Category: the Church
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Spiritual and Material Blessings
At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. For they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in…
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Hindered From Coming to You
This is the reason why I have so often been hindered from coming to you. But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you, I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to…
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How Do You Stay Awake?
For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 Let’s take a look at what the Bible says about staying awake, shall we? I think we can glean quite…
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Fulfilled the Ministry
In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God. For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the Gentiles to obedience—by word and deed, by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God—so…
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By Way of Reminder
But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the…
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Faith Counted as Righteousness
That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses…
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Of Gentiles Also
Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law. Romans…
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Practice the Very Same Things
Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who…
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Eager to Preach
I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. Romans 1:14-15 collection: Let It Be by et Designs
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Often Intended
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. Romans 1:13 collection: Let It Be by et Designs
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Spiritual Gift to Strengthen
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. Romans 1:11-12 kit: What’s Up Buttercup mini by Aimee Harrison
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Your Faith is Proclaimed
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. Romans 1:8 kit: Mar26 PBP Mystery Box by Pickleberry Pop designers
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Hindering Us
For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the…
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Words of Flattery
For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 1 Thessalonians 2:5 background paper: Like the Star You Are by LouCee Creations; heart scribbles: Tribute to Dreams by Pixel Giraffe Designs; mask: Tribute to Dreams by Silke; nature stock photo by Jos van Ouwerkerk; cluster:…
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Not in Vain
For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 kits: For Keeps…
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With Your Spirit
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. 2 Timothy 4:22 chalkboard and ornaments from Creative Fabrica; kit: Collected Curiosities 13 by Billie Irene
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Come Before Winter
Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers. 2 Timothy 4:19-21 quickpage: Home for the Holidays by Chelle’s…
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Stood By Me
At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s…
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Luke Alone
Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. Tychicus I have…
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Finished the Race
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:6-7 layered quickpage: Good Life Jan 2021 by Marisa Lerin; cluster: New Chapter by ADB Designs; brooch by…
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Fulfill Your Ministry
As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 quickpage by Connie Prince
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Now No Condemnation
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 chalkboard and ornaments from Creative Fabrica; kit: Dream Come True by Lisa Rosa Designs
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Submit Yourselves
Submit yourselves therefore to God. James 4:7a chalkboard and ornaments from Creative Fabrica; kit: Love Stories collab by Gingerscrap designers full verse: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7
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Grace Be with All of You
Grace be with all of you. Hebrews 13:25 chalkboard and ornaments from Creative Fabrica; kit: Love Starts Within by Jumpstart Designs
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Constantly Night and Day
I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. 2 Timothy 1:3 paper: DSBT Mixed Media 7 BT Reflection by MaryC