Brothers in christ (4/4)

This, in fact, is what you have been called to do, because… 1 Peter 2:21

This, in fact, is what you have been called to do, because Christ himself suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his footsteps. 1 Peter 2:21	For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps. suffering following calling
For I know that through your prayers and with the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will result in deliverance for me. Philippians 1:19	For I know that this will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. salvation Spirit prayer

And every day, both in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming Jesus as the Christ. Acts 5:42	Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ. evangelism learning Messiah
For it is in him that the entire fullness of deity dwells in bodily form, and you share this fullness in him who is the head of every ruler and power. Colossians 2:9-10	For in him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily, and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power. Jesus strength equipment
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and man, Christ Jesus, himself a man. 1 Timothy 2:5	For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. God Jesus mediator
And every tongue should proclaim to the glory of God the Father: Jesus Christ is Lord. Philippians 2:11	And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. God obedience acknowledging
To these God chose to make known how rich is the priceless glory that this mystery brings to the Gentiles—Christ in you, your hope of glory. Colossians 1:27	To whom God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. evangelism Jesus hope
Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you should arm yourselves also with the same intention. For anyone who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin. 1 Peter 4:1	Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. sin suffering
Hence, as sin’s reign resulted in death, so the grace of God also might reign through righteousness resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:21	That as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. sin grace eternal life
For I resolved that, while I was with you, I would know nothing except Jesus Christ—and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2	For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. evangelism Jesus mind
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Romans 6:3	Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Jesus baptism
And eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent, Jesus Christ. John 17:3	This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ. eternal life God Jesus
This is the commandment we have received from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. 1 John 4:21	This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother. law love friendship
Therefore, now that we have been justified by faith, we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1	Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. faith righteousness peace
But according to Scripture all things have been confined under sin, so that through faith in Jesus Christ what was promised might be given to those who believe. Galatians 3:22	But the Scripture imprisoned all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. sin trust faith
Rather, put on the Lord Jesus Christ and allow no opportunity for the flesh to gratify its sinful desires. Romans 13:14	But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts. desires addiction Jesus
And let the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it was for this that you were called together in one body. Always be thankful. Colossians 3:15	And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful. Jesus peace gratitude
God is faithful, and it is by him that you have been called into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9	God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus calling reliability
Therefore, do not allow anyone to pass judgment on you in regard to what you eat or drink, or about the observance of Festivals, New Moons, or Sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come. The reality is Christ. Colossians 2:16-17	Let no one therefore judge you in eating or drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day, which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s. food sabbath judgment
May the Lord guide your hearts to the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5	May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and into the perseverance of Christ. love transformation following
Let the word of Christ with all its richness dwell in you. Teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16	Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. Word of God learning worship
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if justification comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing. Galatians 2:21	I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing! grace righteousness law
I am pulled in opposite directions. My desire is to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far better, but, it is a more urgent need for you that I remain in the body. Philippians 1:23-24	But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake. death life
It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Therefore, stand firm and refuse to submit again to the yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1	Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Jesus life redeemer
Peter answered, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness Spirit baptism