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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1, HCSB
God works in us by the power of the Holy Spirit, and He began this by becoming one of us through Jesus so that we may know God is with us.
All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, HCSB
God works in us by the power of the Holy Spirit, beginning with reading the Scriptures He gave us to point us toward Christ and make us more like Christ.
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
Psalm 139:23, HCSB
God has revealed Himself through Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit, so we can rely on Him to continue to mold us into the likeness of Christ and grow us in our understanding of His will.
He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.
Colossians 1:13, HCSB
God reveals Himself through His works and His people, most importantly through the work of Jesus death and resurrection, bringing salvation from God’s wrath to all who will believe.
Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18, HCSB
God reveals Himself through His Word and His people, especially as we pray and He empowers us by the Holy Spirit to persevere through life and persecution and struggles in general, knowing He is faithful and true to keep His promises.
A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12, HCSB
God reveals Himself through His Word and His people. He said in His Word He would help His people, and others notice and are either encouraged in their faith or toward faith.
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10, HCSB
God is revealed in His Word, through His faithfulness, and by the Holy Spirit indwelling us when we believe. Trust God.
Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3, HCSB
God reveals Himself through His people, so when we humbly serve others out of love, they see the same love Christ showed us.
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.
Psalm 19:1, HCSB
God reveals Himself in so many ways if we are willing to see it, including in the vast and orderly cosmos.
Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be achieved.
Proverbs 16:3, HCSB
God is faithful to keep His promises, and He has promised to guide us and help us through life. As our life aligns more with His will, we find we want to do the things He wants.