8203 character
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The moral and mental features that define a person, whether good or evil. The term also means moral strength, which Scripture regards as something to be highly valued.

The character of God

God is the Father of believers

Ephesians 1:2 See also Galatians 1:1; Colossians 1:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Thessalonians 3:13

God is good

Psalm 34:8 See also Exodus 33:19; Lamentations 3:25; Matthew 19:17 pp Mark 10:18; 2 Peter 1:3

God is holy

1 Samuel 2:2 See also Leviticus 11:44-45; Isaiah 6:3; Isaiah 43:15; Ezekiel 39:7; 1 Peter 1:15; Revelation 4:8

God is faithful

Psalm 36:5 See also Deuteronomy 7:9; 1 Kings 8:56; Psalm 89:2; Psalm 146:6; Lamentations 3:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

God is just and righteous

Romans 3:25-26 See also 2 Chronicles 12:6; Psalm 33:5; Isaiah 30:18; Zephaniah 3:5; Acts 17:31; Revelation 16:5-6

God is loving

Psalm 145:17 See also John 3:16; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:4; Titus 3:4-5; Hebrews 12:6; 1 John 4:7-10

God is merciful and compassionate

Psalm 86:15; Luke 1:50 See also Nehemiah 9:31; Isaiah 63:7; Lamentations 3:22; Jonah 4:2; Luke 18:10-14; 2 Corinthians 1:3; James 5:11

The character of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ possesses the exact likeness of God

Hebrews 1:3 See also 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15

Jesus Christ is faithful

Hebrews 3:6 See also 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Hebrews 2:17; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 3:14

Jesus Christ is holy

Mark 1:24 pp Luke 4:34 See also Luke 1:35; John 6:69; Hebrews 4:15; Revelation 3:7

Jesus Christ is loving

2 Corinthians 5:14 See also John 15:9; Romans 8:35-39; 1 John 3:16

The character of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is holy

Romans 1:4 See also Romans 15:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Titus 3:5

The Holy Spirit is powerful

Luke 4:14 See also Micah 3:8; Acts 1:8; Romans 15:13,19; 2 Timothy 1:7

The Holy Spirit is eternal

Hebrews 9:14

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth, the Counsellor

John 14:16-17 See also John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7

Character as a moral strength

Romans 5:3-4 See also Ruth 3:11; Proverbs 12:4; Proverbs 31:10; Acts 17:11; 1 Corinthians 15:33

The character of believers

Believers should be compassionate

Colossians 3:12 See also Psalm 112:4; 1 Peter 3:8

Believers should be humble

1 Peter 5:5 See also Isaiah 29:19; Philippians 2:3; Colossians 3:12; 1 Peter 3:8

Believers should be joyful

Philippians 4:4 See also Romans 12:12; Romans 15:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Believers should be loving

1 John 4:7 See also Galatians 5:22; Colossians 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:9

Believers should be content

Philippians 4:11 See also 1 Timothy 6:6-8; Hebrews 13:5

Believers should be holy

Deuteronomy 7:6; 1 Peter 1:15-16 See also Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:12; Hebrews 12:14

Believers are to be poor in spirit

Matthew 5:3

Believers are to be meek

Matthew 5:5

Believers are to be merciful

Matthew 5:7 See also Luke 6:36; Romans 12:8; James 3:17

Believers are to be pure in heart

Matthew 5:8 See also 2 Corinthians 11:2-3; Philippians 1:10; 1 Timothy 5:22; 2 Timothy 2:22

See also

1010  God, nature and qualities of
2003  Jesus Christ, qualities of
3005  Holy Spirit, qualities of
5034  likeness
5765  attitudes to people
6025  sin & God's character
7105  believers
8114  discipleship
8206  Christlikeness
8273  holiness, ethical aspects
8347  spiritual growth
8428  example



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