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The term "all-important" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of something being of utmost importance is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In the biblical context, what is considered all-important often relates to the nature and character of God, His commandments, and the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.
God's Sovereignty and GloryThe sovereignty and glory of God are central to the biblical narrative and are considered all-important. In
Isaiah 46:9-10 , God declares, "Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all My purpose.'" This passage emphasizes the all-important nature of God's eternal plan and His unmatched authority over creation.
The Greatest CommandmentIn the New Testament, Jesus highlights the all-important nature of love for God and neighbor. In
Matthew 22:37-39 , Jesus responds to a question about the greatest commandment: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" These commandments encapsulate the essence of the Law and the Prophets, underscoring their all-important role in the life of a believer.
Salvation Through ChristThe message of salvation through Jesus Christ is another all-important theme in the Bible. In
John 14:6 , Jesus states, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This declaration affirms the exclusive and all-important role of Christ in the redemption of humanity. The apostle Paul further emphasizes this in
Romans 1:16 , where he writes, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek."
Faith and ObedienceFaith and obedience to God's Word are also portrayed as all-important in the life of a believer.
Hebrews 11:6 states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." This verse highlights the necessity of faith as foundational to a relationship with God. Additionally,
James 1:22 urges believers to "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves," stressing the all-important nature of living out one's faith through actions.
The Kingdom of GodThe Kingdom of God is presented as an all-important reality that believers are called to seek above all else. In
Matthew 6:33 , Jesus instructs, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This directive places the pursuit of God's Kingdom and His righteousness as the primary focus of a believer's life, promising that God will provide for their needs as they prioritize what is truly all-important.
ConclusionWhile the term "all-important" may not appear verbatim in the Bible, the Scriptures are replete with themes and teachings that underscore the ultimate importance of God's sovereignty, love, salvation through Christ, faith, obedience, and the Kingdom of God. These elements form the core of the biblical message and are essential for understanding the Christian faith.
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Prayer --TheAll-Important Essence of Earthly Worship
... III. PRAYER"THEALL-IMPORTANT ESSENCE OF EARTHLY WORSHIP. Where the
spiritual consciousness is concerned"the department which...
Prayer and a Definite Religious Standard
... So necessary is prayer, so fundamental in God's plan, soall important to everything
like a religious life, that it enters into all Bible religion....
The Seed Growing Secretly
... perish. If thus we learn to respect the old, still more do we learn that
what is new has also itsall-important part to play. The...
Forms Versus Character
... The 'keeping of the commandments of God,' says one of the texts, is the
all-important matter. Then, as it were, he pierces deeper...
Three Important Precepts
... If religion is important, it isall-important. If it is anything, it is everything.
If false, leave it altogether: if true, love it altogether....
Elucidations.
... the way, and to shape the thought of Christendom, for the great epoch of the (nominal)
conversion of the empire, and for theall-important synodical period...
Introduction
... and Love which governs the world. Yet this must be understood with one
all-important reservation. For the worst punishment of sin...
Preface
... That we may better understand the principles of theall-important controversy, in
which the life of a universe is involved, the author has set it before us in...
Johann Scheffler (Angelus Silesius)
... To him theall-important thing was union with Christ, the life of God in the soul;
to the Lutheran clergy of Ols this sounded unmeaning, or even a little...
1 John iii. 10
... It isall important that we learn first to separate light and darkness, the Divine
and the Undivine, totally from each other; to repel all reconciliation and...
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important (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians
...Allies (13 Occurrences)
Importance (9 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 15:3 For I repeated to you theall-important fact which also I had
been taught, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures...
Repeated (16 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 15:3 For I repeated to you theall-important fact which also I had
been taught, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures...
Elder (34 Occurrences)
... of authority. Moses opened his commission to them (Exodus 3:16). They attended
Moses onallimportant occasions. Seventy of them...
Decisions (133 Occurrences)
... Exodus 18:22 And let them be judges in the causes of the people at all times: and
let them put before youallimportant questions, but in small things let them...
Decide (33 Occurrences)
... Exodus 18:22 And let them be judges in the causes of the people at all times: and
let them put before youallimportant questions, but in small things let them...
Parchments (1 Occurrence)
... were his commonplace books; by Latham, that the parchments were a copy of the
Grundschrift of the Gospels, a volume containing theall-important narrative of...
All-just (1 Occurrence)
All-just.All-important, All-just. Allocate . Multi-Version Concordance
All-just (1 Occurrence).... (DBY).All-important, All-just. Allocate . Reference
Hammurabi
... Inauguration of His Image: While interesting himself in theall-important work of
digging canals, he found time to turn his attention to the land of Yamutbalu...
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