The Old Testament Genesis 1 2 Chronicles 626 Daniel 1223 Exodus 86 Ezra 677 Hosea 1256 Leviticus 156 Nehemiah 696 Joel 1273 Numbers 204 Esther 722 Amos 1284 Deuteronomy 260 Job 736 Obadiah 1299 Joshua 314 Psalms 782 Jonah 1303 Judges 352 Proverbs 895 Micah 1310 Ruth 390 Ecclesiastes 936 Nahum 1320 1 Samuel 397 Song of Solomon 953 Habakkuk 1325 2 Samuel 444 Isaiah 962 Zephaniah 1331 1 Kings 483 Jeremiah 1054 Haggai 1338 2 Kings 535 Lamentations 1139 Zechariah 1344 1 Chronicles 586 Ezekiel 1149 Malachi 1363

The New Testament Matthew 1377 Ephesians 1868 Hebrews 1976 Mark 1463 Philippians 1890 James 2009 Luke 1506 Colossians 1902 1 Peter 2022 John 1578 1 Thessalonians 1915 2 Peter 2037 Acts 1646 2 Thessalonians 1927 1 John 2046 Romans 1729 1 Timothy 1937 2 John 2063 1 Corinthians 1778 2 Timothy 1953 3 John 2067 2 Corinthians 1823 Titus 1966 Jude 2071 Galatians 1852 Philemon 1972 Revelation 2081

Weights and Measures 2134 Subject Index 2135 Themefinder™ Index 2152 The Entire Bible in a Year 2156 Concordance 2159

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Creation 6 Signs of Believers 1505 The Call of Abraham 24 Jesus and the Holy Spirit 1538 God’s Covenant with Abraham, Isaac Riches and Poverty 1558 and Jacob 45 Wine in the Bible 1587 The Providence of God 76 Regeneration: Spiritual Birth The Passover 105 and Renewal 1590 The Old Testament Law 120 The Spiritual Rebirth of the Disciples 1635 The Day of Atonement 183 Baptism in the Holy Spirit 1651 The Fear of the Lord 272 Speaking in Tongues 1658 God’s Covenant with the Israelites 304 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 1670 The Destruction of the Canaanites 325 Testing for Genuine Baptism Angels and the Angel of the Lord 357 in the Spirit 1687 The Nature of Idolatry 415 Overseers and Their Duties 1713 God’s Covenant with David 456 Biblical Words for Salvation 1733 Effective Praying 523 Faith and Grace 1748 Christ in the Old Testament 546 Israel in God’s Plan of Salvation 1760 The City of Jerusalem 603 Three Kinds of People 1785 The Temple 633 Food Sacrificed to Idols 1796 Worship 710 Spiritual Gifts for Believers 1809 The Suffering of the Righteous 742 The Resurrection of the Body 1821 Death 760 The Judgment of Believers 1832 Praise 792 Spiritual Separation for Believers 1837 Biblical Hope 830 The Acts of the Sinful Nature The Attributes of God 882 and the Fruit of the Spirit 1865 The Heart 903 Election and Predestination 1872 Wine in the Old Testament 925 The Ministry Leadership Human Personhood: What It Means Gifts for the Church 1880 To Be Human 951 Parents and Children 1912 The Prophet in the Old Testament 975 The Rapture 1923 The Will of God 1034 The Age of the Antichrist 1931 The Word of God 1038 Moral Qualifications for Ministers 1944 The Peace of God 1107 Bible Training for Christians 1957 The Glory of God 1164 The Inspiration and Authority Intercession 1245 of Scripture 1962 The Spirit in the Old Testament 1280 Individual Apostasy 1984 Caring for the Poor and Disadvantaged 1293 The Old Covenant and the Tithes and Offerings 1370 New Covenant 1994 Divine Healing 1401 Standards of Sexual Morality 2006 The Kingdom of God 1412 Sanctification 2025 The Church 1423 The Christian’s Relationship The Great Tribulation 1443 to the World 2052 Power Over Satan and Demons 1472 Assurance of Salvation 2061 False Teachers 1497 Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches 2089

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Table of Nations 21 The Book of Jonah 1305 Jacob’s Journeys 54 From Malachi to Christ 1374 The Exodus 111 Jewish Sects 1413 Hebrew Calendar and Selected Events 127 The Kingdom of God Versus The Tabernacle 135 the Kingdom of Satan 1459 Tabernacle Furnishings 135 Decapolis and Lands Beyond Old Testament Sacrifices 163 the Jordan 1482 Old Testament Feasts 194 Jesus in Galilee 1559 Major Ethical Concerns in the Covenant 295 Passion Week 1566 Conquest of Canaan 335 Jesus in Judea [Judaea] and Samaria 1613 Solomon’s Jerusalem 489 The Ministry of Jesus 1639 Solomon’s Temple 497 The Parables of Jesus 1642 Temple Furnishings 497 The Miracles of the Apostles 1643 The Divided Kingdom 509 The Miracles of Jesus 1644 The Lives of Elijah and Elisha 527 Countries of People Mentioned Exile of the Northern Kingdom 567 at Pentecost 1660 Exile of the Southern Kingdom 567 Philip’s and Peter’s Missionary Journeys 1688 Kings of Israel and Judah 583 Paul’s First Missionary Journey 1693 Return from Exile 682 Paul’s Second Missionary Journey 1702 Chronology: Ezra and Nehemiah 698 Paul’s Third Missionary Journey 1714 Old Testament Prophecies Paul’s Journey to Rome 1727 Fulfilled in Christ 891 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit 1775 Jerusalem During the Time of The Work of the Holy Spirit 1849 the Prophets 1035 The Last Days of History 2076 The Neo-Babylonian Empire 1234 The Seven Churches of Revelation 2090

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Books of the Bible Genesis Ge Matthew Mt Exodus Ex Mark Mk Leviticus Lev Luke Lk Numbers Nu John Jn Deuteronomy Dt Acts Ac Joshua Jos Romans Ro Judges Jdg 1 Corinthians 1Co Ruth Ru 2 Corinthians 2Co 1 Samuel 1Sa Galatians Gal 2 Samuel 2Sa Ephesians Eph 1 Kings 1Ki Philippians Php 2 Kings 2Ki Colossians Col 1 Chronicles 1Ch 1 Thessalonians 1Th 2 Chronicles 2Ch 2 Thessalonians 2Th Ezra Ezr 1 Timothy 1Ti Nehemiah Ne 2 Timothy 2Ti Esther Est Titus Tit Job Job Philemon Phm Psalms Ps Hebrews Heb Proverbs Pr James Jas Ecclesiastes Ecc 1 Peter 1Pe Song of Solomon SS 2 Peter 2Pe Isaiah Isa 1 John 1Jn Jeremiah Jer 2 John 2Jn Lamentations La 3 John 3Jn Ezekiel Eze Jude Jude Daniel Da Revelation Rev Hosea Hos Joel Joel General Amos Am i.e. that is Obadiah Ob e.g. for example Jonah Jnh ch., chs. chapter(s) Micah Mic v., vv. verse(s) Nahum Na etc. and so forth Habakkuk Hab c. about (with dates) Zephaniah Zep cf. compare to the following Haggai Hag f., ff. and the following Zechariah Zec Gk. Greek Malachi Mal Heb. Hebrew

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GOD’S PURPOSE: Eternal Life God loves you and created you for a purpose: to know him and have a personal, eternal relationship with him. Jesus said, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). PEOPLE’S PROBLEM: Sin and Separation People miss the life God intends for them because they choose to go their own way and fall short of his perfect standard. Defying God in this way is called sin, and it separates us from God and prevents us from having a relationship with him. In fact, sin is so radically opposed to God’s perfect character that it requires the most extreme penalty: death and eternal separation from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). See articles on: “Human Personhood: …”, p. 951 and “The Heart”, p. 903. GOD’S SOLUTION: Jesus Christ We cannot make our way to God through our own imperfect efforts. So God himself chose to provide the perfect payment for sin. He sent his Son, Jesus, to die in our place, bridging the gap between himself and humanity. We can only come to God on his terms. “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God” (1 Peter 3:18). “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). See articles on: “Biblical Words for Salvation”, p. 1733, and “Regeneration: …”, p. 1590. YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSE: Confession and Faith You must personally respond to Jesus’ sacrifice by turning from your old sinful life and trusting him to give you a new life. Salvation through Christ is a free gift. Accepting it is an act of faith. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved” (Romans 10:9). “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). See the article on: “Assurance of Salvation”, p. 2061. ———————————— A Prayer for Salvation ————————————

IF YOU ARE READY TO TRUST JESUS WITH YOUR LIFE, PRAY SOMETHING LIKE THIS: Lord Jesus, I’ve gone my own way and sinned against you. Have mercy on me and forgive my sin. I believe you are God’s Son who died in my place, then rose from the dead with the power and authority to give me a new life. Thanks for making me a child of God. I now surrender my life to you and your purposes. Give me, by your Holy Spirit, the boldness to confess my faith in you to others. I ask this in your name, Jesus. Amen. WHAT NOW? • Tell Someone. This helps confirm your decision and can inspire you to demonstrate a real change. • Start Praying. This helps you grow in your relationship with God and keeps you connected to his power and guidance. • Read the Bible. This helps you get to know God better and to discover his plans for your life. • Get Involved. Becoming active in a strong Bible-based church can help you grow spiritually, provide accountability and allow you to use your unique gifts to honor God and help others.

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TO THE MOST HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE JAMES

BY GRACE OF GOD KING OF GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE AND IRELAND DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, ETC.

THE TRANSLATORS OF THE BIBLE WISH GRACE, MERCY, AND PEACE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD

REAT and manifold were the blessings, most dread Sovereign, which Almighty God, the Father Gof all mercies, bestowed upon us the people of England, when first he sent Your Majesty’s Royal Person to rule and reign over us. For whereas it was the expectation of many, who wished not well unto our Sion, that upon the setting of that bright Occidental Star, Queen Elizabeth of most happy memory, some thick and palpable clouds of darkness would so have overshadowed this Land, that men should have been in doubt which way they were to walk; and that it should hardly be known, who was to direct the unsettled State; the appearance of Your Majesty, as of the Sun in his strength, instantly dispelled those supposed and surmised mists, and gave unto all that were well affected exceeding cause of comfort; especially when we beheld the Government established in Your Highness, and Your hopeful Seed, by an undoubted Title, and this also accompanied with peace and tranquillity at home and abroad. But among all our joys, there was no one that more filled our hearts, than the blessed continuance of the preaching of God’s sacred Word among us; which is that inestimable treasure, which excelleth all the riches of the earth; because the fruit thereof extendeth itself, not only to the time spent in this transitory world, but directeth and disposeth men unto that eternal happiness which is above in heaven. Then not to suffer this to fall to the ground, but rather to take it up, and to continue it in that state, wherein the famous Predecessor of Your Highness did leave it: nay, to go forward with the confidence and resolution of a Man in maintaining the truth of Christ, and propagating it far and near, is that which hath so bound and firmly knit the hearts of all Your Majesty’s loyal and religious people unto You, that Your very name is precious among them: their eye doth behold You with comfort, and they bless You in their hearts, as that sanctified Person, who, under God, is the immediate Author of their true happiness. And this their contentment doth not diminish or decay, but every day increaseth and taketh strength, when they observe, that the zeal of Your Majesty towards the house of God doth not slack or go backwards, but is more and more kindled, manifesting itself abroad in the farthest parts of Christendom, by writing in defence of the Truth, (which hath given such a blow unto that man of sin, as will not be healed,) and every day at home, by religious and learned discourse by frequenting the house of God, by hearing the Word preached, by cherishing the Teachers thereof, by caring for the Church, as a most tender and loving nursing Father. There are infinite arguments of this right Christian and religious affection in Your Majesty; but none is more forcible to declare it to others than the vehement and perpetuated desire of accomplishing and publishing of this work, which now with all humility we present unto Your Majesty. For when Your Highness had once out of deep judgement apprehended how convenient it was, that out of the Original Sacred Tongues, together with comparing of the labours, both in our own, and other foreign Languages, of many worthy men who went before us, there should be one more exact Translation of the holy Scriptures into the English Tongue; Your Majesty did never desist to urge and to excite those to whom it was commended, that the work might be hastened, and that the business might be expedited in so decent a manner, as a matter of such importance might justly require. And now at last, by the mercy of God, and the continuance of our labours, it being brought unto such a conclusion, as that we have great hopes that the Church of England shall reap good fruit thereby; we hold it our duty to offer it to Your Majesty, not only as to our King and Sovereign, but as to the principle Mover and Author of the work: humbly craving of Your most Sacred Majesty, that since things of this quality have ever been subject to the censures of illmeaning and discontented

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persons, it may receive approbation and patronage from so learned and judicious a Prince as Your Highness is, whose allowance and acceptance of our labours shall more honour and encourage us, than all the calumniations and hard interpretations of other men shall dismay us. So that if, on the one side, we shall be traduced by Popish Persons at home or abroad, who will therefore will malign us, because we are poor instruments to make God’s holy Truth to be yet more and more known unto the people, whom they desire still to keep in ignorance and darkness; or if, on the other side, we shall be maligned by self conceited Brethren, who run their own ways, and give liking unto nothing, but what is framed by themselves, and hammered on their anvil; we may rest secure, supported within by the truth and innocency of a good conscience, having walked the ways of simplicity and integrity, as before the Lord; and sustained without by the powerful protection of Your Majesty’s grace and favour, which will ever give contenance to honest and Christian endeavours against bitter censures and uncharitable imputations.

he Lord of heaven and earth bless Your Majesty with many and happy days, that, as his heavenly Thand hath enriched Your Highness with many singular and extraordinary graces, so You may be the wonder of the world in this latter age for happiness and true felicity, to the honour of that great GOD, and the good of his Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord and only Saviour.

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he vision, call and urgency from God for this study Bible came to me while serving as a missionary Tin Brazil. I realized how much Christian workers needed a Bible that would give them direction in their thinking and preaching. Thus, ten years ago I began writing the notes and articles for this work. Later, when I came back to the United States for a short period of time, I discovered a similar desire among both pastors and lay people for a study Bible with notes that have a Pentecostal emphasis. During the past number of years I have written with an increasing assurance that the Holy Spirit is not confined to the pages of Scripture, but that he wants to act today as he did in Bible times. The spirit has come to remain personally with God’s people, and his abiding presence is to be manifested in righteousness and power (Mt 6:33; Ro 14:17; 1Co 2:4; 4:20; Heb 1:8). In and through the church, God’s Spirit desires to work in the same manner as he did in the earthly ministry of Jesus and continued to do in the apostolic church of the first century. This study Bible is called The Full Life Study Bible. (known as the Fire Bible®). It has been so named because it is founded on three fundamental convictions: The original revelation of Christ and the apostles as recorded in the Bible is fully inspired by the Holy spirit, along with the OT, it is God’s inerrant and infallible truth and the ultimate authority for the church of Christ today. All believers throughout history are dependent on the words and teachings of Biblical revelation for determining God’s standard of truth and practice. In other words, we must view the NT message, standards and experience as God’s preeminent pattern for the church, valid for all times. It is the task of every generation of believers not only to accept the NT as God’s inspired Word, but also to sincerely seek to reproduce in their personal lives and congregations the same faith, devotion and power demonstrated in and through the faithful members of the early church. I am persuaded that the full life in the Spirit as promised by Christ and experienced by NT believers is still available for God’s people today (Jn 10:10; 17:20; Ac 2:38-39; Eph 3:20-21; 4:11-13). It is the divine inheritance of all God’s children to receive the fullness of Christ in the original power of the Holy Spirit. The church will fully experience the original kingdom power and life in the Holy Spirit only as it seeks with all its heart the righteousness and holiness set forth by God in the NT as his standard and will for all believers (2Co 6:14-18). Kingdom power and kingdom righteousness go together; they cannot be separated. Jesus states that we must seek both God’s “kingdom of God and his righteousness” (Mt 6:33). The apostle Paul states that God’s kingdom consists of both “power” (1Co 4:20) and “righteousness” (Ro 14:17). Thus the way to the fullness of God’s kingdom with all its redemptive power is found in sincere faith in and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ and in a separation from all unrighteousness that offends both God and the Holy Spirit whom he has poured out (Ac 2:17, 38-40). In summary, the major purpose of this study Bible is to lead you, the reader, to an abiding faith in holy scripture, and especially a deeper faith in the NT’s apostolic message that will lead you to a greater expectancy for a NT experience made possible by the fullness of Christ living in the church (Eph 4:13) and by the fullness of the Holy spirit living in the believer (Ac 2:4; 4:31). We sincerely hope and pray that all readers will earnestly seek the NT church’s devotion to God, its longing for the nearness of the risen Christ, its unshakeable trust in and love for God’s Word, its zeal for truth and righteousness, its mutual care for other believers, its compassion for the lost, its dedication to a life of fervent prayer, its passion for holiness, its fullness in the Spirit, its manifestation of spiritual gifts, its urgency to preach the gospel to all nations, and its hope for the imminent return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I gratefully acknowledge that I owe a great debt to those who served on the Editorial committee for this study Bible. Their evaluations and suggestions have been invaluable. They gave of themselves and sacrificially took time from their own tasks to help in this work. What will be accomplished in God’s kingdom through this work is in no small measure due to their help in the Lord. Also, I have benefited from the learning and labor of godly writers past and present who have produced a vast amount of literature and commentaries on the holy Scriptures. I have thankfully entered into their research and expertise and have reaped where they have sown.

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Throughout these years of labor I have felt a profound sense of weakness and unworthiness to expound on god’s holy Word. Many times I have been driven to my knees in need of special grace and help. I can testify that God, who is rich in mercy and whose grace is sufficient, has sustained me by his spirit. Through all the long days, and hours his Word has spoken to my heart. My desire for a full manifestation of Biblical Christianity has deepened and developed into an intense longing that is surpassed only by my longing for that day of the appearing of our Lord and Savior. With thanks to God—the Father, the son and the Holy Spirit—for the privilege of laboring in the Scriptures, I send forth this work unto him who loves us and gave himself for us so that we may have life and have it to the full (John 10:10).

Donald C. Stamps November, 1991

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The Fire Bible® is designed to help you gain a more thorough understanding of the truths of God’s Word, whereby you may grow in love, purity and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ (1Ti 1:5). The special features and study helps of the Fire Bible® are the following: Sectional Headings The entire Bible contains sectional headings within the Bible text in order to help you more easily understand the subject and content of each section. Cross-reference System The margin-column cross-reference system is designed to help you connect one text of the Bible with others that have a similar theme. By using this system, difficult or obscure passages are clarified by Scripture itself. In the margin under the designated boldface verse is a list of appropriate Scripture verses. Study Notes The study notes at the bottom of nearly every page are written from a Pentecostal perspective and with the belief that the full message, standard and experience testified to by Christ and the apostles is forever valid and available for his people today. The study notes fall into five categories: (1) Expositional. The notes explain the meaning of words and phrases of many important passages in the Word of God. (2) Theological. The notes define and explain the great doctrines and truths of the Bible, summarizing the Bible’s teaching about baptism, forgiveness, perseverance, repentance, salvation, sanctification, etc. (3) Devotional. The notes emphasize the importance of maintaining an intimate and devoted relationship with God—the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit—through faith, obedience, prayer and the many means of grace. (4) Ethical. The notes direct you to unreservedly commit yourself to God’s kingdom and his righteousness. They emphasize the importance of Biblical principles of self-denial, godly conduct, following Christ, separation from sin, discernment of good and evil, and obligation to God and others. (5) Practical. The notes present useful information on the believer’s daily walk. They contain practical instruction about healing, the baptism in the Spirit, bringing up godly children, spiritual warfare, overcoming worry, resisting temptations, etc. The study notes provide extensive Scripture references (usually in parentheses) that confirm comments made in the notes and help you in further in-depth Bible study. If the Scripture reference in parentheses is from the same chapter, it will normally appear first in the list, with the symbol “v.” or “vv.” Next will come Scripture references from the same book, usually without mention of the book’s name. Last in the parentheses are passages from other Bible books, given in Bible book order. In many cases, other notes and articles are also cross-referenced. Book Introductions Each book of the Bible has an introduction, which includes (1) an outline of the book; (2) an explanation of the book’s background and historical setting, including information about the author, circumstances and date of writing; (3) a statement about the original purpose of the book; (4) a survey or overview, of its contents; (5) a list of the book’s special features and emphasis; and (6) a suggested reading plan for covering the entire Bible in two years (one year for the OT and one year for the NT). Careful reading of the introductions will help you understand each book and its applications more fully. At the end of each introduction, when possible, space is provided for you to write personal notes on that book. Footnotes A word, phrase or concept that requires a footnote is indicated by a superscript italic number before a word in the Bible text. The note is then given in the marginal reference column after the boldface verse number. The footnotes in this version are of several kinds. Those giving alternative translations begin with “Or” and generally offer the alternative to the word or phrase that has the superscript italic number. The alternate translations that are cited have different levels of significance. In some cases, two possible translations were considered to have about equal validity. In other cases, the translators were convinced that the translation in the text was correct, yet another

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interpretation was possible and considered important enough to warrant a footnote. In the New Testament, more word-for-word translations of the Greek are prefaced with the abbreviation “Gk.” In the Old Testament, more word-for-word translations of the Hebrew or Chaldean (Aramaic) are prefaced with the abbreviations “Heb.” and “Chald.,” respectively. Footnotes in brackets [ ] were not in the 1611 edition of the KJV, but are from important later editions. Keep in mind that descriptions of minerals, plants and animals, architectural details, clothing and jewelry, musical instruments and other items cannot always be identified precisely. Also, measures of capacity in the Biblical period are often uncertain. ARTICLES The articles deal with important subjects in a more thorough and comprehensive way than do the study notes. They usually appear in close proximity to one of the major Bible texts related to the subject of the article. For a complete list of articles, see the Table of Contents for Articles on p. viii. The articles, like the study notes, provide extensive Biblical references in parentheses. The references are given in Bible book order using the abbreviation for the name of each Bible book (see list of abbreviations on p. x). If there is no book abbreviation before a Scripture reference, it means that that reference is found in the same book as the previous reference. Themefinders™ On many pages of this Bible you will see one of twelve symbols in the margin, next to a vertical line. Each of these symbols represents a specific theme of importance in the Pentecostal tradition. They are: D — Baptized in/Filled with the Holy Spirit (begin at Exodus 31:1-6) f — Gifts of the Holy Spirit (begin at Exodus 35:30-35) g — Fruit of the Holy Spirit (begin at Genesis 50:19-21) H — Healing (begin at Genesis 20:17-18) M — Faith that moves mountains (begin at Genesis 15:3-6) B — Witnessing (begin at Exodus 10:1-2) c — Salvation (begin at Genesis 12:1-3) C — Second Coming of Christ (begin at Psalm 98:8-9) L — Victory over Satan and demons (begin at Genesis 3:15) G — Overcoming the world and worldliness (begin at Genesis 19:15-26) m — Praise (begin at Exodus 15:1-21) F — Walking in obedience and righteousness (begin at Genesis 5:22) The symbol informs you which theme is contained in accompanying verses; at the bottom of each vertical line is a Bible reference, directing you to the next text on that particular theme. After each theme is completed, the bottom of the vertical line will have the word “END” instead of a Bible reference. Themefinder™ Index The Themefinder™ Index at the back of this Bible lists the Scripture passages assigned to the 12 key themes described earlier in the Themefinder™ section. Under each pertinent Themefinder™ you will find the passages in the order in which they are linked. Charts The Fire Bible®: King James Version contains various charts that will help you at a glance to learn more about the Bible and its teachings, on such topics as the ministry of Jesus, the kingdom of God versus the kingdom of Satan, the last days of history, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, etc. See the Table of Contents for Maps and Charts on p. ix for a list of these items.

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