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FIND IT FAST IN THE BIBLE
Copyright © 2000/2010 by Ron Rhodes
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ABILITY
Can do all things through Christ—Philippians 4:13.
Divine source of ability—1 Peter 4:11.
Increased abilities through Christ—John 14:12.
ABORTION
God has a purpose for those in womb—Jeremiah 1:5.
Rights of the unborn—Exodus 21:22,23.
Unborn children are persons—Psalm 51:5; 139:13-16.
Unborn children have consciousness—Luke 1:41,44.
ABSTINENCE FROM LIQUOR, EXAMPLES OF
Daniel—Daniel 1:8.
John the Baptist—Matthew 11:18; Luke 1:15.
Nazirite vow—Numbers 6:3,4.
Samson’s mother—Judges 13:4,14.
ACCEPTANCE
Accept all authority—1 Peter 2:13.
Accept both good and adversity from God—Job 2:10.
Accept Christians weak in faith—Romans 14:1.
Accept counsel—Proverbs 4:10.
Accept discipline—Proverbs 19:20.
Accept one another—Romans 15:7.
Accept situation Lord has put you in—1 Corinthians 7:17.
Wife, accept authority of husband—1 Peter 3:1.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Accomplish what God calls us to—1 Corinthians 9:24-27.
Can accomplish anything with Christ’s help—Philippians 4:13.
Necessity of being rooted in Christ—John 15:1-8.
Necessity of relationship with Holy Spirit—Galatians 5:22,23.
ACCOUNTABILITY
For use of money—Luke 19:15.
For words spoken—Matthew 12:36,37.
In accordance with level of understanding—1 Samuel 3:7; Luke 12:48.
To God—Ezekiel 18:20; Romans 3:19; 14:12.
ACCURACY
Accurate measurement—Isaiah 28:17.
Every jot and tittle of Scripture accurate—Matthew 5:17,18.
Perfect aim—Judges 20:16.
Scripture words accurate—Matthew 22:41-46.
Singular word in Scripture accurate—Galatians 3:16.
Use accurate scales—Leviticus 19:36; Deuteronomy 25:13.
Verb tense in Scripture accurate—Matthew 22:23-33.
ACCUSATIONS, FALSE
Enemies say evil things—Psalm 41:5.
False accusations—Luke 3:14.
False reports—Exodus 23:1.
Followers of Jesus lied about—Matthew 5:11.
Slanderous gossip—Leviticus 19:16.
ADOPTION INTO GOD’S FAMILY
By faith in Christ—Galatians 3:26.
Father allows us into His family—1 John 3:1,2.
Gentiles in God’s family too—Ephesians 2:19.
Jesus firstborn of many brothers—Romans 8:29.
Jews and Gentiles heirs together—Ephesians 3:6.
Lord disciplines us as His children—Hebrews 12:6-9.
ADULTERY
Abstain from sexual immorality—Acts 15:20.
Adulterer sins in private—Job 24:15.
Adultery forbidden—Exodus 20:14.
Adultery starts in the heart—Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21.
Adultery with the eyes—Matthew 5:28; 2 Peter 2:14.
Avoid sexually immoral people—1 Corinthians 5:9-11.
Death penalty in Old Testament times—Leviticus 20:10.
Divorce and adultery—Matthew 5:32.
Keep clear of sexual sin—Colossians 3:5.
Make a covenant with your eyes to avoid lust—Job 31:1.
Sexual immorality brings judgment—1 Corinthians 10:8.
Sexual immorality emerges from sinful nature—Galatians 5:19.
ADVERSITY
All of us encounter trouble—Job 5:7.
Builds endurance—Romans 5:3,4.
Cast all anxiety on God—Psalm 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7.
Christ gives us rest—Matthew 11:28.
Christ helps us in temptation—Hebrews 2:18.
Count it all joy—James 1:2.
Do not be discouraged if God disciplines you—Proverbs 3:11,12; Hebrews 12:5,6.
Do not be dismayed—Isaiah 41:10.
Do not be troubled; trust Christ—John 14:1.
Do not worry, Lord will fight for you—Exodus 14:13,14.
Go boldly to throne of grace—Hebrews 4:16.
God brings consolation—Lamentations 3:32.
God brings good out of evil—Genesis 50:20.
God encourages us—2 Corinthians 7:6.
God gives rest to the weary—Jeremiah 31:25.
God heals the brokenhearted—Psalm 147:3.
God helps in times of trouble—Psalm 46:1.
God is our refuge—Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 9:9.
God of all comfort helps us—2 Corinthians 1:3,7.
God strengthens the weak—Isaiah 40:29.
God turns mourning into joy—Jeremiah 31:13.
God will never forsake you—Hebrews 13:5.
God’s strength makes up for our weakness—2 Corinthians 12:9.
Present troubles insignificant in view of future glory—2 Corinthians 4:17.
Pressed, but not crushed—2 Corinthians 4:8.
Suffering can be good for you—Psalm 119:71.
Trials test our faith—1 Peter 1:6,7.
Trust God in times of trouble—Psalm 50:15.
We will not drown in deep rivers—Isaiah 43:2.
ADVICE
Be quick to listen—James 1:19.
Listen to God—John 6:45.
Listening makes one wise—Proverbs 19:20.
Obtain guidance—Proverbs 20:18.
Plans fail for lack of counsel—Proverbs 15:22.
Sheep listen to shepherd—John 10:27.
Son, listen to your father—Proverbs 1:8; 13:1.
Wise man listens—Proverbs 12:15; 13:10.
AFFLICTED, DUTY TO THE
Be a Good Samaritan—Luke 10:25-37.
Be kind to despairing friend—Job 6:14.
Be kind to strangers—1 Timothy 5:10; Hebrews 13:2.
Be sympathetic—Philippians 2:1,2.
Feed hungry, clothe naked, visit prisoners—Matthew 25:31-46.
AFFLUENCE
Accumulating wealth, meaningless—Ecclesiastes 4:8.
Can hinder attaining salvation—Matthew 19:16-26.
Do not envy the affluent—Psalm 73:3-28.
Do not store treasures on earth—Matthew 6:19.
False confidence in wealth—Psalm 49:5-8.
God blesses with riches, wealth, honor—2 Chronicles 1:11,12.
Lure of wealth—Matthew 13:22.
Not worth losing one’s soul—Matthew 16:26.
Prosperity short-lived—Psalm 37:35,36.
Store up treasure in heaven—Luke 12:33.
Where your treasure is, there your heart is—Luke 12:34.
AGE
Be mindful of how brief life is—Psalm 39:4,5.
God has assigned years—Psalm 90:10.
God sovereign over length of life—Job 14:5.
Honor father and mother, live long—Exodus 20:12.
We quickly disappear—Job 14:1,2.
Wicked will never live long—Ecclesiastes 8:13.
AGREEABLE
Agree wholeheartedly—Philippians 2:2.
Brothers live together in harmony—Psalm 133:1.
Can two walk together without agreeing?—Amos 3:3.
Live in harmony and peace—Psalm 133:1.
Stop arguing among yourselves—1 Corinthians 1:10.
ALCOHOL
Be filled with Spirit, not drunk on wine—Ephesians 5:18.
Do not cause brother to stumble—Romans 14:21.
Helps the dying—Proverbs 31:6.
Jesus turned water to wine—John 2:1-11.
Leads to brawls—Proverbs 20:1.
Leads to incapacitation—Isaiah 28:1,7.
Medicinal purposes—1 Timothy 5:23.
New wine, old wineskins—Matthew 9:17; Mark 2:22.
Robs people of clear thinking—Hosea 4:11.
ALMS (GOOD DEEDS)
Do good and share with others—Hebrews 13:16.
Do privately—Matthew 6:1.
Give to the poor—Matthew 19:21; Luke 11:41; 12:33.
Give to those who ask—Matthew 5:42.
Help the poor—Deuteronomy 15:7; Galatians 2:10.
Share food with the hungry—Isaiah 58:7,10.
Share money generously—Romans 12:8.
Use money for good—1 Timothy 6:17,18.
AMBITION, WARNINGS REGARDING
Better to be a servant—Luke 22:26,27.
Beware of devil’s temptations—Matthew 4:3-11.
Do not be concerned about who is greatest—Luke 9:46-48.
Exalted will be humbled—Matthew 23:12.
Gain the world, lose your soul—Matthew 16:26.
Watch out for jealousy—James 4:2.
Watch out for religious hypocrisy—Mark 12:38-40.
Wealth by unjust means wrong—Habakkuk 2:9.
Wealth can be treacherous—Habakkuk 2:5.
AMUSEMENT
Can end in sorrow—Proverbs 14:13.
Can lead to evil—Job 1:4,5.
Can lead to poverty—Proverbs 21:17.
ANGELS
A hundred million—Daniel 7:10.
Created prior to creation of earth—Job 38:7.
God commanded and the angels were created—Psalm 148:2,5.
Good angels are “elect” angels—1 Timothy 5:21.
Innumerable—Hebrews 12:22.
Interested in plan of redemption—1 Peter 1:12.
Michael is archangel—Jude 9.
Seraphim proclaim God’s holiness—Isaiah 6:1-3.
World will not be ruled by angels—Hebrews 2:5.
Nature of
Can take on appearance of humans—Hebrews 13:2.
Distinct from humans—Psalm 8:4,5.
Have emotions—Luke 2:13.
Have intellect—1 Peter 1:12.
Have wills—Jude 6.
Invisible to our eyes—2 Kings 6:17.
Ministering spirits—Hebrews 2:14.
No marriage—Matthew 22:30.
Very powerful—Psalm 103:20.
Ranks of
Archangel—Jude 9.
Cherubim—Genesis 3:22-24.
Chief princes—Daniel 10:13.
Different ranks—Ephesians 3:10; Colossians 1:16.
Guardian angels—Matthew 18:10.
Ruling angels—Ephesians 3:10.
Seraphim—Isaiah 6:1-3.
ANGER
Avoid angry people—Proverbs 22:24,25.
Be patient—Proverbs 16:32.
Be slow to anger—James 1:19.
Causes quarrels—Proverbs 30:33.
Characteristic of fools—Ecclesiastes 7:9.
Do not sin with anger—Ephesians 4:26.
Fool is quick-tempered—Proverbs 12:16.
Gentle answer turns away wrath—Proverbs 15:1.
Get rid of anger—Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8.
Hothead starts fights—Proverbs 15:18; 29:22.
Restrain anger—Proverbs 19:11.
Short-tempered people do foolish things—Proverbs 14:17.
Those who control anger are wise—Proverbs 14:29.
ANIMALS
Adam named—Genesis 2:19,20.
Animals are God’s—Psalm 50:10.
Clean and unclean—Leviticus 20:25.
Eating animals for food—Genesis 9:3.
God created animals—Genesis 1:24.
God feeds animals—Psalm 147:9; Matthew 6:26.
God provides for animals—Genesis 1:30.
Saved during flood—Genesis 6:19,20.
Wolf and lamb together—Isaiah 11:6.
ANOINTING
Anointing of Holy Spirit—1 John 2:20.
God anoints with oil of joy—Psalm 45:7.
Healing and anointing with oil—Mark 6:13; James 5:14.
Jesus was anointed with burial spices—Mark 16:1.
Jesus was anointed with perfume—Matthew 26:12.
ANTICHRIST
Denies Christ—1 John 2:22; 2 John 7.
Denies incarnation—1 John 4:3; 2 John 7.
Destiny is Lake of Fire—Revelation 19:20.
Dominion of, during Tribulation Period—Revelation 13.
Is coming—1 John 2:18.
Man of lawlessness—2 Thessalonians 2:1-10.
Spirit of Antichrist—1 John 4:3.
ANXIETY
Cast all anxiety on God—1 Peter 5:7.
Do not worry about anything—Philippians 4:6,7.
Do not worry about tomorrow—Matthew 6:31-33.
God will supply all needs—Philippians 4:19.
Hope in God as a cure—Psalm 43:5.
APATHY
Hard hearts—Ezekiel 2:4; Mark 6:52; Ephesians 4:18.
No concern about right and wrong—Ephesians 4:19.
No concern for God or man, a parable—Luke 18:1-5.
Refusal to hear or see—Ezekiel 12:2.
APOLOGETICS
Apollos contended for the faith—Acts 18:24-28.
Be ready with answer—1 Peter 3:15.
Contend for the faith—Jude 3.
APOSTASY
Do not be carried away by error—2 Peter 3:17.
Do not turn from God—Hebrews 3:12.
End-times rebellion—2 Thessalonians 2:3.
Idolatrous priests—Zephaniah 1:4.
Many turn from truth in last days—1 Timothy 4:1.
Many will turn from Christ—Matthew 24:10,11.
People will reject truth—2 Timothy 4:4.
People will turn from right teaching—2 Timothy 4:3.
APOSTLES
Names of 12 apostles—Matthew 10:2-4.
Performed miraculous signs—Acts 2:43; 5:12.
Powerful witnesses—Acts 4:33.
Proof of apostleship—2 Corinthians 12:12.
Sent out to preach—Mark 3:14.
False
False apostles deceive—2 Corinthians 11:13.
False apostles lie—Revelation 2:2.
False prophets—Matthew 7:15; 24:11; Mark 13:22.
False teachers—Matthew 5:19; 15:9; 1 Timothy 1:7; 4:2.
APPETITE
Feed hungry—Matthew 25:34-46.
Feed hungry enemies—Proverbs 25:21,22.
God fills the hungry with good things—Psalm 107:9.
Jesus fasted 40 days—Matthew 4:2; Luke 4:2.
Lazy person goes hungry—Proverbs 19:15.
Overly concerned for food—Luke 12:22,29.
APPRECIATION
Appreciate church leaders—1 Thessalonians 5:12,13.
Honest answers appreciated—Proverbs 24:26.
No appreciation shown—Psalm 78:9-21.
APPREHENSION
Anxious thoughts, God is aware of—Psalm 139:23.
Do not worry—Exodus 14:14.
Fear not, God is with you—Psalm 23:4.
God has not given us spirit of fear—2 Timothy 1:7.
Let not your heart be troubled—John 14:27.
Whom shall I fear?—Psalm 27:1.
ARGUMENT
Contentious wife—Proverbs 25:24.
Fools insist on quarreling—Proverbs 20:3.
Quarreling, outbursts of anger—2 Corinthians 12:20.
Stay away from arguing—Philippians 2:14.
Stop arguing among yourselves—1 Corinthians 1:10,11.
Troublemaker plants seeds of strife—Proverbs 16:28.
ARK, NOAH’S
Kept Noah’s family and animals safe—Genesis 6:13,14,18-20.
Noah acted in faith in building—Hebrews 11:7.
Noah saved because of righteousness—Genesis 7:1.
Rested on Ararat—Genesis 8:4.
ARK OF THE COVENANT
Behind inner curtain, Most Holy Place—Exodus 26:33.
Captured—1 Samuel 4:11-22.
Contained stone tablets—Exodus 25:16,21; 40:20.
Description of contents—Hebrews 9:4.
Dimensions of—Exodus 25:10; 37:1.
ARMAGEDDON
Christ returns at height of—Revelation 19:11-21.
Devastating to humanity—Matthew 24:22.
Place of final battle—Revelation 16:14,16.
ARMOR, SPIRITUAL
Clothe yourselves with armor of light—Romans 13:12,13.
Put on all of God’s armor—Ephesians 6:11-18.
Put on armor of faith, love, and hope—1 Thessalonians 5:8.
ARROGANCE
Boastful tongue—Psalm 12:3,4.
Do not speak with arrogance—1 Samuel 2:3.
God hates arrogance—Proverbs 8:13.
God will crush arrogance of the proud—Isaiah 13:11.
ASHAMED
Adam and Eve naked, felt no shame—Genesis 2:25.
After sin, Adam and Eve felt shame—Genesis 3:7,10.
Fool put to shame—Proverbs 3:35.
Never be ashamed to tell others about Christ—2 Timothy 1:8.
Prayer to avoid shame—Psalm 31:1.
Sin leads to shame and disgrace—Genesis 3:7.
ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
Assurance based on Scripture—1 John 5:10-13.
Assurance from Christ—John 5:24.
God can keep us from falling—Jude 1:24.
Holy Spirit testifies we are God’s children—Romans 8:16.
Jesus intercedes for us—Hebrews 7:25.
Nothing can separate us from God—Romans 8:38,39.
Secure in Father’s hand—John 10:29.
We are sealed by Holy Spirit—Ephesians 4:30.
ASTROLOGY
Astrologers cannot interpret dreams—Daniel 4:7.
Astrologers cannot save you—Isaiah 47:13,14.
Do not try to read future in stars—Jeremiah 10:2.
ASTRONOMY
God created stars—Isaiah 40:26; Amos 5:8.
God made heavens beautiful—Job 26:13; Psalm 136:5.
God provides light by sun and moon—Jeremiah 31:35.
Heavens declare God’s glory—Psalm 19:1.
Stars cannot be counted—Jeremiah 33:22.
ATHEISM
Ask the animals, they will tell you—Job 12:7-9.
Fool says there is no God—Psalm 14:1; 53:1.
God’s existence evident in creation—Romans 1:20.
God’s truth in human heart proves His existence—Romans 1:18,19.
ATHLETICS
Archery—Genesis 21:20.
Boxing—1 Corinthians 9:26.
Do not lose race—Philippians 2:16.
Fight a good fight—2 Timothy 4:7.
In race, only one gets prize—1 Corinthians 9:24.
Run with endurance—Hebrews 12:1.
ATONEMENT
Day of
No work to be done—Numbers 29:7.
Once a year—Exodus 30:10; Hebrews 9:7.
Extent of
Christ is Savior of all—1 Timothy 4:10.
Christ made atonement for all—1 John 2:2.
Christ made salvation provision for whole world—2 Corinthians 5:19.
Christ paid price for all men—1 Timothy 2:5,6.
Made by Jesus
Died for our sins—1 Peter 3:18.
Once and for all—Hebrews 7:27; 10:12.
Our Passover Lamb—1 Corinthians 5:7.
Purchased church with blood—Acts 20:28.
Purchased our freedom—Revelation 5:9.
Ransomed many—Matthew 20:28; 1 Timothy 2:6.
Secured our salvation forever—Hebrews 9:12.
Took away our sins—Hebrews 9:28.
ATTITUDE
Attitude toward suffering—1 Peter 4:12-16.
Bad attitude—Genesis 4:3-7; Deuteronomy 20:8.
Be gentle—Philippians 4:5.
Be humble—Luke 7:6,7.
Be kind—Ephesians 4:32.
Be merciful—Luke 6:36.
Disregard people’s faults—Proverbs 17:9.
Do everything with love—1 Corinthians 16:14.
Fix thoughts on what is true, honorable, right—Philippians 4:8.
Happy heart—Proverbs 15:13.
Let heaven fill thoughts—Colossians 3:1,2.
ATTORNEY
Come to terms quickly with enemy—Matthew 5:25.
Do not be in hurry to go to court—Proverbs 25:8.
Why file lawsuit against Christians?—1 Corinthians 6:1.
AUTHORITY
Accept all authority—1 Peter 2:13.
Authority of disciples over demons—Matthew 10:1.
Christ in authority over all—Matthew 11:27.
Father gave Jesus authority—John 3:35.
God sovereign above all authority—Ephesians 1:20-22.
Wife should accept authority of husband—1 Peter 3:1.
BAAL
Altars to—2 Chronicles 33:3.
Prophets killed—1 Kings 18:40.
Seven thousand in Israel never bowed to—1 Kings
19:18.
Worship of—2 Chronicles 28:2.
BACKSLIDING
God’s Word helps you not slip—Psalm 37:31.
Persevere in commitment—2 Timothy 2:12,13.
Put hand to plow, do not look back—Luke 9:62.
Watch out for false gospels—Galatians 1:6.
Watch out for love of money—1 Timothy 6:10.
Watch yourself carefully—Deuteronomy 4:9.
BAD EXAMPLE
Concubines led Solomon astray—1 Kings 11:3,4.
Do not be influenced by bad example—3 John 11.
Do not be stumbling block—1 Corinthians 8:9,13.
Eve influenced Adam—Genesis 3:6.
Jezebel influenced Ahab—1 Kings 21:25.
Judaizers influenced Galatians—Galatians 3:1.
BAPTISM
Baptism in name of Father, Son, Spirit—Matthew 28:19.
Baptized into Christ—Galatians 3:27,28.
Believe and be baptized—Mark 16:16.
Buried with Christ in baptism—Romans 6:4.
Repent and be baptized—Acts 2:38.
BEAUTY
Beauty does not last—Proverbs 31:30.
Do not be concerned about outward beauty—1 Peter 3:3.
Unfading beauty of a gentle spirit—1 Peter 3:4.
BEHAVIOR
Behave well among Gentiles—1 Peter 2:12.
Blameless—Psalm 15:2.
Clean, innocent—Romans 16:19; Philippians 2:15.
Clear conscience—2 Corinthians 1:12.
Exemplary behavior—Philippians 1:9,10; 1 Timothy 3:2.
Get rid of malicious behavior—Ephesians 4:31.
Holy behavior—1 Peter 1:15.
BELIEVERS
Belong to the Lamb—Revelation 13:8.
Holy Spirit fills—Ephesians 5:18.
Holy Spirit indwells—1 Corinthians 6:19.
Holy Spirit produces fruit in—Galatians 5:22,23.
Holy Spirit seals for day of redemption—Ephesians 4:30.
Judged by Christ—1 Corinthians 3:10-15.
Satan accuses and slanders—Job 1:9-11.
Satan plants doubt in minds of—Genesis 3:1-5.
Satan tempts to immorality—1 Corinthians 7:5.
Will be resurrected—Revelation 20:4-6.
Will never perish—John 10:28.
BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS
Even if parents forsake you, God will not—Psalm 27:10.
God’s Word comforts us—Psalm 119:50.
God’s Word sustains us—Psalm 119:92.
Knowing Jesus makes up for our loss—Philippians 3:8.
BETHLEHEM
Children killed in—Matthew 2:16.
Jesus born in—Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1.
BETRAYAL
Best friends may betray—Psalm 41:9.
Family members may betray—Matthew 10:21.
Joseph betrayed by brothers—Genesis 37:21-28; 50:20.
Judas Iscariot’s betrayal—Matthew 26:14-16.
Son of Man will be betrayed—Matthew 20:18.
BIBLE
Feeds the soul—Deuteronomy 8:3; Psalm 119:103.
Gives hope—Romans 15:4.
Gives us light—Psalm 19:8; 119:105,130; Proverbs 6:23.
Inspired by God—2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21.
Powerful influence—Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12.
Purifies us—Psalm 119:9; John 17:17; Ephesians 5:25,26.
Teaches us—Deuteronomy 4:10; 2 Chronicles 17:9.
Tells us about eternal life—1 John 5:13.
Trustworthy—Psalm 111:7.
We should not be ignorant of—Matthew 22:29.
BIRTH
Day of death better than day of birth—Ecclesiastes 7:1.
God controls in womb—Psalm 139:15,16; Jeremiah 1:5.
Intense pain and suffering—Genesis 3:16.
Jeremiah set apart before birth—Jeremiah 1:5.
Paul called before birth—Galatians 1:15.
Virgin will give birth, Messiah—Isaiah 7:14.
We are sinful from moment of birth—Psalm 51:5.
BIRTHDAY
Herod’s birthday—Matthew 14:6.
Pharaoh’s birthday—Genesis 40:20.
BITTERNESS
Bitterness of spirit—Deuteronomy 32:32.
Do not harbor bitter envy—James 3:14.
Do not let bitter root grow—