Organization

Let all things be done decently and in order.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come. — read the full passage →

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints,

He commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass. — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.

He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

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

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? — read the full passage →

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

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

These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch;

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. — read the full passage →

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. — read the full passage →

But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” He said, “Write, for these words of God are faithful and true.”

Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

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

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

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

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Destruction and misery are in their ways.

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.