Posts Tagged ‘ Bible reading ’
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience
Colossians 3:12, ESV
God’s love in us will push us to show kindness, compassion, and patience with all other people as we humbly realize all He has done for us through the cross.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
John 3:17, ESV
Christ was not sent to condemn. The Law and our own conscience already do that. Christ came to reach out to and save those who stand condemned. (All of us.)
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you”
Matthew 6:14, ESV
Refusing to forgive others shows we refuse to let our debt be forgiven by God. In other words, forgiveness shows we are in Christ.
If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
Galatians 5:25, ESV
We live by what is revealed in Scripture and what aligns with Scripture, the very words written by the Holy Spirit through men.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”
John 20:21, ESV
Jesus was sent to save the world. He sends us to tell the world of His saving work on the cross.
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38, ESV
We let God change our thinking about sin so that we do not want to sin, we believe in the saving work of Jesus, and we get baptized. This is how we become a Christian. It is the work of God by the Holy Spirit.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 18:21, ESV
Are you better at encouraging or discouraging, building up or tearing down with your words?
Do you share biblical, spiritual truths or focus on worldly and even sinful talk?
Do you spread love or hate?
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6, ESV
Our salvation and sanctification is a done deal, but we also await the final perfection that comes in eternity, at Christ’s return.
Delight yourself in the Lord , and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4, ESV
As we draw near to God more and more, our desire becomes more and more for God. (But He also likes giving us gifts!)
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 9:1, ESV
God has done all things well: Creation, Redemption, and Renewal of His people (and eventually all of Creation) especially.
Give thanks to God for His great works.
a simple man of God 