Verse References by Topic

Abortion

Psalm 139:13; Luke 1:41; Proverbs 28:13

Addiction

Romans 6:11-22; Galatians 5:16-24; Galatians 6:1; Ephesians 3:16-21

Age of Accountability

Deuteronomy 1:39; Romans 1:18

Anger

Ephesians 4:26

Anxiety (if caused by worry)

Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7

Baptism

Examples: Acts 2:41; 8:35-36; 10:48; 16:15; 16:33; 18:8; 19:5; 22:16

Picture of salvation (symbol of inward change): Romans 6:4

Bible

Inspired: 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21

Infallible: Psalm 12:6; Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2

Catholicism

1 Timothy 2:5-6; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 4:5

Church

Fellowship, use of gifts: Hebrews 3:13; 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 12

Worship: Psalm 68:26; 149:1

Preaching, teaching: Ephesians 4:11-16

Church as a whole/all believers: Romans 12:5; Ephesians 5:30 (Jews and Gentiles: Romans 11:17; Ephesians 3:6)

Commands

Based on love: Matthew 22:37-40; Hebrews 13:10

Ten Commandments: Exodus 20:3-17

Following the commands of Jesus: John 14:21; Matthew 28:20

Old/new covenant: Acts 15:22-29; 2 Corinthians 3:6-11; Romans 14; Colossians 2:16; Galatians 3:24-25; 5:1-6; Hebrews 10:1

Commands not a burden: Matthew 11:28-30; 1 John 5:3

Confession, Apology to Others

James 5:16; Matthew 5:23-24

Demons

Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8

Christians not possessed: 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; 1 John 5:18(b)

Discipline from God

Hebrews 12:5-11; 1 Corinthians 5:5; 11:30-32

End Times

General: Matthew 24; 2 Thessalonians 2

Resurrection of believers: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Mark of the beast: Revelation 13:16-17

Millennium: Isaiah 11; Isaiah 60; Revelation 20:4-6

Judgment seat of Christ: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Great white throne judgment: Revelation 20:11

Hell, lake of fire: Luke 16:19-31; Revelation 20:10

Heaven, new earth: Revelation 21; 22

Faith / Trust

Psalm 9:10; 28:7; 62:6; Hebrews 11:6

Fear

General: Psalm 23:1-6; Psalm 112:7; John 14:27; Colossians 3:15; Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 26:3

Fear of man: Hebrews 13:6; Proverbs 29:25

Fear of death: John 11:25-26; Psalm 16:11; 2 Corinthians 5:8

Feeling Far from God / Grieved the Spirit

Psalm 51; Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 54:8; Hebrews 12:5-11

Forgiving

Ephesians 4:32; Matthew 5:44

God

One God: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10; 44:6-8; 45:5-6

Trinity, Deity of Christ: Zechariah 14:3-4; John 1:1, 14; 8:58; 14:9, 23; Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 1:3-8

Holiness: James 1:13; 1 Peter 1:16

Love: Exodus 34:6; Psalm 40:5; Zephaniah 3:17; John 15:13; Romans 5:8-10; 1 John 3:1; 4:16

Forgiveness: Psalm 51:17; 103:8-14; John 8:11; Hebrews 8:12; 1 John 1:9; 1 Timothy 1:15

Mercy / Patience: Lamentations 3:22-23; Micah 7:18; Ezekiel 18:32; 2 Peter 3:9

Justice: Romans 1:18-32; Colossians 3:25; Jeremiah 9:24; Exodus 34:7

Truth (cannot lie): Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18

Jealousy: Exodus 34:14

Omnipresence: Proverbs 15:3

Omniscience: Isaiah 46:9-10; Romans 11:33; 1 John 3:20

Omnipotence: Psalm 115:3; 1 Corinthians 15:27

Heart and Mind

Proverbs 4:23; Proverbs 28:26; Jeremiah 17:9-10; Matthew 6:21; Colossians 3:2; Philippians 4:8

Holy Spirit

Ephesians 1:13; John 14:17; John 16:9-11; Galatians 5:22-23

Homosexuality

Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Jesus

Deity: Zechariah 14:3-4; John 1:1, 14; 8:58; 14:9, 23; Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 1:3-8

Perfection (sinless): Hebrews 4:15

Purpose on earth: Mark 10:45

Death: Isaiah 53; Luke 23

Resurrection: Luke 24

Loneliness

Genesis 2:18; Psalm 68:6

Mankind

Image of God: Genesis 1:26-27

Body, soul, spirit: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Sinfulness: Romans 3:10, 23; 7:18

Marriage

General: Ephesians 5:22-33; 1 Peter 3:4, 7

Marriage to nonbelievers: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 1 Corinthians 15:33 (if already married to non-believer: 1 Peter 3:1; 1 Corinthians 7:10-14)

Priority over parents (leaving/cleaving): Genesis 2:24

Purpose of Life

Relationship with God: Micah 6:8; Matthew 22:37-39; John 17:3; Revelation 4:11

Ways to serve God: Matthew 25:35-40; 28:19-20; Romans 12:3-8; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Eternal perspective: Matthew 16:26 (nonbelievers); John 6:27; Colossians 3:2; James 4:14

Regret

Nehemiah 8:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 3:13-14; Hebrews 8:12

Relationship with God

Surrender: Matthew 10:39; Galatians 5:24

Closer to God: James 4:6-10; John 14:21; Psalm 100:2, 4

Prayer: Psalm 66:18; Matthew 6:9-13; Psalm 62:8; Luke 11:5-13; Luke 18:1-8

Fasting: Matthew 6:16; Joel 2:12; Nehemiah 1:4

Praise: Psalm 34:1; 35:28; 96:3; 107:8; 100:2; 107:8; 2 Chronicles 20:22

Reading and obeying God’s Word: John 14:21, 23; 15:10; James 1:22

Humility: Matthew 18:4; James 4:10

Boldness: Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 4:16; 1 John 4:18

Sanctification: Romans 8:29; Hebrews 10:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 1 John 3:2-3

Guidance: James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 16:3

Relationships

Proverbs 13:10; Romans 14:19; Philippians 2:5; James 3:13-18; 1 Peter 3:8

Salvation

Gospel: Romans 3:10; 3:23; 5:8; 6:23; 10:9-13 (also Luke 18:10-14; John 1:12; John 3:3-6)

Promises: John 6:37; John 7:37; Romans 10:11-13; Revelation 22:17

Grace: Ephesians 2:8-10

New birth / new life: John 1:12; 3:3-6; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 John 3:10; Romans 8:14-16

Evidence: Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:22-23; Philippians 2:13; 1 John 2:15-17

Security: Ephesians 1:13-14; 1 Peter 1:2-5; Hebrews 7:25

Sin

1 Corinthians 10:13; Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 3:16-21; Matthew 5:28; Romans 6:11-22

Speech

Colossians 4:6; James 1:26; 3:13-18

Spiritual Gifts and Callings

Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4:11-16

Strength/Endurance

Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 40:31; Galatians 6:9; Philippians 4:13

Serving God

Matthew 25:35-40; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; Revelation 22:12

Submission

To God: Proverbs 16:3; James 4:7; Luke 22:42; James 4:15

Children to parents: Ephesians 6:1

To government: 1 Peter 2:13-14

Wives to husbands: Ephesians 5:22

To church leaders: Hebrews 13:7, 17

To other believers: Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5

Suffering (Loss, Breakups, Divorce, Pain, etc.)

Encouragement: Psalm 62:6; Romans 8:28-39; Revelation 21:4; Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; John 16:33; Romans 15:13; 1 Peter 1:7; Psalm 42:5; Psalm 147:3; Psalm 27:14; Psalm 55:22

Injustice: Psalm 73

Why God allows suffering: Genesis 3; Romans 8:29; James 1:3-4; Romans 5:12; Romans 11:33; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Peter 1:7

Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13; Matthew 6:13

Avoiding temptation: Proverbs 5:8; Matthew 5:30; 2 Timothy 2:22; Matthew 26:41; 1 Corinthians 15:33

Unforgivable Sin

Matthew 12:22-37

Promises of salvation for anyone who trusts in Jesus: John 6:37; John 7:37; Romans 10:11-13; Revelation 22:17

Vows

Ecclesiastes 5:2-6