Chain Study Through the Bible
Self-delusion
Trace the theme of Self-delusion chronologically through Scripture -- from Deuteronomy to Revelation.
33
Verses
15
Books
7
Old Testament
8
New Testament
23
Sub-topics
The Chain of Self-delusion Through Scripture
Old Testament7 books
Deuteronomy
Old Testament1 referenceDeuteronomy 29:19-- We may have peace while in sin
1 Kings
Old Testament1 reference1 Kings 20:27,34-- Ahab
Psalms
Old Testament4 referencesPsalms 10:6-- We are above adversity
Psalms 30:6-- Prosperity frequently leads to
Psalms 49:18-- A characteristic of wicked people
Psalms 81:11,12-- Obstinate sinners often given up to
We are above adversityProsperity frequently leads toA characteristic of wicked peopleObstinate sinners often given up to
Proverbs
Old Testament2 referencesProverbs 14:12-- Our own ways are right
Proverbs 30:12-- We are pure
Our own ways are rightWe are pure
Isaiah
Old Testament1 referenceIsaiah 56:12-- Our lives will be prolonged
Jeremiah
Old Testament2 referencesJeremiah 5:12-- God will not punish our sins
Jeremiah 44:17-- We should adhere to established wicked practices
God will not punish our sinsWe should adhere to established wicked practices
Hosea
Old Testament3 referencesHosea 4:17-- Obstinate sinners often given up to
Hosea 12:8-- Prosperity frequently leads to
Hosea 12:8-- Israelites
Obstinate sinners often given up toProsperity frequently leads toIsraelites
400 Years of Silence
New Testament8 books
Matthew
New Testament6 referencesMatthew 3:9-- Privileges entitle us to enter heaven
Matthew 7:21,22-- Gifts entitle us to go to heaven
Matthew 7:22-- Frequently persevered in, to the end
Matthew 7:23-- Fatal consequences of
Matthew 24:48-51-- Fatal consequences of
+ 1 more reference
Privileges entitle us to enter heavenGifts entitle us to go to heavenFrequently persevered in, to the endFatal consequences of
Luke
New Testament6 referencesLuke 12:17-19-- Prosperity frequently leads to
Luke 12:19-- Our lives will be prolonged
Luke 12:20-- Fatal consequences of
Luke 13:25,26-- Privileges entitle us to enter heaven
Luke 13:24,25-- Frequently persevered in, to the end
+ 1 more reference
Prosperity frequently leads toOur lives will be prolongedFatal consequences ofPrivileges entitle us to enter heaven+2 more
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 8:33,41-- Jews
1 Thessalonians
New Testament1 reference1 Thessalonians 5:3-- Fatal consequences of
2 Thessalonians
New Testament1 reference2 Thessalonians 2:10,11-- Obstinate sinners often given up to
James
New Testament1 referenceJames 4:13-- Our lives will be prolonged
2 Peter
New Testament1 reference2 Peter 3:4-- Christ will not come to condemn
Revelation
New Testament2 referencesRevelation 3:17-- We are rich in spiritual things
Revelation 3:17-- The Laodicean congregation
We are rich in spiritual thingsThe Laodicean congregation
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Deuteronomy and continues through to Revelation, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 7 Old Testament and 8 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Self-delusion is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 23 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Self-delusion in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
23 aspects of Self-delusion found in Scripture
A characteristic of wicked people(1 verse)
Prosperity frequently leads to(3 verses)
Obstinate sinners often given up to(3 verses)
Exhibited in thinking that(0 verses)
Our own ways are right(1 verse)
We should adhere to established wicked practices(1 verse)
We are pure(1 verse)
We are better than others(1 verse)
We are rich in spiritual things(1 verse)
We may have peace while in sin(1 verse)
We are above adversity(1 verse)
Gifts entitle us to go to heaven(1 verse)
Privileges entitle us to enter heaven(2 verses)
God will not punish our sins(1 verse)
Christ will not come to condemn(1 verse)
Our lives will be prolonged(3 verses)
Frequently persevered in, to the end(3 verses)
Fatal consequences of(4 verses)
EXEMPLIFIED(0 verses)
Ahab(1 verse)
... and 3 more sub-topics