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 to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in 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 through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. 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	And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah. 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 the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler and authority. 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; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human. God Jesus mediator
And every tongue should proclaim to the glory of God the Father: Jesus Christ is Lord. Philippians 2:11	And 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 them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, 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	Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same intention (for whoever has suffered in the flesh has finished with 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	So that, just as sin exercised dominion in death, so grace might also exercise dominion through justification leading 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 decided to know nothing 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	Do you not know that all of us who have been 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	And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 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	The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also. 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	Therefore, since we are 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 has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through 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	Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. 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 Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the 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; by him 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	Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. 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 to the love of God and to the steadfastness 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; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 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 do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes 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	I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. 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	For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 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 so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness Spirit baptism