Life (3/6)

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life… John 14:6

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6 truth Father mediator
If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Romans 14:8 death

Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.
1 Corinthians 15:22 salvation death
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14 righteousness evangelism light
Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
Luke 11:28 Word of God listening
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:11 joy nearness
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
John 10:10 salvation
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18 peace neighbor
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6 Spirit peace
All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.
1 John 4:15 Jesus acknowledging
There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
Proverbs 14:12 righteousness sin thoughts
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31 food worship
So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.
James 2:17 faith following
Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”
Ecclesiastes 12:1 creation joy evil
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Galatians 5:1 Jesus redeemer addiction
Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 worship Spirit health
People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
Proverbs 10:9 sin safety lying
For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’
Acts 17:28 creation
I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.
Philippians 4:12 contentment food money
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.
1 John 5:12 salvation Jesus
My child, listen to me and do as I say,
and you will have a long, good life.
Proverbs 4:10 Word of God obedience law
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Word of God equipment serving
And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?
Matthew 16:26 materialism soul world
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.
Romans 8:11 Jesus Spirit
We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do.
2 Corinthians 10:3 understanding world

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.