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.

Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.

Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in? — read the full passage →

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.

The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, saith Jehovah of hosts; and in this place will I give peace, saith Jehovah of hosts.

Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build unto me? and what place shall be my rest? — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when the king dwelt in his house, and Jehovah had given him rest from all his enemies round about, — read the full passage →

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.

Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.

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.

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

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.

Blessed is the nation whose God is Jehovah, The people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

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 →

In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of Jehovah by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, — 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.

Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith Jehovah.

O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and knownme.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

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 →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

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 →

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your ceiled houses, while this house lieth waste?

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.

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

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.

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

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.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.

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;

O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and knownme. — read the full passage →

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

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?

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

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.)

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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 →

Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes as nothing?

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 →

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — 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.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

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 the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

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.

Even the darkness hideth not from thee, But the night shineth as the day: The darkness and the light are both aliketo thee.

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.

(The sojourner hath not lodged in the street; But I have opened my doors to the traveller);