“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us….” – […]
Philippians 1:6
I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]. – Philippians 1:6 Amplified Bible
Hebrews 10:31. How terrifying
31 It is a fearful and terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God [incurring His judgment and wrath]. – Hebrews 10:31 FOR MORE: Saving Knowledge God takes care of sinners God is available to all Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty Our perfect God and our response to Him God […]
Works of the flesh
Galatians 5:19-21 Now the practices of the sinful nature are clearly evident: they are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality (total irresponsibility, lack of self-control), idolatry, sorcery, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions [that promote heresies], envy, drunkenness, riotous behavior, and other things like these. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, […]
John 8:44. “If God were your Father…”
John 8:44. “If God were your Father [but He is not], you would love and recognize Me, for I came from God….”
Hebrews 1:1-4
Hebrews 1: verses 1-4 Amplified Bible (AMP) God, having spoken to the fathers long ago in [the voices and writings of] the prophets in many separate revelations [each of which set forth a portion of the truth], and in many ways, 2 has in these last days spoken [with finality] to us in [the person of […]
1 John 3:9
1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God’s seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again —who is reborn from above —spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is […]
2 Timothy 4:3
2 Timothy 4:3 Amplified Bible (AMP) 3 For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine and accurate instruction [that challenges them with God’s truth]; but wanting to have their ears tickled [with something pleasing], they will accumulate for themselves [many] teachers [one after another, chosen] to satisfy their own desires and to […]
Romans 15:4-7
Romans 15:4-7 4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises. 5 Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with […]
1 John 1:9
1 John 1:9 Amplified Bible (AMP) 9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].
2 Timothy 3. “Difficult Times Will Come”
2 Timothy 3 Amplified Bible (AMP) “Difficult Times Will Come” 3 But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]. 2 For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient […]
2 Timothy 3:13-17
2 Timothy 3:13-17 13 But evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in the things that you have learned and of which you are convinced [holding tightly to the truths], knowing from whom you learned them, 15 and how from childhood you have known […]
Romans 6:13
Do not go on offering members of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness. But offer yourselves to God [in a decisive act] as those alive [raised] from the dead [to a new life], and your members [all of your abilities—sanctified, set apart] as instruments of righteousness [yielded] to God. – Romans 6:13
Ephesians 3:16-21
Ephesians 3:16-21 Amplified Bible (AMP) Source: biblegateway.com 16 May He grant you out of the riches of His glory, to be strengthened and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit in your inner self, [indwelling your innermost being and personality], 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been […]
John 17
John 16:33. “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 17 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Source: biblegateway.com [Note: Links below take you off this site to Biblegateway] The High Priestly […]
Isaiah 55:6-7. Turn to the LORD
Turn to the LORD and pray to Him, now that He is near. Let the wicked leave their way of life and change their way of thinking. Let them turn to the LORD, our God; He is merciful and quick to forgive. – Isaiah 55:6-7 Good News Translation (GNT)
Matthew 10:38
“And he who does not take his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] is not worthy of Me.” – Matthew 10:38 Amplified version FOR MORE: From: What […]
1 John 4:1-3
1 John 4:1-3 Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know and recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges and confesses [the fact] […]
Isaiah 26:3
Quoting a bumper sticker: “Know God, know peace. No God, no peace.” Isaiah the prophet spoke to the Lord, “You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you” – Isaiah 26:3 Modern English Version (MEV) Same verse in another version: “You will keep in […]
Born Again. Reborn from above
…references in the Bible about being “born again” (in the Amplified Bible (AMP) version) John 3:4-7 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter his mother’s womb a second time and be born, can he?” 5 Jesus answered, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, […]
Hebrews 13:5-6
Hebrews 13:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP) 5 Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I […]
Romans 8:25-28. Hope in Christ
Romans 8:25-28 Amplified Bible (AMP) 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure. Our Victory in Christ 26 In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer […]
Matthew 5:9. Blessed are the peacemakers
Matthew 5:9 New International Version (NIV) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Jesus said this in His now famous Sermon on the Mount In the Amplified Bible (AMP) version: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for […]
1 John 5:9-13
1 John 5:9-13 9 If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater; for the testimony of God is this, that He has testified concerning His Son. 10 The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a […]
John 1:1-5…my amplified version
The actual translation of John 1:1-5 (NASB version) states: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. 4 In Him […]
Luke 6:46. Do what I say
“Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” – Luke 6:46
Ephesians 1
Ephesians 1 New American Standard Bible (NASB) [Footnotes are included below passage] 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus [a]by the will of God, To the [b]saints who are [c]at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God […]
Be diligent: 2 Peter 3:11-18
11 Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat! 13 But according […]
God eventually gives you a free rein
Come close to God – before He can’t be found. “He will let you find Him.” It’s your choice. Eventually He will release you to walk your own way. He will stop trying. And soon, it’s too late. 1 Chronicles 28:9 …the Lord searches all hearts and minds, and understands every intent and inclination of […]
He will go before me
If God will go before me, in front of me, ahead of me – prepare my path up ahead… what have I to fear? What path are you on? He will go before me: Matthew 9:9; Matthew 19:21; Ephesians 2:10; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 16:11; Psalm 18:33; Psalm 18:36; Judges 4:14; Psalm 23:3; Psalm 37:23; Psalm 139:3; Psalm 40:2; Genesis 24:7; […]
