When we trust and receive Jesus as God, believe in
our hearts and confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal
Savior, God then changes our nature to be like His. We are literally born
again. The new Believer is placed in Christ and is blessed in many ways but may
not be aware of many of these things happening to them until gaining some
spiritual maturity and growth in the word of God, but these lists of truths,
character, attitudes and attributes are ours regardless of our knowledge about
them. We must be committed and determined to grow in faith, the knowledge of
God and in Christ likeness by making conscious choices to walk with the Lord
every day. Choices and decisions to please God by following his precepts, these
do not happen without the deliberate effort and actions that should mark all
mature Christians who apply Gods word in their lives.
Character and Attitudes
Of a Believer –
The attitude of
believers is characterized by their single-minded (highly; light; single;
eye) aim (goal) to please God, always zealous (diligence;
endeavor; fervent; zeal) for his honor, and presenting
their bodies (instruments; reasonable; vessel) in readiness
(loins) for divine service.
Christian
character perfects holiness (chaste; blame, blameless; devout; godliness;
guiltless; pious; unblemished; upright; uprightness) and love
out of reverence for God. Believers are to be honest (decently), gentle,
compassionate (affection; bowels), modest (discreet; orderly), diligent
(care; imagine), soberminded (soberness), sincere, and guileless
(harmless), conduct (behave) which befits (become) the
people of God. They are to be faithful (faith; faithfulness; fidelity; to
keep, watch, guard) and vigilant (wake; wait; watch), responding
to God in humility (abase; courteous; to humble; humbleness of mind),
trust, and obedience (to hear). They are not to be
anxious (thought) about anything, but are to be content
in whatever situation they find themselves, slow to speak (utterance)
and keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. They
are to earnestly desire (delight in; thirst) good things and to covet
(stir) spiritual gifts, always maintaining a teachable (instruction)
spirit.
In
addition to these virtues the character of the believer exhibits
joy (rejoice; unspeakable), courage (bold; confidence; dare), and
blessing.
[1]W.E. Vine, Vine’s complete expository
dictionary topic finder [computer file], electronic ed., Logos Library System,
(Nashville: Thomas Nelson) 1997, c1996 by W.E. Vine Copyright Ltd. of Bath,
England.
1) Access to God's Grace Ephesians
2:8, 18 For by grace are ye
saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: For
through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with
confidence by the faith of him. Galatians
3:27; 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one
Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles,
whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
2) We are adopted by God Ephesians
1:5 Having predestinated us
unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good
pleasure of his will, Galatians 4:5 To
redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of
sons. Galatians 3:26 For we are all the
children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
3) We get an Inheritance Ephesians
1:11 In whom also we have
obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him
who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 1 Peter 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us
again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To
an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved
in heaven for you, Colossians 3:24
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye
serve the Lord Christ. Acts 26:18 To
open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of
Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance
among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
4) We are elected (chosen) 1
Peter 1:2 Elect according to
the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto
obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and
peace, be multiplied. Ephesians 1:4
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that
we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance,
being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things
after the counsel of his own will: John 15:16
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should
go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatsoever ye
shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give
thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath
from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit
and belief of the truth. Colossians 3:12
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering. John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have
chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that
your fruit should remain; that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my
name, he may give it you. 2 Timothy 1:9
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to
our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in
Christ Jesus before the world began, Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
5) We become a child of God John
1:12 But as many as received
him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe
on his name: 1 John 3:1 Behold, what
manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the
sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Matthew 5:45 That ye may be the children of your
which is in heaven; for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good,
and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.
6) We get a heavenly citizenship 2 Timothy 4:18 And the
Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his
heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more
strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the
household of God; Philippians 3:20 For
our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the
Lord Jesus Christ: Colossians 3:1-2
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities
of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and
power. 2 Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about
things down here on earth.
7) We are seated in heavenly places Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in
Christ: 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together
in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
8) We are heirs of God, joint heirs with Jesus Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so
be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Galatians 3:29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye
Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
9) We become a new creature 2
Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if
any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold,
all things are become new. Galatians 6:15
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor
uncircumcision, but a new creature.
10)
We become priests to
God 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood,
an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him
who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Revelation 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests
unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
11)
We are reconciled to
God Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to
God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by
his life. Ephesians 2:13 But now in
Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of
Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:18 And all
things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath
given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 20
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by
us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behooved
him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful
high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of
the people. Matthew 5:24 Leave there thy
gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and
then come and offer thy gift.
12)
We are Sanctified 1 Corinthians 6:11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified,
but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our
God. Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and
to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that
they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are
sanctified by faith that is in me. 1 Corinthians
1:2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are
sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place
call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Hebrews 2:11 For both he that sanctifieth and
they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to
call them brethren. John 17:17 17Sanctify
them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 19
And for their sakes sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through
the truth.
13)
We are accepted in
the Beloved Ephesians 1:6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he
hath made us accepted in the beloved. Romans
15:7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us,
to the glory of God.
14)
We are Baptized into
the body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body,
whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all
made to drink into one Spirit.
15)
We are buried with
him Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into
death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the
Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Colossians 2:10-12 And ye are complete in him,
which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are
circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body
of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in
baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation
of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Colossians
3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
16)
We have put on
Christ Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ
have put on Christ. Colossians 3:10 And
have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image
of him that created him: 12 Put on
therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness,
humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 14
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of
perfectness. Ephesians 4:22-24 22That
ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt
according to the deceitful lusts; 23And be renewed in the spirit of
your mind; 24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is
created in righteousness and true holiness.
17)
We possess eternal
life John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall
never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace we
should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. John 5:21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead,
and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that
believeth on me hath everlasting life, 54
Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will
raise him up at the last day. Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord. 8:11 But if the
Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised
up Christ from the dead shall also quicked your mortal bodies by his Spirit
that dwelleth in you. Matthew 19:29 And
every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or
mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an
hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. 1
John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the
name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye
may believe on the name of the Son of God.
18)
We have peace with
God John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you:
not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid. Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus. Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord
Jesus Christ: Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace
with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
19)
We became friends of
God John 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant
knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things
that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
20)
We get in the Lamb's
book of life Revelation 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing
that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but
they which are written in the Lamb's book of life. Philippians
4:3 And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which
laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my
fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
21)
We become God’s
righteousness in Christ Jesus Romans 4:6 Even as David also describeth the
blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having
mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the
faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ
Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and
sanctification, and redemption. Romans 3:22
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and
upon all them that believe; for there is no difference 2 Corinthians 5:21 21For he hath made
him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the
righteousness of God in him. Luke 1:6 6And
they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and
ordinances of the Lord blameless.
22)
Our names are
written in heaven Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the
spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are
written in heaven.
23)
We are given a
blessed hope of Christ's returning Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious
appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Revelation 22:20 He which testifieth these things
saith, Surely I come quickly: Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
24)
We have fellowship
with the trinity 1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto
you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with
the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. Philippians
2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort
of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye
were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
25)
We have a mansion in
heaven John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were
not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 2 Corinthians 5:1 1For we know that if
our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building
of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
26)
We are born again
with a spiritual re-birth John 3:3-7 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I
say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter
the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily,
verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he
cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh;
and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto
thee, Ye must be born again. 1 Peter 1:23
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of
God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
27)
We are anointed by
the Holy Spirit 1 John 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him
abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same
anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as
it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. John
14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father
will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to
your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John
16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide
you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall
hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
28)
We are anointed by
God 2
Corinthians 1:21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and
hath anointed us is God.
29)
The Holy Spirit will
live with us now and forever John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you
another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit
of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither
knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
30)
We've been sealed by
the Holy spirit unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not
the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after
that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also
after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise. 1 Corinthians 1:22 Who hath also sealed us, and
given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. Romans
8:23 23And not only they, but ourselves also,
which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within
ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
31)
Our bodies become
the temple of the Holy Ghost 1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of
the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the
temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
32)
We are forgiven Luke 5:20
And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
Luke 7:47-48 Wherefore I say unto thee,
Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little
is forgiven, the same loveth little. And he said unto her, Thy sins are
forgiven. 17:4 4And if he
trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again
to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
1 John 2:12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are
forgiven you for his name's sake. Ephesians 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace; Matthew 6:14
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive
you: 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.
33)
We are justified in
God's sight Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace
with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 3:24
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ
Jesus: 4:5 But to him that worketh not,
but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for
righteousness 25 Who was delivered for
our offenses, and was raised again for our justification. Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not
justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we
have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of
Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no
flesh be justified. Luke 18:14 I tell
you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every
one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall
be exalted. 1 Corinthians 6:11 And such
were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are
justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we
should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
34)
We are redeemed Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and
to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by
thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 1 Peter 1:18-19 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were
not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain
conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious
blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through
his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Romans 3:23-24 For all have sinned, and come
short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the
redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 1 Corinthians
1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us
wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption, Galatians 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the
curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every
one that hangeth on a tree: Colossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might
redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous
of good works.
35)
We are Indwelt by the Holy Spirit Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in
the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have
not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Romans
8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead
dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your
mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 16
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of
God: 2 Timothy 1:14 That good thing
which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the
temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
36)
We are indwelt by
Christ John 14:23 Jesus
answered and said unto him, If a man loves me, he will keep my words: and my
Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and
knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and
will sup with him, and he with me. 2 John 2
2For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us
for ever.
37)
We have an advocate
(attorney of defence) with Christ 1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you,
that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus
Christ the righteous:
38)
We now have the
possibility to have victory over sin Romans 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed
unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for
ye are not under the law, but under grace. Romans
6:1-2 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace
may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer
therein? 6 Knowing this, that our old
man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that
henceforth we should not serve sin. 1 John 5:4
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory
that overcometh the world, even our faith.
39)
We become Christ's
ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though
God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to
God.
40)
We are blessed with
spiritual blessings Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessing in
heavenly places in Christ: Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will
dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. 37:26
26He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is
blessed. Romans 10:12 For there is no
difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich
unto all that call upon him.
41)
Given an inner
strength to accomplish necessary things Philippians
4:13 I can do all things
through Christ which strengtheneth me.
42)
A good work has been
done in us Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which
hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we
should walk in them. Philippians 2:13
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Titus 2:14 14Who gave himself
for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a
peculiar people, zealous of good works.
43)
The Lord becomes our
helper instead of our judge Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper,
and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain
mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
44)
Nothing can separate
us from the love of God Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life,
nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to
come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate
us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
45)
Everything that
happens to us will be for our own good Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good
to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
46)
A promised
faithfulness regardless of our faithlessness 2 Timothy
2:13 If we believe not, yet
he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself
47)
A promise given to
be able to resist temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is
common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above
that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that
ye may be able to bear it.
48)
We are made kings Revelation 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be
glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
49)
We became saints 1 Corinthians 1:2
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in
Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the
name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Roman 1:7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be
saints: Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
50)
We have been delivered
from the power of darkness Colossians 1:12-13 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us
meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath
delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the
kingdom of his dear Son:
51)
Blameless and
harmless Philippians 2:15 15That ye may be blameless and harmless,
the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 1
Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts
unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ with all his saints. 1 Thessalonians
5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God
your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of
our Lord Jesus Christ.
52)
We get the power of
a sound mind 2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of
power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Matthew
10:26 Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that
shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
53)
We are given
spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Now there are diversities
of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but
the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God
which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every
man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to
another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same
Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the
working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to
another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: But
all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man
severally as he will. 28-31 And God hath
set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers,
after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of
tongues. Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers
of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all
interpret? But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more
excellent way.
54)
We are a love gift
to the Son John 17:6,7,9 6I have manifested thy
name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and
thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 7Now they have
known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. I pray for
them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they
are thine.
55)
We are saved by
Christ Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and
thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 4:12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. John
14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no
man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Matthew 8:11
And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit
down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven: John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter
in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
56)
I have streams of
living water flowing out from within me John 4:10 Jesus answered and
said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to
thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have
given thee living water. 14 But
whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but
the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up
into everlasting life. 7:37-38 In the
last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any
man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the
Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
57)
I have abundant life
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to
destroy. I am come that they might
have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they
shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 5:21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and
quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. 6:54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my
blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but
the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up
Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall
also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Acts 17:25 Neither is worshipped with men’s
hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath,
and all things; Matthew 19:29 And every
one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or fathers, or mother,
or wife, or children, or lands, for my name sake, shall receive an hundredfold,
and shall inherit everlasting life.
58)
We become the salt
of the earth Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have
lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for
nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
59)
We become the light
of the world Matthew 5:14-15 Ye are the light of the
world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel,
but on a candle-stick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 2 Corinthians 4:6 6For God, who
commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give
the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
60)
We are able to cast
out devils Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that
believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new
tongues. Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto
you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the
enemy; and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
61)
We are in the
Kingdom of God Luke 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or,
lo there! For, behold, the kingdom of god is within you.
62)
We are not under
condemnation John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he
gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his son into the world to
condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Romans 8:1 there is therefore now no condemnation
to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the
Spirit.
63)
We are set free John 8:32 And
ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye
shall be free indeed. Romans 8:2 For the
law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin
and death. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are
not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Hebrews 2:15 And deliver them, who through fear
of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Luke 13:12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and
said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. Galatians 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called
into liberty, only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love
serve one another.
64)
We are able to do
great things in Jesus John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that
believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than
these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
65)
We are going to be
with Jesus John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for
you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye
may be also.
66)
We are the branches John 15:5 I
am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same
bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing.
67)
We are guided into
all truth John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he
will guide you into all truth; for he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he
will show you things to come.
68)
We become dead to
sin, but alive to God Roman 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to
be dead indeed unto sin, but alive
unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1
Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall
all be made alive.
69)
We are helped in my
weakness by the Holy Spirit Romans 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts
knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the
saints according to the will of God.
70)
We become more than
a conqueror through Christ Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more
than conquerors through him that loved us.
71)
We are kept from
falling by God Jude 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you
from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory
with exceeding joy,
72)
We are members of
the body of Christ Romans 12:5 So we, bring many, are one body in
Christ, and every one members one of another. Ephesians
2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but
fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God. 1 Corinthians
12:12-27 12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the
members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13For
by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or
Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink
into one Spirit. 14For
the body is not one member, but many. 15If the foot shall say,
Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the
body? 16And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not
of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 17If the whole body were
an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were
the smelling? 18But now hath God set the members every one of them
in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19And if they were all one
member, where were the body? 20But now are they many
members, yet but one body. 21And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I
have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22Nay,
much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are
necessary: 23And those members of the body, which we think to
be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely
parts have more abundant comeliness. 24For our comely parts have no need: but
God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part
which lacked: 25That there should be no schism in the body; but that
the members should have the same care one for another. 26And whether one member
suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the
members rejoice with it. 27Now ye are the body of Christ, and
members in particular.
73)
We have the mind of
Christ 1
Corinthians 2:16 for who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he
may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
74)
We are kept from
unbearable temptation by God 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation
taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not
suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation
also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
75)
We become followers
of Christ 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of
Christ. John 10:27 My sheep hear my
voice, and I know them, and they follow me: John
12:26 26If
any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my
servant be: if any man serve me,
him will my Father honour. 21:22 22Jesus
saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to
thee? follow thou me. Luke 5:27 27And
after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at
the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 9:23 23And
he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny
himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Mark 3:28 28Verily I say unto you, All sins shall
be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall
blaspheme: John 10:4-5 4And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before
them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him:
for they know not the voice of strangers.
76)
We are triumphantly
led by God in Christ 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which
always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his
knowledge by us in every place.
77)
We have an
everlasting hope in Jesus 2 Corinthians 3:12 Seeing then that we have such
hope, we use great plainness of speech:
78)
We are being
transformed into Christ likeness 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face
beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image
from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren,
by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy,
acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to
this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may
prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you,
Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into
the kingdom of heaven. 12:33 Either make
the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit
corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit John
3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again Philippians 3:21 Who shall change our vile body,
that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working
whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
79)
We are made strong 2 Corinthians 12:10
therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in
persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, them am I
strong.
80)
We are all one in
Christ Galatians 3:28 there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither
bond nor free, there is neither male or female: for ye all one in Christ Jesus.
81)
We become partakers
of the promise Ephesians 3:6 That the Gentiles should be fellow
heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the
gospel.
82)
Our every need will
be supplied by God Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to
his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 2 Peter 1:3
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain into
life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory
and virtue:
83)
We seek God Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all
these things shall be added unto you.
84)
We are instructed Philippians 4:12
I know both how to be abased and I know how to abound: every where an in all
things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to
suffer need.
85)
We are rescued Colossians 1:13
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into
the kingdom of his dear Son. Luke 1:74
That he would grant unto us, that we, being delivered out of the hand of our
enemies, might serve him without fear. 1
Thessalonians 1:10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he
raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to
come.
86)
We have Christ in
us, the hope of Glory Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of
the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you, the hope
of glory:
87)
We are prepared in
season and out of season 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in
season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and
doctrine.
88)
God faithfully
chastens all of His children 1 Corinthians 11:28-32 28But let a man
examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that
cup. 29For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and
drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. 30For this cause many are
weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. 31For if we would judge
ourselves, we should not be judged. 32But when we are judged, we are
chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. Hebrews 12:5–8 And ye have forgotten the
exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou
the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6For
whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7If
ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he
whom the father chasteneth not? 8But if ye be without chastisement,
whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. 1 Corinthians
5:1-5 1It is reported commonly that there is fornication
among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles,
that one should have his father’s wife. 2And ye are puffed up, and
have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away
from among you. 3For I verily, as absent in body, but present in
spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him
that hath so done this deed, 4In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus
Christ, 5To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of
the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
89)
We become special James 1:18 Of
his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of
firstfruits of his creatures.
90)
We are filled
with the inexpressible and glorious joy of the Lord 1 Peter 1:8
Whom having not seen, ye love, in whom, though now ye see him not, yet
believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable. John
15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain
in you, and that your joy might be full. Ephesians
2:7 7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding
riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:3-4 3For ye are dead,
and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is
our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 51Behold, I
shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52In
a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall
sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53For
this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on
immortality. Romans 8:30 30Moreover
whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also
justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
91)
We are already
living stones in the spiritual building of God 1 Peter 2:5
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood,
to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20-22 20And are built upon
the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the
chief corner stone; 21In whom all the building fitly framed
together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22In whom ye also
are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
92)
We have everything
we need for life and godliness 2 Peter 1:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord
is gracious. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye
first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be
added unto you.
93)
We overcome evil 1 John 4:4 Ye
are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that
is in you, than he that is in the world.
94)
We are born of God 1 John 5:18
We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of
god keepeth himself, and the wicked
one toucheth him not. 1 John 4:2
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus
Christ is come in the flesh is of God.
95)
We are made rich 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was
rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be
rich. 9:11 Being enriched in every thing
to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
96)
We become
fishers of men Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make
you fishers of men.
97)
We will be
rewarded Matthew 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your
reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory
of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to
his works. Luke 6:35 But love ye your
enemies, and do good, and lend; hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall
be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the
unthankful and to the evil. 2 Timothy 4:8 8Henceforth
there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also
that love his appearing. Ephesians 6:8 8Knowing
that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the
Lord, whether he be bond or free. Colossians
3:4 4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear,
then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 24 24Knowing
that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve
the Lord Christ.
98)
We are given wisdom Matthew 10:19
But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for
it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. Luke 21:15
99)
We are filled by the
Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but
be filled with the Spirit; John 20:22
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye
the Holy Ghost:
100)
We receive honor Matthew 10:32
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before
my Father which is in heaven. John 12:26; Colossians 3:24
101)
We are given rest Matthew 11:28-29
Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and
ye shall find rest unto your souls.
102)
We have Gods with us
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in
the midst of them Matthew 28:20 Teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with
you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Acts
18:10 For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee:
for I have much people in this city.
103)
We receive Gods
mercy Luke 1:50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from
generation to generation 1 Peter 2:10
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had
not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
104)
We become generous 2 Corinthians 9:13 13Whiles
by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed
subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution
unto them, and unto all men; 8:1-7 1Moreover,
brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of
Macedonia; 2How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of
their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their
liberality. 3For to their
power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were
willing of themselves; 4Praying us with much intreaty that we would
receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to
the saints. 5And this they did, not as we hoped, but first
gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. 6Insomuch
that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the
same grace also. 7Therefore,
as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and
in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye
abound in this grace also. Luke 6:38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken
together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same
measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Matthew 5:42 Give to him that asketh thee, and
from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Acts 20:35 I have shown you all things, how that
so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord
Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
105)
We obey Gods word Luke 11:28
But he said, Yea, rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep
it John 14:21 He that hath my
commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me
shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to
him. 15:10 If ye keep my commandments,
ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and
abide in his love. James 1:22 But be ye
doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Mark 8:26 And he
sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it
to any in the town. 9:9 And as they came
down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what
things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead. Matthew 19:17 And he said unto him, Why
callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God:
but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. Psalm 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse
his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
106)
God gives us justice
Luke 18:17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God
as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
107)
God provides us John 4:14 But
whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but
the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up
into everlasting life. 6:35 And Jesus
said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never
hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. 51 I am the living bread which came down from
heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread
that I give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and
thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
108)
We are delivered John 8:51 Verily,
verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. 1
Thessalonians 1:9-10 9For they themselves shew of us what manner of
entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the
living and true God; 10And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he
raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to
come. 5:8-10 8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on
the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. 9For
God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus
Christ, 10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should
live together with him.
109)
We abstain from
fleshly lusts 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims,
abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
110)
We become fruitful John 15:2
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he
taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may
bring forth more fruit.
111)
We receive grace 1 Corinthians 1:4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is
given you by Jesus Christ; 2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all
sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: