My Purpose

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.

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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.

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. — read the full passage →

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. — read the full passage →

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. — 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 →

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. — read the full passage →

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

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

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. — read the full passage →

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. — read the full passage →

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. — read the full passage →

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, — 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.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. — read the full passage →

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. — read the full passage →

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. — read the full passage →

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. — read the full passage →

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. — read the full passage →

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: — read the full passage →

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. — read the full passage →

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

For thus saith the Lord, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. — read the full passage →

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. — read the full passage →

He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. — read the full passage →

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. — read the full passage →

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: — read the full passage →

Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. — read the full passage →

Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. — read the full passage →

The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. — read the full passage →

For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward: — read the full passage →

And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: — read the full passage →

Use hospitality one to another without grudging. — read the full passage →

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. — read the full passage →

For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: — read the full passage →

And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. — read the full passage →

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Let brotherly love continue. — read the full passage →

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. — read the full passage →

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. — read the full passage →

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. — read the full passage →

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. — read the full passage →

Pray without ceasing.

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

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. — read the full passage →

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

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. — read the full passage →

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. — read the full passage →

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; — read the full passage →

And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. — read the full passage →

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; — read the full passage →

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: — read the full passage →

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. — read the full passage →

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. — read the full passage →

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. — read the full passage →

All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. — read the full passage →

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. — read the full passage →

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: — read the full passage →

Master, which is the great commandment in the law? — read the full passage →

But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. — read the full passage →