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and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch the disciples Christians.
But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.
And in the multitude of those that believed there was one heart and soul: and not one person said, that any part of his substance was his peculiar property; but all things were in common among them.
But by the hands of the apostles were many signs and miracles done among the people; (and they were all with one accord in the portico of Solomon.
Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of faith.
MY brethren, hold not the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus shewing a respect for persons.
For both he that sanctifies, and they who are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
They therefore being sent on their way by the church, passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving a particular narrative of the conversion of the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the brethren.
to the saints at Colosse, and to the faithful brethren in Christ: grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God hath elected you from the beginning unto salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit, and faith in the truth:
And I fell down before his feet to worship him: and he said unto me, See thou dost not so: I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus.
Go therefore, make disciples among all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
NOW in those days, when the disciples were multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian proselytes against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution.
strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven.
BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God! therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
But as many as did receive him, on them he bestowed authority to become children of God, even on those who believe on his name:
The same spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
So then Peter was kept in prison: but fervent prayer was offered up by the church to God for him.
BUT Saul was delighted with his execution. Now on that very day commenced a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and all, besides the apostles, were dispersed through the regions of Judea and Samaria.
and the church which is in their house. Salute Epinetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto Christ.
PAUL an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the first begotten from the dead, that he might be in all things pre-eminent.
but should I be delayed, that thou mayest know how it behoveth thee to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and the pedestal of truth.
PETER, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the sojourners, dispersed through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
And except those days were shortened, there would be no flesh saved: but for the elect's sake these days shall be shortened.
What then is the result? Israel hath not obtained that which it seeketh; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded,
Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ with eternal glory.
PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of the elect of God, and the knowledge of truth which leads to godliness;
But if children, then heirs; heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be we suffer with him, that we may also together with him be glorified.
But if ye are Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Therefore thou art no more a slave, but a son, and if a son, an heir also of God through Christ.
that the Gentiles should be co-heirs, and of the same body, and sharers with them of his promise in Christ by the Gospel:
Ye husbands, in like manner dwell with them discreetly, putting respect on the dear woman as being the weaker vessel, and as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers may meet no interruption.
So then ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
who in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God; who had not obtained mercy, but are now the objects of mercy.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering;
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Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Christians
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a vast multitude believing, turned to the Lord.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Now all who believed were together, and had all things common; and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as every one had need.
And in the multitude of those that believed there was one heart and soul: and not one person said, that any part of his substance was his peculiar property; but all things were in common among them. And with great power bore the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any person in want among them: for as many as were possessors of fields or houses disposed of them, and brought the prices of the things sold, read more.
and laid them at the apostles' feet: and a distribution was made to every one according as he had need. And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (which is, being interpreted, A son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, having a field belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
and not only so, but who was chosen by the churches as my fellow-traveller with this charity, ministered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and [to shew] your ready mind.
NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you. For I know your readiness of mind, for which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia had made preparation a year ago; and your zeal hath stirred up very many. But I have sent the brethren, that our glorying in you might not be vain in this matter; that as I have said, ye may be prepared. read more.
Lest haply if the Macedonians come with me, and find you unprepared, we (not to say, you) may be confounded in this confidence of boasting. I have thought it necessary therefore to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and prepare before your promised bounty, that it may be ready as a matter of bounty, and not as [extorted] of covetousness. But this I add, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly, and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that in every case having always all sufficiency, ye may abound unto every good work: as it is written, "He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness abideth for ever." Now he that supplieth seed to the sower, shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness, being in every thing enriched unto all liberality, which [causeth] by us thanksgiving to God. For the ministration of this [charitable] service not only abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God; (while by the evidence of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberality towards them, and towards all men;)
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In macedonia
but that according to equality, your abundance on the present occasion should afford a supply for their deficiency, that their abundance also may supply your deficiency, that there may be equality.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In antioch (of syria)
Then the disciples, as everyman had ability, determined every individual of them to send a sum to be distributed among the brethren who dwelt in Judea:
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In philippi
But I have now all things, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus your bounty, an odour of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
Names » Of the saints » Christians
and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch the disciples Christians.
Titles and names of saints » Christians
and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch the disciples Christians.
Topics on Christians
Accusations, Against Early Christians
Acts 16:19-21But when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they laid hold on Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the forum before the chief rulers,
Admonition, Of Christians
Romans 15:14And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another.
Agreement, Among Christians
Ephesians 4:3careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of peace.
Aliens, Christians In The World
John 15:18-19If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before you.
Anointing of Christians
2 Corinthians 1:21-22Now he that confirmeth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
Attitudes, Of Christians To The World
Romans 12:2And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renovation of your mind, that you may prove by experience what is the will of God, that is good, acceptable, and perfect.
Calling, Of Christians
2 Timothy 1:9who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time had a beginning;
Christians Are Called Children
1 John 3:1-2BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God! therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Christians Are Called Disciples
Acts 11:26and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch the disciples Christians.
Christians Are Called Followers Of The Way
Acts 9:1-2BUT Saul, still breathing out threatenings and murder against the disciples of the Lord, applying to the high-priest,
Christians Are Called Friends
John 15:15I no more call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his master is doing: but I have called you friends because I have made known to you all things which I have heard of my Father.
Christians Are Called Heirs
Romans 8:17But if children, then heirs; heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be we suffer with him, that we may also together with him be glorified.
Christians Are Called Prisoners Of Christ
Ephesians 3:1FOR this cause [am] I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
Christians Are Called Servants Of Christ
Romans 1:1PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart for the Gospel of God,
Christians Are Called Servants Of God
2 Corinthians 6:4but in every thing approving ourselves as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in straits,
Christians Being Called Brothers
Hebrews 2:11For both he that sanctifies, and they who are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Christians, Names Of
Acts 5:14But believers on the Lord were abundantly added to them, multitudes, both of men and women.)
Compassion, In Christians
Ephesians 4:32but be ye kind one to another, full of sensibility, forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath forgiven you.
Confidence, Of Christians
1 John 3:21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence towards God.
Crowns Of Christians
1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
Deceivers, Of Christians
Romans 16:18For such are not servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the guileless.
Deception, Christians Must Not Practice
1 Peter 2:1WHEREFORE putting far away wickedness of every kind, and all deceit, and hypocrisies, and envyings, and all backbitings,
Division Among Christians
Acts 15:1-5AND certain persons coming down from Judea taught the brethren, That if ye are not circumcised according to the ordinances of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
Humility In The Christians Life
Colossians 3:12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering;
Love Fellow Christians!
John 13:34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Reasons Why The World Hates Christians
Matthew 10:22And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, that man shall be saved.
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