LEADERS' JOURNAL 2022
Bible Helps
"Abortion" to "Appearance"
ABORTION
God cares for the unborn (Exodus 21:22-25)
We should protect the helpless (Psalm 82:3-4)
Children are from God (Psalm 127:3)
God forms every child (Psalm 139:13-16)
God plans the future of every child (Jeremiah 1:5)
ABUSE
God cares about the minorities (Exodus 22:21)
God protects those who are helpless (Psalm 12:5)
Abuse has no place in family relationships (Ephesians 5:21-6:4)
Jesus was abused (Matthew 26:67-68)
ACCOUNTABILITY
God will judge our work (2 Chronicles 19:5-10)
Sin has consequences (Ezekiel 18:20)
God will hold us accountable for sin (Ezekiel 18:30)
We are accountable for every word we speak (Matthew 12:36)
Confrontation should be done in private (Matthew 18:15)
We should hold each other accountable (Luke 17:3)
We are accountable for what we believe (John 3:18)
God holds Christians accountable (Romans 14:11-12)
God will reward Christians for their good deeds (1 Cor. 3:8)
God will examine our actions (2 Corinthians 5:10 NIV)
ACCUSATIONS
Satan accuses God’s people of doing wrong (Zechariah 3:1)
Jesus was falsely accused (Matthew 26:59-60)
Christians’ sins are forgiven (Colossians 1:22)
Accusations against leaders must come from more than
one person (1 Timothy 5:19) — –
Satan is known as the Accuser (Revelation 12:10)
ADOLESCENCE
Young people should worship God (1 Kings 18:12)
God can give hope to young people (Psalm 71:5)
Young people should remember God (Ecclesiastes 12:1)
Young people should be an example to others (1 Tim. 4:12)
Young people should run from their youthful lust (2 Tim. 2:22)
ADOPTION, SPIRITUAL
God helps His children grow (Deutronomy 8:5)
God’s children should obey him (Deutronomy 26:18)
God disciplines His children (2 Samuel 7:14)
We must not despise God’s discipline (Proverbs 3:11-12)
God is our Father (Matthew 6:9)
Christians are God’s children (John 1:12)
God’s spirit leads His children (Romans 8:14-17)
Christians should be separate from the world (2 Cor. 6:17-18)
All of God’s children are equal in His eyes (Galatians 3:28)
God’s children will receive a spiritual inheritance (Gal. 4:4-7)
God chose us to be His children (Ephesians 1:4-5)
Jesus is our spiritual brother (Hebrews 2:11)
ADULTERY
God forbids adultery (Exodus 20:14)
Adultery has consequences (Proverbs 6:26)
Adultery is foolish (Proverbs 6:32)
Adultery is dispusting to God (Jeremiah 7: 9-10)
God considers lust to be as sinful as adultery (Matt. 5:27-28)
Divorce often leads to adultery (Mark 10:11-12)
God can forgive the adulterer (John 8:1-11)
ADVICE
Leaders should consider the advice of others (Exod. 18:13-26)
Older people often give wise advice (1 Kings 12:1-11)
Stay away from people who give wicked advice (Psalm 1:1)
God’s advice is best (Psalm 73:24)
Wise people seeks advice (Proverbs 1:5)
Advice helps provide success (Proverbs 11:14)
Foolish people do not listen to advice (Proverbs 12:15)
God’s advice to those in need (1Thessalonians 5:14)
ALCOHOL
Being controlled by alcohol is foolish (Proverbs 20:1)
Becoming drunk is sin (Romans 13:13-14)
God hates drunkenness (Galatians 5:19.21)
ANGELS
Angels carry out God’s judgment (2 Samuel 24:16-17)
Angels serve God (Psalm 103:21)
Angels praise God (Psalm 148:2)
Angels are messengers (Daniel 4:17)
Angels protect God’s people (Daniel 6:22)
Angels do not marry (Matthew 22:30)
Angels do not die (Luke 20:36)
Angels will be judged by people (1 Corinthians 6:3)
Satan disguises himself as an angel of light(2 Cor. 11:14)
Angels encourage Christians (Hebrews 1:14)
Angels who sinned were thrown into hell (2 Peter 2:4)
Angels are holy (Jude 1:14)
Angels are in the presence of God (Revelation 4:8)
Angels should not be worshipped (Revelatioir72:8-9)–
ANGER
Anger can lead to murder (Genesis 4:3-8)
Anger leads to evil actions (Psalm 37:8)
Showing anger is foolish (Proverbs 12:16)
Gentle words can soothe anger (Proverbs 15:1)
Being quick- tempered is foolish (Ecclesiastes 7:9)
God becomes angry when we are ruled by anger (Amos 1:11)
Anger is like murdering someone (Matthew 5:21-22)
Jesus grew angry at sin (John 2:13-17)
Anger can give Satan a place in your life (Ephesians 4:26-27)
Christians should get rid of anger (Colossians 3:8 )
Leaders in the church should not be quick-tempered (Titus 1:7)
Be slow to become angry (James 1:19)
ANTICHRIST
Many will claim to be God’s messenger (Matthew 24:5)
Many will have miraculous power (Matthew 24:24)
Many will claim to be Christ (Luke 21:8)
The antichrist will be lawless and deceitful (2 Thes. 2: 1-10)
There are many antichrists (1 John 2:18)
The antichrist will oppose God (1 John 4:3)
The antichrist will curse God (Revelation 13:1-8)
The antichrist will be punished by God (Revelation 20:10)
APPEARANCE
God is not impressed by our appearance (1 Samuel 16:7)
Physical beauty fades (Proverbs 31:30)
Do not worry about dothes (Matthew 6:25-34)
Appearances can be deceiving (Matthew 23:27)
Christians should care more about spiritual than physical warfare (1 Timothy 2:9-10)
Do not judge others by their appearance (James 2:2-4)
Inner beauty is more important than physical beauty (1 Pt. 3:1-6)
"Arguments" to "Blessing"
ARGUMENTS
Arguments can be avoided by using gentle words (Pr. 15:1)
It is sinful to love arguments(Proverbs 17:19)
A fool is quick to argue (Proverbs 20:3) •
Avoid becoming entangled in others arguments (Pr. 26:17)
Avoid arguing with a weak Christian (Romans 14:1)
We should avoid arguments (Philippians 2:14)
Arguments between Christians are useless (Titus 3:9)
ARMOR
Soldiers need armor (Jeremiah 46:3-4)
Weapons cannot stop God’s power (Ezekiel 38:4)
Spiritual armor prepares us for life (Romans 13:12)
Righteousness is a spiritual weapon (2 Corinthians 6:7)
God’s weapons conquer Satan’s strongholds (2 Cor. 10:4)
Put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-18)
ASSURANCE
God always holds His children (Psalm 37:23-24)
God will never abandon His people (Psalm 138:8)
God’s promises last forever (Jeremiah 32:40)
False assurance is dangerous (Luke 18:18-30)
We can be assured of eternal life (John 5:24)
God will not refuse any who come to Him (John 6:37-40)
Our place in God’s family is secure (John 10:27-28)
-“effiCsmrstave•pace with-Gach(Romans 5:1-5)
Nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:35-39)
Salvation cannot be cancelled (Romans 11:29)
Accountability should help others (Galatians 6:1)
Our salvation was guaranteed before creation (Eph. 1:4-5)
Assurance comes from faith (Ephesians 3:12)
God will guard what has been entrusted to Him (2 Tim. 1:12)
ATONEMENT
God required a perfect sacrifice (Exodus 12:5)
God required blood for our atonement (Leviticus 17:11)
Jesus paid for all of our sins (Isaiah 53:3-12)
Atonement is good news (Luke 4:18- 19)
Jesus willingly died for our sins (John 10:17)
Christ secured salvation through His blood (Acts 20:28)
Jesus provided the atonement for our sins (Romans 3:23-25)
Jesus’ death purchased forgiveness (1 Corinthians 7:23)
Jesus died for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3)
Our atonement allows us to know God (Ephesians 2:13)
Jesus’ death rescues us from eternal punishment (Col. 1:13)
Christ’s death purifies God’s people (Titus 2:14)
Sin requires that a sacrifice be made (Hebrews 2:9-18)
Jesus’ sacrifice was perfect (1 Peter 1:18-19)
Jesus took our punishment(1 Peter 2:21-24)
We cannot improve Jesus’ sacrifice (1 Peter 3:18)
ATTITUDE
Bad attitudes hurt our relationship with God (Genesis 4:6-7)
Bad attitudes lead to poor decisions (Numbers 14:1-4) •
We should always trust God for our life (Proverbs 29:25)
We must choose a positive attitude (Habakkuk 3:17-19)
God will reward the meek (Matthew 5:5)
God gives Christians a new attitude (Philippians 1:20-25)
We should imitate Jesus’ attitude (Philippians 2:5)
Christians should always rejoice (Philippians 4:4)
We should never be anxious (Philippians 4:6-7)
AUTHORITY
People in authority are accountable for their actions (Dan. 4:31) Jesus is the highest authority (Matthew 28:18)
Jesus is the highest authority (Matthew 28:18)
God gave government its authority (John 19:11)
Christians should obey the government(Romans 13:1-2)
Parents are authorities to their children (Ephesians 6:1)
The Bible is our authority (2 Timothy 3:16)
Church leaders have legitimate authority (Hebrews 13:17)
BAPTISM
Baptism signifies repentance (Matthew 3:11)
All followers of Jesus should be baptized (Matthew 28:19)
Jesus was baptized (Mark 1:9)
Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit (John 1:32-33)
Baptism is closely linked with a changed life (Acts 2:38)
New Christians should be baptized (Acts 8:12-17)
Entire families of the early church
were baptized (Acts 16:33-34)
Baptism initiates us into Christ(Romans 6:3-8)
Salvation is identified with baptism (1 Peter 3:21)
BELIEF
Believing God makes us righteous (Genesis 15:6)
Belief in God should be accompanied by action (Deut. 27:10)
Belief affects the way we live (Mark 1:15)
Right beliefs are important for salvation (Romans 10:9)
Believing is more than a mere
acknowledgement(James 2:21)
BIBLE
The Bible is perfect(Psalm 18:20)
The Bible is true (Psalm 33:4)
The Bible will last forever (Psalm 119:89)
The Bible gives us wisdom (Psalm 119:99)
The Bible can be trusted (Psalm 119:138)
The Bible reveals the truth (Acts 18:28)
The Bible is holy (Romans 1:2)
The Holy Spirit helps us understand (1 Cor. 2:12-16)
The Bible is authoritative (Galatians 3:10)
The Bible is a Christian’s spiritual weapon (Eph, 6:17)
The Bible is inspired by God (Hebrews 4:12)
The Bible helps us grow spiritually (1 Peter 2:2)
BIRTH
God is the Life-Giver (Genesis 2:7)
Children are a blessing from God (Psalm 127:3-5)
God carefully creates each person (Psalm 139:13.14)
God’s Son was born (Isaiah 9:6)
God plans the lives of people before they are born (Jar. 1:5)
The account of Jesus’ birth (Luke 2:7)
God’s children are reborn spiritually (John 1:12-13)
People must be reborn spiritually to enter heaven (John 3:3)
BLESSING
God blesses those who obey Him (Leviticus 26:3-5)
God blesses godly people (Psalm 5:12)
We are blessed when we worship God (Psalm 24:3-6)
Christians bless God through praise (Psalm 103:1)
God will bless those who fear Him (Psalm 112:1-3)
God blesses us when we seek to please Him (Matthew 6:33)
Christians should bless their enemies (Luke 6:28)
Salvation is our greatest blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
The Bible brings us blessing (James 1:25)
"Blood" to "Conscience"
BLOOD
God hates the shedding of an innocent person’s blood(Gen. 4:10)
Jesus’ blood seals God’s relationship with His people (Mt. 26:28)
Jesus’ blood allows us.to have access (Romans 5:8-9)
Christians are redeemed by Jesus’ blood (Ephesians 1:5-7)
Blood is required for forgiveness (Hebrews 9:22)
BODY OF CHRIST
The body of Christ has been given many gifts (Rom. 12:3-6)
There are many parts, but one body (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
Christians make up the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27)
Christians of different nationalities form one body (Eph. 3:6)
There must be unity in the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:3)
Different members of the body help each other grow(Eph. 4:11-12)
Jesus is the head of the body (Colossians 1:18)
BOOK OF LIFE
God writes our names in His book (Psalm 87:6)
The names of Christians are in the book of Life (Phil. 4:3)
Our names cannot be removed from the Book of Life (Rev. 3:5)
Judgment awaits those not listed in the Book of Life (Rev. 20:15)
Only those whose names are in God’s Book
will enter heaven (Revelation 21:27)
BRIDE
God’s children should be as pure as a bride (Isaiah 49:18)
We should be devoted to God as a bride is to her husband(Jer. 2:2)
The church is the bride of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:2-3)
The bride of Christ will be presented to Christ (Rev. 19:7)
BUSINESS
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 (Proverbs 25:13)
We should do the best job we can (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
We should work as though Jesus were our boss (Eph. 6:6-7)
Christians should do their best at their job (Titus 2:9-10)
CARING
God cares for His people (Deuteronomy 7:9)
God cares for underprivileged people (Psalm 68:5)
Protect the needy (Psalm 82:3)
God’s people should help the oppressed (Isaiah 1:17)
We must care for our enemies (Luke 6:27)
God’s people should care for the needy (Luke 14:13.14)
God cares for His children (Romans 1:6-7)
We must treat our parents with care (Ephesians 6:2)
We must treat our co-workers with care (Colossians 4:1)
We must care for the elderly (1 Timothy 5:1-4)
Christians should care for the needy (James 1:27)
CHILDREN
God tells children to honor their parents (Exodus 20:12)
Parents should teach their children to follow God (Deut. 6:6.7)
Christians are the children of God. (John 1:1-12)
Children of God should imitate God (Ephesians 5:1)
Parents should nurture their children (Ephesians 6:4)
Children must obey their parents (Colossians 3:20)
CHURCH
Jesus is the cornerstone of the church (Psalm 118:22)
We should have joy going to God’s house (Psalm 122:1)
Satan works against the church (Matthew 16:18)
Members of the church should take care of each other (Acts 2:44)
The church sends out missionaries (Acts 13:2)
The church is like a body (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
The church is a family of Christians (Galatians 6:10)
God’s children form the church (Ephesians 2:19-22)
The church should not allow immoral behavior by members(Eph.5:34) Christ is the head of the church (Colossians 1:18)
Christ is the head of the church (Colossians 1:18)
Many groups form one -universal church (Colossians 3:11)
Church leaders are qualified to lead by character (Titus 1:6-9)
The church is made up of God’s children (1 John 3:1)
The church is the bride of Christ (Revelation 19:7-8)
COMFORT
Friends should comfort each other (Job 2:12-13)
God comforts us (Isaiah 40:1-11)
God promises to comfort those who mourn (Matthew 5:4)
God’s Holy Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:16)
Jesus overcome the world’s troubles (John 16:33)— —
God comforts those who are hurting (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)
Christians should comfort each other (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
All pain will end (Revelation 21:3-4)
Christians should not complain to each other (Phil. 2:14)
People complain because they want their own way (Jude 1:16)
COMPROMISE
Do not compromise your convictions (1 Kings 11:4)
Compromise can be wise (Matthew 5:25)
Compromise can divide our loyalty (Matthew 6:24)
Compromise can keep us from doing what is right (Mk. 15:15)
Compromise can weaken faith (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)
CONFESSION OF SIN ( SEE ALSO REPENTANCE)
Sin must be confessed (Leviticus 5:5)
God will restore those who turn away from evil (2 Chron. 7:14)
Remorse accompanies the confession of sin (Ezra 10:1)
God forgives confessed sin (Psalm 32:5)
Do not try to hide sin (Proverbs 28:13)
Confession of sin accompanies a changed lifestyle (2 Tim. 2:19)
God purifies those who confess their sin (1 John 1:9)
CONSCIENCE
Our conscience moves us to turn from our mistakes (Pr. 28:13)
We can suppress our conscience.(Jonah 1:5)
The Holy Spirit can speak through our conscience (Rom. 9:1)
Keep your conscience clear (1 Timothy 1:18-19)
Church leaders must have clear consciences (1 Timothy 3:9)
Consciences can be destroyed (1 Timothy 4:2)
Jesus’ forgiveness dears our conscience (Hebrews 9:14)
A clear conscience helps us live a God-honoring life (1 Pt. 3:16)
"Courage" to "Depression"
COURAGE
God gives us victory (Psalm 112:8)
Jesus’ strength gives us courage (John 16:33)
Courage helps us boldly represent Christ (Acts 4:31)
Christians should be courageous (1 Corinthians 16:13)
Pray for courage (Ephesians 6:19-20)
Christians can pray to God with confidence (Hebrews 4:16)
COVENANT
God’s promise can be trusted (Genesis 9:17)
Jesus established a new covenant (Luke 22:20)
God’s covenant brings life (2 Corinthians 3:6)
The nemovenant is superior to the old covenant (Heb. 8:6)
The old covenant foreshadowed the new covenant (Nebr. 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 (Jeremiah 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 (Revelation 4:11)
God will make a new heaven and new earth (Rev. 21:1-4)
CRITICISM
We should look at ourselves before criticizing others (Mt. 7:3.5)
Criticism should help us deepen our relationship with God (Luke 17:3-5)
Criticism should be given with a loving attitude (1 Cor. 13:4-5)
Harsh criticism can destroy rather than help (Gal 5:15)
CROSS
Jesus was crucified on a cross (Matthew 27:31-35)
Christians should pick up their own crosses (Mark 8:34-38)
Jesus’ death was powerful
(1 Corinthians 1:17-18)
Jesus’ death unified all Christians (Ephesians 2:16)
Jesus’ death was a sacrifice
( Colossians 1:20-22)
Jesus’ death defeated Satan (Colossians 2:14-15)
Jesus’ cross is an example for us( Hebrews 12:2)
CULT
God hates the occult (Leviticus 19.26)
God judges those who wrongly claim to
speak for him (Deuteronomy 18.20- 22)
God hates cultic practices (II 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 (Galatians 5:19- 21)
Be careful in your spiritual life (1Thessalonians 5:21)
DARKNESS, SPIRITUAL
God’s Word enlightens us (Psalm 119:105)
The way of wicked people is darkness (Proverbs 4:19)
Jesus brings light to darkened lives (John 1:5)
Living without God is living in spiritual darkness (Acts 26:17-18)
Christians do not live in spiritual darkness (Ephesians 5:8)
God rescued us from eternal darkness (Colossians 1:13)
There is no darkness in Jesus (I John 1:5)
Sinners’ eternal punishment will be in darkness (Jude 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 (Ps 116:15)
Christians enter perfect peace at death (Isaiah 57:1-2)
God has power over death (John 14:19)
The death of Christians brings fellowship with Jesus (Acts 7:59)
God provides eternal life (Romans 6:23)
Jesus will raise everyone who has died (1 Cor. 15:20-23)
Living in heaven is better than living on earth (2 Cor. 5:6-7)
Death is not the end of a person (1Thessalonians 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 (Revelation 21:4)
DECISIONS
Pray before making decisions (Nehemiah 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 (Proverbs 18:15)
Ask God for wisdom before making decisions (James 1:2-8)
DEMONS
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 (Acts 16:16-18)
Demons are powerful (Acts 19:16)
Demons cannot separate people from God’s love (Rom. 8:38-39)
Demons deceive people (2 Corinthians 11:13-15)
Christians fight against the plans of demons (Eph. 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 (Jude 1:6)
We dare not take demons lightly (Jude 1:8-9)
Demons can work miracles (Revelation 16:13-14)
In the last days, demons will be bound by God (Rev. 20:1-3)
DEPRESSION
Depression can follow exhausting times (Judges 15:18)
God can encourage hurting people (2 Samuel 22:29-31)
Depression can follow success (I Kings 19:3-4)
God helps those who feel crushed (Psalm 34:18)
Abraham had hope when there was no reason to hope (Romans 4:18-22)
God will wipe away depression (Revelation 21:4)
"Desires" to "Emotions"
DESIRES
You must not desire what belongs to others (Exodus 20:17)
Wicked people desire evil (Psalm 36:1-4)
God gives those who fellowship with him what they desire (Psalm 37:4)
We should desire to know God (Psalm 42:1)
We should desire to worship God (Psalm 84:1-2)
We should desire to honor God (Psalm 86:12)
We should not desire self-promotion (Psalm 119:36)
Money doesn’t satisfy desires (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
Christians should not give in to sinful desires (Ephesians 4:22)
Sinful desires have no place among God’s children (1 Pt. 1:14)
We should desire to do God’s will (1 Peter 4:2)
God’s children desire to obey God (I John 2:3-6)
DETERMINATION
We should be determined to obey God (1 Samuel 7:3)
We must determine not to sin (Job 31:1)
We must determine to stand firm (Isaiah 7:9)
God helps us be determined (Isaiah 50:7)
We must determine to follow Christ (Mark 8:34-38)
DEVOTION
We should be fully devoted to God (1 Chronicles 28:9)
We should worship God with devotion (1 Chronicles 29:9)
We should be devoted in prayer (Psalm 5:3)
We should devote our lives to God (Rom 12:1-2)
DISCERNMENT
The Bible will help you discern bad teaching (Acts 17:11)
God grants discernment(1 Corinthians 12:10)
Discern between right and wrong behavior (Hebrews 5:14)
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 (Acts 14:21-22)
DISCIPLINE
Punishment is a consequence of sinful actions (Gen. 3:6-19)
God’s punishment does not change his love for us(Ps. 89:32-33)
The Lord disciplines those he loves (Proverbs 3:11-12)
Parents are responsible to discipline their children (Prov. 13:24)
Punishment for sin may be swift and severe ( Acts 5:1-11)
Paul commanded punishment for blatant sin in the church (1 Corinthians 5:1-5)
Punishment should lead to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8-9)
Sometimes God punishes us to bring us back
to himself (Hebrews 12:5-11)
DISCRIMINATION
We must be fair in our judgment of others (Leviticus 19:15)
We must not discriminate against the helpless (Deut. 1:17)
We should not oppress the disadvantaged (Malachi 3:5)
God does not discriminate among his people (Acts 10:34)
All Christians are equal in God’s eyes (Galatians 3:28)
God will judge those who discriminate (Colossians 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 (Leviticus 19:35-36)
Do not lie for your own gain (Deuteronomy 19:14)
Dishonest people cannot know God (Psalm 101:7)
God hates deception (Proverbs 12:22)
God will punish those who take advantage of others (1Thes. 4:6)
DOCTRINE
We must 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 doubt (Psalm 42:5-6)
God does not leave us during our
time of doubt (Isaiah 40:27-28)
Help those who have spiritual doubts (Hebrews 3:12)
Doubt inhibits our prayers (James 1:5-7)
DRINKING
People controlled by alcohol are fools (Proverbs 20:1)
Alcohol leads to poverty (Proverbs 21:17)
Alcohol can destroy you (Proverbs 23:29-35)
God will judge those who are controlled by alcohol (Isa. 5:22)
Becoming drunk is dangerous (Luke 21:34)
Drunkenness is not fitting for a Christian (Romans 13:11-14)
Drunkenness can lead to immoral behavior (Eph. 5:18)
EARTH
God created the earth (Genesis 1:1)
People are 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 Jesus sustains the earth (Hebrews 1:3)
EDUCATION
Parents are responsible to teach their children (Deut. 6:1-9)
We must train our children to follow God (Proverbs 22:6)
Christians should always learn more about God (Eph. 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 (Rom. 1:16)
We should not be embarrassed by Jesus (Galatians 1:10)
EMOTIONS
Emotions can lead us to sin (Genesis 4:2-6)
Emotions-can lead to foolish promises (Judges 11:29-40)
Emotions are a part of worship (Ezra 3:1-13)
God heals those with broken hearts (Psalm 34:18)
Carefully guard your emotions (Proverbs 4:23)
Emotions can crush us (Proverbs 15:13)
Do not be led by emotions (Proverbs 19:2)
Jesus experienced emotions (John 11:35)
Emotions are not reliable guides (Galatians 5:1-17)
Some emotions can be sinful(Ephesians 4:31)
"Employment" to "Forgiveness"
EMPLOYMENT
God’s people should be good workers (Genesis 31:42)
Work should not overrun our time with God (Exodus 16:23)
God gives us the ability to work (Exodus 35:30-31)
Workers should be trustworthy (Proverbs 25:13)
We must do the best we can (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
We must work as though Jesus were our boss (Eph. 6:6-7)
Christians should do their best at their job (Titus 2:9-10)
ENCOURAGEMENT
We are to encourage the underprivileged (Isaiah 1:17)
God encourages us (Isaiah 40:31)
The Holy Spirit encourages us (Acts 9:31)
We should encourage our neighbors(Romans 15:2)
The Bible encourages us (Romans 15:4)
Our position in Christ encourages us (Philippians 2:1)
We should encourage each other (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
We should encourage those who are weak (1Thes. 5:14)
We should encourage the elderly (1 Timothy 5:1-4)
We should encourage others not to sin (Hebrews 3:13)
We should encourage others to love (Hebrews 10:24)
ENVY
Envy can lead to destruction (Job 5.2)
We should not envy those who do wrong (Psalm 37:1)
We should not envy the prosperity of the wicked (Ps. 73:2-3)
Envy steals our peace (Proverbs 14:30)
Envy is a powerful enemy (Proverbs 27:4)
Being envious is foolish (Ecclesiastes 4:4)
Envy can cause us to act rashly (Acts 7:9)
Envy characterizes sinful people (Romans 1:29)
We should not envy other Christians (Galatians 5:26)
Envy has no place in Christian’s life (Titus 3:3)
We must not harbor envy (James 3:14-15)
We should get rid of envy (1 Peter 2:1)
ETERNAL LIFE
Eternal life is 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 the 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 (Isaiah 43:10-11)
Christians bring light to a dark world (Matthew 5:14-16)
Jesus made salvation available to all people (Matthew 9:9-13)
We should be bold in our evangelism (Matthew 10:33)
Jesus sent his followers to make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)
The Holy Spirit gives us power to evangelize (Acts 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 in this fallen world (Romans 1:24-28)
God cannot coexist with evil (Galatians 5:16-17)
Christians should put away evil from their lives (Eph. 4:22)
There are spiritual forces behind evil (Ephesians 6:12)
FAITH
Believing God takes faith (Genesis 15:6)
Only a small amount of faith is needed (Luke 17:6)
Faith is needed for salvation (Romans 3:28)
Faith puts us in a right relationship with God (Romans 5:1)
Faith comes from hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17)
We must accept those who are weak in faith (Romans 14:1)
Christianity is the only true faith (Ephesians 4:5)
Faith is hoping on what is not seen (Hebrews 11:1)
Faith accompanies obedience to God (Hebrews 11:7-11)
FAMILY
Family members can teach each other about God (Deut. 6:4-9)
We must not bring trouble to a family (Proverb 11:29)
Christian faith is of greater importance than family (Lk. 12:51-53) Christians are members of God’s family (Ephesians 2:19)
Christians are members of God’s family (Ephesians 2:19)
Husbands and wives should love each other (Eph. 5:21-33)
Children should obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1)
Church leaders must have a good family life (1 Tim. 3:4-6)
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 alone (Psalm 25:12)
Christians do not need to fear anyone (Psalm 27:1)
God gives us strength (Psalm 46:1-3)
We need not fear darkness or violence (Psalm 91:5)
We need not fear bad news (Psalm 112:7)
Love drives fear away (I John 4:18)
FOOLISHNESS
Being foolish is to lack discernment (Job 5:2)
Fools do not acknowledge God (Psalm 14:1)
Fools do not know God (Proverbs 1:7)
Fools invite their own destruction (Proverbs 10:14)
Fools enjoy evil (Proverbs 10:23)
We should avoid foolish people (Proverbs 14:7)
A foolish person rejects discipline (Proverbs 15:5)
Fools return to their folly (Proverbs 26:11)
A foolish person gives in to anger (Proverbs 29:11)
A foolish person is lazy (Ecclesiastes 4:5)
The foolishness of God is wiser than man (1 Cor. 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 (Isaiah 1:18)
God removes our impurities (Ezekiel 36:25)
We must forgive others (Matthew 6:14-15)
We must count the times we forgive (Matthew 18:21-35)
We are to freely forgive others (Colossians 3:13)
God will forgive our sins if we confess them (1 John 1:8-9)
"Foul Language" to "Grief"
FOUL LANGUAGE
Foul language is not fitting for a Christian (Ephesians 5:4)
Our speech reflects our relationship with God (Colossians 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 (Romans 5:21)
Christians are free in order to serve
FRIENDSHIP (SEE ALSO RELATIONSHIPS)
Friends can cause great pain (Psalm 55:12-14)
Friends show love during difficult times (Proverbs 17:17)
Faithful friends are not common (Proverbs 18:24)
Friends influence us (Proverbs 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 (Deuteronomy 5:29)
We should not plan our future like evil people (Jer. 10:2-3)
God gives us hope for our future (Jeremiah 31:17)
God prepares a future for us (1 Corinthians 2:9)
GIVING
God is honored by our gifts (Exodus 35:22)
Generous giving honors God (Ezra 2:68-69)
God will reward us for giving to others (Mark 9:41)
Giving helps others live (Acts 2:44-46)
We should support Christian workers (Acts 28:10)
Wealthy people should give generously (1 Timothy 6:17-19)
God is pleased with our gifts others (Galatians 5:1)
Giving reflects God’s love (I John 3:17)
GOD
God created everything (Genesis 1:1)
God is a warrior (Exodus 15:3)
God is one (Deuteronomy 6:4)
God is trustworthy (Deuteronomy 7:9)
God is too great to be described (I Kings 8:27)
God is gracious and merciful (Nehemiah 9:31)
God is good (Psalm 34:8) God helps his people 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 always near (Psalm 75:1)
God is our salvation (Isaiah 12:2)
God is sovereign (Isaiah 25:8)
God is holy (Isaiah 29:3)
Only God is worthy of glory (Isaiah 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 (Romans 11:33)
God is knowable (Ephesians 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 (I John 4:16)
God is almighty (Revelation 1:8)
GOD’S WILL
God gives us guidance (Psalm 16:7)
We should ask God for guidance (Psalm 25:4-7)
God will give us direction (Psalm 48:1- 4)
God works everything out for his plan (Proverbs 16:4)
God directs events in our lives (Acts 16:6-7)
God gives wisdom for making decisions (James 1:2-5)
GOSPEL
Christians should tell others about the gospel (Mt. 28:18-19) The gospel’s message is for everyone (Luke 24:46-47)
The gospel’s message is for everyone (Luke 24:46-47)
People should respond to the gospel in faith (John 1:12)
The gospel is powerful (Romans 1:16)
Believing the gospel brings a change to life (1Thes. 1:4-5)
GOSSIP
We must not gossip (Exodus 23:1)
We must be careful not to slander (Leviticus 19:16)
Gossip betrays confidence (Proverbs 11:13)
Gossip separates friends (Proverbs 16:28)
Gossip prolongs tension between people (Proverbs 26:20)
Gossip is easy to fall into (Proverbs 26:22)
People who gossip are wicked (Romans 1:29)
Gossip should have no place among Christians (1 Tim. 5:13)
GOVERNMENT
God holds government leaders accountable (Deu. 17:18-19)
God gives authority to those in government (Romans 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 (Ephesians 1:7-8)
God accepts us by His grace (Ephesians 2:8-9)
God’s grace gives us hope (1 Peter 1:13)
GREED
Greed creates disagreement (Proverbs 28:25)
The Pharisees had greedy hearts (Matthew 23:25)
Christians should avoid being greedy (Ephesians 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 when we are weak (Isaiah 40)
God promises to comfort those who grieve (Matthew 5:4)
God’s Holy Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:16)
Jesus had overcome the world’s troubles (John 16:33)
The Holy Spirit comforts us (Acts 9:31)
The Bible comforts us (Romans 15:4)
God comforts those who grieve (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)
All grief will someday end (Revelation 21:3-4)
"Guidance" to "Humility"
GUIDANCE
We should ask God for guidance (Psalm 25:4-5)
God is able to guide us (Psalm 32:8)
The Bible gives us guidance (Psalm 119:133)
God directs our path when we trust him (Proverbs 3:5-6)
GUILT
Guilt causes us to hide from God (Genesis 3:7-11)
We should ask God to forgive hidden sins (Psalm 19:12-13)
God forgives sin and removes guilt (Psalm 32:5)
God can cleanse us from all sin (Psalm 51:2)
All people are guilty of sin (Romans 3:9-12) •
Jesus Christ takes away all guilt(Romans 3:23.24)
HATRED
Hatred causes trouble (Proverbs 10:12)
Followers of Jesus will be hated (Matthew 10:22)
Many in the world hate Jesus (John 15:18)
Christians should hate evil (Romans 12:9)
All people are equal in Christ (Galatians 3:28-29)
Christians need to get rid of their hatred (Colossians 3:8)
HEART
We must love God with all of our heart (Deuteronomy 6:5)
Our heart can have confidence (Psalm 27:3)
God will not despise a repentant heart(Psalm 51:17)
We must guard our heart (Proverbs 4:23)
Those who have a pure heart will see God (Matthew 5:8)
Words and actions begin in the heart (Luke 6:45)
HEAVEN
Death will not exist in heaven (Isaiah 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 complete until we enter heaven (2 Cm. 5:2)
Heaven is much better than earth (Philippians 1:23)
Christians should look forward to heaven (Colossians 3:1-5)
Heaven is the home of righteousness (2 Peter 3:13)
God is the focus of attention in heaven (Revelation 7:17)
There will not be any sadness in heaven (Revelation 21:4)
People in heaven will walk with God (Revelation 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 sin (2 Pt. 2:4-9)
Hell is a place of eternal fire (Jude 1:7)
God will send to hell those who do not
Bible HELPS believe in him (Revelation 21:8)
HOLY
God is known for his holiness (Psalm 93:5)
God cannot tolerate sin (Isaiah 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 (Revelation 4:8)
HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit was involved in Creation (Genesis 1:2)
The Holy Spirit empowers leaders (Judges 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 (Acts 1:8)
The Holy Spirit lives within us (Romans 8:11)
The Holy Spirit sanctifies us (Romans 15:16)
The Holy Spirit opens our spiritual eyes (1 Corinthians 2:10)
The Holy Spirit is involved in salvation (Titus 3:5)
HOMOSEXUALITY
God finds homosexual behavior detestable (Leviticus 18:22)
God will judge those who practice homosexuality (Rom.1:18-22)
Homosexuality has no place among Christians (1 Cod. 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 (Proverbs 6:16-17)
We must be honest (Proverbs 19:1)
Christians should be known by their honesty (Matthew 5:37)
Lies make people unclean before God. (Matthew 15:18-20)
Christians should put away all dishonesty (Ephesians 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 should always have hope (Romans 8:28)
Hope comes from the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13)
Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope (1 Corinthians 6:14)
We have hope in Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:19)
We have the confidence of eternal life (Titus 1:1-2)
HOSPITALITY
Christians should take care of those in need (Matt. 25:34-40) Hospitality brings heavenly reward (Mark 9:41)
Hospitality brings heavenly reward (Mark 9:41)
Christians should be hospitable (Romans 12:13)
Christians should be hospitable to strangers (Hebrews 13:2)
We should be cheerful in our hospitality (1 Peter 4:9-11)
Hospitality reflects God’s love (3 John 1:5-8)
HUMILITY
God humbles us for our own good (Deuteronomy 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 (Psalm 11:2)
God cares for the humble (Isaiah 66:2)
God will exalt the humble (Luke 18:14)
We must be humble in dealing with others (Phil. 2:1-11)
We must humble ourselves before God (James 4:10)
"Hypocrisy" to "Kindness"
HYPOCRISY
We should not associate with hypocrites (Psalm 26:4)
God hates hypocrisy in worship (Isaiah 29:13)
Hypocrites pretend to be devoted to God (Ezekiel 33:31-32)
God finds hypocrites repulsive (Matthew 23:27-28)
We must beware of hypocrisy in our lives (Luke 12:1-2)
God will punish hypocrisy (Luke 20:46- 47)
Hypocrites are worthless (Titus 1:16)
We must get rid of hypocrisy (1 Peter 2:1)
IDOLATRY
We should have no other gods (Exodus 20:3)
We must not be devoted to anything more than God (Dt. 4:23)
We must devote our heart to God (Joshua 24:14)
We must look to God for our security (Judges 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 (Isaiah 42:8)
Christians cannot serve both God and worldly things (Lk. 16:13)
IMMORALITY
Small compromises lead to immorality (Judges 3:1-11)
We should stay away from immoral Christians (1 Cor. 5:9-11)
Immorality has no place among Christians (Ephesians 4:17-19)
INSULT
We should respond properly to an insult (Proverbs 12:16)
God will bless those insulted for their faith (Luke 6:22)
We must not insult others (1 Peter 3:9)
INTEGRITY
Leaders must have integrity (Psalm 78:72)
Integrity takes effort (Psalm 101:3-8)
Leaders in the church should be full of integrity (Titus 1:7) We must maintain integrity in teaching others (Titus 2:7)
We must 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 (Gen. 46:3)
We need not fear anyone (Genesis 27:1)
God empowers us (Psalm 46:1-3)
We need not be intimidated (Psalm 112:7-8)
Jesus’ strength can give us courage (John 16:33)
God will help us be bold (Acts 4:31)
We should be on guard against intimidation (1 Cor. 16:13)
We should pray for courage (Ephesians 6:19-20)
Christians can pray without fear (Hebrews 4:16)
JEALOUSY
God will not share our devotion (Deuteronomy 4:24)
Jealousy can destroy people (Job 5:2)
We should not envy those who do wrong (Psalm 37:1)
We should not be jealous of the wicked (Psalm 73:2-3)
Jealousy steals away our peace (Proverbs 14:30)
Jealousy is a powerful enemy (Proverbs 27:4)
Jealousy is foolish (Ecclesiastes 4:4)
Jealousy can cause rash behavior (Acts 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 (Isaiah 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 us 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 (Acts 3:15)
Jesus is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:21-24)
Jesus is the head of the church (Ephesians 5:23)
Jesus is the highest authority (Philippians 2:9-10)
Jesus is the Creator (Colossians 1:15.16)
Jesus is faithful (2 Tim 2:13)
Jesus is coming again (Titus 2:13)
Jesus is sinless (Hebrews 4:15)
Jesus is Holy (Hebrews 7:26)
Jesus is the King of the ages (Revelation 15:3)
Jesus is the Lamb of God (Revelation 21:22)
JUDGMENT
God is able to judge (Job 34:23)
God is the ultimate authority (Psalm 9:7)
God will judge all people (Ecclesiastes 3:17)
God will judge people for their actions (Ecclesiastes 11:9)
God will judge everything done in secret (Ecc. 12:14)
God will find the wicked to be guilty (Malachi 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 (Romans 14:10)
God will judge Christians for their actions (2 Cor. 5:10)
God will judge all people (Hebrews 9:27)
Those listed in God’s Book of Life will enter heaven (Rev. 20:11-15)
JUSTICE
Justice should not be influenced by a crowd (Exodus 23:2)
We must protect the poor (Exodus 23:6)
We must never hold back justice (Deuteronomy 27:19)
God loves justice (Psalm 11:7)
Jesus’ death brought justice for sin (Romans 3:25-26)
KINDNESS
Christians should be kind to each other (Ephesians 4:32)
We must be kind to those who treat us wrongly (1 Thes. 5:15)
We should be kind to others rather than argue (2 Tim. 2:24)
Being kind takes effort (2 Peter 1:5-7)
"Kindom of God / Heaven" to "Money"
KINGDOM OF GOD/HEAVEN
We must turn from sin before entering
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 (Matthew 5:19)
Only righteous people will enter God’s Kingdom (Mt.5:20)
God’s Kingdom is open to those who do his will (Matthew 7:21)
Healed lives are associated with God’s Kingdom (Mt. 9:35-36)
Entering God’s Kingdom costs 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 reborn can enter God’s Kingdom (John 3:3)
Entering God’s Kingdom is not easy (Acts 14:22)
Christians should tell others about the Kingdom of God (Ac. 28:31)
God’s Kingdom affects our lives (Romans 14:17)
God’s Kingdom is powerful (1 Corinthians 4:20)
No immoral person will be allowed into God’s Kingdom (Eph. 5:5)
Christians are members of God’s Kingdom (Colossians 1:13)
Our lives should reflect our membership in God’s Kingdom (1Thessalonians 2:12)
God calls people into his Kingdom ( 1 Thessalonians 12)
God’s Kingdom cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28)
God’s Kingdom will one day be fully consummated (Rev. 11:15)
LAZINESS
Laziness can lead to ruin (Proverbs 6:6-1 1 )
Laziness can lead to poverty (Proverbs 10:4-5)
Lazy people work for others (Proverbs 12:24)
Lazy people make excuses (Proverbs 22:13)
Lazy people oversleep (Proverbs 26:14)
We should encourage lazy people to work (1 Thes. 5:14)
Lazy people should not be allowed to freeload (2 Thes. 3:10)
LEADERSHIP
Leaders should be trustworthy (Exodus 18:21)
Leaders look out for the people’s
best interests (Numbers 27:16-17)
Leaders should represent God in
their decisions (2 Chronicles 19:5-7)
Leaders should look for good advice (Proverbs 11:14)
Leaders must serve others (Matthew 20:26-28)
Leaders should sacrifice for others (John 10:11)
Leaders should be obeyed (Romans 13:1-4)
Leaders are accountable to God for their actions (Heb. 13:17)
LIFE
Life comes from God (Genesis 2:7)
God carefully creates each person (Psalm 139:13-14)
Life should be enjoyed (Ecclesiastes 9:9)
God plans the lives of people before they are born (Jer. 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 (Eph. 4:1)
Christ is the reason for life (Philippians 1:21)
Our lives should honor God (Colossians 3:17)
LIGHT
Light comes from God (Genesis 1:3)
God is light (Psalm 27:1)
God’s Word shines light on our path (Psalm 119:105)
God can turn darkness into light (Isaiah 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 Corinthians 4:6)
Christians are children of lig ht(Ephesians 5:8)
LOYALTY
True friends are loyal (Proverbs 17:17)
We should not divide our loyalty (Matthew 6:24)
There must be loyalty in marriage (Hebrews 13:4)
LUST
Lustful thoughts are sinful (Matthew 5:28)
Christians should not give in to lust (Colossians 3:5)
Christians should avoid lust (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5)
Godless people enjoy immorality (1 Peter 4:3)
LYING (SEE DISHONESTY)
MARRIAGE
God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16)
Two people become one through marriage (Mark 10:2-12)
Angels do not get married (Mark 12:25)
Spouses should meet each others needs (1 Cor. 7:2.5)
Spouses are united to each other for life (1 Cor. 7:39)
A Christian can witness to a non-Christian spouse (1 Pt. 3:1-6)
MERCY
God requires that we show mercy (Micah 6:8)
People who show mercy to others will be rewarded (Mt. 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 prophet prophesied about the Messiah (Genesis 3:15)
The Messiah’s mother would be a virgin (Isaiah 7:14)
The Messiah would be great(Isaiah 9:6-7 )
The Messiah would suffer (Isaiah 53:2- 12)
The Messiah would heal broken lives (Isaiah 61:1-3)
The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)
Jesus’ disciples knew Jesus was the Messiah (Mk. 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 (Hebrews 2:10)
MIND
Keep away from mental sins (Matthew 5:27-30)
A Christian’s thought should be holy (Romans 12:2)
God helps us makes decisions (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
We should please God with our thoughts (Philippians 4:8)
MONEY
We should look to God for security, not money(1 Tim. 6:17-19)
We should never love money (Hebrews 13:5)
We must treat rich and poor equally (James 2:1-9)
Greed brings trouble (Proverbs 15:27)
Do not make money your first priority (Matthew 6:19)
Money can distract us from God (Mark 10:17-24)
We cannot serve both God and money (Luke 16:13)
Christians should share their wealth with the needy (Ac. 2:42-45)
Christians should not love money (1 Timothy 3:3)
"Mourning" to "Questions"
MOURNING
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 Thessalonians 4:18)
MURDER
God has forbidden murder (Deuteronomy 5:17)
Hateful anger is the same in God’s eyes as murder (Mt. 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 (Colossians 3:16)
OBEDIENCE
Obedience is better than sayin “I’m sorry” (1 Samuel 15:22)
People who obey God’s word will be blessed (Luke 11:28)
Christians should obey the government (Romans 13:1-4)
Children should obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1)
Christians should obey God (I John 2:3)
PAIN
God cares for his people who suffer (Deuteronomy 7:9)
Friends should comfort each other (Job 2:12-13)
God comforts us in our darkest hours (Job 35:10)
God watches over the weak (Psalm 12:5)
All pain will someday end (Revelation 21:3-4)
PARENTS
Parents must help each child to follow God (Deut. 6:6-7)
Parents should nurture their children (Ephesians 6:4)
Children should obey their parents (Colossians 3:20)
PATIENCE
We are to wait patiently for God ( Psalm 75:2)
Patience is valuable (Proverbs 25:15)
Patience is better than pride (Ecclesiastes 7:8)
Patience demonstrates love (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Patience proves the Holy Spirit’s presence (Galatians 5:22)
We must be patient with each other (Ephesians 4:2)
PEACE
We should be filled with peace (Psalm 34:14)
Jesus is known as the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Wicked people will not know peace (Isaiah 48:22)
We can have peace with God (Isaiah 53:5)
We must make peace with others (Matthew 5:23-26)
The peace Jesus gives is different than the world’s (John 14:27)
Jesus gives us peace (Romans 5:1)
Peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence (Gal. 5:22)
We can have peace through prayer (Philippians 4:4-7)
POWER
Christians receive power from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
The Bible is a powerful weapon (Ephesians 6:17)
Jesus is the greatest power (Hebrews 1:1.4)
Prayer can be powerful (James 5:16)
Christians have power to overcome the world (I John 5:4.5)
PRAISE (SEE WORSHIP)
PRAYER
We should ask God for help (Psalm 40:13)
God does not hear our prayers if we are purposely sinning (Micah 3:4)
Prayer should not be a show (Matthew 6:6)
Jesus taught his disciples how to pray (Matthew 6:9-13)
We should pray with an attitude of humility (Luke 18:9-14)
We should pray in Jesus’ name (John 16:23-24)
We should pray all the time (Ephesians 6:18)
We should pray without doubting (James 1:6)
We should pray with the right motives (James 4:3)
We should pray according to God’s will (I John 5:14-15)
PRIDE (SEE ALSO SELF-ESTEEM)
Pride leads to shame (Pr. 11:2)
Pride leads to arguments (Proverbs 13:10)
Pride will be punished (Proverbs 16:5)
Pride will end in destruction (Proverbs 16:18)
Pride cuts us off from God and others (Luke 18:9.14)
There is no place for boasting in the Christian life (Rom. 3:27)
God reveals himself to the humble, not the proud (1 Cor. 1:26-31)
Pride is not compatible with the Holy Sprit (Gal. 5:22-26) God opposes the proud (James 4:6)
PROBLEMS (SEE STRESS, SUFFERING, TRIALS )
PROCRASTINATION
We must not procrastinate in serving the Lord (Joshua 4:15)
God does not procrastinate (Habakkuk 2:3)
Those who procrastinate lose out (Luke 14:16-21)
Today is the day to be saved (2 Corinthians 6:2)
No one can procrastinate forever (Revelation 10:6)
PROPHECY (SEE ALSO TEACHING)
Prophecy reveals a message from God (Deut. 18:21-22)
False prophecy is not from God (Jeremiah 23:25-32)
The Holy Spirit allows believers to prophesy (Acts 2:17-18)
Prophecy is a spiritual gift (1 Corinthians 14:1-5)
We should listen to God’s message (1 Thessalonians 5:20)
True prophets speak God’s words (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 (Ps. 119:1-20)
We cannot claim purity apart from God (Proverbs 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 (Mt. 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 (Phil. 4:8)
One day our purity will be like Christ’s (I 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 (Lk. 21:12-15)
We should be ready with answers when questioned about our faith (1 Peter 3:15)
"Rapture" to "Satan"
RAPTURE (SEE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST)
RELATIONSHIPS (SEE ALSO FRIENDSHIP, MARRIAGE)
Our relationship with God is made possible through Jesus Christ (John 14:19-21)
Our relationship should not compromise our faith (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)
We are unified with all believers in God’s family (Eph. 2:21-22)
Our relationship with Christ is deep and abiding (2 Tim. 2:11-13)
Our relationship with Christ makes us children of God (I John 3:1-3)
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 (Ac. 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 Pt. 3:9)
REPUTATION
A good reputation can be built by obeying God’s word (Deuteronomy 4:1.14)
Integrity builds a good reputation (Ruth 2:1-13)
A bad reputation will follow you (Proverbs 25:9.10)
The Christians in Rome had a reputation for obedience (Romans 16:19)
We should guard our reputation (2 Corinthians 8:18-24
RESPECT (SEE ALSO AUTHORITY)
God is worthy of our respect (Exodus 3:5)
Our parents are worthy of our respect(Leviticus 19:3)
Those in authority should have our respect(1 Samuel 24:1-6)
Husbands and wives should respect each other (Eph. 5:33)
Those in leadership should have
respectful children (1 Tim. 3:4)
We are to 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 (Matthew 25:14-30)
People are responsible for their decision about Christ (Jn. 3:18-19)
Responsible people know their abilities
and limitations (Acts 6:1-7)
People are responsible for their own actions (James 1:13-15)
REST
God gave us an example of weekly rest (Genesis 2:3)
Rest is important for worship (Exodus 20:8)
God commands us to rest (Exodus 23:12)
Jesus promises to give us rest from our burdens (Mt. 11:28-30)
Rest is a gift of God (Hebrews 4:9-11)
Heaven will be a place of rest (Revelation 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 (Romans 6:3-11)
Jesus’ resurrection is the foundation of Christianity (1 Cor. 15:12-21)
Our resurrected bodies will be eternal bodies (1 Cor. 15:51-53)
REVENGE
God’s people should not seek revenge (Leviticus 19:18)
Do not pay back evil for evil (Proverbs 24:29)
Believers ought to resist revenge (Matthew 5: 38-42)
We should have revenge in God’s hands (Romans 12:19)
Desire for revenge is not compatible with Christians (1Thes. 5:15)
Jesus is our example (1 Peter 2:21-23)
RIGHTEOUS/ RIGHTEOUSNESS
God is completely righteous (Isaiah 45:21-24)
We cannot attain righteousness on our own (Isaiah 64:6)
Human nature is the opposite of righteousness (Rom. 3:10.18)
Righteousness is not attained by works (Romans 4:18-25)
Strict legalism cannot make us righteous (Galatians 3:11-21)
Our God-given righteousness is an armor against Satan’s attacks (Ephesians 6:14)
We become righteous through faith in Christ (Philippians 3:9)
Studying God’s word helps us grow in righteousness (2 Tim. 3:16)
Righteousness ought to characterize each believer’s life (1 Pt. 2:24)
SADNESS (SEE GRIEF, SORROW)
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 in Jesus Christ is 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 (Ac. 2:37-38)
Salvation cannot be earned; it is a gift of God (Rom. 6:23)
Receiving salvation is simple and personal (Rom. 10:8-10)
Salvation comes by God’s grace alone (Ephesians 2: 1-9)
Salvation rescues us from Satan’s dominion (Co. 1:13-14)
Our salvation was obtained by Jesus’ blood (1 Pt. 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 (Eph. 2:1-2)
Satan and his demons are spiritual (Ephesians 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 through his death (I John 3:7-8)
Satan is a defeated enemy (Revelation 20:10)
sins(‘ John 1:8.9)
"Second Coming of Christ" to "Suffering"
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 (Lk. 12:35-40)
The Second Coming will bring judgment on unbelievers ( John 12:37-50)
At Christ’s second coming, we will be with him forever (John 14:1-3)
Here is the promise of Christ’s return (Acts 1:10-11)
Believers will be resurrected and given glorious bodies (1 Corinthians 15:51-57)
Christ’s return will be visible and glorious (1 Thes. 4:16)
At Christ’s return, Christians both dead and alive will rise to meet him (1 Thessalonians 4:16.17)
We must continue to serve God as we await his return (1 Peter 4:7-8)
We are to patiently await Christ’s return (2 Peter 3:8-13)
Jesus is coming soon (Revelation 22:20-21)
SELF-ESTEEM (SEE ALSO PRIDE)
We are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-27)
We are made just a little lower than God (Psalm 8:3-5)
God took special care to create us (Psalm 139:1-18)
We have been formed by God’s loving hands (Isaiah 64:8)
We are of great value to God (Luke 12:4-12)
God gave his Son forus (John 3:16)
Ourself-esteem should be strengthened in Christ (Rom.12:1-8)
Our self-esteem is based on God’s approval (2 Cor.10:12-18)
We should not overestimate ourselves (Galatians 6:3-5)
SEX
Sex is God’s gift to married people (Proverbs 5:15-21)
Sex outside of marriage is foolish (Proverbs 6:23-25)
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 bond not meant to be taken lightly (1 Cor. 6:13-20)
Sexual immorality has no place among Christians (Eph. 5:1-3)
We are to have nothing to do with sexual immorality (Col. 3:5)
God wants us to be holy, not driven by lust (1 Thes. 4:1-8)
Sex in marriage is honorable and pure (Hebrews 13:4)
SICKNESS
God cares for the sick (Psalm 41:1-13)
A cheerful spirit is like good medicine (Proverbs 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 Cor. 12:7.10)
SIN
Sin has destructive consequences (Genesis 3:1-19)
God must punish sin (Exodus 32:34)
Our conscience can identify sin (2 Samuel 24:10-15)
We should humbly confess our sins to God (Ezra 9:5-15)
We should ask God to forgive our sins (Psalm 51:1-10)
We must avoid people who lead us to sin (Proverbs 1:10-19)
Sin begins in the mind (Matthew 5:27- 28)
All people have sinned (Romans 3:23)
Sin leads to eternal death (Romans 6:23)
Jesus took the penalty of our sin on himself (Romans 8:1-2)
Sin begins with temptation (James 1:15)
It is sin when we avoid something that we should do (James 4:17)
God is willing to forgive our
SINGLENESS
Some people remain single to work for God’s Kingdom (Mt 19:12)
Singleness is a gift from God (1 Corinthians 7:7-8)
Single people can serve God (1 Corinthians 7:25.31)
Single people have more time to serve God (1 Cor. 7:32-35)
SORROW ( SEE ALSO GRIEF)
Sorrow is often a necessary part of repentance (Judges 2:4-5)
Weeping will be followed by joy (Psalm 30:5)
Jesus understands sorrow (Isaiah 53:3-9)
God promises comfort to those who experience sorrow (Mt 5:4)
God may use sorrow to point out sin (2 Corinthians 7:10-11)
We experience sorrow for believers who die, but will meet them again (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
Sorrow will not exist in God’s Kingdom (Revelation 21:3.4)
SOUL
Other people cannot destroy our soul (Matthew 10:28)
We are to love God with our heart, soul, and mind (Mt 22:36-40)
It is not good to gain the world but lose our soul (Mark 8:34-38)
We can place our soul under Christ’s protection (John 10:27.29)
Believers are assured of immortality (1 Corinthians 15:46.53)
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
God expects us to use our gifts (Romans 12:3.8)
God gives us our spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)
Spiritual gifts build up the body of Christ (Ephesia ns 4:11-13)
Spiritual gifts ought not to be denied
nor overemphasized (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22)
God distributes spiritual gifts according to His will (Heb. 2:4)
STRESS
Delegating work can alleviate stress (Exodus 18:13-26)
God is a refuge in times of stress (Psalm 62:1-8)
We should pray to God in times of stress (Psalm 69:1.36)
We should wait upon the Lord (Isaiah 40:30-31)
God is always with us (Romans 8:31- 39)
God cares about our stress (2 Corinthians 4:8-12)
We must not let stress make us worry (Philippians 4:4-9)
SUBMISSION ( SEE ALSO OBEDIENCE )
Christ is our example of submission to the Father (Mt. 26:39,42)
Following Christ requires submission to him (Luke 14:27)
God created lines of authority for
healthy relationships (1 Cor. 11:2-16)
Marriage calls for mutual submission (Ephesians 5:21-33)
We should 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 own suffering helps us comfort others (2 Cor. 1:3-7)
Our suffering will end in glory (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)
Jesus can help us through suffering (Hebrews 2:11-18)
Christ showed us how to handle suffering (1 Peter 2:21-24)
There will be no suffering in Christ’s Kingdom (Rev. 21:4)