The Firmament
Themes of the Bible
Grounded, verse-referenced pages for each biblical theme in Scripture. 17 pages.
Temptation and Testing
Four verses in three letters pair warnings about temptation with calls to self-examination and restoration.
The Antichrist Pattern
In 1 John, antichrist is identified with denying that Jesus is the Christ.
The Ark Brought Up from Zion
In 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Solomon gathers Israel’s leaders to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion to Jerusalem.
The City of David
David resided in the stronghold and named it the city of David.
The Coming of the Son of Man
Four verses in Matthew, Mark, and Luke use language of the Son of Man coming in clouds with power and glory.
The Cost of Discipleship
Jesus says that those who wish to come after him must deny themselves, take up a cross, and follow him.
The Day of the LORD
A recurring biblical theme associated in the cited passages with nearness, judgment, darkness, and the coming day of the Lord.
The Divine Mystery
In Ephesians and Colossians, mystery language is connected with Christ, the gospel, revelation, and understanding.
The Faithfulness of God
The collected passages portray the Lord as faithful in calling, guarding, promising, and remaining faithful.
The First Will Be Last
Jesus states that many who are first will be last, and the last first.
The Glory Cloud Fills the Temple
1 Kings and 2 Chronicles describe the glory of the LORD filling the house.
The Last Days
Five passages use “the last days” in statements about the Spirit, harsh times, a Son, stored treasure, and mockers.
The LORD's Anointed
A biblical theme expressed in five verses of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, including David's refusal to act against the LORD's anointed.
The Need for Endurance
Endurance is associated with receiving what was promised, Job’s perseverance, and suffering while doing good.
The Son of Man Is Lord of the Sabbath
Matthew and Mark state that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.
The Son of Man's Authority to Forgive Sins
Matthew and Luke record that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.
The Temple as a House of Prayer
Isaiah 56:7 names God's house a house of prayer for all peoples.
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