As a disciple, you keep God’s commandments and the faith of Jesus and grow in His grace and love.
“Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep [tereo] the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” (Rev 14:12) “keep [tereo] yourselves in the love
Jesus accomplishes His will in this world, and He is pleased to use you to do it, as you pick up your cross.
“Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Mk 8:34) “The Father has not left Me alone, for I always
Jesus astonishes you with His miracles, His teaching, and His love, compassion, and care for you.
“And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.” (Mk 7:37) “You have heard
You have the pure faith of a mustard seed, so you can perform miracles and good works with Jesus’ authority.
“And He marveled because of their unbelief…And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them.” (Mk 6:6,13) “By this My Father is
Jesus is holy, Almighty God, the Beginning and the End, and the Author and Finisher of your faith.
“Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty [pantokrator], Who was and is and is to come!” (Rev 4:8) “These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them,
Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, has given you an abundant life and a spiritually prosperous soul.
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper [euodoo] in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers [euodoo].” (3Jn 1:2) “I have come that they may have
Your new birth in Christ fills you with God’s love for those who are also children of God.
“Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten [gennao] of Him.” (1Jn 5:1) “But
The Holy Spirit is drawing you into a deeper love and fellowship with Jesus and the Father.
“truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.” (1Jn 1:3) “keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord JesusAs you learn from the Father and grow in your knowledge of Jesus, you experience greater divine power.
“as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2Pet 1:3)