They (2/4)

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved… Acts 16:31

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.”
Acts 16:31 faith salvation family
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28 speaking wisdom mind

The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.
Luke 2:20 worship christmas praise
And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”
Acts 5:42 evangelism learning Messiah
Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
Romans 13:6 honesty money greed
When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.
Matthew 6:2 humility reward giving
On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting.
Acts 2:1-2 Spirit heaven pentecost
Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
many advisers bring success.
Proverbs 15:22 speaking planning
Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.
Titus 2:9-10 slavery work
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
John 10:10 salvation life
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
1 Corinthians 9:25 self-control reward eternal life
In this way, I will show my greatness and holiness, and I will make myself known to all the nations of the world. Then they will know that I am the Lord.
Ezekiel 38:23 God holiness evangelism
The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
Day after day they continue to speak;
night after night they make him known.
Psalm 19:1-2 worship heaven
As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.”
Matthew 26:26 bread body Jesus
He will judge everyone according to what they have done.
Romans 2:6 righteousness reward
But if wicked people turn away from all their sins and begin to obey my decrees and do what is just and right, they will surely live and not die.
Ezekiel 18:21 conversion sin law
Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him a thousand years.
Revelation 20:6 resurrection death kingdom
Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.
1 John 4:1 trust Spirit prophecy
But the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body.”
Mark 16:6 Jesus resurrection easter
But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.
John 3:21 light truth obedience
Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!
John 17:24 Jesus Father prayer
Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread and fish to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people. They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers!
Luke 9:16-17 miracles food prayer
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
Acts 2:42 community prayer obedience
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
Romans 1:20 creation strength mind
Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
Proverbs 18:8 gossip speaking

I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself.