Here are 95 Bible verses about celebrating birthdays, curated from both the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, King James Version, arranged from most to least relevant.
Psalm 118:24 KJV
24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
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Romans 14:5-6 KJV
5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. 6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
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Job 1:4 KJV
4 And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
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Genesis 40:20-22 KJV
20 And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. 21 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand: 22 But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.
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Ecclesiastes 7:1 KJV
1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.
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Colossians 2:16 KJV
16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
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Matthew 2:11 KJV
11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
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Ecclesiastes 7:8 KJV
8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
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Mark 6:21 KJV
21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;
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Matthew 14:6 KJV
6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
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Proverbs 9:11 KJV
11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
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Romans 14:5 KJV
5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.
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Leviticus 18:3 KJV
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.
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Genesis 40:20 KJV
20 And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.
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Psalm 90:12 KJV
12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
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Deuteronomy 30:15-20 KJV
15 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; 16 In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it. 17 But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not …
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Philippians 1:3 KJV
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
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Numbers 6:24-26 KJV
24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
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Job 1:1-22 KJV
1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. 2 And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. 3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of …
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Psalm 20:4 KJV
4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
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Matthew 14:6-12 KJV
6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. 7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. 8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger. 9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him …
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Luke 2:8-20 KJV
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For …
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2 Corinthians 6:14-18 KJV
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, …
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3 John 1:2 KJV
2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
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Jeremiah 20:14 KJV
14 Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.
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Isaiah 46:4 KJV
4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
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Ecclesiastes 11:8 KJV
8 But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.
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Psalm 65:11 KJV
11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
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Psalm 139:16 KJV
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
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Psalm 63:1-11 KJV
1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in …
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Luke 1:14 KJV
14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
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2 Corinthians 9:15 KJV
15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
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1 Timothy 4:12 KJV
12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
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James 1:17 KJV
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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1 Peter 2:21 KJV
21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
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Psalm 139:13-14 KJV
13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
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Psalm 16:11 KJV
11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
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Genesis 40:1-23 KJV
1 And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt. 2 And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers. 3 And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound. …
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John 16:21 KJV
21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
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Lamentations 3:22-23 KJV
22 It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
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James 1:12 KJV
12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
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Psalm 37:4 KJV
4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
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Zephaniah 3:17 KJV
17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
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Habakkuk 3:2 KJV
2 O Lord, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.
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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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Proverbs 4:10-13 KJV
10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. 11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. 12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. 13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
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Psalm 91:16 KJV
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
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Psalm 71:6-8 KJV
6 By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. 7 I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. 8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
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Psalm 34:12 KJV
12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
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Matthew 3:14-17 KJV
14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, …
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1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV
31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
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1 Peter 4:13 KJV
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
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James 1:17-18 KJV
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
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Ecclesiastes 11:9 KJV
9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
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Psalm 116:15 KJV
15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
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Proverbs 3:1-35 KJV
1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. …
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Psalm 148:5 KJV
5 Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
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Psalm 119:9 KJV
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
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Psalm 22:10 KJV
10 I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.
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1 John 5:19 KJV
19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
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Romans 8:7 KJV
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
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Psalm 100:3 KJV
3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
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Deuteronomy 26:11 KJV
11 And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the Lord thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.
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Matthew 16:18-28 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. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no …
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Jonah 4:2-3 KJV
2 And he prayed unto the Lord, and said, I pray thee, O Lord, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. 3 Therefore now, O Lord, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live.
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Luke 12:15 KJV
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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Mark 6:1-56 KJV
1 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? 3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, …
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Matthew 14:1-36 KJV
1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. 3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife. 4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful …
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Matthew 11:11 KJV
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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Jeremiah 1:5 KJV
5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
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Proverbs 25:27 KJV
27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
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Psalm 103:1-22 KJV
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy …
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1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 KJV
2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the …
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1 Corinthians 1:4 KJV
4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
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John 4:24 KJV
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
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Ecclesiastes 9:1-18 KJV
1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. 2 All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the …
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 KJV
1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; …
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Job 3:16 KJV
16 Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.
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Philippians 4:1-23 KJV
1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. …
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1 Corinthians 11:12 KJV
12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.
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Isaiah 40:31 KJV
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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Psalm 91:11 KJV
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
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Ephesians 2:8-10 KJV
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
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Galatians 2:20 KJV
20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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Romans 12:1-3 KJV
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man …
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Jeremiah 20:14-18 KJV
14 Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed. 15 Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born unto thee; making him very glad. 16 And let that man be as the cities which the Lord overthrew, and repented not: and let him hear the cry in the morning, and the shouting at noontide; …
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Proverbs 14:13-14 KJV
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
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Numbers 8:1-4 KJV
1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto Aaron and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick. 3 And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the Lord commanded Moses. 4 And this work of the candlestick was of beaten gold, unto the shaft thereof, unto the …
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Hebrews 10:14-25 KJV
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. 15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 17 And their sins and iniquities will I …
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Philippians 1:1-13 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: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, …
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Hebrews 11:5-26 KJV
5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not …
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Colossians 3:15 KJV
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
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1 Corinthians 8:1-13 KJV
1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him. 4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, …
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Psalm 39:4-5 KJV
4 Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am. 5 Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
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1 Samuel 30:12-19 KJV
12 And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights. 13 And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days agone I fell sick. …
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Outlines nine biblical priorities for congregations that want to be faithful and healthy.
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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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Christian Beliefs
A shorter, accessible overview of 20 basic Christian doctrines for everyday believers.
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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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Spiritual Leadership
Biblical principles for godly leadership in the church, home, and workplace.
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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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Christ-Centered Preaching
A standard textbook on preaching that shows how to proclaim Christ from all of 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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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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According to Plan
An introduction to biblical theology that shows how all Scripture points to Christ.
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The Gospel and Personal Evangelism
Encourages and equips Christians to share the gospel faithfully and simply.
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Just Do Something
A wise, biblical approach to knowing God’s will without paralysis or mysticism.
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Knowing God
A classic that helps believers move from knowing about God to truly knowing Him in a personal and biblical way.
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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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The Gospel According to Jesus
Defends a biblical understanding of faith and repentance against easy-believism.
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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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Concise Theology
Short, Scripture-filled summaries of key doctrines, written with clarity and warmth.
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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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Operation World
A prayer handbook with up-to-date information on nations and their gospel needs.
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The Hospitality Commands
Shows from Scripture how vital hospitality is to Christian obedience and fellowship.
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The Westminster Confession of Faith
A historic confession that systematically sets forth Reformed theology from Scripture.
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Biblical Preaching
Introduces the “big idea” approach to expository sermons, rooted in the biblical text.
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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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Pilgrim Theology
An accessible summary of Reformed theology that connects doctrine to the Christian life.
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Morning and Evening
Devotional readings for each day that point believers to Christ and His promises.
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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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Spurgeon on the Christian Life
A portrait of Charles Spurgeon’s Christ-centered theology and joyful piety.
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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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The Attributes of God
Devotional meditations on God’s character that stir reverence and worship.
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Scripture Alone
Explains and defends the authority and sufficiency of Scripture over all human traditions.
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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 Discipline of Grace
Shows how God’s grace and our disciplined effort work together in sanctification.
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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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Systematic Theology
A comprehensive, evangelical overview of Christian doctrine with Scripture at every point.
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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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Christ of the Covenants
Explains the biblical covenants and how they reveal Christ and God’s plan of redemption.
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Christian Mission in the Modern World
Clarifies key biblical concepts like evangelism, mission, and social action.
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The Whole Christ
Deals with legalism, antinomianism, and the grace of God in union with Christ.
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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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The Christian Life
A clear, doctrinally rich overview of salvation and Christian living.
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The Universe Next Door
Surveys competing worldviews and contrasts them with the Christian view of reality.
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All of Grace
A simple, powerful explanation of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.
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A Body of Divinity
A warm, devotional exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism’s doctrines.
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Systematic Theology
A classic Reformed theology text, rich in biblical exegesis and doctrinal clarity.
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Preaching and Preachers
Classic lectures on the nature and power of biblical preaching.
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The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment
Teaches believers how to distinguish truth from error using Scripture.
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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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Finally Alive
A biblical exploration of the new birth and why regeneration is at the heart of the Christian life.
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The Gospel for Real Life
Shows how the finished work of Christ applies to everyday struggles and assurance.
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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 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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Basic Christianity
A timeless introduction to who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him according to Scripture.
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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 Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Explains and defends the doctrines of grace and God’s sovereign election from Scripture.
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Biblical Theology
A classic work tracing the progressive revelation of God’s redemptive plan in Scripture.
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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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Don't Waste Your Life
A passionate plea to live for Christ’s glory rather than trivial pursuits.
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Trusting God
Encourages believers to trust God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and love in every circumstance.
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The Knowledge of the Holy
Short, powerful meditations on the attributes of God that lift the reader into a bigger, more biblical view of who He is.
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Faith Alone
Defends justification by faith alone as the heart of the biblical gospel and Reformation.
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Counterfeit Gods
Exposes modern idols of the heart and points to Christ as our true treasure.
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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 Peacemaker
Biblical principles for resolving conflict in a way that honors Christ and reconciles people.
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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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Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
A robust, Scripture-saturated theology of prayer with practical guidance for deepening communion with God.
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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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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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Redemption Accomplished and Applied
A concise, biblical study of Christ’s atonement and the application of salvation to believers.
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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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Let the Nations Be Glad!
Missions-focused theology showing that worship is the goal of evangelism to the nations.
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The Westminster Shorter Catechism
Summarizes key doctrines of Scripture in concise questions and answers.
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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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This Momentary Marriage
Shows how marriage is designed to display the covenant love of Christ and His church.
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