What
The Bible Has To Say About:
WHAT THE BIBLE HAS TO SAY ABOUT The Grace Of God
And
with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord
Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:33
So
shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:4
For
the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no
good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Psalm 84: 11
And
the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken:
for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. Exodus 33:17
Thou
has granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
Job 10:12
For
thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as
with a shield. Psalm 5:12
Lord,
by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide
thy face, and I was troubled. Psalm 30: 7
The
Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of
Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless them that fear the
Lord, both small and great. Psalm 115:12, 13
For
whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall, obtain favour of the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35
Blessings
are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the
wicked. The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow
with it. The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of
the righteous shall be granted. Proverbs 10:6, 22, 24
Fools
make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. Proverbs 14:9
And
the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall
minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I
had mercy on thee. Isaiah 60:10
For
all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the
thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4: 15
To
the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in
the beloved. Ephesians 1:6
Let
us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16
WHAT THE BIBLE HAS TO SAY ABOUT The Holy Spirit
What?
know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you,
which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19
And
hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our
hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:5
And
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may
abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot
receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for
he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John 14:16, 17
Nevertheless
I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go
not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send
him unto you.
Howbeit
when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for
he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he
speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:7, 13
I
indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me
is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize
you with the. Holy Ghost, and with fire: Matthew 3:11
He
that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall
flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they
that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given;
because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) John 7:38, 39
If
ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how
much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask
him? Luke 11:13
And
it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all
flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall
dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: Joel 2:28
And,
being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not
depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith
he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be
baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. But ye shall receive
power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses
unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the
uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:4, 5, 8
And
they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other
tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4
Then
Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of
Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the
Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38
And
when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled
together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the
word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31
And
be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Ephesians 5:18
Now
when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received
the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Who, when they were
come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (For as
yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of
the Lord Jesus). Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the
Holy Ghost. Acts 8:14-17
While
Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the
word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many
came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift
of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.
Acts 10:44-46a
He
said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they
said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto
John's baptism.
Then
said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto
the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him,
that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus.
And
when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and
they spake with tongues, and prophesied. Acts 19:2-6
WHAT THE BIBLE HAS TO SAY ABOUT God's Faithfulness
Thou
hast dealt well with thy servant, 0 Lord, according unto thy word. Psalm
119:65
Faithful
is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24
For
this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters
of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not
be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
For
the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall
not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee. Isaiah 54:9, 10
And
the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember
that everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh
that is upon the earth. Genesis 9:16
And,
behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest,
and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I
have done that which I have spoken to thee of. Genesis 28:15
But
because the Lord loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had
sworn unto your fathers, hath the Lord brought you out with a mighty hand,
and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king
of Egypt.
And,
behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your
hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed, of all the
good things which the Lord your God spake concerning you; all are come to
pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof. Joshua 23:14
Blessed
be the Lord, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all
that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise,
which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. 1 Kings 8:56
Thy
mercy, 0 Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the
clouds. Psalm 36:5
I
will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make
known thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be
built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very
heavens.
Nevertheless
my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my
faithfulness to fail. My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that
is gone out of my lips. Psalm 89:1, 2, 33, 34
He
will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 121:3,
4
God
is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9
There
hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is
faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but
will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to
bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
The
Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but
is longsuffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all
should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 2 Timothy 2:13, 19
WHAT THE BIBLE HAS TO SAY ABOUT The Church
That
in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one
all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even
in him: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head
over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that
filleth all in all. Ephesians 1:10, 22-23
Who
hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into
the kingdom of his dear Son: And he is the head of the body, the church: who
is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might
have the preeminence. Colossians 1:13, 18
He
saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and
said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and
said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not
revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto
thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and
the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:15-18
And
are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ
himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed
together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are
builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. Ephesians
2:20-22
Of
whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Unto him be glory in the
church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Ephesians 3:15, 21
For
the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the
church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Therefore
as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own
husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also
loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and
cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
That
he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or
wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it,
even as the Lord the church: Ephesians 5:23-27, 29
And
ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: And
not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having
nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of
God. Colossians 2:10, 19
For
as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of
another. Romans 12:4, 5
For
as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one
body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
For
by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles,
whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
For
the body is not one member, but many. If the foot shall say, Because I am
not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? And if
the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it
therefore not of the body? If the whole body were an eye, where were the
hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
But
now hath God set the members everyone of them in the body, as it hath
pleased him. And if they were all one member, where were the body? But now
are they many members, yet but one body. And the eye cannot say unto the
hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need
of you. Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more
feeble, are necessary: And those members of the body, which we think to be
less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour: and our uncomely
parts have more abundant comeliness.
For
our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together,
having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: That there
should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same
care one for another.
And
whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be
honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now ye are the body of Christ,
and members in particular.
And
God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets,
thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps,
governments, diversities of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:12-28
And
we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over
you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love
for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 1 Thessalonians
5:12, 13
Remember
them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God:
whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Obey
them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for
your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy,
and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. Hebrews 13:7, 17
And
he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some,
pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the
ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Ephesians 4:11, 12
Then
they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there
were added unto them about three thousand souls.
And
they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in
breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many
wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
And
all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their
possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread
from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of
heart.
Praising
God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church
daily such as should be saved. Acts 2:41-47
Behold,
how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalm 133:1
WHAT THE BIBLE HAS TO SAY ABOUT Stewardship
Will
a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed
thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have
robbed me, even this whole nation.
Bring
ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine
house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not
open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there
shall not be room enough to receive it.
And
I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the
fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the
time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts. And all nations shall call you
blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.
Malachi 3:8-12
Now
concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the
churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every
one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, 1 Corinthians
16:1, 2a
But
this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he
which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according
as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly, or of
necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
And
whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing
that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye
serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23, 24
But
lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth
corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your
treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:20, 21
Give,
and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken
together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the
same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke
6:38
Beloved,
I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as
thy soul prospereth. 3 John 2
But
seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
And
everyone that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or
mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an
hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Matthew 19:29
Heal
the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye
have received, freely give. Matthew 10:8
And
all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt
hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.
Blessed
shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed
shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit
of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.
Blessed
shall be thy basket and thy store. Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest
in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. The Lord shall cause
thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they
shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
The
Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all
that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which
the Lord thy God giveth thee.
And
the Lord shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and
in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land
which the Lord sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
The
Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain
unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and
thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. Deuteronomy
28:2-8,11,12
Keep
therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in
all that ye do. Deuteronomy 29:9
Then
shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments
which the Lord charged Moses with concerning Israel: 1 Chronicles 22: 13a
If
they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and
their years in pleasures. Job 36:11
There
is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more
than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat:
and he that watereth shall be watered also himself . Proverbs 11:24, 25
And
Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath
left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or
children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an
hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and
mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to
come eternal life. Mark 10:29, 30
This
book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate
therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that
is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then
thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8
WHAT THE BIBLE HAS TO SAY ABOUT Satan
Be
sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion,
walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the
faith, I Peter 5:8, 9a
Submit
yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7
Finally,
my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on
the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of
the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this
world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore
take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your
loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of
righteousness;
And
your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all,
taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the
fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword
of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and
supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and
supplication for all saints; Ephesians 6:10-18
But
we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering
of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should
taste death, for every man.
Forasmuch
then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself
likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that
had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them whom through
fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Hebrews 2:9, 14,
15
And
ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: And
having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly,
triumphing over them in it. Colossians 2:10, 15
Who
hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into
the kingdom of his dear Son: Colossians 1:13
And
they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their
testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death. Revelation 12:11
Beloved,
believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because
many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Hereby
know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is
come in the flesh is of God:
And
every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is
not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard
that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Ye
are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he
that is in you, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:1-4
And
the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are
subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as
lightning fall from heaven.
Behold,
I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the
power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:17-19
And
these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out
devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and
if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands
on the sick, and they shall recover. Mark 16:17, 18
But
if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come
unto you. Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his
goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his
house. Matthew 12:28, 29
For
though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons
of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of
strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth
itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every
thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
The
name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is
safe. Proverbs 18:10
He
that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the
beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might
destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8
And
the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Romans 16:20
I
write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the
beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked
one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
WHAT THE BIBLE HAS TO SAY ABOUT The Return Of Christ
But
I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are
asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
For
if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep
in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of
the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord
shall not prevent them which are asleep.
For
the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of
the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise
first:
Then
we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the
clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Behold,
I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet
shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be
changed.
For
this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on
immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and
this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the
saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
0
death, where is thy sting? 0 grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death
is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which
giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57
Which
also said, Yemen of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same
Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner
as ye have seen him go into heaven. Acts 1:11
Looking
for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our
Saviour Jesus Christ; Titus 2:13
Knowing
this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after
their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since
the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning
of the creation.
But,
beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as
a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
The
Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but
is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that
all should come to repentance.
But
the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the
heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with
fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned
up.
Seeing
then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought
ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting
unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall
be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
Nevertheless
we, according to this promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein
dwelleth righteousness. 2 Peter 3:3, 4, 8-13
Beloved,
now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but
we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see
him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself,
even as he is pure. I John 3:2-3
And
there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon
the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves
roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those
things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be
shaken.
And
then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great
glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift
up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:25-28
And
as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately,
saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of
thy coming, and of the end of the world?
And
Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For
many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled:
for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For
nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there
shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All
these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted,
and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
And
then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate
one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And
because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that
shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. And this gospel of the
kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations;
and then shall the end come. Matthew 24:3-14
For
as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so
shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Immediately after the
tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not
give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the
heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in
heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see
the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
And
he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall
gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heaven to
the other. Matthew 24:27, 29-31
But
of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my
Father only.
But
as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For
as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking,
marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the
ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall
also the coming of the Son of man be.
Then
shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two
women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other
left. Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
But
know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the
thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his
house to be broken up. Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye
think not the Son of man cometh. Matthew 24:36-44
This
know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be
lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers,
disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection,
trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those
that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than
lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof:
from such turn away. 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Now
the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart
from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
I
charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge
the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be
instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all
longsuffering and doctrine.
For
the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their
own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And
they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned into
fables.
But
watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist,
make full proof of thy ministry.
For
I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I
have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord,
the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto
all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Verily
I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be
fulfilled. Matthew 24:34
Let
not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my
Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I
will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may
be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. John 14:1-4
WHAT THE BIBLE HAS TO SAY ABOUT The Unsaved
For
all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23
Wherefore,
as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death
passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans 5:12
For
the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
For
the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness
of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be
known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the
invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen,
being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and
Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Romans 1:18-20
But
God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
The
Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but
is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that
all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
For
God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world
through him might be saved. John 3:17
I
came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32
For
the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10
Jesus
answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be
born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3
For
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
And
they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and
thy house. Acts 16:32
And
he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that
believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:15, 16
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke 4:18, 19