Dictionary of Bible Themes A state of preparedness for future needs or happenings, whether predictable or uncertain. God through Jesus Christ prepared all that was necessary for the salvation of sinners. God's people are exhorted to be ready for warfare (physical and spiritual), death and the second coming of Jesus Christ. All humanity should be ready for future judgment. Matthew 22:4God has prepared everything for the salvation of sinners See also Luke 14:16-17A wedding banquet is often used to portray the blessings of salvation and the gathering of Jesus Christ with the redeemed in heaven. 1 Peter 1:5Joel 3:9-10 Exhortations to and descriptions of readiness for war See also Against earthly enemies 1 Kings 20:121 Chronicles 12:23-35,33-37 2 Chronicles 25:5 Jeremiah 51:11-12 Daniel 11:10 Ephesians 6:11-18 Against spiritual forces of evil 1 Peter 5:8God's people should always be ready See also To face temptation Psalms 39:1Matthew 26:41 1 Corinthians 10:12 pp Mk 14:38 pp Lk 22:46 2 Kings 20:1To face death See also Genesis 46:30pp Isa 38:1 Acts 21:13Ephesians 4:11-12 1 Peter 1:13 To serve See also Numbers 8:111 Samuel 25:41 John 9:4 2 Corinthians 8:19; 9:2 2 Timothy 2:21 Titus 3:1 1 Peter 3:15 See also To speak the truth Proverbs 22:17-18Jeremiah 1:17 2 Timothy 4:2 1 John 2:28 See also For the second coming of Chirst Matthew 24:42-44,45-51Matthew 25:1-12,13 Mark 13:33-37 pp Lk 12:42-46 Luke 12:35-401 Thessalonians 5:8 Revelation 3:11; 16:15; 19:7 Luke 12:47-48 All humanity should be ready for future judgment See also Amos 4:12This is one of many parables that Jesus Christ taught about his second coming and the need to be ready when he returns. 1 Peter 4:5See also 2565 Christ, second coming5185 stomach 5546 speech 5607 warfare, examples 5977 waiting 6248 temptation 8342 servanthood 8422 equipping, spiritual 8490 watchfulness 8759 fools 9020 death 9230 judgment seat |



