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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Or is it only Barnabas and I that have no right to give up working for a living?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
Then Barnabas went over to Tarsus to seek out Saul, and found him and brought him to Antioch. The result was that for a whole year they met with the church, and taught large numbers of people, and it was at Antioch that the disciples first came to be known as Christians.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
The disciples determined to make up a contribution, each according to his ability, and send it to the brothers who lived in Judea, and this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement, sold a piece of land that belonged to him, and brought the proceeds and put them at the disposal of the apostles.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
When he reached Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, for they could not believe that he was really a disciple. But Barnabas got hold of him and introduced him to the apostles, and he told them how on his journey he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him, and how boldly he had spoken for the cause of Jesus at Damascus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
for he was an excellent man, full of the holy Spirit and faith. So a considerable number of people came over to the Lord.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
They called Barnabas Zeus, and Paul, because he was the principal speaker, Hermes.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
When he reached there and saw the favor God had shown them, he was delighted, and encouraged them all to be resolute and steadfast in their devotion to the Lord,
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
As they were engaged in worshiping the Lord and in fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me, for the work to which I have called them."
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
for we know that our old self was crucified with him, to do away with our sinful body, so that we might not be enslaved to sin any longer,
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I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me. The life I am now living in the body I am living by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me.
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If you have died with Christ to material ways of looking at things, why do you act as though you still belonged to the world, and submit to rules like
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As the Scripture says, "For your sake we are being put to death all day long, We are treated like sheep to be slaughtered."
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For every day I live I am being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be visible in my mortal nature.
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How true those words are! "If we have died with him, we will live with him!
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Enter the great contest of faith! Take hold of eternal life, to which God called you, when before many witnesses you made the great profession of faith.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
Charge them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, open-handed and generous,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
So just as you once accepted the Christ, Jesus, as your Lord, you must live in vital union with him.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
"Everyone, therefore, who listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it, will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Your light must burn in that way among men so that they will see the good you do, and praise your Father in heaven.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide by what I teach, you are really disciples of mine, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."
Christianity » Characteristics of » 3 a new dress
Christianity » Characteristics of » 2 a growth
You must grow in the blessing and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory to him now and forever.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Therefore, let us too, with such a crowd of witnesses about us, throw off every impediment and the entanglement of sin, and run with determination the race for which we are entered,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by this mercy of God, to offer your bodies in a living sacrifice that will be holy and acceptable to God; that is your rational worship.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
And they said to each other, "Did not our hearts glow when he was talking to us on the road, and was explaining the Scriptures to us?"
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
for every child of God is victorious over the world. Our faith is the victory that has triumphed over the world.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
And eternal life means knowing you as the only true God, and knowing Jesus your messenger as Christ.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
But to all who did receive him and believe in him he gave the right to become children of God,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
Jesus answered, "I tell you, if a man does not owe his birth to water and spirit, he cannot get into the Kingdom of God.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Be on the watch. Stand firm in your faith. Act like men. Show yourselves strong.
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Henceforth you must grow strong through union with the Lord and through his mighty strength.
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So you, my son, must find strength in the blessing that comes through Christ Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
Anyone who is in the army keeps from being involved in business affairs, so as to please the officer who enlisted him.
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But you must remember those early days when after you had received the light you had to go through a great struggle with persecution,
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So the dragon was enraged at the woman, and he went off to make war on the rest of her children??hose who obey God's commands and adhere to the testimony of Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
for the weapons I use are not earthly ones, but divinely strong for destroying fortresses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
These are the instructions that I intrust to you, my son Timothy, and they are in accordance with the predictions made long ago about you. Fight the good fight with their aid,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Enter the great contest of faith! Take hold of eternal life, to which God called you, when before many witnesses you made the great profession of faith.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
For we have to struggle, not with enemies of flesh and blood, but with the hierarchies, the authorities, the master-spirits of this dark world, the spirit-forces of evil on high.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
but all through my body I see another principle in conflict with the law of my reason, which makes me a prisoner to that law of sin that runs through my body.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
When the angel who had spoken to him was gone, Cornelius called two of his servants, and a devout soldier who was one of his personal attendants, and after telling them the whole story, sent them to Joppa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
and the day after, he reached Caesarea. Cornelius had invited in his relatives and his intimate friends and was waiting for them.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
So I sent for you immediately, and you have very kindly come. Now we are all here in God's presence, to hear everything that the Lord has instructed you to say."
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
He was a devout man, who feared God, as did all the members of his household. He was liberal in charities to the people, and always prayed to God.
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Daniel » Characteristics of » Spiritual vision
Daniel » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
Daniel » Characteristics of » Humility
Daniel » Characteristics of » Integrity
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Assistants, in turn, must be serious, straightforward men, not addicted to wine or dishonest gain, but holding the divine truth of the faith with a clear conscience. They should first be tested, and afterward, if there is no fault to be found with them, they can serve as assistants. read more.
Their wives too must be serious, not gossips; they must be temperate, and perfectly trustworthy. The assistants must be only once married, and manage their children and their households well. For those who do good service as assistants gain a good standing for themselves and great confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Their wives too must be serious, not gossips; they must be temperate, and perfectly trustworthy. The assistants must be only once married, and manage their children and their households well. For those who do good service as assistants gain a good standing for themselves and great confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Eli » Characteristics of » Unfaithfulness to stewardship
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual solicitude
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
Eli » Characteristics of » Tenderness with childhood
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual perception
-ezra » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
-ezra » Characteristics of » Trustworthiness
-ezra » Characteristics of » A reformer
-ezra » Characteristics of » Self-denial
-ezra » Characteristics of » Faith
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
But they will not make much progress, for everyone will perceive their folly, just as they did that of those others.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your soul will be demanded of you. Then who will have all you have prepared?'
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Be very careful, then, about the way you live. Do not act thoughtlessly, but like sensible men,
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But the Master said to him, "You Pharisees clean the outside of cups and dishes, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You fools! Did not the Creator of the outside make the inside too?
They called themselves wise, but they have turned into fools,
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Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
And anyone who listens to this teaching of mine and does not act upon it, will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Slander
Fools » Characteristics of » Despising instruction
Fools » Characteristics of » Mocking at sin
Fools » Characteristics of » Meddlesomeness
Fools » Characteristics of » Contentiousness
Fools » Characteristics of » Atheism
isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
isaac » Characteristics of » Affection
isaac » Characteristics of » A man of faith
Faith enabled Isaac to bequeath to Jacob and Esau blessings that were still to be.
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isaac » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
isaac » Characteristics of » Meditation
isaac » Characteristics of » Imitated his father's sin
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
On the next day we went with Paul to see James, and all the elders came in.
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When they finished James made this response: "Brothers, listen to me.
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James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
Then he was seen by James, then by all the apostles,
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James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
They were all devoting themselves with one mind to prayer, with the women and Mary, Jesus' mother, and his brothers.
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James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, sends greeting to the twelve tribes that are scattered over the world.
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James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
For even his brothers did not believe in him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
He will go before him with the spirit and the power of Elijah, to reconcile fathers to their children, and to bring the disobedient back to the wisdom of upright men, to make a people perfectly ready for the Lord."
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This is the man of whom the Scripture says, " 'Here I send my messenger on before you; He will prepare the road ahead of you.'
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"And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, For you will go before the Lord to make his way ready,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
"I tell you, among men born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has ever appeared. And yet those who are of little importance in the Kingdom of Heaven are greater than he.
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When John's messengers were gone, he began to speak to the crowds about John. "What was it that you went out into the desert to look at? A reed swaying in the wind? Then what did you go out there to see? A man luxuriously dressed? Men who wear fine clothes and live in luxury you find in palaces. Then what did you go out there to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet! read more.
This is the man of whom the Scripture says, " 'Here I send my messenger on before you, He will prepare the road ahead of you!'
This is the man of whom the Scripture says, " 'Here I send my messenger on before you, He will prepare the road ahead of you!'
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
for John said to him, "It is not right for you to be living with her."
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But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of snakes! Who warned you to escape from the wrath that is coming?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
And this was his message: "After me there is coming one stronger than I am, one whose shoes I am not fit to stoop down and untie.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
And he sent and had John beheaded in the prison.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
But Jesus answered, "Let it be so this time, for it is right for us to do everything that God requires." Then John consented.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
John wore clothing made of hair cloth, and he had a leather belt around his waist, and he lived on dried locusts and wild honey.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
And people came to him in great numbers, and they said of him, "John did not show any sign in proof of his mission, but all that he said about this man was true."
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
He was the lamp that burned and shone, and you were ready to be gladdened for a while by his light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing that he was an upright and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him talk he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
And all Judea and everybody in Jerusalem went out to him there, and accepted baptism from him in the Jordan River, acknowledging their sins.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
In the evening a rich man named Joseph, from Arimathea, who had himself been a disciple of Jesus, came.
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Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the council, a good and upright man,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
But her husband, Joseph, was an upright man and did not wish to disgrace her, and he decided to break off the engagement privately.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
Then he awoke and took the child and his mother by night and took refuge in Egypt,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
So when Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him, and took his wife to his home.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
His parents used to go to Jerusalem every year at the Passover Festival.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
Then they proposed two men, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was known as Justus, and Matthias.
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Joshua » Characteristics of » Faith
Joshua » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Joshua » Characteristics of » Obedience
Joshua » Characteristics of » Decision
Joshua » Characteristics of » Courage
Joshua » Characteristics of » Godly reverence
Judas » Characteristics of » Jude, or lebbaeus, surnamed thaddaeus, brother of the apostle james
Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax-collector, James the son of Alpheus and Thaddeus,
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Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot,
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When they entered the city they went to the upstairs room where they were staying. There were Peter, John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James, the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas, the son of James.
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Judas, the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who turned out a traitor.
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Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said to him, "Master, how does it happen that you are going to show yourself to us and not to the world?"
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Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
While he was still speaking, a crowd of people came up, with the man called Judas, one of the Twelve, at their head, and he stepped up to Jesus to kiss him. Jesus said to him, "Would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the high priests to betray Jesus to them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
(This man bought a piece of land with the money paid him for his treachery, and his body swelled up and burst open in the middle and all his vitals poured out.
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Then Judas who had betrayed him, when he saw that he had been condemned, in his remorse brought back the thirty silver pieces to the high priests and elders, and said, "I did wrong when I handed an innocent man over to death!" They said, "What is that to us? You see to it yourself."
Judas » Characteristics of » One of the brethren of Christ (?)
Is he not the carpenter's son? Is not his mother named Mary, and are not his brothers named James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
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Is he not the carpenter, Mary's son, and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And do not his sisters live here among us?"
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Then one of the Twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the high priests, and said, "What will you give me if I hand him over to you?" And they counted him out thirty silver pieces.
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"Why was this perfume not sold for sixty dollars, and the money given to the poor?" But he did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief and when he had charge of the purse he used to take what was put in it.
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Then the apostles and elders with the whole church resolved to select representatives and send them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. They were Judas who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, both leading men among the brothers.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After him, at the time of the census, Judas of Galilee appeared, and raised a great following, but he too perished, and all his followers were scattered.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
The Lord said to him, "Get up and go to the street called the Straight Street, and ask at the house of Judas for a man named Saul, from Tarsus, for he is there praying.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
But he did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief and when he had charge of the purse he used to take what was put in it.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
Now after he had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary of Magdala, from whom he had driven out seven evil spirits.
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And Mary of Magdala and Mary, Joses' mother, were looking on and saw where he was put.
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After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
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and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and sickness??ary, who was called Mary of Magdala, out of whom seven demons had been driven,
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among them Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.
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Mary of Magdala went and declared to the disciples, "I have seen the Master!" and she told them that he had said this to her.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
And Mary said, "My heart extols the Lord, My spirit exults in God my Savior. For he has noticed his slave in her humble station, For from this time all the ages will think me favored! read more.
"For the Almighty has done wonders for me, How holy his name is! He shows his mercy age after age To those who fear him. "He has done mighty deeds with his arm, He has routed the proud-minded, He has dethroned monarchs and exalted the poor, He has satisfied the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty-handed. "He has helped his servant Israel, Remembering his mercy, As he promised our forefathers To have mercy on Abraham and his descendants forever!"
"For the Almighty has done wonders for me, How holy his name is! He shows his mercy age after age To those who fear him. "He has done mighty deeds with his arm, He has routed the proud-minded, He has dethroned monarchs and exalted the poor, He has satisfied the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty-handed. "He has helped his servant Israel, Remembering his mercy, As he promised our forefathers To have mercy on Abraham and his descendants forever!"
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
The wine gave out, and Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine!" Jesus said to her, "Do not try to direct me. It is not yet time for me to act." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
And he went back with them to Nazareth and obeyed them. And his mother treasured all these things up in her mind.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
And Mary said, "I am the Lord's slave. Let it be as you say." Then the angel left her.
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miriam » Characteristics of » Ambitious
miriam » Characteristics of » Vigorous and musical in later years
miriam » Characteristics of » Alert in youth
miriam » Characteristics of » Regarded as a leader in israel
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
pained, when I am always glad, poor, when I make many others rich, penniless, when really I own everything.
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But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
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I have the greatest confidence in you. I take the greatest pride in you. I am fully comforted. After all my trouble, I am overjoyed.
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Goodbye, and the Lord be with you always. Again I say, goodbye.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
for I could wish myself accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my natural kindred.
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So you must be on your guard and remember that for three years, night and day, I never stopped warning any of you, even with tears.
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For there are many who live, as I have often told you, and tell you now with tears, like enemies of the cross of Christ.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love be with you all through Christ Jesus.
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For I was in great trouble and distress of mind when I wrote you, and I shed many tears as I did it, yet it was not to hurt your feelings, but to make you realize the extraordinary affection I have for you.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
But as he talked of uprightness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed, and said, "You may go for the present. I will find time later to send for you."
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But when they had strapped him up, Paul said to the officer who was standing near, "Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen, and without giving him a trial?"
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The jailer reported this message to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent orders that you are to be released. So you can take your leave and go unmolested." But Paul said to them, "They had us beaten in public without giving us a trial, and put us in jail, although we are Roman citizens! And now are they going to dismiss us secretly? By no means! Have them come here themselves and take us out!"
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
You remember, brothers, how we toiled and labored. We worked night and day, when we preached the good news to you, in order not to be a burden to any of you.
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You know well enough that these hands of mine provided for my needs and my companions.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound at Jerusalem but to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
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But for the sake of Christ I have come to count my former gains as loss. Why, I count everything as loss compared with the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything, and think it rubbish, in order to gain Christ and be known to be united to him, with any uprightness I may have not based on law but coming through faith in Christ??he uprightness that comes from God through faith. read more.
I want to know him in the power of resurrection, and to share his sufferings and even his death, in the hope of attaining resurrection from the dead. Not that I have secured it yet, or already reached perfection, but I am pressing on to see if I can capture it, because I have been captured by Jesus Christ. Brothers, I do not consider that I have captured it yet, only, forgetting what is behind me, and straining toward what lies ahead, I am pressing toward the goal, for the prize to which God through Christ Jesus calls us upward.
I want to know him in the power of resurrection, and to share his sufferings and even his death, in the hope of attaining resurrection from the dead. Not that I have secured it yet, or already reached perfection, but I am pressing on to see if I can capture it, because I have been captured by Jesus Christ. Brothers, I do not consider that I have captured it yet, only, forgetting what is behind me, and straining toward what lies ahead, I am pressing toward the goal, for the prize to which God through Christ Jesus calls us upward.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
Five times I have been given one less than forty lashes, by the Jews. I have been beaten three times by the Romans, I have been stoned once, I have been shipwrecked three times, a night and a day I have been adrift at sea; with my frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from the heathen, danger in the city, danger in the desert, danger at sea, danger from false brothers, read more.
through toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, through hunger and thirst, often without food, and exposed to cold. And besides everything else, the thing that burdens me every day is my anxiety about all the churches. Who is weak without my being weak? Whose conscience is hurt without my being fired with indignation? If there must be boasting, I will boast of the things that show my weakness! The God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, he who is forever blessed, knows that I am telling the truth. When I was at Damascus, the governor under King Aretas had the city gates watched in order to catch me, but I was lowered in a basket from an opening in the wall, and got out of his clutches.
through toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, through hunger and thirst, often without food, and exposed to cold. And besides everything else, the thing that burdens me every day is my anxiety about all the churches. Who is weak without my being weak? Whose conscience is hurt without my being fired with indignation? If there must be boasting, I will boast of the things that show my weakness! The God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, he who is forever blessed, knows that I am telling the truth. When I was at Damascus, the governor under King Aretas had the city gates watched in order to catch me, but I was lowered in a basket from an opening in the wall, and got out of his clutches.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
Though I am free from anyone's control, I have made myself everyone's slave, so as to win over all the more. To the Jews I have become like a Jew, to win Jews over; to men under the Law I have become like a man under the Law, though I am not myself under the Law, so as to win over those who are under the Law. To those who have no law I have become like a man without any law??hough I am not without the law of God, but under the law of Christ??o as to win over those who are without any law. read more.
To the overscrupulous I have become overscrupulous, so as to win the overscrupulous; I have become everything to everybody, so as by all means to save some of them.
To the overscrupulous I have become overscrupulous, so as to win the overscrupulous; I have become everything to everybody, so as by all means to save some of them.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
The signs that mark a true apostle were most patiently shown when I was among you, in signs, wonders, and marvels.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have had a part in the great contest, I have run my race, I have preserved my faith. Now the crown of uprightness awaits me, which the Lord, the upright judge, will award me on that Day, and not only me but also all who have loved and hoped for his appearing.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
For that reason I am ready to submit to anything for the sake of those whom God has chosen, so that they too may gain the salvation that comes through Christ Jesus and brings eternal glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But my life does not matter, if I can only finish my race and do the service intrusted to me by the Lord Jesus, of declaring the good news of God's favor.
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Faith enabled Abraham to obey when God summoned him to leave his home for a region which he was to have for his own, and to leave home without knowing where he was going. Faith led him to make a temporary home as a stranger in the land he had been promised, and to live there in his tents, with Isaac and Jacob, who shared the promise with him. For he was looking forward to that city with the sure foundations, designed and built by God. read more.
Faith made even Sarah herself able to have a child, although she was past the time of life for it, because she thought, that he who had made the promise would keep it. And so from one man, for any prospect of descendants as good as dead, there sprang a people in number like the stars in the heavens or the countless sands on the seashore. All these people lived all their lives in faith, and died without receiving what had been promised; they only saw it far ahead and welcomed the sight of it, recognizing that they themselves were only foreigners and strangers here on earth. For men who recognize that show that they are in search of a country of their own. And if it had been the country from which they had come to which their thoughts turned back, they would have found an opportunity to return to it. But, as it is, their aspirations are for a better, a heavenly country! That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city to receive them.
Faith made even Sarah herself able to have a child, although she was past the time of life for it, because she thought, that he who had made the promise would keep it. And so from one man, for any prospect of descendants as good as dead, there sprang a people in number like the stars in the heavens or the countless sands on the seashore. All these people lived all their lives in faith, and died without receiving what had been promised; they only saw it far ahead and welcomed the sight of it, recognizing that they themselves were only foreigners and strangers here on earth. For men who recognize that show that they are in search of a country of their own. And if it had been the country from which they had come to which their thoughts turned back, they would have found an opportunity to return to it. But, as it is, their aspirations are for a better, a heavenly country! That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city to receive them.
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
The queen of the south will rise with this age at the judgment and condemn it, for she came from the very ends of the earth to listen to Solomon's wisdom, and there is more than Solomon here!
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Rebekah » Characteristics of » Brought trouble into the home by teaching her son deception
Rebekah » Characteristics of » A woman of decision
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Hospitable
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Modest
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Industrious
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Beautiful
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
They profess to know God, but they disown him by what they do; they are detestable, disobedient men, worthless for any good purpose.
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It is not everyone who says to me 'Lord! Lord!' who will get into the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father in heaven.
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Why do you call me: 'Lord! Lord!' and not do what I tell you?
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Dear children, let us love not with words or lips only but in reality and truth.
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But he said to them, "It was about you hypocrites that Isaiah prophesied so finely, in the words, " 'This people honor me with their lips, Yet their hearts are far away from me.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
"I am a Jew, and I was born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but was brought up here in this city, and thoroughly educated under the teaching of Gamaliel in the Law of our forefathers. I was zealous for God, just as all of you are today.
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Paul wished to take this man on with him, and so on account of the Jews in that district he had him circumcised, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
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They praised God when they heard it, and they said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousand believers there are among the Jews, all of them zealous upholders of the Law.
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And some of the Pharisees said, "Why do you do what it is against the Law to do on the Sabbath?"
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and how I surpassed many of my own age among my people in my devotion to Judaism, I was so fanatically devoted to what my forefathers had handed down.
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But some members of the Pharisees' party who had become believers got up and said that such converts ought to be circumcised and told to obey the Law of Moses.
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And the Pharisees said to him, "Look! Why are they doing what it is against the law to do on the Sabbath?"
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But the leader of the synagogue, in his vexation because Jesus had cured her on the Sabbath, spoke out and said to the crowd, "There are six days on which it is right to work. Come on them and be cured, but not on the Sabbath day."
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Now it was the Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who had been cured, "It is the Sabbath, and it is against the Law for you to carry your mat."
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I can testify to their sincere devotion to God, but it is not an intelligent devotion.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
but now that you know God, or rather have come to be known by him, how can you turn back to the old, crude notions, so poor and weak, and wish to become slaves to them again?
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and they will not eat anything from the market without first purifying it by sprinkling it, and they have a number of other observances which have come down to them, in the way of washing cups, pitchers, and basins.
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Then why do you now try to test God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke that neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?
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This is the freedom with which Christ has freed us. So stand firm in it, and do not get under a yoke of slavery again.
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If you have died with Christ to material ways of looking at things, why do you act as though you still belonged to the world, and submit to rules like
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since they have to do only with food and drink and various washings??aterial regulations in force only until the time for the new order.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
You have spent time enough in the past in doing as the heathen like to do, indulging in sensuality, passion, drunkenness, carousing, dissipation, and detestable idolatry.
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in the midst of which you once lived under the control of the present age of the world, and the master-spirit of the air, who is still at work among the disobedient.
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especially those who yield to their physical nature and indulge in passions that defile them, and despise authority. Rash, headstrong men! They stand in no awe of majesty, but deride beings
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For there are many who live, as I have often told you, and tell you now with tears, like enemies of the cross of Christ.
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First of all, you must understand this, that in the last days mockers will come with their mockeries, going where their passions lead
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for they said to you, "In the last times there will be mockers who will go where their own godless passions lead."
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
It makes me exceedingly happy to find that some of your children are guided by truth, just as we have been commanded to be by the Father.
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For it makes me exceedingly happy to have some brothers come and testify to the truth of your life, for you are guided by truth.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Be very careful, then, about the way you live. Do not act thoughtlessly, but like sensible men,
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So just as you once accepted the Christ, Jesus, as your Lord, you must live in vital union with him.
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
Through baptism we have been buried with him in death, so that just as he was raised from the dead through the Father's glory, we too may live a new life.
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So there is no condemnation any more for those who are in union with Christ Jesus.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
(for I have to guide my steps by faith, not by what is seen)??8 yet I am confident, and I prefer to leave my home in the body and make my home with the Lord.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
I mean this: Live by the Spirit, and then you will not indulge your physical cravings.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
So I, the prisoner for the Lord's sake, appeal to you to live lives worthy of the summons you have received;
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
and lead loving lives, just as Christ loved you and gave himself for you, as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
whoever says, "I am always in union with him" must live just as he lived.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
But if we live in the light, just as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin.
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unfeeling, irreconcilable, slanderous, with no self-control, brutal, with no love for what is good,
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wild sea waves foaming up their own shame; wandering stars doomed forever to utter darkness.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
unfeeling, irreconcilable, slanderous, with no self-control, brutal, with no love for what is good,
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wild sea waves foaming up their own shame; wandering stars doomed forever to utter darkness.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, while a woman's head is her husband, and Christ's head is God.
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Women are to keep quiet in church, for they are not allowed to speak. They must take a subordinate place, just as the Law says.
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You married women must subordinate yourselves to your husbands, as you do to the Lord,
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You married women, in the same way, must be submissive to your husbands, so that any who refuse to believe the message may be won over without argument through the behavior of their wives
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It was in that way in ancient times that those pious women who set their hopes on God made themselves attractive. They were submissive to their husbands,
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Women must listen quietly in church and be perfectly submissive.
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Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Met a terrible death
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Idolatrous Women
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Incited her husband to evil
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Revengeful
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Vain
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Patriotism
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Self-denial and heroism
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Beauty
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Tact
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Courage
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Divine
No one who does not love me will observe my teaching, and yet the teaching you are listening to is not mine but is that of him who has sent me.
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Anyone who teaches different views and does not agree with the wholesome instruction which comes from our Lord Jesus Christ, and with religious teaching
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
Whoever rejects me and refuses to accept my teachings is not without his judge; the very message I have given will be his judge on the Last Day,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Earth and sky will pass away, but my words will not.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
The attendants answered, "No man ever talked as he does!"
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
Simon Peter answered, "To whom can we go, sir? You have a message of eternal life,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
The Spirit is what gives life; flesh is of no use at all. The things that I have said to you are spirit and they are life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
And they all spoke well of him and were astonished at the winning words that fell from his lips, and they said, "Is he not Joseph's son?"
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
and they were amazed at his teaching, for he spoke with authority.
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