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Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are… 1 Corinthians 1:18

Indeed, the message of 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 salvation strength crucifixion
For so has the Lord commanded us to do, saying,
‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles
so that you may bring salvation
to the farthest corners of the earth.’
Acts 13:47 evangelism salvation light

However, if we live in the light
as he himself is in the light,
then we have fellowship with one another,
and the blood of Jesus his Son
purifies us from all sin.
1 John 1:7 purification sacrifice community
Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith.
Galatians 6:10 gentleness neighbor goodness
In other words, God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, and not holding people’s transgressions against them, and he committed to us the message of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:19 sin salvation Jesus
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from anything that can defile flesh or spirit, and thereby make our holiness perfect in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1 purification holiness awe
For us there is
one God, the Father,
from whom all things are
and for whom we exist,
and one Lord, Jesus Christ,
through whom all things are
and through whom we exist.
1 Corinthians 8:6 Father life Jesus
Blessed be the Lord, day after day,
the God of our salvation, who carries our burden. Selah
Psalm 68:20 worship dependence salvation
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for a life of good works that God had prepared for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 creation Jesus following
Therefore, we fasted and prayed to God to grant us a safe journey, and he answered our prayer.
Ezra 8:23 fasting prayer
Therefore, let us cease passing judgment on one another, but rather judge never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.
Romans 14:13 gentleness judgment neighbor
To you, O God of my fathers,
I offer thanks and praise
because you have given me wisdom and power.
Now you have made known to me
what we asked of you;
you have revealed to us the king’s dream.
Daniel 2:23 worship wisdom prayer
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercy and the God of all consolation. He consoles us in all our afflictions and thereby enables us to console others in their tribulations, offering them the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 suffering worship encouragement
Instruct those who are rich in this world’s goods that they should not be proud, nor should they trust in the uncertainty of riches but rather in God who richly provides us with everything we need for our enjoyment.
1 Timothy 6:17 money joy materialism
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:3 hope resurrection rebirth
Beloved,
if our hearts do not condemn us,
we can approach God with confidence
and receive from him whatever we ask,
because we obey his commandments
and do whatever is pleasing to him.
1 John 3:21-22 trust law obedience
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 generosity blessing gratitude
By these he has given us his precious promises, great beyond all price, so that through them you may escape from the corruption with which evil desires have infected the world and thereby may come to share in the divine nature.
2 Peter 1:4 reward desires world
We also know
that the Son of God has come
and given us understanding
so that we can know the one who is true.
And we are in the one who is true,
since we are in his Son Jesus Christ.
He is the true God and eternal life.
1 John 5:20 Jesus understanding truth
All this took place in order to fulfill what the Lord had announced through the prophet:
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel,”
a name that means “God is with us.”
Matthew 1:22-23 prophecy miracles Jesus
For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out. If we have food and clothing, let us be content with these.
1 Timothy 6:7-8 food materialism contentment
Come now and let us discuss this,
says the Lord.
Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be like snow.
Though they are as red as crimson,
they shall become as white as wool.
Isaiah 1:18 sin forgiveness purification
And let us consider how to spur one another to love and good works. Do not neglect to attend your assemblies, as some do, but rather encourage one another, especially since you can see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:24-25 second coming community encouragement
For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so too, through Christ, do we receive our consolation.
2 Corinthians 1:5 suffering comforter Jesus
For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly.
Titus 2:11-12 grace righteousness salvation