-
Romans 15:4
Everything written in the past was written to teach us. The Scriptures give us strength to go on. They encourage us and give us hope.
-
Hebrews 4:12
The word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than any sword that has two edges. It cuts deep enough to separate soul from spirit. It can separate bones from joints. It judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.
-
2 Peter 1 19-2 Peter 1 21
We also have the message of the prophets. This message can be trusted completely. You must pay attention to it. The message is like a light shining in a dark place. It will shine until the day Jesus comes. Then the Morning Star will rise in your hearts.Above all, here is what you must understand. No prophecy in Scripture ever came from a prophet’s own understanding of things.Prophecy never came simply because a prophet wanted it to. Instead, the Holy Spirit guided the prophets as they spoke. So, although prophets are human, prophecy comes from God.
-
Mark 12:24
Jesus replied,“ You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures. And you do not know the power of God.
-
Psalms 19:7-11
The law of the Lord is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the Lord can be trusted. They make childish people wise.The rules of the Lord are right. They give joy to our hearts. The commands of the Lord shine brightly. They give light to our minds.The law that brings respect for the Lord is pure. It lasts forever. The commands the Lord gives are true. All of them are completely right.They are more priceless than gold. They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold. They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb.Your servant is warned by them. When people obey them, they are greatly rewarded.
-
Psalms 119:9
How can a young person keep their life pure? By living according to your word.
-
2 Timothy 4 2
Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.
-
Proverbs 6:23
Your father’s command is like a lamp. Your mother’s teaching is like a light. And whatever instructs and corrects you leads to life.
-
Psalms 119:11
I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you.
-
Psalms 119:97-104
Lord, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because your commands are always in my heart.I know more than all my teachers do, because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws.I understand more than the elders do, because I obey your rules.I’ve kept my feet from every path that sinners take so that I might obey your word.I haven’t turned away from your laws, because you yourself have taught me.Your words are very sweet to my taste! They are sweeter than honey to me.I gain understanding from your rules. So I hate every path that sinners take. Nun
-
Psalms 119:130
When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.
-
2 Samuel 23 2
“ The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me. I spoke his word with my tongue.
-
2 Timothy 2 25
They must gently teach those who are against them. Maybe God will give a change of heart to those who are against you. That will lead them to know the truth.
-
Proverbs 15:31
Whoever listens to a warning that gives life will be at home among those who are wise.
-
Deuteronomy 4:36
From heaven he made you hear his voice. He wanted to teach you. On earth he showed you his great fire. You heard his words coming out of the fire.
-
John 3:20
Everyone who does evil deeds hates the light. They will not come into the light. They are afraid that what they do will be seen.
-
Ephesians 4:11-16
So Christ himself gave the gift of the apostles to the church. He gave the prophets and those who preach the good news. And he also gave the pastors and teachers as a gift to the church.He gave all these people so that they might prepare God’s people to serve. Then the body of Christ will be built up.That will continue until we all become one in the faith. We will also become one in the knowledge of God’s Son. Then we will be grown up in the faith. We will receive everything that Christ has for us.We will no longer be babies in the faith. We won’t be like ships tossed around by the waves. We won’t be blown here and there by every new teaching. We won’t be blown around by cleverness and tricks. Certain people use them to hide their evil plans.Instead, we will speak the truth in love. So we will grow up in every way to become the body of Christ. Christ is the head of the body.He makes the whole body grow and build itself up in love. Under the control of Christ, each part of the body does its work. It supports the other parts. In that way, the body is joined and held together.
-
Matthew 13:52
He said to them,“ Every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house. He brings new treasures out of his storeroom as well as old ones.”
-
Romans 2:20
You think you can make foolish people wise. You act like you’re teaching little children. You think that the law gives you all knowledge and truth.
-
Acts 20:20
You know that nothing has kept me from preaching whatever would help you. I have taught you in public and from house to house.
-
Acts 18:25
Apollos had been taught the way of the Lord. He spoke with great power. He taught the truth about Jesus. But he only knew about John’s baptism.
-
Ephesians 5:11-13
Have nothing to do with the acts of darkness. They don’t produce anything good. Show what they are really like.It is shameful even to talk about what people who don’t obey do in secret.But everything the light shines on can be seen. And everything that the light shines on becomes a light.
-
Micah 2:7
People of Jacob, should anyone say,“ The Lord is patient, so he wouldn’t do things like that”? The Lord replies,“ What I promise brings good things to those who lead honest lives.
-
1 Corinthians 12 7
The Holy Spirit is given to each of us in a special way. That is for the good of all.
-
Hebrews 3:7
The Holy Spirit says,“ Listen to his voice today.
-
Matthew 26:56
But all this has happened so that the words of the prophets would come true.” Then all the disciples left him and ran away.
-
Galatians 3:8
Long ago, Scripture knew that God would make the Gentiles right with himself. He would do this by their faith in him. He announced the good news ahead of time to Abraham. God said,“ All nations will be blessed because of you.”( Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18)
-
Nehemiah 9:20
You gave them your good Spirit to teach them. You didn’t hold back your manna from their mouths. And you gave them water when they were thirsty.
-
Acts 20:27
I haven’t let anyone keep me from telling you everything God wants you to do.
-
John 10:35
We know that Scripture is always true. God spoke to some people and called them‘ gods.’
-
Proverbs 15:10
Hard training is in store for anyone who leaves the right path. A person who hates to be corrected will die.
-
Hebrews 11:1
Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.
-
Romans 4:23
The words“ God accepted Abraham’s faith” were written not only for Abraham.
-
Matthew 22:31-32
What about the dead rising? Haven’t you read what God said to you?He said,‘ I am the God of Abraham. I am the God of Isaac. And I am the God of Jacob.’( Exodus 3:6) He is not the God of the dead. He is the God of the living.”
-
Romans 3:2
There is great value in every way! First of all, the Jews have been given the very words of God.
-
Mark 12:36
The Holy Spirit spoke through David himself. David said,“‘ The Lord said to my Lord,“ Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your control.” ’( Psalm 110:1)
-
Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them,“ Haven’t you ever read what the Scriptures say,“‘ The stone the builders didn’t accept has become the most important stone of all. The Lord has done it. It is wonderful in our eyes’?( Psalm 118:22, 23)
-
Acts 1:16
Peter said,“ Brothers and sisters, a long time ago the Holy Spirit spoke through David. He spoke about Judas Iscariot. What the Scripture said would happen had to come true. Judas was the guide for the men who arrested Jesus.
-
Acts 28:25
They didn’t agree with one another. They began to leave after Paul had made a final statement. He said,“ The Holy Spirit was right when he spoke to your people long ago. Through Isaiah the prophet the Spirit said,
-
Matthew 26:54
But then how would the Scriptures come true? They say it must happen in this way.”
-
Matthew 22:43
He said to them,“ Then why does David call him‘ Lord’? The Holy Spirit spoke through David himself. David said,