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1 Corinthians 12:3
[Bible Verses]1 Corinthians 12:3 is the criterion Paul establishes at the outset of his teaching on spiritual gifts to the church at Corinth. He declares that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and that no one can say that Jesus is the Lord except by the Holy Spirit. The verse is frequently cited in discussions of the relationship between the confession of faith and the Holy Spirit and of the criteria for discerning spirits.
Deuteronomy 30:11–14
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Moses, on the plains of Moab, declares that God's commandment is not far off but is "in thy mouth, and in thy heart." Because Paul quotes it in Romans 10 to explain the word of faith, it is frequently discussed in connection with the relationship between law and gospel.
John 20:31
[Bible Verses]A verse in which the author of the Gospel of John states the purpose of the book: that readers might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing they might have life through his name. It is frequently cited as a key to reading the Gospel of John as a whole.
Romans 6:13
[Bible Verses]Romans 6:13 is the verse in which Paul urges the believers in the church at Rome not to yield the members of their bodies to sin as "instruments of unrighteousness," but to yield them to God as "instruments of righteousness." It is frequently cited in discussions of the holy life of those justified by grace, that is, of sanctification and consecration.
1 Peter 2:5
[Bible Verses]A verse stating that believers, as "lively stones," are built up into a spiritual house and become a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ. Together with 1 Peter 2:9, it is frequently cited as a principal basis for the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers.
Ephesians 5:5
[Bible Verses]A verse warning that no whoremonger, unclean person, or covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. It is frequently cited in discussions of the believer's holy life, the danger of covetousness, and the assurance of salvation.
Revelation 13:1–10
[Bible Verses]In this passage John sees in a vision a beast rising up out of the sea that receives authority from the dragon, blasphemes God, and persecutes the saints. Interpreters differ widely on the beast's identity, and the passage is frequently cited in discussions of eschatology.
1 Corinthians 1:22–25
[Bible Verses]In this passage Paul writes to the church at Corinth that "Christ crucified" is a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Greeks, but to those who are called he is the power of God and the wisdom of God. The passage is frequently cited in discussions of cross-centered preaching and of the relationship between faith and reason.
Colossians 3:17
[Bible Verses]An exhortation from Paul to the church at Colossae to do everything in word and deed in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God through him. The verse is frequently cited as extending faith to the whole of everyday life.
James 1:12–14
[Bible Verses]James 1:12–14 promises that the one who endures trials will receive "the crown of life" and states that the temptation leading to sin comes not from God but from a person's own desire. The passage is frequently cited in discussions of perseverance in suffering and of responsibility for sin.
1 Corinthians 13:11–12
[Bible Verses]In this passage from the "Love Chapter," Paul says that present knowledge is partial, like a child's speech or a dim reflection in a mirror, and that believers will one day know God fully, "face to face." It is frequently cited in expressions of eschatological hope and in debates over how long the spiritual gifts continue.
2 Corinthians 4:7
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul says that the "treasure" of the gospel has been placed in "earthen vessels," that is, frail human beings, and declares that the power belongs to God rather than to people. It is frequently cited as a key text contrasting the weakness of ministers with the power of God.
Philippians 1:29
[Bible Verses]Philippians 1:29 is a verse in which Paul tells the church at Philippi that they have been graciously granted not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him. It is frequently cited as grounds for regarding suffering as a privilege and in discussions of whether faith is a gift of God.
Galatians 3:26–29
[Bible Verses]A passage in Paul's letter to the churches of Galatia declaring that those who belong to Christ through faith and baptism are sons of God and heirs of Abraham, without distinction of ethnicity, social status, or sex. It is frequently cited in discussions of baptism, the ordination of women, and the relationship between the church and Israel.
John 9:1-3
[Bible Verses]In this passage Jesus answers that the blindness of a man born blind was caused neither by his own sin nor by his parents' sin, but came about so that the works of God should be made manifest in him. It is frequently cited in discussions of the relationship between suffering and sin and of how disability should be viewed.
Colossians 3:16
[Bible Verses]A verse in Colossians that exhorts believers to let the word of Christ dwell in them richly, to teach and admonish one another, and to praise God with thanksgiving in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. It is frequently cited as a biblical basis for church music and congregational singing.
2 Corinthians 10:3–5
[Bible Verses]A passage in which the apostle Paul, answering those who disparaged him, declares that his warfare is waged not by worldly means but by the power of God, pulling down "strong holds" and casting down "imaginations." It is frequently cited in discussions of spiritual warfare and the discipline of the mind.
Hebrews 13:21
[Bible Verses]Hebrews 13:21 is the second half of the benediction that closes the Epistle to the Hebrews (13:20–21). It prays that God will equip believers to do his will and is often cited in discussions of how grace relates to human action.
1 Timothy 6:17–19
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul instructs Timothy to teach the rich in the church. It urges them to place their hope in God rather than in wealth and to devote themselves to good works and generous sharing. It is frequently cited in discussions of stewardship, almsgiving, and offerings.
Psalm 19:7–11
[Bible Verses]A passage in Psalm 19 that calls the law of the LORD by six names and celebrates its perfection and benefits. Paired with the psalm's opening hymn to creation, it is frequently cited in discussions of the value of God's word.