Posts Tagged ‘ Truth ’

VerseD: Philippians 2:7-8

but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Philippians 2:7-8, ESV

The hope of Christ is that the long-awaited Messiah has come, that God Himself came to us to love like one of us to redeem us from death.

VerseD: John 1:14

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14, ESV

Just the name of God is enough to save us, and at His word we are saved. Trust in the Word made flesh, this Jesus who came to save us, giving thanks for His grace and truth.

VerseD: Psalm 139:13-14

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Psalm 139:13-14, ESV

We are saved in Christ alone, and as God He knows us beyond intimately, better than we know ourselves. He is our Creator and Savior and worthy of all love and praise.

VerseD: 1 John 4:15

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

1 John 4:15, ESV

We are saved in Christ alone, and we must confess this truth to be saved. We will also live in such a way as to show we belong to Him.

VerseD: Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Romans 12:12, ESV

We are saved in Christ alone, and His life, death, and resurrection gives us hope for eternity and encouragement to be joyful and seek God continuously in prayer.

VerseD: Psalm 59:16

But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress.

Psalm 59:16, ESV

We are saved in Christ alone, for only He is strong enough, good enough, and faithfulness enough to save. Let us believe and praise Him.

VerseD: Luke 6:28

bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

Luke 6:28, ESV

We are saved in Christ alone, and that is true for those who are violent against Christ. Thus, we share the gospel of Christ with all people, including those who persecute Christians.

VerseD: 1 Peter 2:24

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

1 Peter 2:24, ESV

We are saved in Christ alone, as He took all of our sinfulness, hatred, fear, and hostility on the cross. We can know we are saved, finding healing through the restored relationship with God.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 10:5

We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ

2 Corinthians 10:5, ESV

The cost of following Jesus is getting over ourselves, admitting we don’t have all the answers, and devoting ourselves to God’s Word. Then, we respond to attacks on the faith with Scripture, and stop arguments with the Word of God.

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.