Faith is the substance (2/4)

For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power… Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16	For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. faith evangelism salvation
For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 1 John 3:11	For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we are to love one another. law love neighbor

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10	Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. righteousness kingdom persecution
How happy is the one whom God reproves; therefore do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Job 5:17	Behold, happy is the person whom God disciplines, So do not reject the discipline of the Almighty. punishment suffering blessing
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26	My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. strength life dependence
But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. Ephesians 4:15	But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ. love truth Jesus
So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. James 2:17	In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. faith life following
Because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:3	Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. faith temptation addiction
Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. Romans 14:1	Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not to have quarrels over opinions. faith community
And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2	And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. sin Savior forgiveness
And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 1 John 5:11	And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. eternal life Jesus
We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of everyone of you for one another is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3	We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater. faith love gratitude
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5	This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. sin God light
And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him. Acts 5:32	And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him. obedience Spirit receiving
So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17	So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. faith evangelism listening
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. Proverbs 17:6	Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers. children family
In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12	In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. law neighbor relationships
And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” Luke 22:20	And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant in My blood.” wine covenant blood
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7	For we walk by faith, not by sight. trust faith life
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1	The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread? safety fear light
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18	For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. salvation strength crucifixion
O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. Psalm 34:8	Taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! God blessing rest
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. awe wisdom worship
And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13	But now faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. faith love hope
And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14	This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. trust prayer listening

He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything.

He is also the head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything.