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“What does the Bible say About?” is a simple and short, weekly podcast that is meant to give an immediate and basic reference to what the Bible says about any particular subject. These episodes are not meant to be exhaustive, but to provide a foundational basis of understanding that you can build upon.
What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality, Part 3
The Bible says at least 9 things about.. Homosexuality
- Every human, including those with homsexual desires, most foundationally need salvation through the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin.
Luke 13:2-3
- Through the renewal of one’s mind, after salvation, and in light of the knowledge and understanding of scripture, one should view homosexual practice as sin, in agreement with God.
1 John 3:10
1 John 3:8
1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 6:18
- The saved person with homosexual desires, should live in active repentance and obedience to God’s Word.
Mark 1:15
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Philippians 3:8-9
Philippians 1:20-21
John 8:12
John 8:31-32
1 Thessalonians 2:13
Proverbs 28:13
Isaiah 55:7
What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality, Part 2
The Bible says at least 9 things about.. Homosexuality
- All humans are born with a sinful nature, and into a sinful world.
Psalm 51:5
Psalm 58:3
Romans 5:12
Romans 3:23
Ephesians 2:3
- Sin is continually pursued and increasingly accepted by the world.
2 Timothy 3:13
James 1:14-15
Romans 12:2
- The Bible clearly defines homosexuality as sin.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Jude 7
Leviticus 18:22
Leviticus 20:13
1 TImothy 1:10
What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality, Part 1
The Bible says at least 9 things about.. Homosexuality
- God created two genders, male and female.
Genesis 1:27
- God formed male and female, each with a unique and purposeful design, in order to be complementary and intimately fit for each other.
Genesis 2:18-25
Matthew 19:4-6
- The fall of man, which introduced sin, led to functions and desires contrary to God’s original design.
Romans 1:26-27
Jeremiah 17:9
Galatians 5:17
What does the Bible say about… Humility, Part 4
The Bible says at least 11 things about Humility
- God will honor the Humble.
Proverbs 22:4
Proverbs 15:33
Proverbs 18:12
- The Humble associate with the lowly.
Romans 12:16
- The Humble serve the weak.
Ephesians 4:1-2
Philippians 2:3-4
- The Humble, those in Christ, can take heart that their future reward will be great.
Matthew 5:2-11
What does the Bible say about… Humility, Part 3
The Bible says at least 11 things about Humility
- Only the Humble are saved by God.
Luke 14:7-11
Psalm 149:4
- The Humble are aware of their need to live dependent upon God
1 Corinthians 4:7
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- God gives grace and favor to the humble.
James 4:6
Proverbs 3:34
What does the Bible say about… Humility, Part 2
The Bible says at least 11 things about Humility
- Humility desires God to be exalted.
Romans 11:36
Acts 20:24
Galatians 2:20
Psalm 73:25-26
- Humility doesn’t demand its own great identity.
1 Peter 2:19-24
Philippians 4:4-7
1 Peter 5:5-6
James 4:10
Luke 14:8-11
Matthew 5:3-5
Matthew 23:10-12
What does the Bible say about… Humility, Part 1
The Bible says at least 11 things about Humility
- Jesus Christ was humble.
Philippians 2:3-8
Zechariah 9:9
- God instructs all believers in Christ to be humble.
Matthew 10:24
Colossians 3:12
Zephaniah 2:3
James 4:6
James 1:21
1 Peter 3:8
Micah 6:8
What does the Bible say about… Fasting
The Bible says at least 5 things about Fasting
- Fasting develops and fosters humility and repentance in a believer.
Joel 2:12
Luke 2:37
- Fasting forces dependence on the Lord.
Esther 4:16
Ezra 8:21
Acts 14:23
- Fasting brings about nearness to God.
Matthew 9:14-15
- Fasting is not for the purpose of earning favor with God or favor with man.
Matthew 6:16–17
- Fasting was a practice of Christ.
Matthew 4:1-4
What does the Bible say about… the Lord’s Supper Part 2
The Bible says at least 6 things about the Lord’s Supper
4) The Lord’s Supper is a symbol that proclaims Christ’s Death
1 Corinthians 11:26
5)The Lord’s Supper should be taken reverently; it should include a time of examination, repentance, and faith.
1 Corinthians 11:27-32
1 John 1:8-9
1 John 2:1
6) The Lord’s Supper is a symbol that should be taken by the Church corporately
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Acts 2:42
What does the Bible say about… the Lord’s Supper Part 1
The Bible says at least 6 things about the Lord’s Supper
1) The Lord’s Supper is instituted by Jesus Christ Himself.
Matthew 26:26-29
1 Corinthians 11:23-25
2) The Lord’s Supper is a symbol that should only be taken by Believers.
John 6:56
Acts 2:42
1 Corinthians 11:26
Luke 22:19
1 Corinthians 11:27
3) The Lord’s Supper is a symbol that reminds the Believer of Jesus’s Salvific Work
Luke 22:19-20
What does the Bible say about… the Believer's Confession of Sin
The Bible says at least 3 things about the Believer's Confession of Sin
- Believers should regularly confess their sins to God
Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 32:5
Psalm 51:1-6
- Believers are instructed to confess their sins to one another
James 5:16
Acts 19:18
- The Believer's confession of sin leads to forgiveness, mercy and cleansing.
1 John 1:8-9
Proverbs 28:13
Psalm 32:3-5
What Does The Bible Say About… Serving, Part 5
The Bible says at least 12 things about serving
- God’s people's service is evidence of their true salvation.
1 John 3:17
Galatians 6:9-10
Galatians 5:13
James 2:14-17
- God’s people serve the lost.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Matthew 5:16
- God’s people serve for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Hebrews 13:16
Psalm 100:2
What Does The Bible Say About… Serving, Part 4
The Bible says at least 12 things about serving
- God’s People are sovereignly gifted for service.
Ephesians 4:11-13
1 Peter 4:10
- God’s people serve to build up and equip the Church.
Hebrews 6:10
Romans 12:13
Hebrews 10:24
Galatians 6:2
- God’s people serve to further the Gospel.
Matthew 5:16
1 Corinthians 9:19
2 Corinthians 4:5
What Does The Bible Say About… Serving, Part 3
The Bible says at least 12 things about serving
- In order to serve God in a way that is empowered by His Spirit, and pleasing to Him, you must be saved.
Hebrews 11:6
1 Thessalonians 1:9
Romans 12:4-8
1 Corinthians 15:10
- In order to serve God in a way that is empowered by His Spirit, and pleasing to Him, you must be sanctified.
1 Corinthians 9:27
Romans 12:1-2
1 Timothy 3:3-13
What Does The Bible Say About… Serving, Part 2
The Bible says at least 12 things about serving
- When God’s people live in service to God they imitate Christ.
John 15:12
Matthew 20:28
Mark 10:44-45
John 13:12-14
Philippians 2:3–8
- God’s measure of greatness in His Kingdom is service.
Matthew 23:11
Mark 9:35
Acts 20:35
What Does The Bible Say About… Serving, Part 1
The Bible says at least 12 things about serving
- God’s people are to live their lives in service of God.
Ephesians 2:10
Numbers 12:7
Deuteronomy 34:5
Psalm 136:22
Luke 1:54
2 Samuel 7:8
- God’s people should live lives in the service of God with undivided loyalty.
Matthew 6:24
Romans 1:25
Deuteronomy 11:13-14
Joshua 24:15
John 12:26
What does the Bible say about… Baptism, Part 2
The Bible says at least 9 things about Baptism
- Baptism symbolizes the believer’s union with Christ
Romans 6:5
- The act of baptism identifies the believer with Christ, and should be performed publicly as a testimony to a local assembly
Acts 2:41-42
- Baptism is by immersion
Acts 8:38-39a
Mark 1:10
- Baptism is to be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:19
What does the Bible say about… Baptism, Part 1
The Bible says at least 9 things about Baptism
- Baptism was modeled by Jesus
Matthew 3:13-17
- Baptism was instructed by Jesus
Matthew 28:19-20
- Baptism is a symbol that follows the believers experience of salvation
Acts 18:8
Matthew 28:19
Acts 8:35-38 NASB
- Baptism symbolizes the believers repentance and faith in Christ
Romans 6:4
Romans 6:11
- Baptism symbolizes the future resurrection of the believer in Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:20-22
What does the Bible say about… The Devil Part 4
The Bible says at least 23 things about The Devil
- The Devil was defeated during his temptation of Jesus.
Matthew 4:1-11
Hebrews 4:15
1 John 3:5
- The Devil was defeated during Jesus’s public ministry.
Luke 10:17-19
- The Devil was defeated in the Death and Resurrection of Christ.
John 16:7-11
Colossians 2:13-15
Hebrews 2:14
- The Devil is being defeated through the lives of believers.
Colossians 1:13
Romans 16:20
- The Devil will be defeated at Christ’s second coming.
Revelation 20:1-2
- The Devil will ultimately be defeated at the final judgement.
Revelation 20:10
What does the Bible say about… The Devil Part 3
The Bible says at least 23 things about The Devil
- The Devil is actively working to compete for God's glory
Isaiah 14:12-14
- The Devil does not want the Gospel to be preached
Matthew 24:14
- The Devil is actively working to divert and destroy God’s people
Revelation 9:10-11
- The Devil is actively working to deceive and blind all peoples.
2 Corinthians 4:4-6
Ephesians 2:1-2
What does the Bible say about… The Devil Part 2
The Bible says at least 23 things about The Devil
- The Devil is Satan
Job 1:6-7
1 Thessalonians 2:18
- The Devil is the evil one
1 John 5:19
- The Devil is the temptor
Matthew 4:1
- The Devil is the accuser
Revelation 12:10
- The Devil is the serpent looking to deceive
Genesis 3:1-7
- The Devil is the lion looking to devour
1 Peter 5:8
- The Devil is the ruler of this world
John 12:31
- The Devil holds the power of death
Hebrews 2:14
What does the Bible say about… The Devil Part 1
The Bible says at least 23 things about The Devil
- The Devil was created by God
Colossians 1:16-17
Revelation 4:11
- The Devil sinned against God - in pride, he himself wanted to be God
Isaiah 14:12-14
- The Devil was cast away from God.
2 Peter 2:4
- Satan has been given limited and temporal authority and power over the earth
Luke 4:6
Matthew 4:8
Job 1:12
1 John 5:19
John 12:31
John 14:30
Luke 22:53
Romans 8:38
1 John 4:4
- Satan’s continued existence and power is by the sovereign plan of God, to reveal Himself, glorify Himself, and love His people through the Gospel until the consummation of all things.
Revelation 20:10
What does the Bible say about… Hell Part 3
The Bible says at least 11 things about Hell
- Hell is a place of complete separation from God.
2 Thessalonians 1:9
- Hell is a place of divine destruction.
2 Peter 3:7
- Hell is a place of vile association.
Matthew 25:41
Revelation 21:8
- Hell is a place of eternal duration.
Daniel 12:2
Matthew 18:8
Matthew 25:46
Revelation 14:9-11
Revelation 20:9-10
What does the Bible say about… Hell Part 2
The Bible says at least 11 things about Hell
- Hell is a place of conscious torment.
Luke 16:22-28
- Hell is a place of fiery agony.
Mark 9:43-48
- Hell is a place of outer darkness.
Matthew 8:11-12
- Hell is a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 25:30
What does the Bible say about… Hell Part 1
The Bible says at least 11 things about Hell
- Hell is a place reserved for all who reject Christ.
Revelation 20:15
- Hell is a place of God’s ultimate justice.
Revelation 19:1-4
- Hell is a place of rebellion against God.
Philippians 2:9-11
What does the Bible say about… Singleness Part 4
The Bible says at least 10 things about Singleness
- In singleness, individuals should be satisfied in Christ.
Psalm 73:23-28
Psalm 63:1-8
- In singleness, individuals are equally cared for by God
Romans 8:35-39
Matthew 10:29-31
- Singleness should be used for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Philippians 4:4
Colossians 3:17
What does the Bible say about… Singleness Part 3
The Bible says at least 10 things about Singleness
- Singleness, for some, is more fruitful than marriage.
1 Corinthians 7:32–34
1 Corinthians 7:9
- Singleness can be used by God for effective ministry.
1 Corinthians 7:7
1 Corinthians 7:17
Jeremiah 16:1-2
1 Corinthians 7:32–35
Acts 21:9
What does the Bible say about… Singleness Part 2
The Bible says at least 10 things about Singleness
- God calls some to contentment in lifelong singleness.
1 Corinthians 7:1–9
1 Corinthians 7:36
Matthew 19:10-12
- Singleness on earth reflects the eternal status of all believers in heaven, where we will not be married, but Christ will be our Bridegroom and we His Bride.
Matthew 22:30
Revelation 19:7-9
Ephesians 5:25-27
What does the Bible say about… Singleness Part 1
The Bible says at least 10 things about Singleness
- Singleness is a gift from God.
1 Corinthians 7:7–8
- Contentment in singleness honors God.
Exodus 20:17
Philippians 4:11-13
1 Peter 2:1
- Singleness finds its place in God’s greater purposes that He has for all believers, namely the enjoyment and worship of God, the sanctification of His saints, and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
Colossians 3:2
1 Timothy 4:15
Matthew 6:33
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit Part 9
The Bible says at least 21 things about Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit Bestows Spiritual Gifts to the Believer for the Building up of the Church
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
- In the Resurrection, the Holy Spirit raised Chrsit from the dead, vindicating Him as the Son of God, and displaying that Christ’s sacrifice satisfied God’s wrath, thereby confirming the offer of justification for sinners
Romans 1:4
Romans 4:25
- The same Holy Spirit that raised Christ from the dead, now dwells in His saints, and therefore will resurrect them when they die
1 Corinthians 15:20-23
2 Corinthians 4:14
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit Part 8
The Bible says at least 21 things about Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit is constantly pointing to the glory of Christ and the Gospel.
John 15:26
John 16:13-15
- The Holy Spirit helps the believer to battle sin.
Galatians 5:16-26
Romans 8:13
Ephesians 6:10-18
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit Part 7
The Bible says at least 21 things about Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit seals the believer’s salvation by indwelling them as a deposit and guarantee.
Ephesians 4:30
2 Corinthians 5:5
- The Holy Spirit causes the true believer to never turn away from Christ.
Hebrews 3:7-8
Hebrews 2:1-4
Philipians 1:6
Jude 24
2 Thessalonians 3:3
Philipians 3:12
Hebrews 10:23
John 17:15
Psalm 149:4
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit Part 6
The Bible says at least 21 things about Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit helps the believer to pray.
Romans 8:26
- The Holy Spirit ministers to the believer.
Romans 8:16
John 14:16
Mark 13:10-11
- The Holy Spirit causes love and unity among believers.
Ephesians 4:1-6
- The Holy Spirit brings about worship and joy in the hearts of believers.
Galatians 5:22-23
John 4:24
Acts 13:52
Romans 15:13
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit Part 5
The Bible says at least 21 things about Holy Spirit
9) The Holy Spirit, through knowledge of the Truth, brings about conviction, repentance, and sanctification in the life of the believer
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Ephesians 4:30
2 Corinthians 7:8-11
Galatians 5:22-23
10) The Holy Spirit furthers the spread of the Gospel through believers
Acts 1:8
1 Thessalonians 1:5
1 Peter 1:12
Acts 2:1-4
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit Part 4
The Bible says at least 21 things about Holy Spirit
8) The Holy Spirit gives the believer knowledge and understanding through God’s written Word, bringing about holiness, worship, and mission in the life of the believer, as well as applying God’s Word to their specific situation
Psalm 119:18
1 Corinthians 2:9-13
Psalm 51:6
John 14:26
James 1:5
Ephesians 1:16-20
2 Peter 1:3
John 4:24
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit Part 3
The Bible says at least 21 things about Holy Spirit
6) The Holy Spirit effects (causes) people to come to salvation.
Romans 8:26-30
John 3:3-8
Titus 3:5
Ezekiel 36:26-27
7) The Holy Spirit indwells believers in the Gospel instantaneously and permanently at the point of Salvation
Ephesians 1: 13-14
John 14:16-18
1 Corinthians 6:19
Romans 8:9
Jeremiah 32:39-40
Ezekiel 11:19
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit Part 2
The Bible says at least 21 things about Holy Spirit
4) In the Old Testament The Holy Spirit came upon God’s chosen servants for specific purposes to advance His plan of redemption
Numbers 27:18
Ezekiel 2:2
Genesis 41:38
Numbers 11:25
Hebrews 1:1-2
5) The Holy Spirit convicts the world concerning sin, God’s righteousness, God’s judgment thereby causing them to see their need for the Gospel
John 16:4b-15
What does the Bible say about… The Holy Spirit? Part 1
The Bible says at least 21 things about The Holy Spirit
1) The Holy Spirit (He) is fully God and eternal, as the third member of the Trinity.
Genesis 1:2
Genesis 1:26
Matthew 28:19
2 Corinthians 13:14
Matthew 3:16-17
1 Peter 1:2
John 15:26
2) The Holy Spirit is the agent of creation.
Genesis 1:2
Job 26:13
Job 33:4
Psalm 104:30
3) The Holy Spirit is the Author of the Scriptures
2 Peter 1:21
2 Timothy 3:16
What does the Bible say about.. Fear? Part 3
The Bible says at least 7 things about Fear
5) Sinful fear of God is removed when we come to know Christ
1 John 4:18
2 Timothy 1:7
Psalm 34:4
Romans 8:15
John 14:27
Psalm 27:1
John 16:33
6) God’s remedy for sinful fear is belief in who He is and what He says
Psalm 56:3-4
1 Peter 3:14
Psalm 118:6
Psalm 56:3
Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 23:4
7) God calls us to press through sinful fear for the advancement of His mission and message
Romans 1:16
Nehemiah 4:13
Philippians 1:28
Joshua 1:9
Deuteronomy 31:6
Psalm 34:7
What does the Bible say about.. Fear? Part 2
The Bible says at least 7 things about Fear
3) Sinful fear causes us to distrust God
Genesis 3:8-10
Matthew 10:28
Matthew 14:28-33
Matthew 25:24-27
4) Sinful fear is sin rooted in unbelief
1 Peter 5:6-7
Matthew 8:23-27
What does the Bible say about.. Fear? Part 1
The Bible says at least 7 things about Fear
1) Godly fear causes us to depend on God and to flee from sin
Proverbs 2:1-5
Job 37:14-18
Job 33:14-18
2 Corinthians 1:8-10
Jonah 2:1-3
2 Corinthians 7:10
2) Godly fear teaches us to live for God
Luke 12:4-5
Psalm 9:10
Philippians 2:12-13
What does the Bible say about.. Children? Part 2
The Bible says at least 7 things about Children
5) Children bring joy to their parents
John 16:21
Proverbs 23:24-25
Proverbs 17:6
6) Children are created for God’s glory
1 John 3:1
Isaiah 43:7
7) Children can know God and be used by God
Matthew 19:14
1 Timothy 4:12
Psalm 71:17-18
2 Timothy 2:1-2
2 Timothy 3:15
Psalm 119:9
What does the Bible say about.. Children? Part 1
The Bible says at least 7 things about Children
1) All children are created by God
Jeremiah 1:5
Psalm 139:13
2) Children are a gift from God
Psalm 127:3-5
3) Having physical children is an aspect of God multiplying image bearers and spiritual children through the Gospel in the world
Genesis 1:28
Ephesisnas 6:4
John 1:12
4) Children are to come to the knowledge of God and the truth through the guidance of their parents
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Proverbs 22:6
Psalm 78:5-8
What does the Bible say about.. Nature? Part 2
The Bible says at least 9 things about Nature
5) Nature is a testimony to God’s superior wisdom
Psalm 104:24-25
Job 37:14-16
6) Meditating on and observing nature should cause humility in man
Psalm 8:3-4
Job 42:1-3
7) God is sovereign over all of nature
Mark 4:37-41
8) God providentially uses nature for His purposes
Job 37:11-13
9) Nature is passing away, but it serves as a foretaste of God’s new heaven and new earth
Isaiah 65:25
Revelation 21:1-5
What does the Bible say about.. Nature? Part 1
The Bible says at least 9 things about Nature
1) All of nature was created by God
Genesis 1:1-2
John 1:1-3
Psalm 95:4-5
Colossians 1:15-16
2) Nature is one of God’s beautiful gifts that reveals God’s glory
Psalm 19:1-6
3) Nature testifies to the existence of God and our need for the Gospel
Romans 1:18-20
4) Nature is evidence of God’s specific and detailed care for His creation
Matthew 6:26-29
Luke 12:6-7
Psalm 104:14-21
What does the Bible say about...God’s People - The Church Part 2
The Bible says at least 18 things about God’s People - The Church
10) God’s People are exiles in this world
1 Peter 2:11
11) God’s People have a home in Heaven
Hebrews 13:14
Philippians 3:20
12) God’s People are the Body of Christ
1 Corinthians 12:27
13) God’s People are the Bride of Christ
Isaiah 62:5
Revelation 19:7-8
14) God’s People are being built up and equipped
Ephesians 4:11-12
15) God’s People are those who are building their lives upon the Gospel
Colossians 2:6
16) God’s People are living on mission with the Gospel
Mark 16:15
17) God’s People are those who entrust themselves to God while enduring regular suffering
1 Peter 4:19
1 Peter 1:6-7
1 Peter 2:19
2 Timothy 1:8
18) God’s People display God’s glory
Ephesians 1:11
What does the Bible say about...God’s People - The Church Part 1
The Bible says at least 18 things about God’s People - The Church
1) God’s People are chosen
1 Peter 2:9
John 15:19
Deuteronomy 7:6
2) God’s People are saved
Ephesians 1:7-9
3) God’s People have been shown mercy
1 Peter 2:10
Titus 3:5
4) God’s People are loved
Ephesians 5:25
5) God’s People are holy, set apart from the world
Leviticus 20:26
1 Peter 1:15-16
6) God’s People are being made holy
1 Peter 2:5
Ephesians 2:19-21
7) God’s People are being sanctified by His Word
John 17:17
Ephesians 5:26-27
8) God’s People are global
Revelation 7:9-10
9) God’s People are local
Hebrews 10:24-25
1 Corinthians 1:2
1 Peter 5:2
What does the Bible say about.. Fathers?
The Bible says at least 16 things about Fathers
9) Fathers Should disciple their children by explicitly teaching them the Bible.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
2 Timothy 3:15
Proverbs 22:6
10) Fatherly discipleship should provide daily instruction and correction in light of the Bible
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
Proverbs 1:8-9
Proverbs 4:1-9
11) Fathers should be humble, meek, gracious, gentle
Luke 15:20
Ephesians 4:1-2
12) Fathers should be self controlled
Colossians 3:21
Ephesians 6:4
13) A father should be a servant of his household
Matthew 23:11
14) Fathers are called to provide for their families
Matthew 7:9-11
Proverbs 13:22
1 Timothy 5:8
15) The Father will be blessed by the fruit of his labor in parenting
Proverbs 23:24-25
Proverbs 10:1
16) Fathers have a generational impact
Deuteronomy 4:9
Proverbs 20:7
Psalm 127:3-5
What does the Bible say about.. Fathers?
The Bible says at least 16 things about Fathers
6) The father's main responsibilities with his children are discipline and discipleship
Ephesians 6:4
Psalm 78:5-8
7) Fathers should provide discipline for their children out of a heart of love
Hebrews 12:4-13
Proverbs 13:24
Proverbs 23:13-14
Proverbs 29:15
Proverbs 3:11-12
8) Fathers should expect and foster obedience from their children
Ephesisas 6:1-4
Colossians 3:20
Proverbs 15:5
Proverbs 23:22
Exodus 20:12
Matthew 15:4
What does the Bible say about.. Fathers?
The Bible says at least 16 things about Fathers
1) Fathers should know the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Chrsit themselves, and be guided by it themselves
Psalm 1:1-2
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Deuteronomy 6:4
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
2) Fathers procreate/multiply more image-bearers of God upon the earth
Genesis 1:28
3) Fathers are a living testimony of the fatherly care of God
Psalm 103:13
Hebrews 12:9
4) Fathers spiritually guide and shepherd their families
Ephesians 5:22-24
5) Fathers should lead their family spiritually as a priority, before leading their church
1 Timothy 3:12-13
Titus 1:5-7a
What does the Bible say about… Prayer?
The Bible says at least 30 things about Prayer
20) Prayer helps us to trust God and have peace in God
Philipians 4:6-7
21) Prayer is for confessing our sins to God
Psalm 32:3-5
1 John 1:9
James 5:16
22) Prayer is for utter dependence on God
Psalm 55:17
Romans 8:26
23) Prayer is how we ask God for the things we need
James 4:2
24) Prayer beckons God to do what only He can do
Ephesians 3:20
25) Prayer is an act of obedience
1 Samuel 12:23
26) Prayer helps us to understand God’s word
Psalm 119:18
27) Prayer helps us respond obediently to God’s word
Psalm 119:10
28) Prayer should be made for fellow churchgoers, believers, and nations to experience the work of God
Ephesians 6:18
29) Prayer is for those who are sick to receive healing
James 5:13-16
30) Prayer is for expressing thankfulness to God
Psalm 4:2
What does the Bible say about.. Prayer?
The Bible says at least 30 things about Prayer
10) God answers prayer in His wisdom and His timing
Isaiah 55:9
Proverbs 3:5-6
Psalm 62:5
Luke 22:42
11) God’s people should be persistent in prayer
Luke 18:1
12) Our prayers should be informed by the Scriptures
Psalm 119:43
Psalm 119:49
13) Prayer is for God’s global and Gospel purposes
Luke 10:2
Psalm 2:8
Matthew 6:9-10
14) Prayer is not for the purpose of impressing others or impressing God
Matthew 6:5
Matthew 6:7
15) Prayer is for intimate fellowship with God
Psalm 18:1-3
16) Prayer is for speaking praises to God
Psalm 66:17
17) Prayer is for us to experience pleasure and satisfaction in God
Psalm 90:14
18) Prayer is a time of contemplation of God
Psalm 63:1-8
19) Prayer allows us to cast our burdens on God
1 Peter 5:6-7
What does the Bible say about.. Prayer?
The Bible says at least 30 things about Prayer
1) Prayer is talking to God
Psalm 145:18
Jeremiah 29:12-13
2) God hears His people when they pray
John 9:31
3) God loves to answer prayer
1 John 5:14
Luke 11:9-13
4) Prayer is in Christ’s name for God's glory
John 14:13-14
5) We pray to God alone
1 Timothy 2:5
6) Jesus models prayer for us
Luke 6:12
John 17
7) Jesus teaches us how to structure our prayers
Matthew 6:9-13
8) God’s People can talk to God from anywhere
John 4:21, 23-24
9) God’s People can talk to God about anything
Psalm 62:8
John 15:7
What does the Bible say about.. Marriage?
The Bible says at least 12 things about marriage.
1) Marriage is God’s design
Genesis 2:24
2) Marriage is a good thing
Proverbs 18:22
3) Marriage is between one man and one woman
Genesis 2:18
4) God designed husbands and wives to be equal in value, but different in roles and responsibilities
Ephesians 5:22-23
Colossians 3:18-19
5) Marriage carries God’s name forward
Genesis 1:28
6) Biblical marriage should be between two believers
2 Corinthians 6:14
7) A unhealthy marriage hinders our prayers
1 Peter 3:7
8) Marriage is precious
Proverbs 31:10
9) Marriage is designed to be a lifelong commitment
Matthew 19:9
Mark 10:8-12
Romans 7:2-3
1 Corinthians 7:39
10) Sex is to be reserved for marriage
Hebrews 13:4
1 Corinthians 7:9
11) Marriage is designed to be a picture of Christ and the Church
Revelation 19:7-9
Ephesians 5:32
12) Foremost, marriage is meant to display to the world what Christ’s love is like for His people
What does the Bible say about... Money?
The Bible says at least 19 things about money.
10) We are to trust God to provide everything we need
Philippians 4:19
11) Money should be used to provide for your family
1 Timothy 5:8
12) Money should be used to provide for church leaders
1 Timothy 5:17
13) Money should be used to provide for orphans and widows
1 Timothy 5:16
James 1:27
14) Money is not intended to be our source of security
Matthew 6:19-21
15) Money is not intended to be coveted
Luke 12:15
16) Money is not intended to be served
Matthew 6:24
17) Money is not intended to be loved
1 Timothy 6:10
Ecclesiastes 5:10
18) We are to be generous with the money we have
Psalm 112:5
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
19) God desires us to enjoy our provisions
1 Timothy 6:17
What does the Bible say about... Money?
The Bible says at least 19 things about money.
1) Money is a good thing, created by God
1 Timothy 4:4
Colossians 1:16
2) Money is for the glory of God
Proverbs 3:9-10
2 Corinthians 9:11
3) God is the source of our provision
1 Corinthians 4:7
4) Money is for the advancement of the Gospel
Philippians 4:14-18
5) Money is for the building of the Church
Acts 2:44-47
6) Money should be stewarded with care
Matthew 6:21
7) God gives us the power to get wealth
Deuteronomy 8:18
8) We are to be content with the money we have
Philippians 4:11-13
9) We are to give/use our money for His purposes
Malachi 3:10
What does the Bible say about... the Bible?
The Bible says at least 17 things about the Bible.
1) The Bible is True
John 17:17
Psalm 19:7
Psalm 19:8
Psalm 19:9
2) The Bible is Without Error
2 Timothy 3:16a
2 Peter 1:21
3) The Bible is Relevant
Isaiah 40:8
4) The Bible is Inexhaustible
1 Corinthians 2:16a
Isaiah 55:9
5) The Bible is Satisfying
Psalm 119:103
6) The Bible is Sufficient
2 Peter 1:3
7) The Bible is Helpful
Psalm 119:9
2 Timothy 3:16-17
8) The Bible is Reliable
Matthew 5:18
9) The Bible Points us to Jesus
John 5:39
10) The Bible is Effective
Isaiah 55:10-11
11) The Bible Reveals what God Thinks
Isaiah 55:8-9
12) The Bible is Necessary
John 4:24
13) The Bible is Written by God
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Peter 1:21
14) The Bible Brings Joy
Psalm 19:8
15) The Bible Shows us our Sin
Psalm 19:11-12
16) The Bible Enlightens our Eyes to Know God
Psalm 19:8
Ephesians 1:17-19
17) Foremost, the Bible is God’s Greater Redemptive Story!