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Joel 2:28-29
[Bible Verses]Joel 2:28-29 is God's promise that afterward he will pour out his Spirit upon all flesh, so that sons and daughters will prophesy, old men will dream dreams, and young men will see visions, and that he will pour out his Spirit even upon servants and handmaids. Peter quoted the passage in his Pentecost sermon, and it is a central text in interdenominational debates over the work of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and women's ministry.
2 Chronicles 7:14
[Bible Verses]Second Chronicles 7:14 records God's promise to Solomon after the dedication of the Temple: if "my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray" and turn from their wicked ways, he will heal their land. The verse is widely cited in movements of prayer for the nation, and there is debate over whether it can be applied to modern nations.
Jeremiah 18:1–10
[Bible Verses]A passage that speaks of God's sovereignty through the image of a potter reshaping a marred vessel and sets out the principle that God "repents" of calamity or blessing depending on how a nation responds. It is frequently cited in discussions of predestination and free will.
1 John 4:9–12
[Bible Verses]A passage in First John stating that God's love was revealed when He sent His Son into the world as the propitiation for our sins, and that those who have received this love ought to love one another. It is frequently cited in discussions of the definition of love, the understanding of the atonement, and "perfected love."
Romans 2:4
[Bible Verses]Romans 2:4 states that God's goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering lead people to repentance. It is frequently cited as a warning against mistaking the postponement of judgment for acquittal.
Malachi 3:6
[Bible Verses]A verse declaring that because God does not change, the sinful descendants of Jacob are not destroyed. It is commonly cited in discussions of God's immutability and of his faithfulness in keeping his covenant.
Isaiah 65:17–25
[Bible Verses]A passage in the Book of Isaiah in which God promises to create "new heavens and a new earth," a world where weeping ceases and even the animals live in peace. It is frequently cited in discussions of the hope of new creation, and because verse 20 mentions death, it is a key text in debates over millennial interpretation.
1 John 5:14–15
[Bible Verses]A passage expressing confidence that God hears those who ask according to his will. It is frequently cited as a basis for answered prayer, and its interpretation centers on how to understand the condition "according to his will."
Isaiah 46:9
[Bible Verses]A verse in which the God of Israel contrasts himself with the idols of Babylon and declares, "I am God, and there is none else." It is frequently cited in discussions of monotheism and the sovereignty of God.
Psalm 50:15
[Bible Verses]A verse in Psalm 50 in which God calls His covenant people to offer thanksgiving and to call upon Him rather than to bring merely formal sacrifices, and promises to deliver them when they call on Him in the day of trouble. It is widely cited as both a command to pray and a promise that prayer will be answered.
Genesis 2:7
[Bible Verses]Genesis 2:7 states that God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, so that man became a living being. It is frequently cited in discussions of the creation of humanity, the relationship between body and soul, and the source of life.
Ezekiel 18:30–32
[Bible Verses]Ezekiel's call to repentance addressed to Israel during the Babylonian exile, declaring that each person will be judged according to his ways and that God takes no pleasure in the death of the one who dies, so the people should turn and live. The passage is frequently cited in preaching on repentance and in discussions of predestination and free will.
Psalm 34:18
[Bible Verses]A verse from the Psalms declaring that God is near to those whose hearts are broken and whose spirits are crushed, and that he saves them. It is frequently cited in discussions of comfort in suffering and of repentance.
Isaiah 57:15
[Bible Verses]Isaiah 57:15 declares that God, who dwells in the high and holy place, also dwells with those who are contrite and humble and revives their spirit and heart. The verse is frequently quoted because it expresses both God's exaltation and his nearness in a single sentence.
Genesis 2:15
[Bible Verses]Genesis 2:15 records that God placed the first man in the Garden of Eden to work it and to keep it. The verse is often cited in discussions of the meaning of work given before sin entered the world and of the idea that human beings are stewards who care for creation.
Psalm 8:5-8
[Bible Verses]Psalm 8:5-8 praises God for making human beings "a little lower than the angels" (or "than God"), crowning them with honor, and giving them dominion over all things. The passage is frequently cited in discussions of human dignity and of responsibility for creation. It is also known as a text that the Epistle to the Hebrews applies to Jesus Christ.
Genesis 2:2-3
[Bible Verses]Genesis 2:2-3 states that God, having completed the six days of creation, rested on the seventh day, blessed it, and sanctified it. Regarded as the foundation of the Sabbath institution, the passage is frequently cited in debates over the Sabbath and the Lord's Day.
Numbers 6:22-27
[Bible Verses]A three-line blessing that God gave through Moses for the priests, Aaron and his sons, to use in blessing the people of Israel. Known as the Aaronic Blessing or the Priestly Blessing, it has long served as the closing benediction in both Jewish and Christian worship.
Ephesians 1:3
[Bible Verses]Ephesians 1:3 is a verse praising God for having blessed believers with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. It opens the first passage of praise in Ephesians and is frequently cited in discussions of what Scripture means by "blessing."
Prophet
[Bible]A prophet is a person called by God to receive His word and deliver it to the people on His behalf. Many prophets were active in the Old Testament, from Moses to Malachi, and the New Testament regards Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the prophetic office.