Bible Studies

Christ came in man's fallen nature:
John 1:14
Acts 3:22
Romans 1:3; 8:3; 9:5
1 Timothy 3:16
Hebrews 2:14, 16-18; 5:7
1 John 4:2, 3
2 John 7

The Father's Name:
John 10:25; 17:6

The Father and the Son:
Micah 4:13
Amos 4:11-13; 5:27
John 5:18; 8:18-19; 10:30, 38; 14:23; 17:1-26; 20:17
Acts 20:21
Romans 8:39
1 Corinthians 8:6
Ephesians 1:3; 1:17; 3:14; 4:6; 5:20: 6:23
Philippians 1:2; 2:11
Colossians 1:2, 3; 2:12-20
1 Thessalonians 1:1
2 Thessalonians 2:16
1 Timothy 1:1; 2:5
Titus 1:2-4; 2:10; 3:3; 4:6
Philemon 1:3
1 John 1:3
2 John 3
Jude 1, 7

The Relation of the Father and the Son:
1 Corinthians 15:27-28
Hebrews 1:1-3, 8-10; 13:20
1 John 4:14
2 John 3

The Father:
John 14:2

The Son:
Isaiah 9:6
John 1:1-14; 14:28; 13:16; 15:1
Philippians 3:20, 21; 4:13

- perfect union of humanity and Divinity - John 5:58; 9:38; 10:33-36; 13:3, 16; 14:6, 9-11, 13, 28; 15:1

The Holy Spirit:
John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7, 8-11, 13
Romans 8:26
Ephesians 2:18
2 Corinthians 2:10-11; 6:11

Examples: Acts 10:19; 13:2, 4

God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
2 Corinthians 13:14
1 Peter 1:2
1 John 5:7

"One":
John 17:11, 21-23
Acts 1:14; 2:1, 16; 4:24, 32; 5:12; 12:20
Ephesians 4:1-6
Philippians 2:2
Hebrews 2:11
1 John 5:7

The Name of Jesus:
Matthew 1:21
Mark 9:38-41
Luke 24:47
John 1:12; 3:18; 14:13; 15:16; 16: 23-24, 26; 20:31
Acts 2:21, 38; 3:6, 16; 4:10-12, 30
Romans 1:5; 10:13
Ephesians 5:20
Philipians 2:9-11
2 Thessalonians 1:12
1 John 2:12 - "His name's sake" - Jesus = Jehovah Saves
1 John 3:23; 5:13

In Jesus' Name:
Acts 19:5; 19:5; 21:13; 22:16
1 Corinthians 1:2, 10; 5:4-5
Colossians 3:17
2 Thessalonians 3:6
2 Timothy 2:19

Preaching:
Mark 6:12; 16:20 - Preach repentance
Luke 9:2, 6, 11, 60; 10:9; 24:47
Acts 5:42; 10:42; 20:21; 26:20; 28:31
Romans 10:14
1 Corinthians 1:17-28
2 Corinthians 4:5
Galatians 1:6
Titus 1:3
Colossians 1:28
2 Timothy 4:2, 17
Hebrews 4:12

Descipleship:
Luke 14:33
John 8:31-32; 13:35; 15:8

Christian Conduct:
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Be steadfast, unmoveable..
1 Corinthians 16:13 - Watch, stand fast like men, be strong.
1 Timothy 6:6-8 - Be godly, be content. (Hebrews 13:5-6)
2 Timothy 2:22-26
Titus 2
James 4:15; 5:12
1 Peter 1:15, 16; 3:8, 15; 5:6-8
Jude 4

God's Church:
Matthew 18:20
Hebrews 10:2-5

- Consequences of membership:
hated - Matthew 10:22

- Elders/deacons: 1 Timothy 3:1-13; 5:1, 19-20; Titus 1:5-9

- Ministers: 1 Timothy 4:6

- Dealing with "members" and "non-members": Luke 9:49-50; 1 Cor. 1:10; 14:33, 40

Church in the Wilderness:
Acts 7:38

New Jerusalem/The Bride:
Isaiah 62:5
Luke 12:36 - Return from wedding
Luke 19:12

Biblical Worship:
Matthew 8:2; 9:18; 14:33; 15:25; 18:26; 20:20; 28:9, 16
Mark 5:6
Luke 4:8; 24:52
John 4:20, 22-24: 9:31, 38
1 Corinthians 14:25

False Worship:
Luke 4:7

Bible Counseling:
Proverbs 30:5,6 – God's word is pure, add not to it
Jude 22:23 – Some with compassion, some with fear

Gospel of Christ:
Romans 1:16

Prayer:
Psalms 95:6
Proverbs 28:9
Matthew 6:5-13; 18:19; 21:22
John 9:31; 14:13
Ephesians 2:18; 3:20-21; 6:18
Philippians 4:6, 19
1 Thessalonians 5:17
James 1:5-6; 5:14-16
1 John 3:22; 5:14-15

- Examples of people praying: 1 Kings 8:54; Isaiah 38:1-2; Matthew 14:23; Luke 6:12; Acts 1:14; 20:36; 21:5; Ephesians 3:14

- Examples of prayers: John 17

Flee/Follow After:
1 Timothy 6:11
2 Timothy 2:22; 3:5
Hebrews 6:12; 12:14

Overcoming sin:
1 John 5:18, 3:9

What is sin?
Proverbs 14:21 -
Proverbs 24:9 – foolish thoughts
Proverbs 21:4 – a “high look” and a “proud heart”
Isaiah 31:7 – Making idols
Romans 14:23 - That not of faith
James 2:9 -
James 4:17 – To know to do good and not too
1 John 3:5 - Transgression of the law

Our Condition:
Romans 3:10-12 - None that doeth good
Romans 5:12 - All have sinned

Slavery to Sin/Freedom in Christ
John 8:31-34, 36
Romans 6:16-20, 22
2 Peter 2:19

Dying to self:
Romans 8:13
2 Timothy 2:11
1 Peter 1:25

Should we "fight back"?
Matthew 5:39; 26:51-53
Luke 6:27-30
John 18:36
James 5:6

Spiritual Armor:
Romans 13:12
2 Corinthians 6:7

- belt of truth - Ephesians 6:14

- breastplate of righteousness (faith/love) - Ephesians 6:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:8

- gospel of peace (feet) - Ephesians 6:15; Romans 10:15

- shield of faith - Ephesians 6:16

- helmet of salvation - Ephesians 6:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:8

- sword of the spirit - Ephesians 6:17

- all prayer - Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Spiritual Warfare:
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
1 Timothy 1:18; 6:12
2 Timothy 2:3-4; 4:7
Philemon 2

Sound Speech:
Proverbs 29:11 – Don't always speak your mind
Proverbs 29:20 – Don't be hasty – speak slowly, think through your words
Ecclesiastes 3:7 – There's a time to be silent and a time to speak
Ecclesiastes 5:2 – Don't be rash, let your words be few..
2 Timothy 1:13 - “Hold fast the form of sound words..”
Titus 1:9; 2:1, 8
Colossians 4:6
Hebrews 13:5
James 3:2; 4:11
1 Peter 3:10

Happiness:
Psalms 144:14, 15
Proverbs 3:13, 14:21 - “mercy on poor”
Proverbs 16:20 - “Trust in the Lord”
Proverbs 29:18 – Keep God's law
John 13:17
1 Peter 4:14

Money/Money Management:
Luke 16:10
1 Corinthians 10:24
1 Timothy 6:10, 17-19
James 1:10-11; 5:1-6

Effects of Love:
1 John 4:18 - "no fear"

Fear of the Lord:
Psalms 34:11-14 – Keep tongue from evil, depart from evil, do good.
Proverbs 8:13 – Hate evil
Proverbs 9:10 – Beginning of wisdom
Proverbs 16:6 – Depart from evil, walk in God's ways (2 Chronicles 6:31)

Early Mornings:
Joshua 3:1
Isaiah 50:4 – God awakens us
Jeremiah 7:13; 7:25; 11:7; 25:4; 26:5; 29:19; 32:33; 35:14, 15; 44:4
Daniel 6:19
Zephaniah 3:5, 7
Mark 1:35
Luke 21:38
John 8:2
Acts 5:21

Our Minds:
Isaiah 26:3 – Stayed on Christ
2 Timothy 1:7 – God given – sound mind

State of the Dead:
Genesis 2:7
Genesis 3:4 (John 8:44)
Leviticus 19:31
Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Job 4:15-21
Job 7:9-10 - “..come up no more.”
Job 14:10-12, 21, 22
Job 16:22
Job 17:13
Job 27:3
Psalms 115:17, 146:3-4, 104:29-30
Psalms 143:3 - “long dead”
Ecclesiastes 9:5-6
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Isaiah 38:18-19 - “..the grave cannot praise thee..”
Ezekiel 18:4, 20
Ezekiel 37:4-10, 12-14 - Valley of Dry Bones
Mark 12:26-27 - (Genesis 25:8; 35:29; 49:33; John 8:52 - John 11:25)
Luke 23:42, 43 (John 19:31-33; John 20:1, 17)
John 5:28, 29
John 11:11-14, 21, 23, 24, 39 – Story of Lazarus
Acts 2:34 (1 Kings 2:10; Acts 2:29)
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Hebrews 9:27

- Examples of souls as a "living being": Genesis 12:5, 14:21, 46:15, 18, 22, 25-27; Leviticus 6:2, 5:15-17, 7:20-21; Numbers 15: 28; Job 12:10; Proverbs 11:7; Proverbs 27:7; Acts 27:37; 1 Corinthians 15:45; 1 Thessalonians 2:8; Revelation 16:3

Death is a sleep: Daniel 12:2; Matthew 9:24; 27:52; Mark 5:39; Luke 8:52-53; John 11:11-14; Acts 13:36; 1 Corinthians 15:18, 20; Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 15; 5:10

- Examples of the kings: 1 Kings 2:10; 11:43; 14:20, 31; 15:8, 24; 16:6, 28; 22:40, 50; 2 Kings 8:24; 10:35; 13:9, 13; 14:16, 22, 29; 15:7, 22, 38; 16:20; 20:21; 21:18; 24:6; 2 Chronicles 9:31; 12:6; 14:1; 16:13; 21:1; 26:2, 23; 27:9; 28:27; 32:33; 33:20

"Unquenchable Fire":
Jeremiah 4:4; 7:20; 17:27
Ezekiel 20:48
Matthew 3:12
Mark 9:43-48
Luke 3:17
Jude 7

- everlasting: Daniel 12:2; Matthew 25:41, 46, 2 Thessalonians 1:9

Promise of Immortality to the Righteous:
Romans 2:7-8
Romans 6:12
Romans 8:11
1 Corinthians 15:53,54
2 Corinthians 4:8-14

Christ's victory over death:
Revelation 1:18
Psalms 16:9-10 (Acts 2:26-27; 34)

"Spirits" in the Bible:
1 Samuel 28:7
1 Kings 22:21-23
Revelation 16:14

The Sabbath:
Exodus 20:8-11 - "Remember the Sabbath day.."
Isaiah 56:2 - Keep Sabbath from pollution
Isaiah 58:13-14 - Call it a delight
Jeremiah 17:21-27 - Bear no burdens/do not work

The Lord's Day:
Exodus 16:23
Isaiah 58:13 - “My holy day..”
Exodus 20:4 - “..of the Lord thy God..”
Matthew 12:8 - “Lord..”
Mark 2:28 - “Lord..”
Luke 6:5 - "Lord of the Sabbath"

God's Word - The Bible:
Jeremiah 23:29 – A burning hammer
James 1:21 - Able to save souls
Matthew 4:4 - Spiritual food
Matthew 24:35
Luke 21:33
John 6:63; 8:31; 12:48; 15:7; 17:17
Romans 15:4
Colossians 3:16
2 Timothy 3:16
Hebrews 4:12
1 Thessalonians 2:13
1 Peter 1:25; 2:2
1 John 2:14

Bible Study Principles:

two/three witnesses (using multiple scriptures to establish doctrine) - Numbers 35:5; Deuteronomy 19:15; Matthew 18:16; 2 Corinthians 13:1; Hebrews 10:28;
2 Peter 1:20-21

(Note: This topic has become one of deep interest for me as of late - What I have here is the beginning of a collection of verses on various topics that in someway relate to the concept of "Righteousness by faith" - This most important study, as with all Biblical studies, is one that must be done through earnest prayer.

Matthew 5:17-20 - Jesus fulfilled the law
Matthew 7:12
John 5:45 - Moses accuses
Acts 7:8 - "Covenant of circumcision" - Acts 15:5, 24
Romans 2:14-15 - "Written in their hearts"
Romans 2:26; 3:10-22; 4:13-15; 5:1; 7:6-7,...; 8:1-4; 9:30-33; 10:3-5; 13:8-10
1 Corinthians 13:10; 15:34
2 Corinthians 3: 3,... - Epistle of Christ
Galatians 3
Galatians 5:14
Galatians 6:2 - "Law" of Christ = love
Ephesians 2:11-16 - Abolished the enmity
Philippians 3:9
Colossians 1:27
2 Timothy 3:15 - ..faith in Christ Jesus..
2 Peter 1:1
2 Peter 1:4 - Partake of the Divine nature
James 1:25; 2:12 - Perfect law of liberty
James 2:8 - Royal law - love

- Two "New" Commandments - Matthew 22:37-40; Mark 12:28-34; John 3:34; 15:10-17; 1 John 3:11; 4:21; 2 John 5, 6

- Two "New" Covenants - Galatians 4: 24-31; Hebrews 8; 9:1-4, 15-18; 10:1, 7-10, 16; 12:24

- New Covenant:
Jeremiah 31:31-34; 32:40
Ezekiel 11:19-20; 36:26, 27 - Heart of flesh
Ezekiel 37:26-28
2 Corinthians 3:3 - Not in "tables of stone" but in hearts of flesh
Luke 22:20
Galatians 4:24-31

- Liberty in Christ:
2 Corinthians 2:4
Galatians 5:1, 13
James 1:25

- Old man/new man: Ephesians 4:22-25; Colossians 3:8-10, 12-14

- Justified by faith: Galatians 2:16; Titus 3:7 (His grace)

- Effects of righteousness: 1 Peter 3:12-14

- Purpose of the law (10 Commandments): Galatians 3:14, 24

- Circumcision: Philippians 3:3; Colossians 2:11

- Not under the law: Galatians 5:18; 1 Timothy 1:9-10; Hebrews 7:11-12, 19

- Fruits of righteousness: Philippians 1:11; Hebrews 12:11; James 3:18

- Works of the flesh - Breaking the Law of Christ/Royal Law (as exemplified in the 10 C): Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 2:3; Colossians 3:5

- Law of Christ - Royal Law:
Galatians 6:2 - Bear burdens, fulfill.
Ephesians 3:17-19
Colossians 1:4
1 Timothy 1:5
Hebrews 11:7
James 2:8, 12;

Born Again:
1 John 3:9; 5:1, 18

Christ abiding in us:
1 John 2:28; 3:6, 24; 4:7-8, 15, 16
2 John 2 (John 14:6, 17:17)

Keeping the Commandments:
Luke 10:25-28
John 14:15, 21, 23; 15:10, 12, 13
Romans 6:14
1 John 2:4, 3:5-6; 5:2,3
1 Corinthians 1:8

- Keeping the commandments before Mount Sinai: Genesis 26:5; Exodus 15:26; 16:28-30

The Plan of Salvation:
- Christ was made sin: 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13; 1 Peter 2:25

- Redeemed by His blood: 1 Peter 1:18, 19

Blessed are those who:
Psalms 40:4 – Trust God
Psalms 41:4 – Consider the poor
Psalms 84:5 – Whose strength is in Thee
Psalms 94:12 – Whom the Lord chasteneth and teacheth
Psalms 106:3 – Who keep judgement and doeth right
Psalms 119:1 – Who are undefiled and who walk in the way of the Lord
Psalms 119:2 – Who keep.. and seek..
Isaiah 56:2 – That do judgments, justice, keep the Sabbath holy.. do no evil.
Luke 11:28 - They that hear the word of God and keep it
John 20:29 - They who have not seen, yet believe

God's Ways:
Jeremiah 17:10 – He searches the heart, tries the reins
Jeremiah 18:8 – He is merciful – If a sinner turns (25:5), God will show mercy
Jeremiah 24:7 – He gives a heart to know Him
Ezekiel 33:11 – God's desire is that the wicked turn from his way and live.
Daniel 4:37 - judgement/truth
Matthew 19:26 - All things are possible
2 Timothy 4:17, 18 – He'll stand with and strengthen you. He'll deliver and preserve you.

God's Will:
Matthew 7:21; 12:50; 18:14; 21:28-31
John 5:30; 6:39; 7:16-17; 9:31
Romans 12:2
Galatians 1:4
Ephesians 1:5 - Adoption of us as children
Ephesians 5:17 - Understand God's will
Ephesians 6:6 - Do God's will from your heart (3:17) - Phil. 2:12
Colosians 1:9-12
1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:18
1 Timothy 2:4
Hebrews 10:36
1 Peter 2:13-15 - Submit to men's ordinances as in align with God's principles
1 Peter 4:19
2 Peter 3:9

- Conditions: 1 John 5:14, 15

- How-To: Colossians 4:12; 1 Peter 4:19

- Results of obeying: 1 John 2:17

- Results of disobeying: Luke 12:47

Peace:
Psalms 37:37
Isaiah 27:5
Isaiah 48:18 - “..peace like a river..”
Mark 9:50
Luke 1:79; 8:48
Romans 5:1; 8:6; 12:18; 13:19
2 Corinthians 13:11
Galatians 6:16
Philippians 4:7
Colossians 1:2, 20; 3:15
2 Thessalonians 3:16
2 Timothy 2:22
Hebrews 12:14
2 Peter 1:2 - Through the knowledge of God

God Gives Us:

• repentance – 2 Timothy 2:25
• love – 2 Timothy 1:7
• power – 2 Timothy 1:7
• sound mind – 2 Timothy 1:7
• grace – 2 Timothy 1:9
• purpose – 2 Timothy 1:9
• understanding - 2 Timothy 2:7

Light/Darkness:
Acts 26:18
Romans 13:12
2 Corinthians 4:6; 6:14
Ephesians 5:11; 6:12
Colossians 1:13
1 Thessalonians 5:5
1 Peter 2:9
1 John 1:5-7; 2:8

Time of trouble:
Psalms 41:1 – consider the poor
Psalms 27:5- He shall hide me
Psalms 50:15 – Delivered to God's glory
Psalms 59:16 – sing aloud
Psalms 77:2 – Seek the Lord
Psalms 86:7 – Call, God will answer
Psalms 128:1, 115:13 - ..He who feareth the Lord, walketh...
Jeremiah 2:27-28 – False gods, cannot save the wicked
Jeremiah 30:7 – 7 last plagues will be the time of Jacob's trouble

Rewarded according to our works in the flesh:
2 Samuel 3:39
Psalms 28:4
Isaiah 59:18; 65:7
Jeremiah 21:4; 17:10; 25:14; 31:16; 32:19; 50:29
Ezekiel 7:8-9, 27; 18:30; 24:14; 29:20 (?); 32:26
Hosea 4:9
Obadiah 15
Matthew 16:27
Romans 2:6-10
2 Corinthians 5:10
Colossians 3:24, 25
2 Timothy 4:14
Revelation 18:6

- Double - Zechariah 9:12; 1 Timothy 5:17

Union of Church and State:
Acts 7:58; 8:1, 3; 22:20 - Saul's position? Why did they give him their cloaks?
Acts 9:1-2, 14 - Saul goes to the priests for letters
Acts 12:1 - Herod vexes the church
Acts 13:28 - Jews went to pilate - Jesus' death

"Sealed":
John 6:27
Ephesians 4:30; 1:13
2 Corinthians 1:22
Ephesians 1:13

"Many":
Romans 5:19

"Watch":
Luke 21:36
Ephesians 6:18
1 Corinthians 16:13
2 Timothy 4:5
1 Peter 4:7

"Believe":
John 3:16; 6:29, 47; 12:44-46
John 14:11 - "Believe me.."
Acts 16:31 - "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.."

- consequences of believing: John 14:12; Ephesians 1:13; Philippians 1:29

"Saved":
Romans 10:9, 13
1 Corinthians 15:2
Ephesians 2:5, 8

"Faith":
Romans 10:7
Ephesians 2:8

"Walk":
Romans 6:4; 13:13
2 Corinthians 10:3
Galatians 5:25; 6:16
Ephesians 2:10; 5:2, 8, 15-16
Philippians 3:16
Colossians 1:10; 2:6; 4:5
1 Thessalonians 2:12; 4:1, 12
1 John 2:6
3 John 4

False Prophets:
Jeremiah 23:11, 14, 16-17, 20-22, 25-27, 30-32; 27:9-10, 15
Micah 2:11; 3:5-8

True Prophets:
Amos 3:7

Tests of a True Prophet:
Isaiah 8:20
Deuteronomy 18:22
Jeremiah 28
Jeremiah 23:16-17
Jeremiah 23:22

True Visions:
Daniel 10:15-18; 8:17-18; 10:8-10

Prophetic Symbols: -(Note: Many symbols throughout the Bible often have a number of meanings, while some only have one. I present here only the very beginning of a collection of symbols. Use this is a starting point and continue searching, asking for God's guidance, to lead you into all truth.

sheep = men - Ezekiel 34:31; 36:37-38
tree = man - Daniel 4:20, 22
woman = church - Ezekiel 23:2, 4, ...
beasts = kings - Daniel 7:17
beasts = kingdoms - Daniel 7:23
horns = kings - Daniel 7:24; 8:21
horns = kingdoms - Daniel 8:22 - (Example: Zechariah 1:18-19)
carpenters = ?
olive trees = anointed ones - Zechariah 4:11-14
candlesticks = Word of the Lord - Zechariah 4:2-6
bread = doctrine - Matthew 16:12
red = sin - Isaiah 1:18
tabernacle = a human body - 2 Peter 1:13-14
leaven of pharisees = hypocracy - Luke 12:1
servant = prophet - Mark 12:2
antichrist = denies Father and Son - 1 John 2:22
antichrist = denies Jesus came in man's fallen nature - 1 John 4:3
white horse = purity of faith - Isaiah 1:18
red horse = one cherished sin - Isaiah 1:18; Revelation 6:3, 4
black horse = apostacy - Revelation 6:5, 6; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians 6:12; Jude 13
New Jerusalem = the bride - Isaiah 62:5
brethren (men) = messengers (angels) of the church - 2 Cor. 8:23; Ephesians 2:25

Prophetic Puzzles:

(Note: these are a collection of "clues" that I've begun to put together on certain prophecies of the Bible. Found more Biblical clues? Let me know!)

Egypt/Assyria - Why are these two nations often linked together? What do they represent? - Hosea 7:11; 9:3; 11:5, 11; 12:1; Zechariah 10:10

Spiritual Israel:
Zechariah 8:23
Matthew 21:43
Romans 2:28, 29; 9:6:7
Galatians 3:28, 29
Ephesians 2:11, 12, 19
Revelation 2:9

Makeup/Jewelry in the Bible:
Genesis 35:1-4
Exodus 33:1-6 (1 Corinthians 10:11)
Judges 8:24
2 Kings 9:30
Isaiah 3:16-21
Isaiah 61:10 - Contrast of Christ's ways with the world's
Jeremiah 4:30
Ezekiel 16:10-14, ...; 23:40, 42, 44
Daniel 5:7, 16
Hosea 2:13
Zephaniah 1:8
1 Timothy 2:9-10
1 Peter 3:3-4
Revelation 17:4; 18:16

Luke 9:23; Ephesians 5:10; 1 John 3:22

Children of light:
1 Thessalonians 5:5,8
John 12:36
James 1:17

4th Generation:
Genesis 15:16
Jeremiah 15:2,3
Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11; 2:1, 4, 6