Friday, November 28, 2014

God Loves The World

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
But God demonstrates His own love
toward us
, in that while we were still
sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
 
But when the fullness of the time had come,
God sent forth His Son, born of a woman,
born under the law, to redeem those who
were under the law, that we might
receive the adoption as sons
.
Galatians 4:4-5
 
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and
the life. No one comes to the Father
except through Me
.
John 14:6
 
For God did not send His Son into the world to
condemn the world, but that the world
through Him might be saved
.
John 3:17
 
In this the love of God was manifested toward us,
that God has sent His only begotten Son into the
world, that we might live through Him.
1 John 4:9
 


Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Come Boldly

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
In him and through faith in him we may
approach God with
freedom
and
confidence
.
Ephesians 3:12
 
Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter
the Holiest by the blood of Jesus...
Hebrews 10:19
 
So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.  What can man do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6

Monday, November 24, 2014

Holy, Holy, Holy

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
But thou art holy, O thou that
inhabitest the praises of Israel.
Psalms 22:3
 
There is none holy like the Lord;
there is none besides you; there
is no rock like our God."
1 Samuel 2:2
 
Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of
those rejoice who seek the Lord!
1 Chronicles 16:10
 
“Who is like You, O Lord, among the gods?
Who is like You, glorious in holiness,
Fearful in praises, doing wonders?"
Exodus 15:11
 
Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will
be hallowed among the children of Israel:
I am the LORD which hallow you...
Leviticus 22:32
 
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none
beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
1 Samuel 2:2
 


Friday, November 21, 2014

Pleasing In Your Sight

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
Those who are in the realm of the
flesh cannot please God
.
Romans 8:8
 
And do not forget to do good and to
share with others, for with such
sacrifices God is pleased
.
Hebrews 13:16
 
Those who are dominated by the sinful nature
think about sinful things, but those who are
controlled by the Holy Spirit think about
things that please the Spirit
.
Romans 8:5
 
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view
of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living
sacrifice, holy and
pleasing to God - this is
your true and proper worship.
Romans 12:1
 
But without faith no one can please God. We must believe
that God is real and that he rewards everyone
who searches for him.
Hebrews 11:6

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Keep Me From Evil

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
And lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil.
Matthew 6:13 

Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has 
done to me; I will render to the man 
according to his work.”
Proverbs 24:29

Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave 
room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine 
to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
Romans 12:19

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong
but always strive to do what is good for each 
other and for everyone else.
1 Thessalonians 5:15

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the 
contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you 
were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9

Monday, November 17, 2014

Do Not Lose Heart

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
Therefore, since through God's mercy we 
have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
2 Corinthians 4:1

Then He spoke a parable to them, that men 
always ought to pray and not lose heart...
Luke 18:1

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for 
in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Galatians 6:9

...but those who hope in the LORD will renew their 
strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will 
run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, 
so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:3


Friday, November 14, 2014

Love With Actions

(A study/comparison of similar verses)

So they come to you as people do, they sit before
you as My people, and they hear your words, but
they do not do them; for with their mouth they
show much love, but their hearts
pursue their own gain
.
Ezekiel 33:31
 
We remember before our God and Father your work
produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and
your endurance inspired by hope
in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
 
Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily
food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm
and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs,
what good is it
? In the same way, faith by itself,
if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
James 2:15-17


Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Forgive And Forget

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
"For I will forgive their wickedness and
will remember their sins no more."
Hebrews 8:12
 
Then he adds: "Their sins and lawless acts
I will remember no more."
Hebrews 10:17
 
Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such
anguish. In your love you kept me from the
pit of destruction; you have put all
my sins behind your back
.
Isaiah 38:17

"I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for
my own sake, and remembers your sins no more."
Isaiah 43:25
 
I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed
against me and will forgive all their sins
of rebellion against me.
Jeremiah 33:8
 


Monday, November 10, 2014

Mercy And Comfort

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
The Lord is good to all, and his mercy
is over all that he has made.
Psalm 145:9 
 
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end; they are
new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
 
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne
of grace, that we may receive mercy and
find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
 
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4
 
Who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able
to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort
with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1:4

Friday, November 7, 2014

Love God And Others

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
If you love Me, keep My commandments.
John 14:15
 
Jesus said to him, "You shall love the Lord
your God
with all your heart, with all your
soul, and with all your mind."
Matthew 22:37
 
And we know that all things work together for
good to those who love God, to those who are
the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
 
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your soul, and with all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:5
 
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your
heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with
all your strength. This is the first commandment. And
the second, like it, is this:
You shall love your
neighbor
as yourself.  There is no other
commandment greater than these.
Mark 12:30-31
 
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one
another
; as I have loved you,
that you
also love one another
.
John 13:34
 


Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Intercession

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
For through Him we both have
access by one Spirit to the Father.
Ephesians 2:18
 
Therefore He is also able to save to the
uttermost those who come to God through
Him, since He always lives to
make intercession for them
.
Hebrews 7:25
 
Now He who searches the hearts knows what
the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes
intercession for the saints according
to the will of God
.
Romans 8:27
 
Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and
furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand
of God, who also makes intercession for us.
Romans 8:34

~ ~ ~
Holy Spirit Rain Down - Hillsong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDUY6gMG2yM

Monday, November 3, 2014

Speak Truth

(A study/comparison of similar verses)
Do not steal. Do not lie.
Do not deceive one another.
Leviticus 19:11
 
Little children, let us not love in word
or talk but in deed and in truth.
1 John 3:18
 
Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle?
Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who
walks uprightly, and works righteousness,
and speaks the truth in his heart...
Psalm 15:1-2
 
These are the things you shall do: speak each
man the truth to his neighbor
; give judgment
in your gates for truth, justice, and peace...
Zechariah 8:16
 
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken
off your old self with its practices.
Colossians 3:9
 
The one whose walk is blameless, who does what
is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart...
Psalm 15:2