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2 Corinthians 7:1
[Bible Verses]A verse in which Paul urges the Corinthian church, on the basis of God's promises, to cleanse themselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit and to perfect holiness. It is frequently cited in discussions of sanctification and holiness, and scholars debate the placement of the passage that precedes it.
Ephesians 4:13–16
[Bible Verses]A passage describing the church growing in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God toward the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ and, as a body with Christ as its head, building itself up in love. It is frequently cited in discussions of spiritual maturity and the growth of the church community.
Galatians 4:9–11
[Bible Verses]In this passage Paul rebukes the Galatian believers who, after coming to know God, were turning back to serve the "weak and beggarly elements" and to observe days and seasons. It is frequently cited in discussions of Sabbath and festival observance, the church year, and legalism.
1 Peter 4:10–11
[Bible Verses]1 Peter 4:10–11 urges believers to use the gift each has received to serve one another as stewards of God's grace. It is frequently cited in teaching on service, church offices, and stewardship.
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.
2 Peter 1:20–21
[Bible Verses]A passage stating that the prophecy of Scripture did not originate in the will of man but was spoken from God by people carried along by the Holy Spirit. It is frequently cited as a basis for the doctrine of biblical inspiration and in discussions of what "private interpretation" means.
Revelation 1:8
[Bible Verses]Revelation 1:8 is a declaration near the opening of the Book of Revelation in which God identifies himself as "Alpha and Omega," the one "which is, and which was, and which is to come," and "the Almighty." It is a key verse on the eternity and sovereignty of God. Because the same titles are also applied to Christ, it is frequently cited in Christological discussion.
John 5:25–29
[Bible Verses]A saying of Jesus declaring that the hour when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and live "is coming, and now is," and announcing a resurrection of life and a resurrection of damnation (judgment). The passage is frequently cited in discussions of eschatology, the timing of the resurrection, and the relationship between works and judgment.
John 1:12–13
[Bible Verses]John 1:12–13 states that those who receive Jesus and believe on his name are given the power to become children of God, and that this birth comes not from human beings but from God. The passage is frequently quoted in evangelism and in prayers for receiving Christ, and it also figures in theological discussion of the order of faith and regeneration.
1 John 4:2–3
[Bible Verses]This passage presents the confession that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh as the criterion distinguishing the Spirit of God from the spirit of antichrist. It is frequently cited as a basis for confessing the Incarnation and for discerning spirits.
Bezalel and Oholiab
[People]Bezalel and Oholiab are two craftsmen in the Book of Exodus who received wisdom and skill through the Spirit of God and made the wilderness tabernacle and its furnishings. Bezalel was of the tribe of Judah, and Oholiab was of the tribe of Dan.
Romans 1:18–25
[Bible Verses]Paul's argument that human beings, though able to know God through the created world, worshiped idols and therefore stand under God's wrath. The passage is frequently cited as a key text in discussions of general revelation and natural theology.
Romans 3:21–26
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul states that all have sinned, yet the righteousness of God is received freely, apart from the law, through faith in Jesus Christ. As a central text for the doctrine of justification, it is frequently cited and has been the subject of considerable interpretive debate.
Ecclesiastes 3:1–8
[Bible Verses]Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 is a poem that uses fourteen pairs of contrasting lines to declare that God has appointed a time for everything. Because it sets the transience of human life alongside God's providence, it is frequently cited in funeral and New Year sermons.
Job 10:8–12
[Bible Verses]Job 10:8–12 is part of Job's prayer of protest, in which he asks God why he would now destroy the one he so carefully made. Because the passage depicts God shaping a person in the womb, it is often cited in discussions of creation, providence, and the life of the unborn.
Psalm 103:11-12
[Bible Verses]Psalm 103:11-12 is a passage from a psalm traditionally attributed to David. It compares God's lovingkindness to the height of the heavens above the earth and His removal of sin to the distance between east and west. Regarded as an expression of the completeness of divine forgiveness, it is frequently cited in preaching and as a word of comfort.
Ecclesiastes 11:9–10
[Bible Verses]A passage in which the Preacher urges a young man to enjoy his youth while remembering that God will bring every deed into judgment. Because it joins enjoyment and accountability in a single sentence and observes that youth passes quickly, it is frequently cited in sermons addressed to young people.
Ecclesiastes 12:13–14
[Bible Verses]The closing words of Ecclesiastes, which declare that to fear God and keep His commandments is the whole duty of man and that God will bring every work into judgment. The passage is frequently cited as a condensed statement of the book's conclusion, and its relationship to the main body of the book is also debated.
Ur of the Chaldees
[Bible]Ur of the Chaldees is the Mesopotamian city where Abraham lived with his family before he left in obedience to God's call. It appears in Genesis and Nehemiah, and scholars disagree about its exact location.
Exodus 34:6
[Bible Verses]The words the LORD proclaimed on Mount Sinai as he passed before Moses, declaring his name and character and naming in turn his mercy, grace, slowness to anger, steadfast love (hesed), and faithfulness. Because this classic confession of God's character recurs throughout the Old Testament, it is frequently cited in discussions of the divine attributes and of forgiveness.