Posts Tagged ‘ Church ’

VerseD: Ephesians 2:8-9

For you are saved by grace  through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9, CSB

We love the Church, knowing it is through the Church we hear the gospel of grace and receive salvation through faith. We lift  each other up with the Word.

VerseD: Matthew 18:4

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child — this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:4, CSB

Let us love the Church, knowing there are others who understand some things better than we do and that we need the Church to help us, like a family, following our God and Big Brother.

VerseD: Philippians 1:3

I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you

Philippians 1:3, CSB

Let us be the Church so that we love the Church, giving thanks to God for His people.

VerseD: John 15:12

“This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you.”

John 15:12, CSB

God wants to give us all good things according to His will, and His will is found in loving Him by loving others and especially loving the Church.

VerseD: Daniel 12:3

Those who have insight will shine like the bright expanse of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Daniel 12:3, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, which begins with knowing we don’t know everything but know the One who does. We ca lead others to His wisdom without humility.

VerseD: John 14:6

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, remembering that we do not save people. Only Christ is truly the way to eternal life and forgiveness. We just share Him with everyone.

VerseD: James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.

James 3:13, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, having the same gentleness and compassion of Christ, not thinking we are better than others.

VerseD: Ephesians 2:18

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

Ephesians 2:18, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, because that is the example He gave when He died for Jews and Gentiles alike.

VerseD: Mark 9:23

Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’? Everything is possible for the one who believes.”

Mark 9:23, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus. He empowers us to live like He did, and we can lead others to the salvation He gives us.

VerseD: Luke 16:10

Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much.

Luke 16:10, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus. Thinking we have it all figured out or are the only ones who can do things, or even those who don’t try, is wrong. We do all things for and through Christ.