Posts Tagged ‘ Truth ’

VerseD: John 9:37-38

Jesus answered, “You have seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.”
“I believe, Lord!” he said, and he worshiped him.

John 9:37-38, CSB

We are saved in Christ alone, so we must have faith in His work on the cross as the Son of God.

VerseD: Acts 8:35

Philip proceeded to tell him the good news about Jesus, beginning with that Scripture.

Acts 8:35, CSB

We are saved in Christ alone, and we should share that salvation with others, telling others how to find salvation through Jesus.

VerseD: John 3:21

“But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”

John 3:21, CSB

We are saved in Christ alone, and this salvation is surely the work of God. We join in His work, but He saves by His truth and grace when our faith meets His love.

VerseD: Luke 7:47

“Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”

Luke 7:47, CSB

We find salvation from sin and God’s wrath in Christ alone. We know that His love provided the impetus to save us, and that should push us to love with the same kind of love, knowing we are unconditionally loved and forgiven.

VerseD: Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, each 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, CSB

Salvation from sin and God’s wrath is in Christ alone, and all it requires is faithful in the work done on His cross and a willingness to change (repentance).

VerseD: Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 12:2, CSB

We are called to be priests under our High Priest, and by the power of the Holy Spirit He transforms our thinking and actions to be more like Christ.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!

2 Corinthians 5:17, CSB

We are called to be priests under our High Priest, and by the Holy Spirit He is making us like Him. We have new life in Christ.

VerseD: 2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15, ESV

All people are called to be priests of God for the families, neighbors, friends, and communities. We need to know what His Word says and how to apply it for His glory and to reach others.

VerseD: Micah 5:2

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.

Micah 5:2, ESV

We find joy in Christ, realizing our God became a smalltown human to join in our suffering and redeem us through His own suffering for the joy of eternity.

VerseD: Isaiah 7:14

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14, ESV

We find joy in Christ, our God who became one of us. He came as a baby, but He grew into a man who took our sin and shame to draw us into relationship with God. Let us rejoice!