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Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of… James 1:18

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. James 1:18	In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. creation truth life
He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5	He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. salvation Holy Spirit rebirth

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26	Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. speaking Spirit prayer
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Romans 6:3	Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Jesus baptism
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8	Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!” prophecy evangelism speaking
These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10	These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. God Spirit planning
In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10	In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. sin love Savior
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1	For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Jesus life redeemer
Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18	Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. honesty truth speaking
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 1 John 3:16	We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. love Jesus neighbor
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. 2 Corinthians 4:17	For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure. eternal life suffering encouragement
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18	I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. eternal life salvation suffering
In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9	God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. love Jesus life
He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19	He will again have compassion upon us; he will tread our iniquities under foot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. compassion sin forgiveness
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? Romans 8:35	Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? love suffering persecution
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14	And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. truth Jesus Word of God
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 1 John 4:16	So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. trust love God
You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11	You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us. generosity blessing gratitude
Until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is deemed a forest. Isaiah 32:15	Until a spirit from on high is poured out on us, and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is deemed a forest. Spirit pentecost
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18	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. salvation strength crucifixion
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3	Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. praise blessing heaven
For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ Acts 13:47	For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, ‘I have set you to be a light for the Gentiles, so that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ evangelism salvation light
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23	Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. reliability hope acknowledging
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah Psalm 68:19	Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah worship dependence salvation
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7	But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. purification sacrifice community

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Bible verse of the day

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

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