THE SPIRIT OF POWER
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and sound mind.
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and sound mind.
Therefore, I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
But join me in suffering for the gospel (Best News Ever), by the power of God, Who has saved us and called us to a holy life- not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace.
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him.
Remember, Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel (Best News Ever), for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him Who called us by His own glory and goodness.