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Hebrews 2:14–17
[Bible Verses]A passage explaining that Christ took on the same flesh and blood as human beings in order to destroy the devil, who held the power of death, and to become a high priest who deals with the sins of the people. Because it addresses both the Incarnation and the atonement, it is frequently cited in discussions of Christology and the doctrine of the atonement.
Philippians 2:9–11
[Bible Verses]A passage teaching that after Christ humbled himself even unto death on the cross, God exalted him so that every being would confess him as Lord. As the conclusion of the "Christ Hymn," it is frequently cited in discussions of Christ's exaltation and divinity.
Mark 2:27–28
[Bible Verses]In a dispute over the Sabbath, Jesus declares that "the sabbath was made for man" and identifies himself as Lord of the Sabbath. The passage is frequently cited in discussions of the purpose of the Sabbath commandment, Lord's Day observance, and interdenominational debates over Sabbath keeping.
Acts 2:42–47
[Bible Verses]Acts 2:42–47 summarizes the life of the first community of believers in Jerusalem after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It describes their devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer, and their sharing of possessions. The passage is frequently cited as a model for the church, though interpreters differ on the sharing of property and the meaning of "the breaking of bread."
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.
Luke 2:10-11
[Bible Verses]A passage in which an angel announces the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem, calling him "Savior," "Christ," and "Lord." Because it contains the heart of the Christmas message, it is one of the texts most frequently read in Christmas services and sermons.
Revelation 2:8–11
[Bible Verses]Revelation 2:8–11 is the letter from the risen Christ to the church in Smyrna. It encourages a suffering church and contains no rebuke. In Korean Protestant churches, its words "be thou faithful unto death" are often cited at ordination services and in sermons.
Ephesians 2:14-17
[Bible Verses]A passage stating that Christ, through the cross, broke down "the middle wall of partition" between Jews and Gentiles, made the two into "one new man," and reconciled both together to God. It is frequently cited in discussions of church unity and reconciliation, and interpreters differ over the scope of the law said to have been abolished.
Hebrews 2:3-4
[Bible Verses]A passage in which the author of Hebrews warns readers not to neglect "so great salvation." It states that this salvation was first spoken by the Lord, confirmed by those who heard him, and attested by God through signs and gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is frequently cited in discussions of whether spiritual gifts continue and of the authorship of Hebrews.
Revelation 2:7
[Bible Verses]Revelation 2:7 closes the letter to the church in Ephesus with the promise that the one who overcomes to the end will eat of the tree of life in the paradise of God. The verse portrays the restoration of Eden and is frequently discussed because interpreters differ over who is meant by "him that overcometh."
Romans 2:1
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul points out that those who condemn others do the same things and therefore condemn themselves. It is frequently cited within the argument of Romans for the universality of sin and in sermons warning against hypocritical judgment.
Acts 2:39–41
[Bible Verses]The verses that conclude Peter's sermon at Pentecost, proclaiming that the promise is "unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off" and reporting that three thousand were baptized that day. The passage is frequently cited in the debate over infant baptism and in discussions of the promise of the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 2:1-3
[Bible Verses]Ephesians 2:1-3 is a passage stating that people, before coming to faith, were "dead in trespasses and sins" and were "by nature the children of wrath." It is frequently cited in explanations of human sin and salvation and serves as a key text in discussions of original sin and free will.
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.
Acts 2:16–21
[Bible Verses]In this passage, Peter, speaking on the Day of Pentecost, quotes the Book of Joel and proclaims that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit "upon all flesh" fulfills prophecy. It is frequently cited in discussions of whether spiritual gifts continue today, of women in ministry, and of eschatology.
Haggai 2:4–5
[Bible Verses]Haggai 2:4–5 is a word of encouragement to the leaders and people who had returned from exile and had grown discouraged while rebuilding the temple, urging them to "be strong … and work" and to "fear ye not." Because it grounds this encouragement in God's presence and the Exodus covenant, it is frequently cited as a text of encouragement for church building projects and new ministries.
Joel 2:23–27
[Bible Verses]A passage in the Book of Joel in which God promises Judah, repentant after a locust plague, that he will return the rain and abundant harvests and "restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten." It is often cited in sermons on restoration, and interpreters differ over the meaning of "the former rain and the latter rain."
Philippians 2:15
[Bible Verses]Paul's exhortation to the Philippian believers to live as blameless children of God in the midst of "a crooked and perverse nation" and to shine as lights in the world. The verse is frequently cited in discussions of Christian holiness and of witness in the world.
James 2:15-17
[Bible Verses]A passage in which James uses the example of a fellow believer who is poorly clothed and hungry, and who receives only kind words without having his needs met, to declare that "faith, if it hath not works, is dead." It is frequently cited to encourage almsgiving, and its relationship to Paul's teaching on justification by faith has long been debated.
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.