Ephesians 2:1–5 (NIV) 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5  in mercy and because of His great love, made you alive in Christ even when you were dead in sin (v4-5)

Church discipline will never be popular, but it will always be necessary. 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 (NIV)  So when you are assembled and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present, 5   This ugly passage in 1 Corinthians 5 helps us understand two key reasons why. ultimately did exactly what Paul intended: it led to the man's repentance and restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-

John 17:1–5 (NIV) CONTEXT: As His crucifixion draws near, Jesus prays to His Father. 1 After Jesus said Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 

Galatians 5:1-6 (NIV) It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. 5  

Proverbs 30:5–6 (NIV) 5 “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 5: The Authority of Scripture We

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (NIV) 12  Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who Today: John 5

Jesus is both God and man, so He stands for you before God. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 (NIV) 5 For there is one

1 John 5:19-20 (ESV) 19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil

Cast all your anxiety upon God, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6–7 (NIV) 6 Humble yourselves, therefore

2 Corinthians 5:15-17 (NIV) 15  And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves