Here are 100 Bible verses about forgiving murderers, curated from both the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, King James Version, arranged from most to least relevant.
Numbers 35:33 KJV
33 So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it.
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Romans 12:17-21 KJV
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, …
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Deuteronomy 19:11-13 KJV
11 But if any man hate his neighbour, and lie in wait for him, and rise up against him, and smite him mortally that he die, and fleeth into one of these cities: 12 Then the elders of his city shall send and fetch him thence, and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that he may die. 13 Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away the guilt of innocent blood from Israel, that it …
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Matthew 6:14-15 KJV
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
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Numbers 35:30 KJV
30 Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
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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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Exodus 20:13 KJV
13 Thou shalt not kill.
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Mark 11:25 KJV
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
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Romans 3:23 KJV
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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Matthew 18:21-22 KJV
21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
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Ephesians 4:32 KJV
32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
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Matthew 5:21-24 KJV
21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. …
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Proverbs 28:17 KJV
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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Colossians 3:8 KJV
8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
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Revelation 21:7-8 KJV
7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
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Luke 17:3-4 KJV
3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
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James 1:19-20 KJV
19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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Acts 10:43 KJV
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
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1 John 2:15 KJV
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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James 4:11-12 KJV
11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. 12 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
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Romans 6:23 KJV
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Luke 18:9-14 KJV
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. …
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Proverbs 20:22 KJV
22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
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Proverbs 29:11 KJV
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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Proverbs 14:29 KJV
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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Colossians 3:13 KJV
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
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Proverbs 15:1 KJV
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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1 John 2:2 KJV
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
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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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James 1:1-27 KJV
1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 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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1 Corinthians 13:1-13 KJV
1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body …
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Romans 5:1-21 KJV
1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: …
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John 8:1-11 KJV
1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. …
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1 John 2:1-29 KJV
1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and …
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Ephesians 4:29 KJV
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
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Matthew 19:18 KJV
18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
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Exodus 2:11-12 KJV
11 And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren. 12 And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.
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Colossians 1:14 KJV
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
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Luke 23:34 KJV
34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
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James 2:8-11 KJV
8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: 9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. 10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. …
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Matthew 6:12 KJV
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
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Ephesians 4:29-32 KJV
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And …
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Matthew 18:21-35 KJV
21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one …
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John 3:1-36 KJV
1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. …
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Proverbs 20:3 KJV
3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
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Colossians 3:12-14 KJV
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
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Matthew 5:43-48 KJV
43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain …
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Proverbs 29:22 KJV
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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Hebrews 8:12 KJV
12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
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Ephesians 5:1-33 KJV
1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, …
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Ephesians 1:7 KJV
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
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Luke 6:37 KJV
37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
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Isaiah 55:7 KJV
7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
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Proverbs 19:11 KJV
11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
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2 Samuel 1:1-27 KJV
1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag; 2 It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance. 3 And David said unto him, …
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1 Samuel 15:1-3 KJV
1 Samuel also said unto Saul, The Lord sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. 3 Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; …
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Revelation 22:14-15 KJV
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
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1 John 2:14 KJV
14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
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1 Corinthians 13:7 KJV
7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
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Romans 5:8 KJV
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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Matthew 18:15 KJV
15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
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Matthew 6:14 KJV
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
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Proverbs 17:9 KJV
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
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Proverbs 12:16 KJV
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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Psalm 32:5 KJV
5 I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
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1 Peter 3:3-4 KJV
3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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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 1:14 KJV
14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
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Romans 8:38-39 KJV
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Romans 5:6 KJV
6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
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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 25:10-12 KJV
10 Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest. 11 For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar. 12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with the …
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Acts 13:38-39 KJV
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
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Acts 2:38 KJV
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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John 16:5-25 KJV
5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is …
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John 8:7 KJV
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
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Luke 23:33-34 KJV
33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
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Matthew 5:23-24 KJV
23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
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Genesis 9:6 KJV
6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
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Revelation 21:8 KJV
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
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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 John 2:17 KJV
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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1 John 2:12 KJV
12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
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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 1:27 KJV
27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
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2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 KJV
1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; …
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Ephesians 4:26-27 KJV
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil.
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Romans 13:9 KJV
9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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Romans 13:4 KJV
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
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Romans 13:2 KJV
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
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Romans 12:20 KJV
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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Romans 12:19 KJV
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Romans 12:19-21 KJV
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Romans 5:16 KJV
16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
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Romans 5:12 KJV
12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
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Romans 5:9 KJV
9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
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Acts 17:30 KJV
30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
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Acts 7:59-60 KJV
59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
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Acts 3:19 KJV
19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
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John 8:11 KJV
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
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Missions-focused theology showing that worship is the goal of evangelism to the nations.
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Concise Theology
Short, Scripture-filled summaries of key doctrines, written with clarity and warmth.
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Trusting God
Encourages believers to trust God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and love in every circumstance.
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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 Whole Christ
Deals with legalism, antinomianism, and the grace of God in union with Christ.
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The Peacemaker
Biblical principles for resolving conflict in a way that honors Christ and reconciles people.
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Spiritual Leadership
Biblical principles for godly leadership in the church, home, and workplace.
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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 Discipline of Grace
Shows how God’s grace and our disciplined effort work together in sanctification.
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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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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 Westminster Confession of Faith
A historic confession that systematically sets forth Reformed theology from 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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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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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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Idols of the Heart
Helps believers identify and repent of heart-idols through the lens of Scripture.
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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 Enemy Within
A modern, accessible summary of John Owen’s teaching on indwelling sin and the believer’s battle.
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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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Reformed Dogmatics (Single Volume Abridgement)
A rich, Reformed systematic theology that is deeply biblical and Christ-centered.
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The Bruised Reed
A tender Puritan work on Christ’s gentleness toward weak and struggling believers.
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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 Attributes of God
Devotional meditations on God’s character that stir reverence and worship.
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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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Future Grace
Argues that faith in God’s future grace frees believers from the enslaving power of sin.
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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 Gospel and Personal Evangelism
Encourages and equips Christians to share the gospel faithfully and simply.
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The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment
Teaches believers how to distinguish truth from error using Scripture.
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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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This Momentary Marriage
Shows how marriage is designed to display the covenant love of Christ and His church.
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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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The God Who Is There
Shows how the God of the Bible speaks into modern philosophical and cultural confusion.
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Pilgrim Theology
An accessible summary of Reformed theology that connects doctrine to the Christian life.
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Chosen by God
A clear, pastoral explanation of biblical election and God’s sovereignty in salvation.
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Gentle and Lowly
Meditates on Christ’s heart for sinners and sufferers from key biblical texts.
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Just Do Something
A wise, biblical approach to knowing God’s will without paralysis or mysticism.
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The Christian Life
A clear, doctrinally rich overview of salvation and Christian living.
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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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Systematic Theology
A comprehensive, evangelical overview of Christian doctrine with Scripture at every point.
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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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Religious Affections
Examines the nature of true spiritual experience and the marks of genuine conversion.
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The Gospel According to Jesus
Defends a biblical understanding of faith and repentance against easy-believism.
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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 Glory of Christ
Calls believers to behold the glory of Christ as the great means of transformation.
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Christ-Centered Worship
Traces historic worship patterns and shows how to shape Christ-focused services today.
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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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The Reason for God
Thoughtful, biblical responses to common objections to Christianity, aimed at skeptics and believers alike.
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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 Call to Spiritual Reformation
Walks through Paul’s prayers to teach believers how to pray biblically and God-centeredly.
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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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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 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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Respectable Sins
Exposes the “ordinary” sins Christians often tolerate and calls us to gospel-driven holiness.
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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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Shepherding a Child's Heart
Biblical parenting that aims at a child’s heart, not just outward behavior.
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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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A Body of Divinity
A warm, devotional exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism’s doctrines.
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The Westminster Shorter Catechism
Summarizes key doctrines of Scripture in concise questions and answers.
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Expository Listening
Teaches Christians how to listen to expository preaching in a way that bears fruit.
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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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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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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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Biblical Theology
A classic work tracing the progressive revelation of God’s redemptive plan in Scripture.
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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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Worship Matters
Helps worship leaders and churches keep the gospel central in congregational worship.
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According to Plan
An introduction to biblical theology that shows how all Scripture points to Christ.
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Scripture Alone
Explains and defends the authority and sufficiency of Scripture over all human traditions.
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The Hospitality Commands
Shows from Scripture how vital hospitality is to Christian obedience and fellowship.
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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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The Universe Next Door
Surveys competing worldviews and contrasts them with the Christian view of reality.
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Morning and Evening
Devotional readings for each day that point believers to Christ and His promises.
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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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Christian Mission in the Modern World
Clarifies key biblical concepts like evangelism, mission, and social action.
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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 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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Christ-Centered Preaching
A standard textbook on preaching that shows how to proclaim Christ from all of Scripture.
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The Cost of Discipleship
A penetrating look at Jesus’ call to follow Him, contrasting cheap grace with true, costly discipleship.
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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 Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
A Puritan classic on learning contentment in God in every circumstance.
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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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Family Worship
A short, practical guide to leading your home in daily worship of God.
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