- When the command is given, at the sound of the archangel’s voice and the call of God’s trumpet, the Lord himself will descend from heaven, and those who have died in Christ will be the first to rise. Then those of us who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them on clouds in the air to meet the Lord. And so, we will be with the Lord forever.
- You must understand, brethren, that it is through him that forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you. All those who believe are justified from all the things from which they could not be justified by the Law of Moses.
- Finally, brethren, let your minds be filled with whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, whatever is worthy of praise.
- Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
- For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
- Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
- The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
- 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.
- The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
- Rather, professing truth and love, we will in all things grow into him who is the head, Christ.
- But our citizenship is in heaven, and from there we await our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- For this day in the city of David there has been born to you a Savior who is Christ, the Lord.
- At the appointed time, while we were still helpless, Christ died for the ungodly.
- And now it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. The life I live now in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me.
- Let mutual love continue, and do not forget to offer hospitality to strangers, for by doing this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
- Therefore, accept one another for the glory of God, just as Christ has accepted you.
- Love one another with genuine affection. Esteem others more highly than yourself.
- But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a sacrificial offering whose fragrance is pleasing to God.
- Rather, grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both now and for all eternity. Amen. - May the God of perseverance and encouragement grant that you may live in harmony with one another, following in the example of Jesus Christ.
- For Christ is the fulfillment of the Law for the justification of all who believe.
- I am confident of this: that the one who began a good work in you will bring it to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.
- It was for this purpose that he called you through our gospel so that you might come to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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.A fool spurns his father’s correction,
but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. The Lord, your God, is in your midst,
a warrior and a savior.
He will rejoice over you with gladness
and renew you through his love.
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