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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.
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not conceited
1 Corinthians 13:4, HCSB
In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, God empowers us to live out the same love and grace that Jesus showed through the cross. The Church should be the place that this is lived out the most in harmony, forgiveness, and patience.
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.
Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:10, HCSB
In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, we join in Christ’s redemptive work knowing we may treated the same way He was. Faithfulness to Christ amidst violence and hatred may draw them to Him.
The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9, HCSB
In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, God calls us to bring His peace which was given to us by the Son through the cross.
The pure in heart are blessed, for they will see God.
Matthew 5:8, HCSB
In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, those who seek the goodness and justice of God combat these things with His love and grace shown through the cross and delivered by the Holy Spirit.
The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 5:7, HCSB
In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, God came to show His mercy and grace, and those who believe in Christ are called to the same mercy and grace toward others.
Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled.
Matthew 5:6, HCSB
God’s heart is for the oppressed, and He gives His righteousness through Christ to those who draw near to Him for wisdom and righteousness and freedom from the oppression of sin.
The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5, HCSB
God’s heart is for the oppressed, and we join in His love fornthe lost when we are kind and gentle with unbelievers, knowing they are still under the oppression of sin and in desperate need of the freedom of the gospel, needing the same help we receive from God.
a simple man of God 