Troy P.

Give up your life for your brothers and sisters.

1 John 3:16 (NLT)
We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.

Restored through Christ

Romans 5:10 (NLT)
For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son.

God has given the Son authority over life and death

John 5:19-29 (ESV)
So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise.

God's promise to his people Israel

1 Kings 8:56 (ESV)
"Blessed be the Lord who has given rest to his people Israel, according to all that he promised. Not one word has failed of all his good promise, which he spoke by Moses his servant.

If we die with Him, we will live with Him.

2 Timothy 2:10-13 (NLT)
So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.

As God's Chosen... clothe yourself with mercy, kindness,

Colossians 3:12 (NKJV)
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;

Don Not Judge

Matthew 7:1-5 (ESV)
"Judge not, that you be not judged.

Effective Prayer

Matthew 7:7-11 (NLT)
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

Don't let anger control or consume you

Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLT)
And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,

Wash Yourselves clean and be Free

Isaiah 1:16-17 (NLT)
Wash yourselves and be clean! Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways.

God Will Restore, Support and Strengthen Me!

1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

God Directs our way

Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV)
A mans heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.

God directs

Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

Christ Teaches About: Love, Marriage, Anger, Revenge, Oaths, Salt and Life

Matthew 5:13-48 (NLT)
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.

The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:3-12 (NLT)
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Prayer - Forgiveness from Sin

Psalm 51:1-2 (NLT)
Have mercy on me, OGod, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.

God, You are King forever!

Psalm 102:12 (GNT)
But you, O LORD, are king forever; all generations will remember you.

Our New Bodies Upon Resurrection!

1 Corinthians 15:35-58 (NLT)
But someone may ask, “How will the dead be raised? What kind of bodies will they have?”

Obey Christ's Teachings and you will be FREE!

JOHN 8:31-32 (CEV)
Jesus told the people who had faith in him, “If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples.

If you remain faithful to Jesus' Teachings.... you will be free

John 8:32 (NLT)
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Live in the Light

Ephesians 5:1-7 (NLT)
Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

Ephesians 5:9-20 (NLT)
For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.

He was pierced and crushed because of our sin

Isaiah 53:5-6 (NLT)
But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.

Last Supper

Luke 22:15-20 (KJV)
And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

God's Word Provides!

Isaiah 55:8-11 (NLT)
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.

The Body and Blood of Christ

Mark 14:22-26 (NLT)
As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it, for this is my body.”