“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation … Continue reading The Testing of Your Faith
Songs
By The Sanctifying Work of The Spirit
“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in … Continue reading By The Sanctifying Work of The Spirit
Fear of Man
“An angry man stirs up strife,And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.A man’s pride will bring him low,But a humble spirit will obtain honor.He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;He hears the oath but tells nothing.The fear of man brings a snare,But he who trusts in the Lord will be … Continue reading Fear of Man
Love Wisdom, Hate Evil
Proverbs 29 Select Verses NASB1995 “A man who hardens his neck after much reproofWill suddenly be broken beyond remedy.2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.6 By transgression an evil … Continue reading Love Wisdom, Hate Evil
Let Your Light Shine
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; … Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
Treat your Enemies with Love
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the … Continue reading Treat your Enemies with Love
For The Faith of The Gospel
“Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is … Continue reading For The Faith of The Gospel
Whether By Life or By Death
“Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my … Continue reading Whether By Life or By Death
In View of Your Participation in The Gospel
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect … Continue reading In View of Your Participation in The Gospel
They Believed in Jesus Christ
I am reading in John 4:1-30. It is a very long passage so I will summarize some of it and I will quote some of it. Jesus Christ, on his way to Galilee, had to pass through Samaria, but not just because of geographical reasons, but because he had a divine appointment with a woman … Continue reading They Believed in Jesus Christ
Run With It 