Bible Concepts

Salt of the Earth

Metaphor for preserving goodness and adding flavor to the world

Christian Living

Key Themes:

Influence Preservation Distinctiveness +1

Application:

Daily witness Cultural impact +1

Light of the World

Metaphor for guiding truth and exposing darkness

Christian Living

Key Themes:

Truth Guidance Exposure +1

Application:

Sharing the gospel Living transparently +1

Vine and Branches

Allegory showing dependence on Christ for life and fruitfulness

Spiritual Growth

Key Themes:

Abiding Fruitfulness Dependence +1

Application:

Daily prayer Bible study +1

Sheep of His Pasture

Metaphor for God's care and believers' dependence

God's Character

Key Themes:

God's care Dependence Protection +1

Application:

Trusting God Following God's lead +1

Temple of the Holy Spirit

Metaphor for God's dwelling within believers

Christian Identity

Key Themes:

Holiness God's presence Body stewardship +1

Application:

Personal holiness Body care +1

Armour of God

Extended metaphor/allegory for spiritual defenses

Spiritual Warfare

Key Themes:

Protection Preparation Spiritual battle +1

Application:

Daily spiritual preparation Prayer +1

Good Fight of Faith

Metaphor comparing Christian life to combat

Spiritual Warfare

Key Themes:

Perseverance Courage Faithfulness +1

Application:

Standing firm in trials Maintaining faith +1

Running the Race

Metaphor for endurance in faith

Spiritual Growth

Key Themes:

Endurance Discipline Focus +1

Application:

Spiritual discipline Setting priorities +1

Crown of Life

Symbol of eternal reward for perseverance

Eternal Rewards

Key Themes:

Reward Perseverance Eternal life +1

Application:

Enduring trials Staying faithful +1

Mustard Seed

Parable symbolizing small beginnings that grow large

Kingdom of God

Key Themes:

Growth Small beginnings Faith +1

Application:

Starting small Having faith +1

Leaven

Symbol of influence (positive or negative)

Influence

Key Themes:

Influence Spread Impact +1

Application:

Being a positive influence Avoiding negative influence +1

Living Water

Metaphor for the Spirit giving eternal life

Spiritual Life

Key Themes:

Eternal life Spiritual refreshment Satisfaction +1

Application:

Seeking spiritual fulfillment Sharing the gospel +1

Bread of Life

Metaphor for Jesus as spiritual sustenance

Christology

Key Themes:

Spiritual nourishment Dependence on Christ Satisfaction +1

Application:

Daily spiritual feeding Dependence on Jesus +1

Children of Light vs Darkness

Contrast between believers and unbelievers

Spiritual Identity

Key Themes:

Identity Contrast Choice +1

Application:

Choosing light Living as children of light +1

Lamp to My Feet

Metaphor for God's Word as guidance

God's Word

Key Themes:

Guidance God's Word Direction +1

Application:

Reading Scripture Following God's guidance +1

Kingdom of Light vs Darkness

Contrast between God's kingdom and Satan's domain

Spiritual Realms

Key Themes:

Kingdom Contrast Authority +1

Application:

Understanding spiritual realms Living in God's kingdom +1

Sower and the Seed

Parable about different responses to God's Word

Kingdom of God

Key Themes:

God's Word Response Growth +1

Application:

Sharing God's Word Preparing soil +1

Harvest

Metaphor for spiritual results and judgment

Kingdom of God

Key Themes:

Results Judgment Timing +1

Application:

Being patient Preparing for harvest +1

Tree Planted by Streams

Metaphor for spiritual stability and fruitfulness

Spiritual Growth

Key Themes:

Stability Fruitfulness Nourishment +1

Application:

Staying rooted in God Finding nourishment +1

Fruit of the Spirit

Metaphor for visible results of God's work in a believer

Spiritual Growth

Key Themes:

Character Spiritual growth God's work +1

Application:

Developing character Allowing God to work +1