Topical Bible

Browse topics and themes across the Bible

Found 60 topics for "spirit"

ANGEL (a spirit) -A CELESTIAL SPIRIT -Called ANGEL OF THE LORD MAT 1:20,24; 2:13,19; 28:2; LUK 1:11; ACT 5:19; 7:30,35; 8:26; 12:7,2 ASIA -Inhabitants of, in Jerusalem, at Pentecost ACT 2:9; 21:27; 24:18 -Paul and Silas forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach BAPTISM …17; 10:1,2; 12:13; 15:29; GAL 3:27; EPH 4:5; 5:26; COL 2:12; HEB 6:2; 1PE 3:18,21 -OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ISA 44:3; JOL 2:2 CHARACTER …Spirit ROM 8:14 -Liberal ISA 32:8; 2CO 9:13 -Loathing themselves EZK 20:43 -Loving COL 1:4; 1TH 4:9 CHILDREN …their parents' hearts glad PRO 10:1; 23:24; 29:17 -Honor the aged JOB 32:6,7 -Character of, illustrates conve CHURCH …ACT 4:32; PHP 1:4; 2:1; 1JN 3; 4 -Divisions in, to be shunned ROM 16:17; 1CO 1:10; 3:3 -Baptized (immersed) i COMFORTER -See GOD, GRACE OF -See HOLY SPIRIT CONSOLATION -See AFFLICTION, CONSOLATION IN -See HOLY SPIRIT COVETOUSNESS …22:3-6; JHN 12:6 -The unjust steward LUK 16:1-8 -The Pharisees LUK 16:14 -Simon Magus, in trying to buy DOVE, TURTLE …14:22 -Burnt offering of LEV 1:14-17 -Trespass offering of, for the impecunious LEV 5:7-10; 12:8 -Sin offering, for tho DREAM …GEN 37:5-10 -Of Midianite concerning the cake of barley JDG 7:13 -Of Solomon, concerning his choice of wisdom ELISHA -(Successor to the prophet Elijah) -Elijah instructed to anoint 1KI 19:16 -Called by Elijah 1KI 19:19 -Ministers unto El ESHTAOL -A town of the tribe of Judah JOS 15:33 -Allotted to Dan JOS 19:41; JDG 18:2,8,11 -Samson moved by the spirit of the Lor FAITH …33 -The disciples -By the question of Jesus, as to who he was MAT 16:15-20; LUK 9:20,21 -By th FELLOWSHIP …6,24,28; 3:6,24; 4:13; 5:12,20; 2JN 1:9; REV 3:20 -See COMMUNION -OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ROM 8:9; 1CO 3:16; 2CO 13:14 GHOST -Soul ACT 5:5,10; 12:23 -See SPIRIT -See MAN, CREATED A SPIRIT GIFTS FROM GOD -SPIRITUAL -Christ, the Saviour ISA 42:6; 55:4; JHN 3:16; 4:10; 6:32,33 -The Holy Spirit, the Comforter GLORIFYING GOD …17; 2TH 1:12 -Bringing forth fruits of righteousness JHN 15:8; PHP 1:11 -Patience in affliction ISA 24:15 GLORY …of saints is full of 1PE 1:8 -SPIRITUAL -Is given by God PSA 84:11 -Is given by Christ JHN 17:22 -Is the GOD …Rejected -By Israel 1SA 8:7,8; ISA 65:12; 66:4 -Saul 1SA 15:26 -See JESUS, REJECTED -Comforter JOB GOSPEL …OF RECONCILIATION 2CO 5:19 -WORD OF TRUTH 2CO 6:7; EPH 1:13 -WORD OF FAITH ROM 10:8 -WORD OF LIFE PHP 2: GRIEF -Attributed to the Holy Spirit EPH 4:30; HEB 3:10,17 -See AFFILICTION -See SORROW HADES …5; 17:15; 30:9; 49:15; 86:13; 88:10-12; 115:17; 116:3; PRO 15:24; 21:16; 27:20; ECC 9:4-6; ISA 5:14; JON 2:2; LUK 23:42 HOLY SPIRIT -General scriptures concerning GEN 1:2; 6:3; 41:38; EXO 31:3; 35:31; NUM 27:18; NEH 9:20; JOB 16:19; 32:8; 33:4; PSA 51: JEALOUSY …1,3; EZK 16:42; 23:25; 36:5,6; 38:19; ZEP 1:18; 3:8; ZEC 1:14; 8:2; 1CO 10:22 -See ANTHROPOMORPHISMS -An envious spirit JESUS, THE CHRIST …who has the issue of blood (at Capernaum) MAT 9:18-26; MRK 5:22-43; LUK 8:41-56 -Heals two blind men and casts out JOY …Of the disciples in the temple after the ascension of Jesus LUK 24:53 -Of the disciples in the temple because they LIFE -MISCELLANY OF MINOR SUB-TOPICS -Breath of GEN 2:7 -Called SPIRIT OF GOD JOB 27:3 -Tree of GEN 2:9; 3:22, LOVE …LUK 8:2,3; 23:27,55,56; 24:1-10; JHN 20:1,2,11-18 -A man from Gadara (Gerasa) out of whom Jesus cast an evil spiri LYING -Lying spirit from God 1KI 22:21-23; 2CH 18:20-22 -See FALSEHOOD -See HYPOCRISY MAN …4:18-21; PSA 8:5; HEB 2:7,8 -MORTAL JOB 4:17; ECC 2:14,15; 3:20; 1CO 15:21,22; HEB 9:27 -See DEATH -SPIRIT JOB 4:1 MARRIAGE …NEH 10:30; 13:26,27; MAL 2:11; 1CO 7:39; 2CO 6:14 -Betrothal a quasi-marriage MAT 1:18; LUK 1:27 -Betrothal made with t MIRACLES …Jesus LUK 17:11-19 -Opens the eyes of a man born blind JHN 9 -Raises Lazarus from the dead JHN 11:1-46 - PAUL …15:36-41 -Visits Lystra; circumcises Timothy ACT 16:1-5 -Goes through Phrygia and Galatia; is forbidden by the Holy Spi PENTECOST -Called -FEAST OF WEEKS EXO 34:22; DEU 16:10 -FEAST OF HARVEST EXO 23:16 -DAY OF FIRST FRUITS NUM 28:26 PETER …Imprisoned and scourged; his defense before the council ACT 5:17-42 -Goes to Samaria ACT 8:14 -Prays for the reception PHILIP …diakonos) ACT 6:5 -Successfully preaches in Samaria ACT 8:4-14 -Expounds the Scriptures to the Ethiopian eunu POOR …10; EPH 4:28; 1TI 5:9,10,16; HEB 13:3; JAS 1:27; 2:2-9,15,16; 5:4; 1JN 3:17-19 -FIGURATIVE -Poor in spirit MAT 5:3 POWER …17 -See HOLY SPIRIT -SPIRITUAL GEN 32:28; ISA 40:29-31; MRK 9:29; LUK 1:17; 4:32; 24:49; JHN 7:38,39; ACT 1:8; 2:2 PRAYER …1:35 -In distress JHN 12:27; HEB 5:7 -In the wilderness LUK 5:16 -In behalf of Peter LUK 22:31,32 - PROPHECY …predicted PSA 69:25; ACT 1:16,20 -Judas' self-destruction fulfilled MAT 27:5; ACT 1:16-20 -The outpouring of PRUDENCE …23:6 -Avoiding suspicion in administering the gifts of the congregations 2CO 8:20 -His lack of, in his persis QUICKENING -(Enlivening) -Of God' s people -By the Father PSA 71:20; 80:18; ROM 4:17; 8:11; EPH 2:1; 1TI 6:13 -By the Son RASHNESS …baptizo) himself in the Jordan River 2KI 5:11,12 -James and John, in desiring to call down fire upon the Samaritan ROME …faith in Jesus Christ ROM 3:24; 4; 5 -The faith of Abraham ROM 4 -The fruits of faith ROM 5:7 -The works of the flesh a SATAN …Destroyer) REV 9:11 -Beelzebul MAT 12:24; MRK 3:22; LUK 11:15 -Belial 2CO 6:15 -The Devil MAT 4:1; LUK 4:2,6; REV 20:2 SELF-WILL …parents DEU 21:18,19 -Refusing to receive correction DEU 21:18; JER 5:3; 7:28 -Rebelling against God DEU 31:2 SOUL -See SPIRIT -See IMMORTALITY -See MAN, A SPIRIT -See RIGHTEOUS, FUTURE STATE OF -See WICKED, PUNISHMENT OF SPIRIT -Called "the inner man," ROM 7:22; EPH 3:16 -See ANGELS -See DEMONS -See HOLY SPIRIT -See MAN, A SPIRIT -See SATAN SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS -See BLESSINGS, SPIRITUAL -See HOLY SPIRIT -See SANCTIFICATION SPIRITUALITY …8:23; PSA 1:2; 51:6 -Brings peace ISA 26:3; JER 33:6; ROM 8:6; 14:17 -Brings indifference to worldly good 1CO 7:29-31; STEPHEN -(A Christian martyr) -Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration ACT 6:3,5,6 -Faith and STONES …3:11; EPH 2:20; REV 21:14 -Of Christ, the Water of Life 1CO 10:4 -Of the impenitent heart EZK 36:26 -Of SUPERSTITION …help of the gods 1KI 20:23 -Jews, attributing their calamities to having ceased offering sacrifices to the Queen o SYMBOLS AND SIMILITUDES …MAT 26:26; MRK 14:22; LUK 22:19 -Childhood MAT 18:3; MRK 10:14,15; LUK 18:16,17 -Manna JHN 6:31-58 -OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TREASURE …A thing of highly-estimated value -Money GEN 42:25,27,28,35; 43:23; with 43:18,21,22 -Precious stones 1CH 29: TRINITY …19; 8:6; 12:3-6; 2CO 1:21,22; 3:17; 5:5; 13:14; GAL 4:4,6; PHP 1:19; COL 2:2; 2TH 2:13,14,16; 1TI 3:16; TIT 3:4-6; HEB TRUTH …ZEC 8:16 -Meditate upon PHP 4:8 -Bind, around the neck PRO 3:3 -Write, upon the tables of the heart PRO 3:3 -The fruit URIAH …One of David' s mighty men 2SA 23:39; 1CH 11:41 -David' s adultery with the wife of 2SA 11:2-5; 1KI 15:5 -Sum VISION …defeat of the Israelites; of the Lord on his throne; and of a lying spirit 1KI 22:17-23; 2CH 18:16-22 -Of David -O

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nave's Topical Bible?

Nave's Topical Bible is a comprehensive index of Scripture references organized by topic. It was compiled by Orville J. Nave (1841–1917), a chaplain in the United States Army, who spent 14 years categorizing virtually every verse in the Bible under over 5,000 subject headings.

Who was Orville J. Nave?

Orville James Nave was a U.S. Army chaplain and biblical scholar. He devoted 14 years of his life to creating the Topical Bible while serving in the military. His work, first published in 1896, remains one of the most widely used Bible reference tools to this day.

How is the Topical Bible different from a concordance?

A concordance lists every occurrence of a specific word in the Bible. The Topical Bible groups passages by theme or subject, even when different words are used. For example, searching "courage" in a concordance finds only that word, but the Topical Bible also includes related passages about bravery, boldness, and fearlessness.

How many topics does this Topical Bible contain?

This edition contains over 5,319 topics, covering people, places, doctrines, virtues, vices, events, objects, and abstract concepts found throughout the Bible — from Genesis to Revelation.

How do I use the Topical Bible?

You can browse topics alphabetically using the A-Z index, or search for a specific topic using the search bar. Click on any topic to see all the Scripture references grouped under it, often with sub-categories for more detailed study.

What is the Topical Bible useful for?

It is an essential tool for Bible study, sermon preparation, teaching, and personal devotion. If you want to know what the Bible says about a particular subject — such as love, forgiveness, prayer, or justice — the Topical Bible gathers all relevant passages in one place.

Can I use it for sermon or lesson preparation?

Absolutely. Pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders frequently use Nave's Topical Bible to quickly find all Scripture passages related to a sermon topic, saving hours of manual searching.

Are the references from the Old Testament, New Testament, or both?

The Topical Bible draws references from both the Old and New Testaments. Each topic may include passages spanning the entire Bible, giving a comprehensive view of what Scripture teaches on that subject.

Is the Topical Bible the same as a Bible dictionary?

No. A Bible dictionary provides definitions and historical context for terms, people, and places. The Topical Bible organizes actual Scripture references by subject without adding commentary — it lets the Bible speak for itself.

What types of topics are covered?

Topics range from theological concepts (grace, redemption, prophecy) to practical subjects (money, marriage, parenting), from people (Abraham, David, Paul) to places (Jerusalem, Babylon, Egypt), and from virtues (faith, hope, love) to warnings (idolatry, pride, hypocrisy).

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Yes. Originally published in 1896, Nave's Topical Bible is in the public domain and freely available for anyone to use, study, and distribute.

How can I get the most out of this tool?

Start by searching for a topic that interests you. Read the grouped Scripture references to understand the Bible's full teaching on that subject. Use the cross-references to explore related topics. Combine it with the Concordance and Strong's Lexicon for deeper word-level study.