Religion & Spirituality
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months. And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes their foes. If anyone would harm them, this is how he is doomed to be killed. ...
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life.
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. ...
Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
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