Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8700 Threats to the life of faith » 8712 denial of Jesus Christ
The making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus Christ or his claims and teaching.
Jesus Christ was denied by the Jewish people
John 1:11 See also Matthew 11:16-19 pp Luke 7:31-35; Matthew 13:54-58 pp Mark 6:1-6; Matthew 26:63-68 pp Mark 14:61-65 pp Luke 22:66-71; Luke 4:16-30; John 5:37-43; Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118:22
The consequences of denying Jesus Christ
Denying Jesus Christ results in judgment
John 12:48 See also Matthew 12:38-42 pp Luke 11:29-32
Denying Jesus Christ means replacement by others
Acts 13:46 See also Matthew 21:40-41 pp Mark 12:9 pp Luke 20:15-16; Acts 18:5-6
To deny Christ is to be denied by Christ
2 Timothy 2:12 See also Matthew 10:32; Mark 8:38
Warnings against those who deny Jesus Christ
2 Peter 2:1 See also 1 John 2:22-23; 2Jn 7; Jude 4
Denial, repentance and restoration: the example of Peter
Peter's denial predicted by Jesus Christ
Mark 14:29-30 pp Matthew 26:31-34 pp Luke 22:31-34
Peter declares he will never deny Jesus Christ
Mark 14:31 pp Matthew 26:35
Peter denied that he knew Jesus Christ
Matthew 26:69-75 pp Mark 14:66-72 pp Luke 22:55-62 pp John 18:15-18 pp John 18:25-27
Peter's restoration to Christ
See also John 21:15-19; Acts 1:15-22; Acts 2:14-41
See also
2545 Christ, opposition to 5113 Peter, disciple 6230 rejection 6602 acceptance 6730 reinstatement
