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Dictionary of Bible Themes Believers are encouraged by the loving care and faithful promises of God and by the example, support and prayers of fellow believers. The prospect of heaven helps them to endure. Psalms 103:13 The encouragement of God's love See also The care of the Father Psalms 86:17 Isaiah 50:10; 64:8-9Luke 18:6-7John 16:27; 17:11,15Romans 8:322 Corinthians 1:3Hebrews 2:18See also The sympathetic understanding of Jesus Christ Isaiah 40:11; 42:3; 53:5Luke 4:18Isaiah 61:1John 14:27; 16:22Romans 8:35-39Hebrews 4:15; 7:25; 12:3John 14:16-17See also The comfort of the Spirit Luke 11:13Romans 5:5; 8:26Galatians 5:22-23Ephesians 3:161 Peter 4:14Psalms 119:50 Romans 8:28The promises of God 2 Corinthians 12:9See also Isaiah 41:10; 43:2-3Matthew 6:31-33Romans 15:4Philippians 4:71 Peter 5:10Hebrews 12:1The encouragement of the fellowship of believers See also Examples from the past Psalms 102:17-18 Jeremiah 20:11Philippians 4:11Hebrews 11:25-26James 5:10-111 Thessalonians 5:11See also Support from other believers Ruth 2:13Job 42:11Acts 28:15Romans 16:42 Corinthians 7:6-7Philippians 4:14Colossians 4:111 Thessalonians 2:11-12; 4:182 Timothy 4:9,11Philemon 1:13Hebrews 10:25Romans 8:37The encouragement of looking ahead See also The assurance of victory Romans 16:201 Corinthians 15:20,25,55-571 Thessalonians 4:16-17Romans 8:18See also The prospect of glory Job 19:25-26Isaiah 65:172 Corinthians 4:17-5:12 Thessalonians 1:6-72 Peter 3:13Jude 1:24-25Revelation 7:16-17; 21:1-4See also 1035 God, faithfulness1190 glory2015 Christ, compassion2048 Christ, love of3130 Holy Spirit, Counsellor5596 victory5805 comfort5963 sympathy6705 peace, experience7921 fellowship8414 encouragement9310 resurrection |
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