Emergent Church

I marvel that ye are so quickly removing from him that called you in the grace of Christ unto a different gospel; — read the full passage →

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

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

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.

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

and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his 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 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;

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

But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons, — read the full passage →

And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.

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.

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

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

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 fearful.

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

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 →

But seek ye first his kingdom, 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 Spirit, — read the full passage →

and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; — 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.

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 with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

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

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

Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. — read the full passage →

but speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who 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 have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit.

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

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

If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

So the church throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.

And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, — read the full passage →

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

They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day 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 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.

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 apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

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

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

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

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 →

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything 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, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

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.

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

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

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

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: 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 have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye 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, even as I have loved you.

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

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

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

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the 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 that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

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.

And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

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

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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

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 I will execute great vengeance upon them with wrathful rebukes; and they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

And 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 Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter 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 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.

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, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the 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 even when he is old he will not depart from it.

traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;

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

Now I beseech you, brethren, through 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 perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.