Dictionary of Bible Themes All God's perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. Mark 10:18God alone is good pp Mt 19:17 pp Lk 18:19 Psalms 119:68God demonstrates his goodness See also In his actions 2 Chronicles 30:18Nehemiah 9:20 Psalms 73:1; 143:10 Acts 10:38 Romans 2:4 1 Timothy 4:4 See also In his work of creation Genesis 1:4,31Psalms 145:9 Psalms 86:5 See also In his love 1 Chronicles 16:34Psalms 25:7-8; 69:16; 100:5 pp Ps 106:1 James 1:17See also In his gifts Numbers 13:27Deuteronomy 8:7; 26:11 Hebrews 9:11 Joshua 23:14-15 See also In his promises 2 Samuel 7:281 Kings 8:56 Jeremiah 29:10 pp 1Ch 17:26 Psalms 119:39See also In his commands Psalms 19:7Romans 7:12,16; 12:2 Psalms 34:8 God's goodness is to be experienced Nahum 1:7God is good to those who trust him See also Exodus 33:192 Chronicles 7:10 Job 42:11 Psalms 31:19-20; 84:11; 86:17 Lamentations 3:25 Amos 5:14-15 1 Peter 2:3 Jeremiah 32:40 See also God's people can rely on his goodness Psalms 23:6; 27:13Matthew 7:11 Philippians 1:6 pp Lk 11:13 Genesis 50:20God works positively for good in unfavourable circumstances See also Acts 2:23-24Romans 8:28 2 Corinthians 4:17 Hebrews 12:10 Psalms 135:3 God's goodness is to be praised See also Deuteronomy 8:102 Chronicles 5:13; 7:3 Psalms 86:5; 136:1; 145:7 See also 1030 God, compassion1055 God, grace & mercy 1085 God, love of 1330 God, the provider 1335 blessing 4005 creation 4464 harvest 5188 tearing of clothes 5856 extravagance 7435 sacrifice, in OT 8352 thankfulness 8609 prayer as praise & thanksgiving |
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