Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8203 character
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