- The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the child to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.”
- Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
- For a child has been born to us,
a son has been given to us.
Upon his shoulders dominion rests,
and this is the name he has been given:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. - Hence, be imitators of God, as beloved children.
- For everyone born of God
conquers the world.
And the victory that conquers the world
is our faith. - Beloved,
let us love one another,
because love is from God.
Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. - Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God. - Can a woman forget the infant at her breast;
or feel no compassion for the child of her womb?
Even should she forget,
I will never forget you.
Behold, I have inscribed your name
on the palms of my hands;
your walls are continually before my eyes. - As for you, my child, take strength from the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
- Jesus replied, “Blessed, rather, are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”
- Train a child in the way he should go,
and he will not deviate from it, even in old age. - God abides in anyone who acknowledges
that Jesus is the Son of God,
and that person abides in God. - Every word of God has proved to be true;
he is a shield to those who trust in him. - And said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.”
- Cure the sick who are there, and say, ‘The kingdom of God has come unto you.’
- Who indeed conquers the world
except the one who believes
that Jesus is the Son of God? - The birth of Jesus Christ occurred in this way. When his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they came to live together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
- And take the helmet of salvation as well as the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
- Jesus replied,
“This is the work of God:
to believe in the one whom he has sent.” - Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
- Indeed, creation itself eagerly awaits the revelation of the children of God.
- And every tongue should proclaim
to the glory of God the Father:
Jesus Christ is Lord. - Just as you do not know the path of the wind
or how the body is formed in a woman’s womb,
so you do not know the work of God,
the Creator of all. - The Spirit himself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God.
- Therefore, accept one another for the glory of God, just as Christ has accepted you.
Put on the armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm against the deceit of the devil.Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and give you help,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. 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
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