The Firmament
Themes of the Bible
Grounded, verse-referenced pages for each biblical theme in Scripture. 21 pages.
Temple Destruction
A three-reference collection spanning 2 Kings, Mark, and Luke.
Temptation
Temptation language recurs in passages about testing, harmful desires, endurance, help, rescue, and a coming hour of trial.
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
The City of David language identifies Zion's stronghold and scenes involving David and the ark.
The Coming of the Son of Man
The Son of Man is described as 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
A recurring saying in Matthew and Mark reverses the positions of the first and the last.
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 Law Written on Stones
Instruction written on stones is described in Deuteronomy and Joshua.
The LORD's Anointed
In 1 Samuel, the LORD’s anointed is named in statements refusing violence against that person.
The Need for Endurance
Endurance is associated with receiving what was promised, Job’s perseverance, and suffering while doing good.
Theophany
Theophany-related passages describe appearances and speech associated with the LORD, God, and the messenger or angel of the LORD.
The Son of Man Is Lord of the Sabbath
Matthew, Mark, and Luke each record the statement that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.
The Son of Man's Authority to Forgive Sins
Jesus states that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.
The Temple as a House of Prayer
Isaiah calls God’s house a house of prayer for all peoples, while later passages portray commerce being driven from the sacred place.
Every page here is grounded in the Firmament's provenance-labeled graph, how the Firmament works.