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What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
Romans 8:31, HCSB
God has redeemed us from death and sin through the cross of Christ, so we can be confident that the worst someone can do to us is kill us so that we are with Him. Have no fear, for He is Lord of all.
I will be with you when you pass through the waters, and when you pass through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. You will not be scorched when you walk through the fire, and the flame will not burn you.
Isaiah 43:2, HCSB
God has redeemed us from death and sin, so we know that no floods, no fires of eternal torment, no wrath or punishment from God will destroy us. We await eternal life because of our resurrected Lord.
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5, HCSB
In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, we need the wisdom of God who took these on Himself through the cross of Christ. We have the solution. Let us share Christ with the world.
Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14, HCSB
The world is full of pain, violence, and oppression, but we do not fear and can even bring comfort to others because we know that God is strong and on our side. He took these things on the cross for our sake, so we now take His peace and freedom into the world.
Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him, my Savior and my God.
Psalm 42:11, HCSB
God’s heart is for the oppressed, especially that all are oppressed by sin. When we focus too much on our sin and evil in the world, it is easy to be depressed, but focusing on Christ gives peace and hope.
When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak whatever He hears. He will also declare to you what is to come.
John 16:13, HCSB
We don’t deserve anything from God, but faith in Christ’s work brings the Holy Spirit into our lives to share with us all the blessings of Christ, including His resurrection and hope of eternal life.
So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.
1 Corinthians 3:7, HCSB
When we put our faith in Christ and His work on the cross, we are saved from God’s wrath on our sin and given hope of eternal life with Him. Our faith did not earn it. Sharing the gospel does not earn it. God saves, amd we believe it.
For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Romans 10:13, HCSB
When we put our faith in Christ and His work on the cross, professing that faith to the world in the power of the Holy Spirit, we know we are saved from God’s wrath and join Him in eternal life.
Since we live by the Spirit, we must also follow the Spirit.
Galatians 5:25, HCSB
Though we are sinful, God made a way for us through Christ’s work on the cross. When our faith in in His work, the Holy Spirit fills us and guides us to love like Christ.
“All the prophets testify about Him that through His name everyone who believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins.”
Acts 10:43, HCSB
Though we are sinful, God made a way for forgiveness of our sins through Christ, the one prophesied for centuries and who said Himself He is coming back. Let us spread the hope of forgiveness and Christ’s return.
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