Posts Tagged ‘ Grace ’

VerseD: Ecclesiastes 12:13

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13, ESV

The cost of following Jesus is denying ourselves and choosing God over all things. Our biggest concern should be seeking God.

VerseD: Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:10, ESV

The cost of following Jesus is getting over ourselves, and we should therefore treat others the way Jesus treated us, with sacrificial love, especially within the Church.

VerseD: John 3:17

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

God takes care of us, even when we stood condemned, when He sent Jesus to save us from condemnation.

Turn to Jesus and repent of sin.

VerseD: Romans 3:23-24

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus

Romans 3:23-24, ESV

God takes care of us, even in our sin, by providing His grace and forgiveness through the work of Christ to those who have faith.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29, ESV

God is our source of life and love, giving us the power to control our minds and tongues to help each other in life and worship.

VerseD: Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.

Proverbs 19:17, ESV

God is our source of life and love, and this should inspire us to help others. We realize we were poor in spirit and so are they, and especially those who are physically poor. Our reward is eternal life with Christ.

VerseD: Psalm 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10, ESV

Our God grants us power and peace, grace and love. He can give us a new heart.

VerseD: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.

1 Timothy 5:1-2, ESV

God enjoys working through His people to grow His people, so let us encourage each other in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit to live godly lives.

VerseD: John 5:24

Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

John 5:24, ESV

God can do anything, and by the power of His Word and by His grace through faith in that Word even the worst sinner can be saved from God’s judgment.

Repent and believe!

VerseD: Luke 1:37

“For nothing will be impossible with God.”

Luke 1:37, ESV

God can do anything: give children to the childless, heal the sick, raise the dead, and forgive the sinner.