31 Bible Verses about reality

They are a shadow of the things to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.

Let no man rob you of your prize by a self-abasement and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things that he has seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

Let no man judge you in food or in drink or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day.

The Law is a shadow of the good things to come. It is not the actual things. The continual yearly sacrifices can never make those who worship perfect.

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and evidence of things not seen.

Provided that you continue in the faith, grounded (on the foundation) and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news you heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven. For this I, Paul, was made a minister.

The work they do as priests is only a copy and a shadow of what is in heaven. It is the same as it was with Moses. When he was about to build the sacred tent, God told him: Be sure to make everything according to the pattern you were shown on the mountain.

We speak these things, not in the words that man's wisdom teaches. But we speak them with the words the Holy Spirit teaches comparing spiritual things with spiritual things.

Truly I tell you, the hour is coming when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear (listen) (understand) will live.

To all who are in Rome, beloved of God and called to be holy ones: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Christ has not entered into the Holy Place made with human hands. This is a copy of the true one. He has entered into heaven to appear before the presence of God for us.

If therefore the Son will make you free, you will be free indeed.

Jehovah is the true (faithful) (right) God! He is the living God and the everlasting king. The earth quakes at his wrath. The nations cannot endure his indignation.

If you have been raised together with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

We are found to be false witnesses of God because we have testified that God raised Christ from the dead. If he did not raise him up from the dead then the dead are not raised up.

And now, Jehovah God, please do what you have promised.

They changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creation more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

But truly it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty that makes for understanding.

These have, indeed, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body. But these are not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.

However at that time, you did not know God. You were in bondage to things that are really not gods at all.

Jehovah your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords! He is the great, the powerful, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.

Do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for you're up building.

The law came through Moses. Loving-kindness and truth came through Jesus Christ.

For we have become companions (partners) with Christ if indeed we hold the beginning of our firm trust to the end.

When you sin against your brothers and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

Christ has risen from the dead, and has become the first fruits of those who slept [in death].

For the wife sanctifies the unbelieving husband, and the husband sanctifies the unbelieving wife. Otherwise your children would be unclean. But now they are holy.

What I feared has come upon me. What I dreaded has happened to me.

Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.

Sanctify them by your truth. Your word is truth.