In the context of biblical literature, the term "outlets" is not directly mentioned in the Scriptures. However, the concept of outlets can be understood through various biblical themes and passages that discuss the flow or release of resources, blessings, and spiritual gifts. The idea of outlets can be metaphorically related to how God's provisions and blessings are distributed and how believers are called to be conduits of His grace and truth.

Spiritual Outlets

The Bible frequently speaks of believers as vessels or channels through which God's Spirit and blessings flow. In John 7:38 , Jesus declares, "Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." This passage highlights the believer as an outlet for the Holy Spirit, symbolized by living water, which brings life and refreshment to others.

Outlets of Blessing

The concept of outlets can also be seen in the distribution of blessings. In Malachi 3:10 , God challenges His people to bring the full tithe into the storehouse, promising, "Test Me in this," says the LORD of Hosts, "and see if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure." Here, the "windows of heaven" serve as outlets through which God's abundant blessings are poured out upon His faithful people.

Outlets of Service

Believers are called to be outlets of service and love to others. In 1 Peter 4:10 , it is written, "As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another." This passage emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to use their spiritual gifts as outlets for serving the community and building up the body of Christ.

Outlets of Truth

The dissemination of truth is another aspect where the concept of outlets is applicable. In Matthew 28:19-20 , Jesus commissions His disciples, saying, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." The Great Commission serves as a directive for believers to be outlets of the Gospel, spreading the truth of Christ to all corners of the earth.

Outlets of Prayer

Prayer is a vital outlet for communication with God. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages believers, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Through prayer, believers release their concerns and requests to God, trusting in His provision and peace.

Outlets of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is another significant outlet in the Christian life. In Matthew 6:14-15 , Jesus teaches, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours." Forgiveness is an outlet through which believers can experience and extend God's mercy and grace.

In summary, while the term "outlets" is not explicitly found in the Bible, the concept is richly illustrated through various passages that describe the flow of God's Spirit, blessings, service, truth, prayer, and forgiveness in the lives of believers. These outlets serve as channels through which God's purposes are fulfilled in the world.

Five Outlets of Power.
... Prayer the Greatest Outlet of Power Five Outlets of Power. A great sorrow
has come into the heart of God. Let it be told only in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/five outlets of power.htm

The Sethian Theory Concerning "Mixture" and "Composition ...
... city Ampa, [556] near the river Tigris, a well; and near the well, at the top, has
been constructed a certain reservoir, supplied with three outlets; and when ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xvi the sethian theory concerning.htm

Preface
... also for outward expression opened, and some of the old closed up; and I found the
truth running out to my audience on the Sundays by the weekday outlets. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/natural law in the spiritual world/preface.htm

Prayer and Importunity
... Silent, it may be, when there are no visible outlets for its mighty forces. Nothing
distinguishes the children of God so clearly and strongly as prayer. ...
/.../bounds/the necessity of prayer/vi prayer and importunity.htm

The Earthquake (Preached October 11, 1863. )
... with, violent earthquakes. Indeed, the burning mountains seem to be outlets,
by which the earthquake force is carried off. We know ...
/.../the water of life and other sermons/sermon xv the earthquake preached.htm

Of the Error of Epicurus, and of the Limbs and their Use.
... in what place a massive part of the structure will stand, what will be the intervals
between the columns, what or where will be the descents and outlets of the ...
/.../lactantius/on the workmanship of god/chap vi of the error of.htm

Of Man, and the Brute Animals, and Religion.
... But there are animals which open several outlets in different directions from their
lairs, that if any danger comes upon them, an escape may be open for them ...
/.../a treatise on the anger of god addressed to donatus/chap vii of man and the.htm

On the Immeasurable Dignity of Temporal Suffering.
... I garnish all her outlets with adversity, whether she like it or not, so that she
may not escape from Me; her ways I strew with tribulation, so that she may ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xiii on the immeasurable.htm

The Allegories of Sarah and Hagar
... He is not far from understanding the gospel theme in all its ramifications, its
outlets, and its branches, who can properly tell the difference between law and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/the allegories of sarah and.htm

In Touch with a Planet.
... And if one may go there"happy man!"if one be privileged to go to the honoured place
of service he may then use all five outlets direct in the spot where he ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/in touch with a planet.htm

Outlets (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Outlets (3 Occurrences). Ezekiel 42:11 And the
way before them 'is' as the appearance of the chambers that ...
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Outline (4 Occurrences)

/o/outline.htm - 8k

Outlet (3 Occurrences)

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Inlets (4 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 43:11 And since they have been ashamed of all that they have done, The form
of the house, and its measurement, And its outlets, and its inlets, and all ...
/i/inlets.htm - 7k

Manifold (23 Occurrences)
... process. 4. (n.) A cylindrical pipe fitting, having a number of lateral
outlets, for connecting one pipe with several others. 5. (n ...
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Measurement (14 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 43:11 And since they have been ashamed of all that they have done, The form
of the house, and its measurement, And its outlets, and its inlets, and all ...
/m/measurement.htm - 10k

Openings (27 Occurrences)
... before them 'is' as the appearance of the chambers that 'are' northward, according
to their length so 'is' their breadth, and all their outlets, and according ...
/o/openings.htm - 14k

Arabia (9 Occurrences)
... the West coast at a distance of between 50 and 100 miles from the sea, with a
subsidiary watershed running along the south; and the principal outlets for the ...
/a/arabia.htm - 43k

Graecia
... The Minyae, in prehistoric times, are credited with enlarging the natural outlets,
and so draining the basin for a time; in recent times the same undertaking ...
/g/graecia.htm - 21k

Northward (41 Occurrences)
... before them 'is' as the appearance of the chambers that 'are' northward, according
to their length so 'is' their breadth, and all their outlets, and according ...
/n/northward.htm - 21k

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