1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)đź•Š Exhortations and Blessingsđź•Š God’s Will!đź•Š 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to regard them very highly … Continue reading God’s Will! 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)đź•Š
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 English Standard Version (ESV)đź•Š God Is Faithful!đź•Š 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgivingđź•Š 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— 6 even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— 7 so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8 who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom you were … Continue reading God Is Faithful! 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 English Standard Version (ESV)đź•Š
2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Good News Translation (GNT)đź•Š The Spirit of Faithđź•Š 13 The scripture says, “I spoke because I believed.” In the same spirit of faith we also speak because we believe. 14 We know that God, who raised the Lord Jesus to life, will also raise us up with Jesus and take us, together with you, into his presence. 15 All this is for your sake; and as God’s grace reaches more and more people, they will offer to the glory of God more prayers of thanksgiving. Living by Faithđź•Š 16 For this reason we never become discouraged. Even though our physical being is gradually decaying, yet our spiritual being is … Continue reading The Spirit of Faith… 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Good News Translation (GNT)đź•Š
Hebrews 10:19-39 The Passion Translation (TPT)đź•Š Courageous Faith!đź•Š Our Confidence before Godđź•Š 19 And now we are brothers and sisters in God’s family because of the blood of Jesus, and he welcomes us to come right into the most holy sanctuary in the heavenly realm—boldly and with no hesitation. 20 For he has dedicated a new, life-giving way for us to approach God. For just as the veil was torn in two, Jesus’ body was torn open to give us free and fresh access to him! 21 And since we now have a magnificent King-Priest to welcome us into God’s house, 22 we come closer to God and approach him with an … Continue reading Courageous Faith! Hebrews 10:19-39  The Passion Translation (TPT)đź•Š
Ephesians 2:4-10 Good News Translation (GNT)đź•Š Grace Through Faithđź•Š 4 But God’s mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great, 5 that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God’s grace that you have been saved. 6 In our union with Christ Jesus he raised us up with him to rule with him in the heavenly world. 7 He did this to demonstrate for all time to come the extraordinary greatness of his grace in the love he showed us in Christ Jesus. 8-9 For it is by God’s grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the … Continue reading Grace Through Faith… Ephesians 2:4-10 Good News Translation (GNT)đź•Š
Romans 4:13-25 English Standard Version (ESV)đź•Š Justified Through Faith!đź•Š The Promise Realized Through Faithđź•Š 13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 15 For the law brings wrath, but where there is no law there is no transgression. 16 That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who … Continue reading Justified Through Faith! Romans 4:13-25 English Standard Version (ESV)đź•Š
Psalm 84 International Standard Version (ISV)đź•Š To the Director: On the Gittith. A Psalm by the descendants of Korah. Longing for Godđź•Š 84:1 How lovely are your dwelling places,     Lord of the Heavenly Armies. 2 I desire and long     for the Temple courts of the Lord. My heart and body sing for joy     to the living God. 3 Even the sparrow found a house for herself     and the swallow a nest to lay[d] her young at your altar,     Lord of the Heavenly Armies,         my king and God. 4 How happy are those who live in your Temple,     for they can praise you continuously. Interlude 5 How happy are those whose strength is in you,     whose heart … Continue reading Psalm 84 International Standard Version (ISV) Longing for Godđź•Š
Psalm 45 English Standard Version (ESV)đź•Š https://youtu.be/yCTFpPmQyHQ Psalm 45 English Standard Version (ESV)đź•Š Your Throne, O God, Is Foreverđź•Š To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song. 45:1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. 2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. 3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty! 4 In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your … Continue reading Psalm 45 English Standard Version (ESV)đź•Š
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