In the context of the Bible, the term "effects" can refer to the outcomes or consequences of actions, decisions, and divine interventions. The Scriptures provide numerous examples of how the effects of human behavior and God's will manifest in the world, influencing both individuals and nations.

Effects of Sin

The Bible clearly outlines the effects of sin, beginning with the fall of man in Genesis. Adam and Eve's disobedience led to the introduction of sin and death into the world. Genesis 3:16-19 describes the immediate effects: pain in childbirth, toil in labor, and eventual physical death. Romans 6:23 succinctly states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" , highlighting the ultimate consequence of sin and the contrasting gift of salvation.

Effects of Righteousness

Conversely, the effects of righteousness are depicted as life-giving and beneficial. Proverbs 11:18 states, "The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward" . The New Testament reinforces this in Galatians 6:8, "The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life" . Righteous living, therefore, results in spiritual and often material blessings.

Effects of Faith

Faith is a central theme in the Bible, and its effects are profound. Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Faith Hall of Fame," recounts the accounts of individuals whose faith led to remarkable outcomes. For instance, by faith, Noah built the ark and saved his family (Hebrews 11:7), and by faith, Abraham obeyed God's call to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance (Hebrews 11:8). The effects of faith are not only personal but also communal, as seen in the early church's growth and unity in Acts 2:42-47.

Effects of Prayer

Prayer is depicted as a powerful tool with significant effects. James 5:16 emphasizes, "The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail" . The Bible provides numerous examples of answered prayers, such as Hannah's prayer for a child in 1 Samuel 1:27 and Elijah's prayer for rain in 1 Kings 18:42-45. These instances demonstrate that prayer can lead to divine intervention and change circumstances.

Effects of God's Word

The effects of God's Word are transformative. Hebrews 4:12 describes it as "living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword" , capable of judging thoughts and attitudes. The Word of God guides, corrects, and inspires believers, as seen in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which states that all Scripture is "God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness" .

Effects of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit's effects are evident in the lives of believers. Acts 1:8 promises, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" . The Spirit empowers, convicts, and guides Christians, producing the fruit of the Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22-23, which includes love, joy, peace, and other virtues.

Effects of Judgment

The Bible also speaks of the effects of divine judgment. The Old Testament recounts numerous instances where God's judgment led to the downfall of nations, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) and the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12). In the New Testament, the Book of Revelation details the ultimate effects of God's final judgment on the world, emphasizing the importance of repentance and faith in Christ.

Throughout Scripture, the effects of human actions and divine will are intricately woven into the narrative, offering lessons and insights into the nature of God, the consequences of sin, and the blessings of obedience and faith.1912. epibareo -- to put a burden on
... 1912 (from 1909 , ", fitting" intensifying 916 , "become heavy, burdensome") --
properly, to burden upon, bringing inevitable (expected) side-effects that go ...
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299. amomos -- amomum (a fragrant plant of India)
... and 3470 , "blemish") -- properly, unblemished, without spot or blot (blight);
(figuratively) morally, spiritually blameless, from the marring effects of sin. ...
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5005. talaiporos -- distressed, miserable
... properly, (beaten-down) from continued strain, leaving a person literally full of
(deep misery) -- describing a person with severe side-effects from great ...
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1778. entalma -- an injunction, ie religious precept
... Cognate: 1778 (a neuter noun) -- a command, focusing on the of following the directive
to its end (consummation), like the negative effects of following an ill ...
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1402. douloo -- to enslave, bring under subjection
... In contrast to the other verb-form of the same root (1398 ), 1402 () stresses the
(effects) of enslavement. That is, what automatically goes with . ...
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1954. epiloipos -- still left
... 1954 (from 1909 , ", fitting" and 3062 , "remnant, what remains afterward") -- properly,
what remains , emphasizing the "after-effects" that go with living in ...
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1953. epilesmone -- forgetfulness
... Cognate: 1953 (from 1950 , "neglect") -- properly, forgetfulness (failing to notice),
emphasizing the natural effects that go with () the neglect (note the ...
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1909. epi -- on, upon
... 1909 ("upon") naturally looks to the response (effect) that goes with the
envisioned , ie its apt result ("spin-offs," effects). ...
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2556. kakos -- bad, evil
... Apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas poneros properly
refers to effects), ie (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious ...
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1926. epidechomai -- to accept as true, to receive besides
... note the prefix , ). 1926 ("welcoming with its effects") is negated both
times it occurs in the NT (3 Jn 9,10). This envisions all ...
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Effects Require Causes
... EFFECTS REQUIRE CAUSES. NOTHING that happens in the world happens by chance. God
is a God of order. ... They are the mature effects of former causes. ...
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The Two Effects of the Gospel
... The Two Effects of the Gospel. A Sermon (No.26). Delivered ... I. Our first
remark is, that THE GOSPEL PRODUCES DIFFERENT EFFECTS. It ...
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Of the Effects of those Prerogatives.
... THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. 4. Of the Effects of those Prerogatives. From these prerogatives
there will arise to the elect in heaven, five notable effects:" ...
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Peculiar Effects of Money.
... Money: The Golden Channel of Service. (Luke xvi:1-18.) Peculiar Effects of Money.
Money is queer stuff. The opposites meet in it so strikingly. ...
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On the Effects of the Redemption
... Lesson 10 ON THE EFFECTS OF THE REDEMPTION. 102 Q. Which are the chief effects
of the redemption? ... Many effects may flow from one cause. ...
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Of the Effects of the Death of Christ, of his Triumph after It ...
... Sixth Book. 37. Of the Effects of the Death of Christ, of His Triumph After
It, and of the Removal by His Death of the Sins of Men. ...
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Of the Effects of Sin, And, First, of the Corruption of the Good ...
... OF THE EFFECTS OF SIN, AND, FIRST, OF THE CORRUPTION OF THE GOOD OF NATURE
(SIX ARTICLES). We must now consider the effects of sin ...
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Its Effects.
... ITS EFFECTS. Among the effects and benefits which in this life accompany and flow
from being filled with the Holy Ghost, may be mentioned the following:". ...
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Of the Effects of Law (Two Articles)
... OF THE EFFECTS OF LAW (TWO ARTICLES). We must now consider the effects
of law; under which head there are two points of inquiry: ...
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Of the Effects of Baptism (Ten Articles)
... OF THE EFFECTS OF BAPTISM (TEN ARTICLES). We must now consider the effects
of Baptism, concerning which there are ten points of inquiry: ...
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Effects (6 Occurrences)
...Effects (6 Occurrences). Acts 21:15 And after these days, having got our effects
ready, we went up to Jerusalem. ... Put away the effects of your wine from you. ...
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Drunkenness (10 Occurrences)
... Intoxicants were then an expensive luxury, beyond the reach of the poorer
classes. See DRINK, STRONG. II. Its Symptoms and Effects. ...
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Colors (12 Occurrences)
... This skill probably consisted in bringing out striking effects by the use of a few
primary colors, rather than in any attempt at the blending of shades which ...
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Color (18 Occurrences)
... This skill probably consisted in bringing out striking effects by the use of a few
primary colors, rather than in any attempt at the blending of shades which ...
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Miracle (15 Occurrences)
... an infinite personal will, not superseding, but directing and controlling all physical
causes, acting with or without them." God ordinarily effects his purpose ...
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Nicodemus (5 Occurrences)
... so also is He the Creator of the New Spirit; and just as no one knoweth whence cometh
the wind, or "whither it goeth," yet all can feel its effects who come ...
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Fall (522 Occurrences)
... The effects of this first sin upon our first parents themselves were (1) "shame,
a sense of degradation and pollution; (2) dread of the displeasure of God, or ...
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Magical (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (a.) Pertaining to the hidden wisdom supposed to be possessed by the Magi; relating
to the occult powers of nature, and the producing of effects by their ...
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Magic (12 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A comprehensive name for all of the pretended arts which claim to produce
effects by the assistance of supernatural beings, or departed spirits, or by ...
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Adultery (49 Occurrences)
... The water is named bitter with reference to its effects in the case of the woman's
guilt; on the other hand, when no ill effects follow, the woman is proved ...
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