All Christians should embrace the following verses for wisdom, strength, and direction as you grow in faith. Matthew 18:20 reminds us that Christ is with us when we gather in His name. Acts 2:42 highlights the importance of fellowship, prayer, and the apostles’ teachings in our daily walk. 1 Corinthians 10:31 calls us to do everything for the glory of God, and Colossians 3:17 urges us to live each moment in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to the Father. As you read and reflect on these scriptures, may you find inspiration to follow God’s will and grow in love, compassion, and service.
Meeting in The Name of the Lord Jesus Christ
- Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard (Mal 3:16)
- “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” (Matt 18:20)
- devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship (Acts 2:42)
- And of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption (1 Cor 1:30)
- And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Col 3:17)
- whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Cor 10:31)
- Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together (Heb 10:25)
Giving the Gospel of Salvation Through Faith in Jesus Christ
- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son (John 3:16)
- Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life (John 3:36)
- everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life (John 6:40)
- I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live (John 11:25)
- no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12)
- one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus (1 Tim 2:5)
- By this gospel you are saved … that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, he was buried, he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and he appeared (1 Cor 15:2-5)
According to the Scriptures
- examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true (Acts 17:11)
- Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace (Acts 20:32)
- a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15)
- All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (2 Tim 3:16)
- prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God (2 Peter 1:21)
- The same Holy Spirit who inspired the Bible will guide your understanding of the Bible
Preaching the Full Counsel of God
- they took him and explained to him the way of God more accurately (Acts 18:26)
- For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel of God (Acts 20:27)
- For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. (2 Cor 10:4)
- fight … against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Eph 6:12)
- Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me (2 Tim 1:13)
- That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works (2 Tim 3:17)
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Encouraging Godly Growth
- I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you (Acts 20:20)
- pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness (1 Tim 6:11)
- So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing (1 Thes 5:11)
- encourage each other daily, while it is still called today (Heb 3:13)
- let us continue to consider how to motivate one another to love and good deeds (Heb 10:24)
- exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching (Heb 10:25)
- Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church (1 Cor 14:26)
- crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation (1 Pet 2:2)
- Add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love
Submitting to One Another in Love
- Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood (Acts 20:28)
- submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors (1 Cor 16:16)
- Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Eph 4:2)
- Now the overseer is to be above reproach … (1 Tim 3:2)
- In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect (1 Tim 3:8)
- Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless (Titus 1)
- God’s wisdom is pure, peace-loving, gentle, merciful, impartial, sincere, and brings peace and righteousness. (James 3:17-18)
- Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them (1 Pet 5:2)
- Younger believers submit to elders; everyone practice humility, for God favors the humble over the proud. (1 Pet 5:5)
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Serving One Another in Love
- the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, (Luke 22:16)
- and the leader should be like a servant (Luke 22:16)
- God gives different gifts; use them well: prophesy, serve, teach, encourage, give, lead, show kindness. (Rom 12:6-8)
- Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves (Rom 12:10)
- with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience (Col 3:12)
- use your freedom to serve one another in love (Gal 5:13)
- Rather, in humility value others above yourselves (Php 2:3)
- Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. (Eph 5:2)
- Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph 5:21)
- love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith (1 Tim 1:5)
- the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another (1 John 3:11)
- be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble (1 Pet 3:8)
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Forgiving One Another in Love
- “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. (Luke 6:37)
- Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (Eph 4:32)
- As God’s chosen, embrace compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love, uniting all virtues. (Col 3:12-14)
- But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you. (James 2:13)
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