No turning back (2/4)

For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life… 1 Thessalonians 4:14

For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.
1 Thessalonians 4:14 faith Jesus resurrection
Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
1 Peter 3:9 speaking blessing calling

He will judge everyone according to what they have done.
Romans 2:6 righteousness reward
Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself. The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren’t lying to us but to God!”
Acts 5:3-4 lying money honesty
He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.
Luke 24:6-7 Jesus resurrection easter
I have not departed from his commands,
but have treasured his words more than daily food.
Job 23:12 law speaking obedience
Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
Galatians 6:1 sin temptation desires
If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.
Luke 17:3b-4 sin repentance forgiveness
No one is holy like the Lord!
There is no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God.
1 Samuel 2:2 God holiness worship
Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.
Acts 3:19 conversion sin forgiveness
So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15 fear Spirit children
All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed.
Daniel 10:3 fasting food wine
I have been the Lord your God
ever since I brought you out of Egypt.
You must acknowledge no God but me,
for there is no other savior.
Hosea 13:4 Savior idols God
Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all.
1 Corinthians 15:34 righteousness sin conversion
But he knows where I am going.
And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.
For I have stayed on God’s paths;
I have followed his ways and not turned aside.
Job 23:10-11 blameless righteousness
Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
Matthew 5:37 reliability evil speaking
As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!”
Acts 1:10-11 ascension second coming heaven
There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12 salvation Jesus
Now may the God of peace—
who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus,
the great Shepherd of the sheep,
and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—
may he equip you with all you need
for doing his will.
May he produce in you,
through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21 peace covenant resurrection
Yes, I came from the Father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the Father.
John 16:28 Father world ascension
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:13 love sacrifice friendship
I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.
3 John 1:4 joy truth children
Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2 speaking wisdom selfishness
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.
Revelation 3:11 second coming reward patience
The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22 money blessing dependence