For unto us a child is born (2/4)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of… 2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. love self-control strength
Help us, O God of our salvation, For the glory of Your name; And deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, For Your name’s sake! Psalm 79:9	Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake. salvation worship sin

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:2	And live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. love sacrifice Jesus
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 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
In this is love, not that we 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
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18	Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. christmas Holy Spirit miracles
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 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
He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Romans 8:32	He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? sacrifice Father receiving
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. Psalm 19:1-2	The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. worship heaven
For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn His face from you if you return to Him. 2 Chronicles 30:9b	For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him. grace repentance conversion
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1	Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. sin life overcoming
Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began. 2 Timothy 1:9	Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. grace holiness salvation
You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the Lord your God chastens you. Deuteronomy 8:5	Know then in your heart that as a parent disciplines a child so the Lord your God disciplines you. Father learning punishment
No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 1 John 4:12	No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. love God neighbor
And the Lord commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 6:24	Then the Lord commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our lasting good, so as to keep us alive, as is now the case. obedience blessing law
Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.” John 8:34	Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.” addiction sin slavery
My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself. Proverbs 23:15	My child, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. wisdom heart joy
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3	Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. hope resurrection rebirth
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11	I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. baptism conversion Holy Spirit
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2	Looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. faith Savior Jesus
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:20-21	But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. faith Holy Spirit love
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12	For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. righteousness prayer listening
Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” John 14:8	Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Father contentment
Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. Psalm 42:7	Deep calls to deep at the thunder of your cataracts; all your waves and your billows have gone over me. sadness weakness
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31	What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? God encouragement protection