 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16

Disciple Matthew 13:52, 27:57, Luke 14:26-27,33

Pilgrim Hebrews 11:8-16, 12:22, 13:14, 1 Peter 2:11

Priest Isaiah 61:6, 1 Peter 2:5, Revelation 1:6, 6:10, 20:6

Saint 2 Corinthians 13:13, Ephesians 1:1, Philippians 1:1, 4:21-22, Colossians 1:2, 26

Sister Matthew 12:50, Mark 3:33-35, Romans 10:1, Philemon 1:2, 2 John 1:13

Temple of God 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 2:21

Temple of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 2:22

NUDITY Genesis 2:25/3:6-11, 9:20-27

OATHS

Approved Romans1:9, 2 Corinthians1:23, Galatians 1:20, Philippians 1:8

Condemned Matthew 5:33-37, James 5:12

OBEDIENCE Leviticus 18:4, Matthew 7:13-14, 21-24, 28:20, Luke 6:46-47, John 14:15, 23, Acts 10:34-35, Romans 6:14-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, Hebrews 5:8-9, James 2:24, 1 Peter 1:22-23, 1 John 2:3-5, 5:2-3; See Apostasy

OFFENDING A BROTHER Romans 14:13-23, 1 Corinthians 8:8-13

OLD LAW

Not Bound By Matthew 5:17-18, Luke 16:16, Acts 15:1-12, Romans 6:14, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Galatians 3:16-29, 5:4, 18, Ephesians 2:13-16, Colossians 2:14, Hebrews 7:11-12, 8:7-13, 9, 10:9

Useful For Learning Romans 15:4, 1 Corinthians 10:1-11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

ORGANIZATION Ephesians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 12:28

Christ 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:20, 4:4, 15, 5:23, Colossians 1:18

Apostles

Authority Matthew 16:19, 18:18, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Qualifications

Ability to Perform Miracles 1 Corinthians 12:12

Appointed/Called/Chosen Acts 1:2, 10:40-41, Romans 1:1, 1 Timothy 2:7, 2 Timothy 1:11

Witness of Christ’s Resurrection Luke 24:48, Acts 1:21-22, 1 Corinthians 9:1

Bishops/Elders/Overseers/Pastors/Presbytery Acts 11:30, 14:23, 20:17, 21:18, Philippians 1:1

Appointment

May Involve Fasting Acts 14:23

Liberties

Payment 1 Timothy 5:18

Treatment By Others 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:17, 19, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:5

Plurality See all examples

Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9

Responsibilities Acts 15:1-6, 22, 16:4, 20:28, James 5:14, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Deacons Philippians 1:1

Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Evangelists/Ministers/Preachers Acts 8:30-31, Romans 10:14-15, Ephesians 6:21, Colossians 1:23, 1 Timothy 1:12, 2:7

Stationed/Located

Archippus

Laodicea Colossians 1:16-17

Barnabas & Paul

Antioch Acts 11:26

Epaphras

Colossae Colossians 1:7

Paul

Corinth Acts 18:11

Ephesus Acts 19:10, 20:31

Rome Acts 28:30

Timothy

Ephesus 1 Timothy 1:3

Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 6

Titus

Corinth 2 Corinthians 8:6

Crete Titus 1:5

Tychicus

Ephesus Ephesians 6:21-22

Liberties

Marriage 1 Corinthians 9:5, 1 Timothy 4:3

Payment Matthew 10:7-15, Luke 8:1-3, 9:1-6, 10:4-12; See Spending, evangelism

Secular Employment Acts 18:3, 1 Corinthians 4:12

Training 2 Timothy 2:2

Traveling Companions See Companionship, beneficial in preaching

Qualifications

Age Unimportant Jeremiah 1:4-8, 1 Timothy 4:12

Eloquence Unnecessary Exodus 4:10, 1 Corinthians 1:17, 2:1-5, 10, 2 Corinthians 10:10, 11:6

Formal Education Unnecessary John 7:14-16, Acts 4:13

Success Not Dependent on Ability to Convert John 6:66, 2 Peter 2:5

Responsibilities James 3:1

Must Speak Truth 1 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 4:11, 13, Titus 2:8, 15

Treasurer John 12:6, 13:29

Members 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

PACIFISM See Warfare, carnal

PATIENCE Ecclesiastes 7:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 1:9-11, 3:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:4, 2 Timothy 2:24, 4:2, Hebrews 6:11-12, 1 Peter 2:20; See Anger; See Vengeance

PERJURY Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20, 19:16-20, Proverbs 6:16-19, 12:17, 14:5, 19:5, 9, 21:28, 25:18, Matthew 15:19-20, 19:18-19, Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20, Romans 13:9, 1 Timothy 1:10; See Lying

PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY Ezekiel 18:20, Mark 16:16, Romans 2:6, 14:12, 1 Corinthians 3:8, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Galatians 6:5

PHILOSOPHY Colossians 2:8, 23, 1 Timothy 6:20

PHYSICAL FITNESS Colossians 2:23, 1 Timothy 4:8

POLYGAMY Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Mark 10:7-8, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Ephesians 5:31

POPULATION CONTROL Genesis 1:28, 9:1, 7, 35:11, Psalm 127:3-5

PORNOGRAPHY See Sex, lust; See Nudity

PRAYER

Effectiveness Psalm 34:15, Matthew 7:7-11, 21:22, Mark 11:24, Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8, John 14:13, 15:7, 16, 16:23, James 1:5-6, 3:22, 5:14-18, 1 Peter 3:12

Intercession of Holy Spirit Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 14:15, Ephesians 6:18

Method Matthew 6:5-13; See Prayer, who, to

Group Acts 1:14, 2:42, 12:12

Head Coverings 1 Corinthians 11:4-7

Persistence Luke 11:5-8, 18:1-5

Purpose

Forgiveness Matthew 6:12, Acts 8:22

Request Matthew 21:22, Philippians 4:6, 1 Timothy 2:1, 1 John 3:21

Sickness James 5:14-15

Thanksgiving Acts 27:35, Romans 7:25, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 5:18

Who

To God, Through Christ Matthew 6:6, John 14:13, Romans 1:8, 7:25, Ephesians 5:20, Colossians 3:17, James 1:5

For Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Ephesians 6:18-19

From John 9:31, James 5:16

When

Anytime Matthew 26:41, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 6:18

Mealtime Deuteronomy 8:10, Matthew 14:19, 26:26, Mark 8:6, Acts 27:35, 1 Corinthians 10:30, 1 Timothy 4:3-5

Where

Everywhere 1 Timothy 2:8

In Private Matthew 6:6

PREDESTINATION Ezekiel 18, Acts 10:34-35, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:8, 2 Peter 3:9, Revelation 22:17

PREDICTIONS Ecclesiastes 6:12, 8:7, 10:14, James 4:14; See Prophecy

PRIDE Psalm 31:23, 94:2, Proverbs 11:2, 16:18, 15:33, 18:12, 21:4, 22:4, 29:23, Isaiah 3:16-17, 66:2, Jeremiah 49:16, Obadiah 3-4, Matthew 23:12, Mark 7:20-23, Luke 14:11, James 4:6, 10, 16, 1 Peter 5:5, 1 John 2:16

PRIESTHOOD 1 Peter 2:5, 9, Revelation 1:6

PROFANITY Ephesians 4:29, 5:3-4, Colossians 3:8

PROPHECY Numbers 12:6

No Longer Exists Zechariah 13:2, Matthew 11:12-13, Luke 16:16, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Test Of Deuteronomy 13:1-6, 18:20-22

PROSTITUTION See Sex, prostitution

PSYCHICS See Astrology

PUNISHMENT Daniel 12:2, Matthew 5:22, 10:14-15, 28, 13:24-30, 36-43, 49-50, 18:6, 8-9, 22:13, 25:41, 46, 26:24, Mark 9:43-48, 16:16, Luke 16:19-31, John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, Hebrews 10:28-31, Revelation 14:9-11, 21:8

RACISM Numbers 12:1-8, Acts 10:34-35, Romans 2:11, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 6:9, Colossians 3:25, 1 Peter 1:17

RAPE See Sex, rape

RAPTURE Matthew 13:40-43, 24:29-31, 35, 25:30,41, Mark 13:23-27, 31, John 17:15, Acts 1:11, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Hebrews 1:10-11, 2 Peter 3:7-10, Jude 14-15, Revelation 1:7

REINCARNATION Hebrews 9:27

REST Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, 31:12-17, Mark 6:31, Hebrews 4:4

REVENGE See Vengeance

RICHES See Wealth

SALVATION Acts 4:12

Hear Matthew 7:24-27, John 5:24, 20:30-31, Acts 17:11, Romans 10:14-17, 1 Timothy 4:16

Belief Mark 16:15-16, John 3:15, 5:24, 12:42, 20:30-31, Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:24

Repentance Luke 13:3, Acts 2:38, 17:30, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Confession

Of Faith Matthew 10:32-33, Acts 8:36-37, Romans 10:9-10

Of Sin James, 5:16, 1 John 1:9

Baptism Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, 8:36-38, 22:16, Colossians 2:12-13, 1 Peter 3:21

Faithful Life John 8:31, 15:4-10, Colossians 1:22-23, Revelation 2:10; See Apostasy

SATAN

Domain

Earth John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2

Not Hell Matthew 25:41

Must be Withstood/Resisted Ephesians 4:27, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Submit to God James 4:7

Be Armed with Godliness Ephesians 6:10-18

Nature

Accuser Zechariah 3:1-2

Adversary 1 Peter 5:8

Liar John 8:44

Murderer John 8:44

Ruler of Demons Mark 3:22-26, Acts 10:38

Origin

A Created Being Colossians 1:13-17

Originally an Angel

Able to Come in Among Them Job 1:6-7, 2:1-2

Held a Place in Heaven Once Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:9-10; See Angels, imperfection of

His Own Emissaries Considered Angels Matthew 25:41, Revelation 12:7, 9

Overcome by Christ’s Resurrection Hebrews 2:14-18

Power Derived From God Job 2:1-6, Luke 4:1-13, 22:31, John 19:10-11, Colossians 1:13-17

Servants

All Who Sin John 13:2, 27, 1 John 3:7-10, Acts 5:3, Revelation 2:9, 24

His Angels Matthew 25:41, Revelation 12:7, 9

No Longer Uses Demons Zechariah 13:2

Work

Causes Apostasy 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

1 Timothy 4:1-2

False Signs Matthew 24:24, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10

Hinders the Gospel Mark 4:3-15, Acts 13:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Perverts Scripture Matthew 4:6, 7:15, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Galatians 1:6-9

SELF

Abuse See Self, respect

Centeredness See Humility; See Pride

Defense Luke 22:36

Respect Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 5:43, 19:19, 22:39, Mark 12:31, Romans 13:9, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 6:19-20, Galatians 5:14, Ephesians 5:29, James 2:8

SEX

Adultery Matthew 19:9,18, Mark 10:11-12, 19, Luke 16:18, 18:20, Romans 13:9, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Galatians 5:19, Hebrews 13:4, James 4:4

Bestiality Genesis 2:20-25, Exodus 22:19, Leviticus 18:23, 20:15-16, Deuteronomy 27:21

Fornication Acts 15:20, 29, 21:25, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Galatians 5:19, Ephesians 5:3, Colossians 3:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, Hebrews 13:4

Homosexuality Genesis 19:5-8 (Jude 7), Leviticus 18:22, 20:13, Judges 19:22-26, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:10

Incest Leviticus 18:6-18, 20:11-12, 17, 19-21, Deuteronomy 27:20, 22-23

Lust Job 31:1, Matthew 5:27-28, Galatians 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, James 1:14-15

Marriage Proverbs 5:18-19, 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Hebrews 13:4

Prostitution Deuteronomy 23:17, Ephesians 5:5, 1 Timothy 1:10, Hebrews 13:4, Revelation 21:18, 22:15

Rape Deuteronomy 22:25

SIN Romans 5:12, James 4:17, 1 John 3:4

Result Romans 3:23, 6:23

SLAVERY

Socially 1 Corinthians 7:20-24, Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 3:22-4:1, 1 Timothy 6:1-2, Titus 2:9-10, Philemon, 1 Peter 2:16-20

Spiritually John 8:34, Romans 6:15-22, 2 Peter 2:19

SORCERY See Witchcraft

SPEECH Matthew 12:36-37; See Profanity; See Vain Use of God’s Name

SPENDING, CHURCH

Benevolence Acts 11:29-30, Romans 12:13, 15:26-27, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 2 Corinthians 8:1-8, Ephesians 4:28

Eldership 1 Timothy 5:18

Evangelism Matthew 10:5-10, Luke 10:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:3-14, 2 Corinthians 8:1-8, 11:8, Philippians 4:15-18, 1 Timothy 5:18

Widows Acts 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 5:3-16

STEALING See Theft

STRESS See Rest; See Worrying

SUFFERING Matthew 5:10-12, Luke 6:22-23, Romans 12:17, 1 Corinthians 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Peter 1:6, 2:19-23, 2:8-9, 13-14

SUICIDE See Self, respect

SUING See Law Suits

SURETYSHIP Proverbs 6:1-5, 11:15,17:18

SWEARING See Oaths

TATTOOS Leviticus 19:28

TAXES Matthew 22:17-21, Romans 13:1-8

TEACHING Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 5:42, 8:30-31, 10:42, 28:31, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 13, 2 Timothy 2:2, 24-26, 3:13-17, 4:1-5, Titus 1:13, 2:2-8, 15

TEMPER See Anger; See Patience; See Vengeance

THEFT Matthew 19:18, Mark 10:19, 1 Corinthians 6:10, Ephesians 4:28

TIME MANAGEMENT Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:16, Colossians 4:5; See Brevity of Life

TONGUES 1 Corinthians 13:8-14:28

TRANSVESTITISM Deuteronomy 22:5

UNITY See Common Understanding Of The Bible; See Denominationalism

USURY

Between Friends Exodus 22:25, Leviticus 25:36-37, Deuteronomy 23:19-20, Nehemiah 5:6-11, Psalm 15:5, Proverbs 28:8, Ezekiel 18:8, 13, 17, 22:12

In Business Deuteronomy 23:19-20, Matthew 25:27

VAIN USE OF GOD’S NAME Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11, Psalm 139:20

VEGETARIANISM Genesis 9:2-3, Mark 7:18-19, Acts 10:11-15, 11:5-9, 1 Timothy 4:3-5

VENGEANCE Matthew 5:38-39, Luke 6:27-29, Romans 12:17-21, Hebrews 10:30, 1 Peter 3:9

WARFARE

Carnal Luke 3:14, 1 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Timothy 2:4

Spiritual Ephesians 6:10-17, 1 Timothy 1:18, 2 Timothy 2:3, 1 Peter 2:11

WEALTH Job 1:21, Proverbs 30:8, 27:24, Ecclesiastes 5:15, Matthew 19:23-24, Mark 5:19, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 6:17-19; See Covetousness

WELFARE See Work Ethic

WITCHCRAFT

Condemned Exodus 22:18, Leviticus 20:6, Deuteronomy 18:9-12, Isaiah 47:12-14, Acts 19:18-20, Galatians 5:20, Revelation 9:21, 21:8, 22:15; See Astrology

False 1 Samuel 28:12

WOMEN Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Timothy 5:14

Assembly 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Business Acts 16:14-15

Examples to Younger Titus 2:4

Marriage 1 Corinthians 7:3, 34, 11:3, 8-9, Ephesians 5: 22-33, Colossians 3:18-19, Titus 1:3-5, 1 Peter 3:1, 5

Parenting 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Titus 2:3-5

Politics Judges 4

WORK ETHIC Genesis 3:19, Proverbs 14:23, Ephesians 4:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, 1 Timothy 5:8, 18, 2 Timothy 2:6; See Employe(e/r) Relationship

WORRYING See Anxiety

WORSHIP

Acts of

Collection Mark 12:41-44, Acts 11:29-30, Romans 12:13, 15:26-27, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:17-20, Acts 2:42, 20:7, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 11:20-29

Prayer Acts 1:14, 2:42, 12:12

Singing 1 Corinthians 14:15, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16, James 5:3

Location Unimportant Matthew 18:20, John 4:21

Homes Acts 20:20, Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:19

Publicly Acts 20:20

Undisclosed (not a home) 1 Corinthians 11:22

Upper Room Acts 1:12-14, 20:8-9

May Be Unacceptable Genesis 4:1-5, Leviticus 10:1-3, 1 Samuel 13:8-14, 15:22, 2 Samuel 6:6-7, 1 Chronicles 13, 15:13, 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, Matthew 15:9, Mark 7:7

Social Interaction Impermissible Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46, John 2:14-16, 1 Corinthians 11:21-22

Time John 20:19, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:2

YOUTH Psalm 119:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, 5:1, 2 Timothy 2:22, 3:14-15, 1 Peter 5:5

Compiled by Bryan Matthew Dockens

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Last Updated 07.04.00