1Jhn5:18We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him. 19We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. 20We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true--even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. 21Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. - NIV
1Jhn1:5This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God
is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we claim to have
fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the
truth. 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from
all sin. 8If we claim to be without sin, we
deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9If
we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and
purify us from all unrighteousness. 10If we claim we have not
sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives. 2:1My
dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does
sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense--Jesus Christ, the
Righteous One. 2He is the atoning sacrifice for
our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. - NIV
Rm3:1What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value
is there in circumcision? 2Much in every way!
First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
3What if some did not have faith? Will
their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness? 4Not
at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar. As it is written:
"So that you may be proved right when you speak
and prevail when you judge." (Psa51:4)
- NIV
Rm15:8For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised
[Jews] to
show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the
patriarchs, 9and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his
mercy. As it is written,
"Therefore I will praise you
among the Gentiles,
and sing to your name." (2Sam22:50;
Psa18:49)
10And again it is said,
"Rejoice, O Gentiles,
with his people." (Deu32:43)
11And again,
"Praise the Lord, all you
Gentiles,
and let all the peoples extol him." (Psa117:1)
12And again Isaiah says,
"The root of Jesse
will come,
even he who arises to rule the Gentiles [nations];
in him will the Gentiles hope." (Isa11:10)
13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing [as you trust in him],
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. - ESV
2Jhn1:1The elder to the elect [chosen] lady and her children, whom I love in
[the] truth,
and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2because of
the
truth that abides [lives] in us and will be with us forever: 3Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and
from Jesus Christ the Father's Son, in truth and love. - ESV
1Pet4:12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery [painful] trial when it comes upon
you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But
rejoice insofar as [that] you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and
be glad when his glory is revealed. 14If you are insulted for the
name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory
and of God rests upon you. 15But let none of you suffer as a murderer
or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16Yet if anyone suffers as
a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that [he bears
that] name.
17For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it
begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of
God? 18And
"If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?" (Pro11:31)
19Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust
their souls to a [their] faithful Creator while doing [continuing to do] good. - ESV
Challenge: True Life