Organizing

Let all things be done decently and in order.

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

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:

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? — read the full passage →

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

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 →

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. — read the full passage →

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. — read the full passage →

For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

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.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

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

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. — read the full passage →

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

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

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

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.

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.

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

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

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

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

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. — read the full passage →

Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.

Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.

And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

The same was in the beginning with God.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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

For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

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

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

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.

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:

Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

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.

These going before tarried for us at Troas.

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.