Holy Bible Prophets Speak: Scriptures by Subject is a comprehensive and alphabetically-arranged presentation of purely scriptural quotes–all documented– offering countless entries listed under approximately 1000 well-selected topics. They draw from Adam and such prominent Old Testament prophets as Abraham, Jacob, Noah, Enoch, Moses, Job, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Then it includes the marvelous words of Jesus Christ and many of his apostles as found in the New Testament.
Filtering through the bulk of wars, wickedness, and the general Biblical text that fills hundreds of pages, this book focuses primarily on truths, principles, and major historical events. The carefully-selected quotes, organized not unlike an encyclopedia, give ready access to inspiring insights regarding numerous questions and points of interest which a person may have about this life and mankind’s purpose here, as well as many questions relating to the hereafter, and addresses familiar and challenging issues found in any age or period of time. It has been said, “In the scriptures are found the answers to all of man’s problems”.
About The Book
HOLY BIBLE PROPHETS SPEAK: Scripture by Subject is a reference document which provides a topical arrangement of the vast majority of outstanding scriptural quotes on principles, truths, key figures and familiar stories from the King James Version of The Old and New Testaments–with particular focus on selections from the four Gospels. It also includes minimal introductions for clarification from time to time.
The organization of countless quotations and entries in HOLY BIBLE PROPHETS SPEAK: Scripture by Subject—all considered sacred scripture–is a modest attempt to gather comprehensively and representatively from the above-stated book the plain and precious truths revealed anciently. The entries are arranged alphabetically under a good thousand topic or subject headings, with cross-referencing throughout, and with many being placed under multiple related headings to facilitate easy access. Meticulous documentation is also provided throughout the entire document.
The Holy Bible has been taken in translated versions to most countries throughout the world in presenting the teachings of Jesus Christ and ancient prophets. Countless volumes have been written about the Bible ranging from a child’s animated versions to highly sophisticated, technical, archaeological and scientific studies of their early backgrounds and authenticity. The King James Version of the Bible is used for this volume. Millions of followers testify of the power and validity of the Holy Bible. This book has been compiled and organized to help a reader more readily find by topic the ennobling truths taught by the ancient prophets. The topic entries are presented in near full context. Great effort was especially made in selecting entries from the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, though with particular effort to avoid unnecessary duplication.
HOLY BIBLE PROPHETS SPEAK: Scripture by Subject in no way proposes to replace the value of a person’s reading and enjoying the full text of The Old and New Testaments themselves. Therein are innumerable stories and text which present live and gripping images that touch people’s hearts, and are the foundation in building the character and divine witness in millions regarding the truth of the teachings therein.
E-Book Organization & Selected Samples
(This book, due to size restraints, is currently available only as an E-book. The following selections demonstrate the book’s format)
Countless well-selected and documented scripture entries are placed under one or more of nearly 1000 topics—all of which fall under one of the following Broad Subject Headings:
Accountability
Church Doctrine
God/Christ/Divinity
God’s Dealings with Man
History
Joy/Happiness
Negativity/Wickedness
Next Life
Priesthood/Authority
Principles
Records/Instruments
Relationship
Service/Responsibility
Sorrow/Tribulation
This Life and Mortality
Wars/Contention
Worldliness
EXAMPLE:
Accountability
Agency and Choice
And if any soul sin through ignorance…the priest shall make an atonement for the soul…and it shall be forgiven him. But the soul that doeth presumptuously…the same soul shall be cut off from among his people. Numbers 15:27-28
…Choose ye this day whom ye will serve;…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Romans 12:9
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ATTITUDE
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity: and quicken thou me in thy way. Psalm 119:37
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance…but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:13
B
C
CHARACTER
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Proverbs 23:7
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Proverbs 25:28
D
DIRECTION
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
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F
G
GOD’S FAIRNESS
The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanliness of my hands hath he recompensed me. Psalm 18:20
H
HOPE
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15: 4
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 1 Corinthians 15:19
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:26
(There is)…hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began: Titus 1:2
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INTEGRITY
All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;…till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me. My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: Job 27:3, 5-6
When thou vowest a vow unto God…pay that which thou hast vowed. Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day; Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:21-23
Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. Luke 11:27-28
Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:14
If we say that we have fellowship with (Christ), and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth.
1 John 1:6
J
K
L
LIBERTY
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8: 2
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1
M
N
O
OBEDIENCE
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. Psalm 112:1
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. Proverbs 19:16
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:31-32
Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? Hebrews 12:9
P
PEACE
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Psalm 37:37
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Psalm 119:16
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. Proverbs 17:1
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: Ecclesiastes 8:5
There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. Isaiah 57:21
In his Sermon on the Comforter given to his apostles, Jesus said: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John14:27 14:27
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R
REMEMBRANCE
Surely…the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. Psalm 112:6
In his Sermon on the Comforter given to his apostles, Jesus said, But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26
RESPECT
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. Psalm 119:15
Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. Proverbs 23:22
S
SAFETY
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. Psalm 34:15
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 11:1
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18
SCRIPTURE
Testifying to some angry Jews in the temple of his divine Sonship to the Father, Jesus declared: Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John 5:39
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15: 4
…from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3: 15
T
TRUTH
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Proverbs 12:19
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seekest findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
In his Sermon on Light Jesus said to those Jews which believed on him: If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:30-32
And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 1 John 5:6
U
UNITY
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Psalm 133:1
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice: and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. John 10:16
Again, in his Intercessary Prayer, Jesus advocated for his believing disciples: Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: John 17:20-21
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us…. Romans 12: 5-6
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1: 10
Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 2:2
V
W
WORTH Of A SOUL
Jesus said unto some questioning Pharisees, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the Sabbath day; will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? How much then is a man better than a sheep? Matthew 12:11-12
Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which (think they) need no repentance. Luke 15:7
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About the author
The author has had an identified interest in writing since one of his grandmothers recognized his writing skill during his teens. Having been orphaned at 12 years of age, he began living with his mother’s parents. Later in college he studied Sociology and English, then spent a couple of years in humanitarian service in New Zealand, and a year of active military service during the Berlin Crisis. Upon college graduation, he taught high school English for several years, then pursued a Master’s degree in Social Work, followed by over thirty years as a clinical social worker and writer/editor for a state health department.
He has had a life-long drive in recording beautiful and meaningful quotes and poems which have helped mold his writing interests and have subsequently found their way into a number of books in his retirement years.
He has a love of the gospel of Jesus Christ; but in his concern over the general decline in scripture reading, and the fact that the average reading level is now below the Jr. high school level; therefore, he has had a major focus on and has spent decades in making scripture reading much more clear for the reader, while maintaining the integrity of original text.
He also has a rather palpable love of people, nature, adventure, music and literature, which is reflected in his writings. He is the father of five grown children, and is currently living with his wife and their aged cat.
Sterling H. Redd, Sr.
