You have called me into your kingdom (2/4)

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and… Matthew 6:6

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees everything that is done in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6	But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. reward Father prayer
And let the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it was for this that you were called together in one body. Always be thankful. Colossians 3:15	And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Jesus peace gratitude

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my heavenly Father. Matthew 7:21	Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. obedience salvation kingdom
I came from the Father and have come into the world. Now I am leaving the world and returning to the Father. John 16:28	I came forth from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father. Father world ascension
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them. For it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” Matthew 19:14	But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” kingdom heaven children
From that day forward Jesus began to proclaim the message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.” Matthew 4:17	From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Jesus conversion evangelism
He who called you is holy. Therefore, be holy yourselves in all your conduct. For Scripture says, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16	But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” holiness life calling
The time of fulfillment has arrived, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15	The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. kingdom conversion repentance
Blessed are those who are persecuted in the cause of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10	Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. righteousness kingdom persecution
O Lord, you have examined me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I stand; you perceive my thoughts from a distance. Psalm 139:1-2	O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. seeking thoughts understanding
Brethren, you were called to freedom. However, make sure that you do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Instead, serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13	For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. freedom humility desires
Are you not aware that wrongdoers will never inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, sodomites, thieves, extortioners, drunkards, slanderers, swindlers—none of these will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10	Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. sin salvation kingdom
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Romans 6:3	Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Jesus baptism
You have already been cleansed by the word I have spoken to you. John 15:3	You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. purification Word of God speaking
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you already have so that no one may rob you of your crown. Revelation 3:11	Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. second coming reward patience
But you are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people claimed by God as his own possession,” so that you may proclaim the praise of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9	But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. evangelism salvation holiness
I press on toward the finishing line to win the heavenly prize to which God has called me in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14	I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. reward Jesus calling
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. The measure that you use for others will be used to measure you. Luke 6:38	Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. reward giving receiving
And eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent, Jesus Christ. John 17:3	And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. eternal life God Jesus
Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your noble confession of faith in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12	Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. eternal life faith overcoming
You have given me the shield of your salvation; your right hand sustains me, and your goodness makes me great. You broadened the path beneath me so that my feet have never stumbled. Psalm 18:36-37	You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip. salvation Word of God protection
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13	These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. eternal life faith Jesus
If your brother wrongs you, go and take up the matter with him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. Matthew 18:15	Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. sin speaking listening
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. 2 Thessalonians 2:14	To which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. evangelism calling
For from the beginning you have heard the message that we should love one another. 1 John 3:11	For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. law love neighbor