Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8329 readiness

8329 readiness

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

God has prepared everything for the salvation of sinners

Matthew 22:4 A wedding banquet is often used to portray the blessings of salvation and the gathering of Jesus Christ with the redeemed in heaven. See also Luke 14:16-17; 1 Peter 1:5

Exhortations to and descriptions of readiness for war

Against earthly enemies

Joel 3:9-10 See also 1 Kings 20:12; 1 Chronicles 12:23-35,33-37; 2 Chronicles 25:5; Jeremiah 51:11-12; Daniel 11:10

Against spiritual forces of evil

Ephesians 6:11-18

God's people should always be ready

To face temptation

1 Peter 5:8 See also Psalm 39:1; Matthew 26:41 pp Mark 14:38 pp Luke 22:46; 1 Corinthians 10:12

To face death

2 Kings 20:1 pp Isaiah 38:1 See also Genesis 46:30; Acts 21:13

To serve

Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Peter 1:13 See also Numbers 8:11; 1 Samuel 25:41; John 9:4; 2 Corinthians 8:19; Corinthians 9:2; 2 Timothy 2:21; Titus 3:1

To speak the truth

1 Peter 3:15 See also Proverbs 22:17-18; Jeremiah 1:17; 2 Timothy 4:2

For the second coming of Chirst

1 John 2:28 See also Matthew 24:42-44,45-51 pp Luke 12:42-46; Matthew 25:1-12,13; Mark 13:33-37; Luke 12:35-40; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; Revelation 3:11; Revelation 16:15; Revelation 19:7

All humanity should be ready for future judgment

Luke 12:47-48 This is one of many parables that Jesus Christ taught about his second coming and the need to be ready when he returns. See also Amos 4:12; 1 Peter 4:5