Scripture by Topic
Use this shelf for sermon prep, doctrine classes, or finding verses for life themes. Each topic gathers anchor scriptures pastors and study tools have connected across church history.
Start with doctrine
Foundations every Christian tradition centers — for teaching the faith, sermon series, and grounding discipleship.
God
Genesis 1:1 · Exodus 3:14
The Trinity
Genesis 1:26 · Isaiah 48:16
Scripture
Joshua 1:8 · Psalm 1:2
Creation
Genesis 1:1 · Psalm 19:1
Sin
Genesis 3:6 · Psalm 51:4
Covenant
Genesis 9:9 · Genesis 12:1
Jesus Christ
Isaiah 53:5 · Mark 2:10
The Cross
Isaiah 53:5 · Mark 8:31
Atonement
Leviticus 17:11 · Isaiah 53:5
Resurrection
Job 19:25 · Mark 8:31
Grace
Luke 15:20 · Luke 15:22
Faith
Exodus 14:13 · 1 Samuel 17:45
Salvation
Exodus 14:13 · Isaiah 53:5
Justification
Genesis 15:6 · Romans 3:28
Redemption
Ruth 4:10 · Psalm 130:7
Sanctification
John 17:17 · Romans 6:22
Holy Spirit
Genesis 1:2 · John 14:26
Prayer
1 Samuel 3:10 · Psalm 145:18
Church
Matthew 16:18 · Acts 2:42
Baptism
Matthew 28:19 · Acts 2:38
Kingdom of God
Matthew 5:3 · Matthew 6:33
Eternal Life
Daniel 12:2 · John 3:16
For pastoral care & life
Topics pastors use for counseling, funerals, sermons on suffering, and character formation in discipleship.
Addiction
John 8:34 · Romans 6:16
Anger
Psalm 37:8 · Proverbs 15:1
Anxiety
Psalm 55:22 · Isaiah 41:10
Calling
Judges 6:12 · John 10:3
Church Leadership
Jeremiah 3:15 · Ezekiel 34:2
Contentment
Psalm 23:1 · Matthew 6:31
Courage
Joshua 1:9 · Psalm 27:1
Death
Genesis 2:17 · John 11:25
Depression
1 Kings 19:4 · Psalm 34:18
Discipleship
Deuteronomy 6:6 · Matthew 28:19
Doubt
Matthew 14:31 · Mark 9:24
Evangelism
Isaiah 52:7 · Matthew 28:19
Family
Genesis 2:24 · Deuteronomy 6:6
Fear
Psalm 23:4 · Proverbs 9:10
Forgiveness
Psalm 51:1 · Psalm 103:12
Friendship
1 Samuel 18:3 · Proverbs 17:17
Generosity
Deuteronomy 15:10 · Proverbs 11:24
God's Faithfulness
Exodus 14:31 · Deuteronomy 7:9
God's Sovereignty
Exodus 14:21 · Judges 7:2
Grief
Psalm 34:18 · Isaiah 53:3
Healing
Psalm 103:2 · Isaiah 53:5
Heaven
Isaiah 65:17 · Matthew 5:12
Hell
Matthew 25:46 · Mark 9:43
Holiness
Leviticus 19:2 · Isaiah 6:3
Hope
Psalm 71:5 · Jeremiah 29:11
Humility
2 Chronicles 7:14 · Psalm 51:17
Identity in Christ
Isaiah 61:7 · Romans 8:1
Idolatry
Exodus 20:3 · Exodus 20:4
Integrity
Job 2:3 · Psalm 15:1
Joy
Nehemiah 8:10 · Psalm 16:11
Judgment
Ecclesiastes 12:14 · Matthew 25:31
Justice
Deuteronomy 16:20 · Isaiah 1:17
Kindness
Ruth 2:20 · Proverbs 19:17
Loneliness
Deuteronomy 31:6 · Psalm 23:4
Love
Deuteronomy 6:5 · Ruth 1:16
Marriage
Genesis 2:24 · Proverbs 18:22
Mercy
Psalm 51:1 · Psalm 136:1
Money
Proverbs 11:28 · Ecclesiastes 5:10
Obedience
Deuteronomy 11:1 · Joshua 24:15
Patience
Psalm 40:1 · Romans 5:3
Peace
Isaiah 26:3 · Matthew 5:9
Perseverance
Romans 5:3 · Philippians 1:6
Repentance
2 Chronicles 7:14 · Psalm 51:17
Righteousness
Genesis 15:6 · Psalm 23:3
Second Coming
Matthew 24:27 · Matthew 24:30
Self-Control
Proverbs 25:28 · 1 Corinthians 9:25
Spiritual Gifts
Romans 12:4 · Romans 12:5
Spiritual Growth
2 Chronicles 11:17 · 2 Chronicles 31:21
Spiritual Warfare
2 Corinthians 10:3 · Ephesians 6:10
Stewardship
Genesis 1:26 · Genesis 2:15
Strength
Psalm 46:1 · Isaiah 40:31
Suffering
Isaiah 53:3 · Mark 8:31
Temptation
Matthew 4:1 · 1 Corinthians 10:13
Trust
Psalm 46:1 · Proverbs 3:5
Wisdom
1 Kings 3:9 · Proverbs 3:13
Work
Genesis 2:15 · Proverbs 14:23
Worship
Psalm 8:1 · Psalm 100:1