Jesus called you to be saved, to be with Him in fellowship, and to do His work.
“And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted [thelo]. And they came to Him.” (Mk 3:13) “For the promise is to you and
Jesus is your Advocate with the Father. He is always praying for you.
“And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate [parakletos] with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” (1Jn 2:1) “It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is
Jesus has all authority, and He has given you His authority to exercise power over spiritual enemies.
“What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority [exousia] He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” (Mk 1:27) “Behold, I give you the authority
You are a witness for Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, sent into this dark world.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations” (Matt 28:19) “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to
Jesus redeemed you. You are free to serve God and others through love.
“as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God.” (1Pet 2:16) “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use
Your submission to God gives you spiritual strength and authority. Take on the yoke of Jesus.
“Therefore submit [hupotasso] to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” (Jm 4:7) “Take [airo] My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle
Jesus has made you, as an heir, rich in faith and in the righteousness of God.
“Has God not chosen the poor [ptochos=one who crouches or cowers, poverty-stricken with shame or fear] of this world to be rich [plousios] in faith and heirs [kleronomos=one who possesses
Jesus will return soon. The oil of your spiritual life is full, and you will be ready.
“For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” (Matt 24:27) “but the wise took
Jesus is the fulfillment and substance of your eternal redemption. You have spiritual boldness.
“who serve the copy [hupodeigma] and shadow [skia] of the heavenly things, as Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to make the tabernacle.” (Heb 8:5) “which are a