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:
112)
We have our minds
set on what the spirit desires Romans 8:5-6 For they that are after the flesh do
mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit, the things of
the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is
life and peace.
113)
We set our minds on
things above Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things
above, not on things on the earth.
114)
We become Gods
witness John 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as
my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. John
15:27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me
from the beginning.
115)
We begin to tithe
the church Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that
there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of
hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a
blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
2 Corinthians 9:7 7Every man
according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly,
or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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We have Christ as
head over all Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is
the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have
preeminence. Ephesians 1:22-23 And hath
put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to
the church, which is the body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know,
that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is man; and the
head of Christ is God. 1 Peter 2:7 Unto
you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto him which be disobedient,
the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the
corner. 3:22 Who is gone into heaven,
and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made
subject unto him.
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We honor Jesus John 5:23 That
all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that
honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. 17:5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with
thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. 1 Corinthians 6:20 20For ye are bought
with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are
God’s. 10:31 31Whether
therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
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We have a high
priest 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.
4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high
priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast
our profession. 5:10 Called of God a
high priest after the order of Melchizedek 6:20
Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made a high priest for
ever after the order of Melchizedek. 9:11 But
Christ being come a high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more
perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
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Jesus is our apostle
Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider
the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
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We have a mediator 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man
Christ Jesus. Hebrews 8:6 But now hath
he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a
better covenant, which was established upon better promises. 9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the
new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions
that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the
promise of eternal inheritance. 12:24 And
to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant and to the blood of sprinkling, that
speaketh better things than that of Abel.
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We seek the Lord in
prayer Acts 7:60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice,
Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell
asleep. Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore,
and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things
that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. 22:40 And when he was at the place, he said unto
them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 10:2
Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the
labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he
would send forth labourers into his harvest. 6:28
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye
shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Mark
11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when
ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest,
enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to the Father
which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee
openly. 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given
you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your
unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard
seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it
shall remove: and nothing shall be impossible unto you. John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide
in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 16:24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name:
ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
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We have Christ as a
solid rock 1 Corinthians 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they
drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
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Jesus reigns over us
Ephesians 1:20-22a 20Which
he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at
his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21Far above all
principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named,
not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22And
hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head
over all things to the church, 1 Corinthians
15:25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his
feet.
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We are the seed of
Abraham Galatians 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made.
He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which
is Christ. Romans 1:3 Concerning his Son
Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the
flesh; 2 Timothy 2:8 Remember that Jesus
Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of
Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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We become
worshippers Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews?
For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him 11 And when they were come into the house, they
saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him:
and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold,
and frankincense, and myrrh. 9:18 While
he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and
worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand
upon her, and she shall live 14:33 Then
they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art
the Son of God. John 9:35-38 35Jesus
heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him,
Dost thou believe on the Son of God? 36He answered and said, Who is
he, Lord, that I might believe on him? 37And Jesus said unto him,
Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. 38And
he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him. Hebrews
1:6 And again, when he bringeth in the first-begotton into the
world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. Luke 4:8 8And Jesus answered and said
unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the
Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
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Jesus intercedes for
us Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the
uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession
for them. Romans 8:29 For whom he did
foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his
Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is
Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right
hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 2
Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for
thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I
rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. John 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but
these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own
name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out
of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 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.
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We have
understanding 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath
given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him
that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and
eternal life. Luke 24:45 Then opened he
their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
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We are commissioned
to preach the gospel Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap;
which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are
ye better than the fowls? 27 Consider
the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you,
that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins
should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. John 21:15-17 So when they had dined, Jesus saith
to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He
saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him,
Feed my lambs. 16He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son
of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I
love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 17He saith unto him the
third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved
because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him,
Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto
him, Feed my sheep. Acts 13:47 For so
hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the
Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. 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. Mark 3:14
And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might
send them forth to preach, 5:19 Howbeit
Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell
them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on
thee. 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye
into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where,
the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs
following. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:2 2Preach
the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all
longsuffering and doctrine. Matthew 28:19 19Go
ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 1 Peter 2:9,
12 9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal
priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the
praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous
light: 12Having
your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against
you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold,
glorify God in the day of visitation.
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We become listeners Luke 8:18 Take
heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and
whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to
have. Mark
4:24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what
measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more
be given. 7:14 And when he had called
all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of
you, and understand: Romans 10:17 So
then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Luke 9:35 And there came a voice out of the
cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. Matthew
17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them:
and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in
whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. John 10:3-4
3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he
calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4And when he
putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him:
for they know his voice.
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Submit out of
reverence for Christ Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of
God. James 4:7 7Submit
yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Hebrews 12:9 9Furthermore we have had
fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them
reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of
spirits, and live? Colossians 3:18
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Mark 12:17 And Jesus answering said unto them,
Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are
God’s. And they marvelled at him. 1 Peter 2:13-14,
18 13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the
Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14Or unto
governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers,
and for the praise of them that do well. 18Servants, be
subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle,
but also to the froward. 5:5 Likewise,
ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject
one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and
giveth grace to the humble.
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We have faith Hebrews 11:6
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for
he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder
of them that diligently seek him. Mark 11:22
And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great
possessions. John 14:12 12Verily,
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. 20:27 Then saith he to Thomas,
Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and
thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto
them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Galatians 2:16 16Knowing 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. Romans 5:2 By whom
also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in
hope of the glory of God. Romans 10:17 So
then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Acts 3:16 16And his name through faith
in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith
which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you
all.
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We are faithful Hebrews 13:4 Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers
and adulterers God will judge. Revelation 17:14
14These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall
overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are
with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
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We grow in faith
and trust in God Romans 1:12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by
the mutual faith both of you and me. 10:17 So
then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. James 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith,
and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my
faith by my works. 1 Thessalonians 1:3
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and
patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Mark 5:28 For she said, If I may touch but his
clothes, I shall be whole.
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We serve Jesus and
others Luke 6:31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also
to them likewise. Galatians 5:13 For,
brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an
occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin, and
become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end
everlasting life. Colossians 3:24 Knowing
that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve
the Lord Christ.
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We break bread 1 Corinthians 11:24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and
said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance
of me. Matthew 26:26-28 And as they were
eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it
to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup,
and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For
this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission
of sins. Luke 22:19 And he took bread,
and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my
body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
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We strive to be
perfect Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is
in heaven is perfect. 1 Peter 1:15 But
as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of
conversation; Luke 6:36 Be ye therefore
merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 2
Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let
us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting
holiness in the fear of God. Philippians 3:12-15
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow
after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ
Jesus. 13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this
one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching
forth unto those things which are before, 14I press toward the mark
for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us
therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be
otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. We study Gods word John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye
think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The
servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will
also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in
Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and
searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Hebrews 4:12 12For the word of God is
quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the
dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is
a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Colossians 3:16 16Let the word of
Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another
in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to
the Lord. 2 Timothy 2:15 15Study
to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
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We draw close to God
John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto
me. 6:44 No man can come to me, except
the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last
day. 65 And he said, Therefore said I
unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my
Father.
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We can ask Matthew 7:7 Ask,
and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be
opened unto you: Luke 11:9 And I say
unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and
it shall be opened unto you.
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We receive authority
through Jesus Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power
is given unto me in heaven and in earth. John
5:26-27 26For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath
he given to the Son to have life in himself; 27And hath given him
authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man 17:2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh,
that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3:35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given
all things into his hand. 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.
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Jesus heals us Matthew 8:3 And
Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou
clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 13
And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so
be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. 15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left
her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. 9:6
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive
sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go
unto thine house. 22 But Jesus turned
him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy
faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. 33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb
spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
11:5 The blind receive their sight, and the
lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up,
and the poor have the gospel preached to them. John
5:9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and
walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. Luke
13:12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said
unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 17:19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way:
thy faith hath made thee whole.
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We are restored Matthew 12:13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it
forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. Mark 3:5 And when he had looked round about on them with
anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man,
Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored
whole as the other. 8:25 After that he put his hands again
upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man
clearly. Luke 6:10 And looking round
about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so:
and his hand was restored whole as the other.
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We don’t have to
worry Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto
you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body,
what ye shall put on. 21:14 Settle it
therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: 1 Peter 5:7 7Casting all your care
upon him; for he careth for you. Matthew 6:33
33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and
all these things shall be added unto you.
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We bow before Jesus
Romans 14:11 11For it is written, As I live, saith the
Lord, every knee shall bow to me,
and every tongue shall confess to God. Philippians
2:10 10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under
the earth;
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We bear fruit Philippians 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus
Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. Galatians
5:22-23 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness,
temperance: against such there is no law.
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Devout and Devoted -
Romans 12:10 Be kindly
affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one
another; Acts 8:2 2And devout
men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 10:2 2A devout man, and
one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and
prayed to God alway. 22:12 12And
one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the
Jews which dwelt there, Luke 2:25
25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was
Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the
consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
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Live in harmony
with one another Romans 12:16 Be of the
same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of
low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Philippians
2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being
of one accord, of one mind. 1 Peter 3:8 Finally,
be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as
brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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Hospitable - 1 Peter 4:9 Use
hospitality one to another without grudging. Acts
28:7 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the
island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days
courteously. Romans 12:13 Distributing
to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 16:23
Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the
chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. 1 Timothy 3:2 2A bishop then must be
blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given
to hospitality, apt to teach; 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have
brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the
saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently
followed every good work. Titus 1:8 But
a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 3 John 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that
we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. Hebrews
13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have
entertained angels unawares.
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Kind and
merciful and forgiving Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Colossians 3:12-13 Put on therefore, as the elect
of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,
meekness, longsuffering; 13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one
another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so
also do ye. 1 Peter 3:8 8Finally,
be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as
brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Matthew
5:7 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall
obtain mercy.
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We stop passing
judgment Romans 14:13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but
judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his
brother’s way. Romans 2:1 Therefore thou
art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou
judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same
things. Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye
shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and
ye shall be forgiven: Luke 6:42 42Either how canst thou say to thy
brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou
thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast
out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to
pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.
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Humble and
gentle Psalm 34:2 2My soul
shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be
glad. Ephesians 4:2 With all lowliness
and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; James 4:6 6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God
resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,
and he shall lift you up. 1 Peter 5:5-6 5Likewise,
ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject
one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and
giveth grace to the humble. 6Humble yourselves therefore under the
mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
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Humility – Philippians 2:3-4 3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory;
but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4Look
not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Proverbs 16:19 19Better it is to be
of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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Forbearing Romans 15:1-2 1We then that are strong
ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to
edification. James 5:7 Elias was a man
subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not
rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six
months.
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Encourage 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one
another, even as also ye do. 4:18 He
therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto
us his holy Spirit. Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the
things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while
it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of
sin. 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling
of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and
so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Ephesians
5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Titus 1:9 Holding fast the
faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine
both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. Hebrews
10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to
good works.
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We do not speak
evil James 4:11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that
speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of
the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of
the law, but a judge. John 6:43 Jesus
therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. 2 Corinthians 12:20
20For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I
would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there
be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings,
tumults: Galatians 5:15 But if ye bite
and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
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Fellowship 1 John 1:7 But
if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with
another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
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We comfort
others 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 5:11
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also
ye do. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Who comforteth
us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any
trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
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We avoid
quarrelling Mark 8:16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is
because we have no bread. Luke 6:11 And
they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do
to Jesus. Acts 4:15 But when they had
commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
Luke 24:17 And he said unto them, What
manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye
walk, and are sad?
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We do not lust Romans 1:24 Wherefore
God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to
dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 27 And
likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their
lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and
receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
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We help others 1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together,
every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a
revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. Hebrews 13:16 But to do good and to communicate
forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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We greet others Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
1 Peter 5:14 Greet ye one another with a
kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Acts 18:27 And when he was disposed to pass
into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who,
when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner
saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received
commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;) Philemon
17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
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We exercise
control and patience 1 Corinthians 11:21 For in eating every one taketh before other
his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. 33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together
to eat, tarry one for another. James 5:7-8
7Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord.
Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath
long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. 8Be ye also patient;
stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
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We make effort to be
honest Colossians 3:9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off
the old man with his deeds; Ephesians 4:25 Wherefore
putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are
members one of another.
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Confess our faults James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be
healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Matthew 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall
trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if
he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
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Agree with one
another 1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no
divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the
same mind and in the same judgment. 2 Corinthians
13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort,
be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Matthew 5:25 25Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art
in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge,
and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
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Regard one
another Philippians 2:3 Let
nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind
let each esteem other better than themselves. 1
Corinthians 10:24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
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Live in Peace
and Unity 1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their
work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.; 2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye
look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without
spot, and blameless. Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring
to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Romans 14:9 For to this end Christ both died, and
rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. Mark 9:50 Salt is good: but if the salt
have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves,
and have peace one with another. Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring
to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in
your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
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Seek good of
others 1 Thessalonians 5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which
labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man;
but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Romans 15:14 And I myself also am
persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with
all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Galatians
6:10 10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good
unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
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We are not conceited
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but
in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Galatians 5:25 Let us not be desirous of vain
glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
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No favoritism James 2:1
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory,
with respect of persons. 9 But if ye
have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law of
transgressors. 1 Timothy 5:21 I charge
thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou
observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by
partiality. Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened
his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respector of persons:
Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of
persons with God. Job 34:19 How much
less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich
more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands. Leviticus 19:15 Ye shall do no unrighteousness
in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the
person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour. Exodus 23:3 Neither shalt thou countenance a
poor man in his cause. Proverbs 28:21 To
have respect of persons is not good: for a piece of bread that
man will transgress. Exodus 23:3 Neither
shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause
Deuteronomy 1:17 Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye
shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face
of the man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you,
bring it unto me, and I will hear it. 16:19 Thou
shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift:
for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the
righteous.
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Members of one
another Romans 12:4-5 For as we have many members in one body, and all
members have not the same office: 5So we, being many, are one
body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Ephesians 4:25 Wherefore putting away lying,
speak every man truth with his neighbor. For we are members of one another.
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We share Acts 2:44
And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 32 And the multitude of them that believed were
of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that aught of the things
which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received the gift,
even so minister the same one to one another, as good stewards of the manifold
grace of God.
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We do not hold
grudges James 5:9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be
condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
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We have compassion 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as
brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. 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.
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We become
responsible for others Philippians 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man
also on the things of others. 1 Corinthians 12:25
that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have
the same care for one another. Romans 15:5
5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded
one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
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We do not betray
each other Matthew 10:21 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to
death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their
parents, and cause them to be put to death. 24:10
And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall
hate one another.
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We are taught by God
Isaiah 54:13 13And
all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be
the peace of thy children. 1 John 2:27 27But
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. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of
Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another
in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to
the Lord. 1 Corinthians 14:18-20 18I
thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: 19Yet in the
church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice
I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
20Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be
ye children, but in understanding be men.
Titus 1:7-9 7For a
bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon
angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 8But
a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 9Holding fast the faithful
word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to
exhort and to convince the gainsayers. Hebrews
5:11-13 11Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to
be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 12For when for the time
ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be
the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of
milk, and not of strong meat. 13For every one that useth milk is
unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard
of me among many witness, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be
able to teach others also.
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We begin to love
others 1 John 3:11 For this is the message that ye heard from the
beginning, that we should love one another. 23
And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son
Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is
of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 2 John 1:5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as
though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the
beginning, that we love one another. 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,
love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 1 Timothy 1:5 Now the end of the commandment is
charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of
faith unfeigned: Colossians 1:4 4Since
we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to
all the saints, 2:2 That their hearts
might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the
full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God,
and of the Father, and of Christ; 1 Thessalonians
3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward
another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: 4:9 9But as touching brotherly love ye
need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one
another. John 13:34-35 A new commandment
I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also
love one another. 35By this shall all men know that ye are my
disciples, if ye have love one to another. 15:12
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Romans 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one
another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
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We become content Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such
things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Proverbs 15:16 Better is little with the
fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Phil. 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want:
for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of
want for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content.
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Not greedy for money
– 1 Timothy 3:3, 8 3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy
lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 8Likewise must
the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not
greedy of filthy lucre; Titus 1:7 7For
a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon
angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 1 Timothy 6:10
10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through
with many sorrows.
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We put off the old
man Colossians 3:8-9 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath,
malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9Lie not
one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; Colossians 3:5 Mortify therefore your members
which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil
concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: Ephesians
4:22-24, 25 22That ye put off concerning the former
conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 24And
that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and
true holiness. 25Wherefore
putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are
members one of another.
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We become bold 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 So we are always courageous, although we know that
while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we
walk by faith, not by sight.8 Yet we are courageous, and we would
rather leave the body and go home to the Lord. Hebrews
3:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I
will not fear what man shall do unto me. Romans
8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear;
but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 2 Corinthians 3:12 12Seeing then that
we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: Proverbs 28:1 1The wicked flee when no man
pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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We become
examples Matthew 5:16 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see
your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversation honest
among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may
by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of
visitation. Titus 2:7-10 In all things
shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing
uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 8Sound speech, that cannot be
condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil
thing to say of you. 9Exhort servants to be obedient unto
their own masters, and to please them well in all things;
not answering again; 10Not purloining, but shewing all good
fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. 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. 3:8 This is a
faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they
which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These
things are good and profitable unto men. Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went
about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was
with him. 1 Timothy 5:10 Well reported
of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged
strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the
afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work. Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to
forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in
that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 10:24
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be
rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law
of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but
a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. 5:10 10Take, my brethren, the
prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering
affliction, and of patience. 1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak
against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall
behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. 2
Corinthians 4:10-11 10Always bearing about in the body
the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest
in our body. 11For we which live are alway delivered unto death for
Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal
flesh.
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We Judge 1 Corinthians 6:2-4 2Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and
if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest
matters? 3Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more
things that pertain to this life? 4If then ye have judgments of
things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the
church. 10:15 15I speak as to
wise men; judge ye what I say. Romans 14:13
13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this
rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his
brother’s way. John 7:24 24Judge
not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
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We are partakers
of his divine nature 2 Peter 1:4 4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and
precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature,
having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as
your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 1 Peter
1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all
manner of conversation; Luke 6:36 Be ye
therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
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We give thanks Colossians 3:17 17And
whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 1
Thessalonians 5:18 18In every thing give thanks: for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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We become the aroma
of Christ 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 14Now 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. 15For we are unto God a sweet savour
of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
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Our Salvation is
eternally secure John 5:24 24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth
on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into
condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John
6:37-40 37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me;
and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 38For I came
down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 39And
this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given
me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 40And
this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and
believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the
last day. John 10:27-29 27My
sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28And I
give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man
pluck them out of my hand. 29My Father, which gave them me,
is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my
Father’s hand. John 14:16 16And
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may
abide with you for ever; Romans 8:29-30 29For
whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the
image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 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. Romans 5:8 8But God commendeth his
love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 8:38-39 38For I am persuaded,
that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor
things present, nor things to come, 39Nor 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. Ephesians 1:13-14 13In
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, 14Which is the earnest of our
inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise
of his glory. Heb. 13:5 5Let your conversation be
without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he
hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Colossians 2:13-14 13And you, being
dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened
together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14Blotting
out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to
us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 10According to
the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid
the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how
he buildeth thereupon. 11For other foundation can no man lay than
that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12Now if any man build upon
this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13Every
man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it
shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort
it is. 14If any man’s
work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15If
any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be
saved; yet so as by fire.
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The penalty for all
sin has been forever settled – Romans 4:23-5:2 23Now it
was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24But
for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up
Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25Who was delivered for our offences,
and was raised again for our justification. 1Therefore being
justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2By
whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice
in hope of the glory of God. 5:6-9 6For
when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the
ungodly. 7For scarcely
for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would
even dare to die. 8But God commendeth his love toward us, in that,
while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9Much more then,
being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Hebrews 10:10-14 10By the which will
we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for
all. 11And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering
oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12But
this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the
right hand of God; 13From henceforth expecting till his enemies be
made his footstool. 14For by one offering he hath perfected for ever
them that are sanctified.
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Those who step out
of Gods grace are dealt with – Acts 5:1-11 1But a
certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2And
kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and
brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3But
Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy
Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4Whiles it remained, was it
not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast
thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto
God. 5And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the
ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. 6And
the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
7And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not
knowing what was done, came in. 8And Peter answered unto her, Tell
me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. 9Then
Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit
of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are
at the door, and shall carry thee out. 10Then fell she down
straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in,
and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her
husband. 11And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many
as heard these things.
190)
We are saved by
grace – Ephesians 2:8-9 8For by
grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the
gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. Philippians 1:6 6Being confident of
this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it
until the day of Jesus Christ: 2:12-13 12But I would ye should
understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen
out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13So that my bonds in
Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
191)
We will be judged – 2 Corinthians 5:10 10For we
must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive
the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad.
192)
Guileless/No deceit
– 1 Peter 3:10 10For he
that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil,
and his lips that they speak no guile: John 1:47
47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an
Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
193)
Godly – Psalm 4:3 3But know that the LORD
hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call
unto him. 2 Peter 2:9 9The
Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the
unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
194)
Holy – Deuteronomy 7:6 6For
thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath
chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are
upon the face of the earth. 14:2 2For
thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen
thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are
upon the earth. Colossians 3:12 12Put
on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Matthew 5:8 8Blessed are the
pure in heart: for they shall see God. Titus 1:8
8But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy,
temperate;
195)
Meek/Gentle –
Matthew 5:5 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit
the earth. Isaiah 29:19 19The
meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men
shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
196)
Led by the Spirit – Romans 8:14
14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of
God.
197)
Obedient – Romans 16:19 19For your obedience is
come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I
would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. 1 Peter 1:14 14As obedient children,
not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
198)
Sincere – 2 Corinthians 1:12 12For
our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and
godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had
our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 17 17When
I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose,
do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and
nay nay?
199)
Steadfast – Acts 2:42 42And they continued
stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread,
and in prayers. Colossians 2:5 5For
though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and
beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:58 58Therefore, my
beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of
the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
200)
Watchful – Luke 12:37 37Blessed are those
servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto
you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will
come forth and serve them.
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Scriptures are from the Authorized King James Version of the Bible.
Seby Val Fernandes is a Home Cell Fellowship leader at The New
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Favorite Bible verse: Job 23:10-12 10But he
knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth
as gold. 11My foot hath
held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. 12Neither
have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of
his mouth more than my necessary food.
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appetite for Gods Word. Thanks to
my wife Juliet for her loving support and encouragement and to members of the
Home Cell Fellowship for always backing us with prayer.
Love you all in Christ Jesus
Seby V Fernandes