28 And God has placed in the church first apostles , second prophets , third teachers , then miracles , gifts of healing , helps , gifts of leadership , ...

This is an oversimplification of the book, but the distinction is a valid one. God's provision contrasts with man's responsibility to behave in a manner ...

... book of life . 4 Rejoice in the Lord always . Again I say , rejoice ! 5 Let ... 12:38; Job 1:1, 8; Ps. 37:37). Although a number of Hebrew and Greek ...

1 From Paul , an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God , and Timothy our brother , 2 to the saints , the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ , at ...

You have become kings without us ! I wish you had become kings so that we could reign with you ! 9 For , I think , God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as ...

Do you desire not to fear authority ? Do good and you will receive its commendation 4 because it is God's servant for your well-being . But be afraid if you do ...

Instructions about Specific Groups ; believing woman · has ; widows in her family, let her help ; them . The church ; not be burdened ; so that it may help ...

21 Dear friends , if our conscience does not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God , 22 and whatever we ask we receive from him , because we ...

13 Until I come , give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation , to teaching . 14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you ...

6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you received the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit , despite great affliction . · As a ...