- “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
- Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
- Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”
- Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
- Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
- Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.Next verse!With image 
