Here are 100 Bible verses about Bishop, curated from both the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, King James Version, arranged from most to least relevant.
1 Timothy 3:2 KJV
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
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1 Timothy 2:11-15 KJV
11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if …
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2 Timothy 2:2 KJV
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
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Philippians 1:1 KJV
1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
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Acts 14:23 KJV
23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
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Titus 1:5 KJV
5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
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Ephesians 4:11 KJV
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
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Acts 20:28 KJV
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
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1 Corinthians 11:1-2 KJV
1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.
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Matthew 9:6-8 KJV
6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. 7 And he arose, and departed to his house. 8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
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John 20:19-23 KJV
19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto …
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1 Peter 5:1 KJV
1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
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Acts 16:4 KJV
4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
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1 Timothy 3:1-16 KJV
1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, …
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1 Peter 2:25 KJV
25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
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1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV
19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
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Acts 15:6 KJV
6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
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Acts 15:4 KJV
4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
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Matthew 16:15-19 KJV
15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I …
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Titus 1:7 KJV
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
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1 Timothy 3:1 KJV
1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
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1 Corinthians 6:9 KJV
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
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Romans 1:1-32 KJV
1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the …
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Acts 6:1-15 KJV
1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men …
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John 3:16 KJV
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Leviticus 19:19 KJV
19 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.
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Genesis 14:18 KJV
18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
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1 Timothy 5:17 KJV
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
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Galatians 3:27 KJV
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
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1 Corinthians 6:11 KJV
11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
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Romans 12:3-8 KJV
3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. …
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Romans 1:16 KJV
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
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John 6:53 KJV
53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
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Mark 16:20 KJV
20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
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Mark 16:15 KJV
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
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James 5:14 KJV
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
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1 Timothy 3:14-15 KJV
14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
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Romans 1:27 KJV
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
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Acts 17:11 KJV
11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
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Acts 2:1-47 KJV
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and …
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Matthew 16:1-28 KJV
1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. 3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of …
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Leviticus 20:13 KJV
13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
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Leviticus 18:22 KJV
22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
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Genesis 19:1-38 KJV
1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; 2 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night. …
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Titus 2:15 KJV
15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
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1 Corinthians 7:32-34 KJV
32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. 34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: …
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1 Corinthians 7:7-8 KJV
7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I.
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Romans 1:26 KJV
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
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Romans 1:18 KJV
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
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Acts 26:16 KJV
16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
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Acts 20:2 KJV
2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
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Matthew 5:18 KJV
18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
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Leviticus 18:1-30 KJV
1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am the Lord your God. 3 After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances. 4 Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine …
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Jude 1:7 KJV
7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
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1 Peter 5:4 KJV
4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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1 Peter 5:2 KJV
2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
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1 Peter 5:1-4 KJV
1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock. …
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Hebrews 13:17 KJV
17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
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Titus 1:6-10 KJV
6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 9 Holding fast the faithful word as …
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2 Timothy 4:5 KJV
5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
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1 Timothy 4:14 KJV
14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
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Acts 22:15 KJV
15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
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Acts 15:2 KJV
2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
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Revelation 1:1-20 KJV
1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: 2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. 3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things …
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1 Peter 5:1-3 KJV
1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock.
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1 Peter 5:1-2 KJV
1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
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James 3:1 KJV
1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
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Hebrews 13:7 KJV
7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
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Titus 2:5 KJV
5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
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Titus 1:8 KJV
8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
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Titus 1:6 KJV
6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
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Titus 1:5-9 KJV
5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to …
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Titus 1:1-16 KJV
1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; …
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1 Timothy 3:1-7 KJV
1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, …
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1 Timothy 3:1-2 KJV
1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 KJV
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
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Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
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1 Corinthians 2:1-16 KJV
1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, …
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Acts 20:17 KJV
17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
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Acts 20:17-18 KJV
17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
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Acts 11:30 KJV
30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
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Matthew 16:18 KJV
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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Ruth 1:1-22 KJV
1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. 2 And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. …
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Revelation 21:4 KJV
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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1 John 1:9 KJV
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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1 Peter 5:7 KJV
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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1 Peter 5:1-14 KJV
1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock. …
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1 Peter 2:5 KJV
5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
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1 Peter 2:2 KJV
2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
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James 5:16 KJV
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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James 5:14-15 KJV
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
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James 1:2-4 KJV
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
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Hebrews 13:2 KJV
2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
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Hebrews 10:19-23 KJV
19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, …
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Titus 2:2 KJV
2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
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Titus 1:6-9 KJV
6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 9 Holding fast the faithful word as …
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2 Timothy 2:24 KJV
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
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1 Timothy 5:19 KJV
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
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1 Timothy 3:10 KJV
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
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Biblical principles for resolving conflict in a way that honors Christ and reconciles people.
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Total Truth
Equips believers to see all of life through a biblical worldview and challenge secular thinking.
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The Westminster Shorter Catechism
Summarizes key doctrines of Scripture in concise questions and answers.
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Desiring God
Piper unpacks “Christian Hedonism”: that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him, grounded in Scripture.
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Respectable Sins
Exposes the “ordinary” sins Christians often tolerate and calls us to gospel-driven holiness.
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The Hospitality Commands
Shows from Scripture how vital hospitality is to Christian obedience and fellowship.
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The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
Shows how the gospel frees us from self-obsession to live in joy and service.
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Mere Christianity
Lewis lays out the core beliefs of the Christian faith with clarity, logic, and imagination, rooted in Scripture.
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Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands
Biblical counseling and discipleship that helps believers speak God’s truth into one another’s lives.
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Finally Alive
A biblical exploration of the new birth and why regeneration is at the heart of the Christian life.
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Holiness
A rich, pastoral treatment of sin, sanctification, and the fight for holiness in the Christian life, deeply rooted in Scripture.
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The Bruised Reed
A tender Puritan work on Christ’s gentleness toward weak and struggling believers.
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The Glory of Christ
Calls believers to behold the glory of Christ as the great means of transformation.
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The Enemy Within
A modern, accessible summary of John Owen’s teaching on indwelling sin and the believer’s battle.
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Gentle and Lowly
Meditates on Christ’s heart for sinners and sufferers from key biblical texts.
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Institutes of the Christian Religion
A classic work of Reformed theology in an accessible form, laying out Christian doctrine with deep biblical roots.
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Biblical Theology
A classic work tracing the progressive revelation of God’s redemptive plan in Scripture.
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Basic Christianity
A timeless introduction to who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him according to Scripture.
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All of Grace
A simple, powerful explanation of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.
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The Trellis and the Vine
A vision for church ministry centered on disciple-making rather than mere structures and programs.
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The Sovereignty of God
A strong, Scripture-based defense of God’s absolute rule over all things.
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The God Who Is There
Shows how the God of the Bible speaks into modern philosophical and cultural confusion.
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The Cross of Christ
A profound exploration of the meaning and power of the cross at the center of Christian faith and life.
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The Heidelberg Catechism
A beloved Reformation catechism that teaches comfort in Christ through a Q&A format.
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The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
A Puritan classic on learning contentment in God in every circumstance.
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The Attributes of God
Devotional meditations on God’s character that stir reverence and worship.
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A Call to Spiritual Reformation
Walks through Paul’s prayers to teach believers how to pray biblically and God-centeredly.
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This Momentary Marriage
Shows how marriage is designed to display the covenant love of Christ and His church.
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God's Big Picture
Traces the storyline of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in a clear, Christ-centered way.
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Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
Outlines nine biblical priorities for congregations that want to be faithful and healthy.
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Reformed Dogmatics (Single Volume Abridgement)
A rich, Reformed systematic theology that is deeply biblical and Christ-centered.
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Faith Alone
Defends justification by faith alone as the heart of the biblical gospel and Reformation.
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The Reason for God
Thoughtful, biblical responses to common objections to Christianity, aimed at skeptics and believers alike.
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God's Glory in Salvation through Judgment
Argues that God’s glory in salvation through judgment is the central theme of Scripture.
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The Pursuit of God
A heartfelt call to pursue God Himself above all else, with a strong emphasis on holiness and devotion.
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Spiritual Leadership
Biblical principles for godly leadership in the church, home, and workplace.
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The Mortification of Sin
A Puritan classic urging believers to put sin to death by the power of the Spirit.
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Knowing Scripture
Teaches how to interpret the Bible rightly, emphasizing its clarity and our responsibility to study it.
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Christ-Centered Preaching
A standard textbook on preaching that shows how to proclaim Christ from all of Scripture.
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Redemption Accomplished and Applied
A concise, biblical study of Christ’s atonement and the application of salvation to believers.
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Trusting God
Encourages believers to trust God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and love in every circumstance.
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Just Do Something
A wise, biblical approach to knowing God’s will without paralysis or mysticism.
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Preaching and Preachers
Classic lectures on the nature and power of biblical preaching.
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Concise Theology
Short, Scripture-filled summaries of key doctrines, written with clarity and warmth.
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The Holiness of God
Sproul unfolds the blazing holiness of God and why a right fear of the Lord is vital to true worship.
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Don't Waste Your Life
A passionate plea to live for Christ’s glory rather than trivial pursuits.
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Future Grace
Argues that faith in God’s future grace frees believers from the enslaving power of sin.
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Delighting in the Trinity
A joyful, readable introduction to the triune God and why His tri-unity is good news.
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The Pilgrim's Progress
A classic allegory of the Christian journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, saturated with Scripture.
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Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
Shows how God’s sovereignty in salvation fuels, rather than hinders, faithful evangelism.
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Christ of the Covenants
Explains the biblical covenants and how they reveal Christ and God’s plan of redemption.
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Scripture Alone
Explains and defends the authority and sufficiency of Scripture over all human traditions.
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Counterfeit Gods
Exposes modern idols of the heart and points to Christ as our true treasure.
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Biblical Preaching
Introduces the “big idea” approach to expository sermons, rooted in the biblical text.
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
Practical, biblical guidance on disciplines like prayer, Bible intake, worship, and fasting to grow in godliness.
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Christian Mission in the Modern World
Clarifies key biblical concepts like evangelism, mission, and social action.
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Systematic Theology
A comprehensive, evangelical overview of Christian doctrine with Scripture at every point.
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Overcoming Sin and Temptation
A classic Puritan work on mortifying sin and living in the power of the Spirit.
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The Universe Next Door
Surveys competing worldviews and contrasts them with the Christian view of reality.
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Spurgeon on the Christian Life
A portrait of Charles Spurgeon’s Christ-centered theology and joyful piety.
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The Gospel Comes with a House Key
A call to radical, everyday hospitality as a means of gospel witness and discipleship.
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Communion with God
Explores how believers enjoy distinct fellowship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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The Westminster Confession of Faith
A historic confession that systematically sets forth Reformed theology from Scripture.
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Morning and Evening
Devotional readings for each day that point believers to Christ and His promises.
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Chosen by God
A clear, pastoral explanation of biblical election and God’s sovereignty in salvation.
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According to Plan
An introduction to biblical theology that shows how all Scripture points to Christ.
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Living the Cross-Centered Life
A call to keep Christ’s cross at the center of our thinking, worship, and daily living.
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Operation World
A prayer handbook with up-to-date information on nations and their gospel needs.
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The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment
Teaches believers how to distinguish truth from error using Scripture.
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Family Worship
A short, practical guide to leading your home in daily worship of God.
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Idols of the Heart
Helps believers identify and repent of heart-idols through the lens of Scripture.
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The Christian Life
A clear, doctrinally rich overview of salvation and Christian living.
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The Gospel and Personal Evangelism
Encourages and equips Christians to share the gospel faithfully and simply.
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Shepherding a Child's Heart
Biblical parenting that aims at a child’s heart, not just outward behavior.
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The Whole Christ
Deals with legalism, antinomianism, and the grace of God in union with Christ.
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Expository Listening
Teaches Christians how to listen to expository preaching in a way that bears fruit.
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The Bondage of the Will
Luther’s classic defense of the Bible’s teaching on human sin and God’s sovereign grace.
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Religious Affections
Examines the nature of true spiritual experience and the marks of genuine conversion.
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Let the Nations Be Glad!
Missions-focused theology showing that worship is the goal of evangelism to the nations.
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The Hiding Place
The story of Corrie ten Boom’s faith and forgiveness in the midst of Nazi persecution.
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