Pressing Towards The Goal

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

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.

If we live by the Spirit, let’s also walk by the Spirit.

Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; — read the full passage →

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before,

Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,

So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — read the full passage →

For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.

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

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

who “will pay back to everyone according to their works:” — read the full passage →

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.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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. — read the full passage →

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win. — read the full passage →

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

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

No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man.

Therefore don’t throw away your boldness, which has a great reward. — read the full passage →

As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,

Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, — read the full passage →

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe. — read the full passage →

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

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. — read the full passage →

Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.

From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.

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.

and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

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

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness. I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more.”

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

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

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Lover — read the full passage →

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.

Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win. — read the full passage →

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Neither present your members to sin as instruments of unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.

There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”

There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.

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

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be to you.” — read the full passage →

I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. — read the full passage →

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house.” — read the full passage →

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

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

You adulterers and adulteresses, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection—not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. — read the full passage →

You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, — read the full passage →

For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;

Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.”

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. — read the full passage →

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example. — read the full passage →

Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, think this way. If in anything you think otherwise, God will also reveal that to you.

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed to his death; — read the full passage →

For we, through the Spirit, by faith wait for the hope of righteousness.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. — read the full passage →

For sin will not have dominion over you. For you are not under law, but under grace.

The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

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?

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name! — read the full passage →

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

May He grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

But you be strong, and don’t let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.”