Dictionary of Bible Themes: 4065 orderliness

4065 orderliness

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In his creating, sustaining and saving work, God reveals himself as a God of order. Likewise, the life of his people and of society as a whole should be orderly.

Orderliness in creation

Isaiah 45:12 See also Genesis 1:31; Job 26:7-10; Job 38:4-11; Psalm 8:3; Psalm 19:1; Psalm 104:5-9; Isaiah 40:26; Acts 17:26

Orderliness in providence

Genesis 8:22 See also Psalm 65:9; Psalm 104:14-27; Psalm 145:15; Acts 14:17

Orderliness in salvation

Salvation was planned by God

Romans 8:29 See also 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:4-5; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:2; Revelation 13:8

Jesus Christ's coming was prepared in advance

Luke 24:26-27 See also John 5:46; Acts 2:23; Acts 3:18; Galatians 4:4

Orderliness in the life of God's people

Corporate worship must be orderly

Exodus 25:9; 1 Corinthians 14:40 See also 1 Chronicles 28:12; Acts 7:44; 1 Corinthians 14:32-33

Personal devotion includes orderliness

1 Thessalonians 5:6 See also Proverbs 25:28; Romans 13:13; 1 Corinthians 7:17; Ephesians 5:16; 1 Timothy 3:2-5

Respect for leaders as part of God's order

Exodus 22:28; Hebrews 13:17 See also 1 Samuel 24:6; 1 Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 13:7

Order in pastoral care

1 Corinthians 12:28; Titus 1:5 See also Acts 6:3; Acts 14:23; Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:10; Peter 5:1-3

Orderliness in society

God gives responsibility in his administration to men and women

Psalm 82:6; Daniel 6:2-7; Romans 13:1; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-14

Governing authorities are ordained by God

Romans 13:1 See also John 19:11; Romans 13:6

Those in authority are to be honoured

Order in the home and workplace

1 Timothy 3:4 See also Exodus 6:14; Exodus 20:12; 1 Samuel 3:13; Job 1:5; Ephesians 6:1,5; 1 Timothy 3:4,12; Timothy 6:1; Titus 1:6; Titus 2:4-5,9-10; 1 Peter 2:18