Chain Study Through the Bible
Spirituality
Trace the theme of Spirituality chronologically through Scripture -- from Deuteronomy to Colossians.
16
Verses
12
Books
6
Old Testament
6
New Testament
6
Sub-topics
The Chain of Spirituality Through Scripture
Old Testament6 books
Deuteronomy
Old Testament1 referenceDeuteronomy 6:5-- Defined as love and devotion to God
Joshua
Old Testament1 referenceJoshua 22:5-- Defined as love and devotion to God
1 Kings
Old Testament1 reference1 Kings 8:23-- Defined as love and devotion to God
Psalms
Old Testament2 referencesPsalms 1:2-- Defined as love and devotion to God
Psalms 51:6-- Defined as love and devotion to God
Isaiah
Old Testament1 referenceIsaiah 26:3-- Brings peace
Jeremiah
Old Testament1 referenceJeremiah 33:6-- Brings peace
400 Years of Silence
New Testament6 books
Matthew
New Testament1 referenceMatthew 5:6-- Engenders thirst for heavenly blessings
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 10:42-- Described as the great and enduring good
John
New Testament2 referencesJohn 6:27-- Engenders thirst for heavenly blessings
John 14:16,17-- Is produced by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Engenders thirst for heavenly blessingsIs produced by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Romans
New Testament3 referencesRomans 8:6-- Brings peace
Romans 8:4-- Is produced by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Romans 14:17-- Brings peace
Brings peaceIs produced by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 7:29-31-- Brings indifference to worldly good
Colossians
New Testament1 referenceColossians 3:1-3-- Brings indifference to worldly good
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Deuteronomy and continues through to Colossians, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 6 Old Testament and 6 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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Spirituality is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 6 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Spirituality in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
6 aspects of Spirituality found in Scripture
Described as the great and enduring good(1 verse)
Defined as love and devotion to God(5 verses)
Brings peace(4 verses)
Brings indifference to worldly good(2 verses)
Engenders thirst for heavenly blessings(2 verses)
Is produced by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit(2 verses)