Emergent Church

I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

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

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; — read the full passage →

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

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

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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

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

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

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, — read the full passage →

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

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: — read the full passage →

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; — read the full passage →

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. — read the full passage →

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, — read the full passage →

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: — read the full passage →

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, — read the full passage →

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

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

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

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

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

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

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

For she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

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 they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

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

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

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. — read the full passage →

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.