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Jesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter… John 3:5

Jesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.” John 3:5	Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” rebirth kingdom baptism
Through him all things came into existence, and without him there was nothing. That which came to be. John 1:3	All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. Word of God creation life

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, where he was tempted by the devil. During that time he ate nothing, and at the end of it he was famished. Luke 4:1-2	Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry. fasting temptation Jesus
However, the one who looks intently at the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard but putting it into practice—will be blessed in everything he does. James 1:25	But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. law blessing listening
Since in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor lack of circumcision is worth anything. All that matters is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6	For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. faith love Jesus
The body is one, although it has many parts; and all the parts, though many, form one body. So it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12	For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. body community church
The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. salvation patience conversion
And anyone who does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Matthew 10:38	And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. suffering Jesus following
Therefore, now that we have been justified by faith, we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1	Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. faith righteousness peace
As a result, you are no longer strangers and foreigners. Rather, you are fellow citizens of the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:19-20	Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. Jesus kingdom prophecy
And when he had been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. Hebrews 5:9	And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him. salvation Savior eternal life
For all have sinned and thereby are deprived of the glory of God, and all are justified by the gift of his grace that is given freely through the redemption in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23-24	For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. sin grace Savior
Ever since the creation of the world the invisible attributes of God’s eternal power and divine nature have been clearly understood and perceived through the things he has made. Therefore, the conduct of these people is inexcusable. Romans 1:20	For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. creation strength mind
Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. speaking weakness
I want their hearts to be encouraged and united in love so that they may grow rich in their complete understanding as they come to the knowledge of the mystery of God, that is, Christ. Colossians 2:2	That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ. Jesus encouragement love
If you, then, despite your evil nature, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13	If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! Spirit prayer family
In the netherworld, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham, far off, and Lazarus by his side. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.’ Luke 16:23-24	And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. “Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ ” hell death heaven
An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches, and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1	A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. money materialism relationships
I do not say this because I have been in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11	Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. trust dependence contentment
Enriched in every way, you will be able to practice all your acts of generosity, which, through our intervention, will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11	While you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. generosity blessing gratitude
For since death came into the world through a man, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a man. 1 Corinthians 15:21	For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. Jesus death resurrection
In the same way, faith by itself is dead if it does not have works. James 2:17	Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. faith life following
For no one can be regarded as justified in the sight of God by keeping the Law. The Law brings only the consciousness of sin. Romans 3:20	Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. sin law righteousness
After John had baptized all the people, and while Jesus was engaged in prayer after also having been baptized, heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21-22	When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” baptism prayer Spirit
Likewise, you who are husbands must show consideration for your wives in your life together. Treat your wife with respect, for even though she is the weaker partner, she is also an equal heir of God’s gift of life. Thus, your prayers will not be hindered in any way. 1 Peter 3:7	Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. marriage prayer grace

However, now that you have been freed from sin and bound to the service of God, the benefit you receive is sanctification, and the end is eternal life.

But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.