Building New Church

in whom each several building, fitly framed together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord; — read the full passage →

ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers.

and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; — read the full passage →

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? — read the full passage →

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not oneof themsaid that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. — read the full passage →

Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

So then ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, — read the full passage →

not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day drawing nigh.

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers. — read the full passage →

And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits; — read the full passage →

Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:

For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them.

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious, — read the full passage →

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock: — read the full passage →

And what agreement hath a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,

For we are God’s fellow-workers: ye are God’s husbandry, God’s building.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.

from whom all the body fitly framed and knit together through that which every joint supplieth, according to the working in due measure of each several part, maketh the increase of the body unto the building up of itself in love.

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:

and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone;

For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

but as it is written, Things which eye saw not, and ear heard not, Andwhichentered not into the heart of man, Whatsoever things God prepared for them that love him.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)

But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith; and whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: — read the full passage →

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not oneof themsaid that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

that we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error;

Howbeit the Most High dwelleth not in houses made with hands; as saith the prophet,

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

And whatsoever place shall not receive you, and they hear you not, as ye go forth thence, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony unto them.

Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.

And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.