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The Apostle's Creed

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The Apostle's Creed is not directly quoted in the Bible, but it is a summary of the key beliefs taught in Scripture. Here are some relevant scripture references for each line of the Apostle's Creed in an acrostic: T Genesis 1:1, Psalm 95:6, Matthew 6:9 "I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth"  H John 3:16, Matthew 16:16,  1 Timothy 2:5 "I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord"   E Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:23 "who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary" A Mark 15:15, Luke 23:46,  John 19:30 "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried"  P 1 Peter 3:18-20, Acts 2:24 "he descended to the dead"  O Luke 24:1-8,  1 Corinthians 15:4 "On the third day he rose again"  S Acts 1:9-11, Mark 16:19 "he ascended into heaven" T Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 3:1 "he is seated at the right hand of the Father" L 2 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 25:31-46 &q

Perfect love casts out fear

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There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. The Good News in this modified acrostic. B 1 John 4:18  But perfect love drives out fear U Romans 8:38-39 Nothing Will Be Able To Separate Us From The Love Of God In Christ Jesus Our Lord T 2 Timothy 1:7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control P John 14:27  Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled Neither Let Them Be Afraid E 1 John 4:16 God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him R Psalm 27:1 The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation Whom Shall I Fear F Isaiah 41:10  Fear Not For I Am With You Be Not Dismayed For I Am Your God E Psalm 34:4  I sought the Lord, and he answered me     and delivered me from all my fears C Philippians 4:6-7  Do Not Be Anxious About Anything But In Everything By Prayer And Supplication With Thanksgiving T Matthew 6:34 Therefore Do Not Be Anxious About Tomorrow

HOPE [Romans 8, 1 Peter 1, Jeremiah 29, Hebrews 11]

H Romans 8:24 For in this hope we were saved... O 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action... P Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you... E Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for...

Jesus is Coming (Revelation 22:7-21)

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Revelation of Jesus Christ and the Voice of Prophecy OPEN IT What is one reward you remember getting? EXPLORE IT What promise did God make? (Rev.22:7) What blessing did Christ promise us? (Rev.22:7) Who did Jesus say is a blessed person? (Rev.22:7) How did the revelations John saw affect him? (Rev.22:8) What command was given to John by his angelic assistant? (Rev.22:9) Why was John commanded not to seal up the prophesies of this book? (Rev.22:10) What additional instructions did the angel give? (Rev.22:11) When Jesus comes, what will He bring with Him? (Rev.22:12) How did Jesus describe Himself? (Rev.22:13,16) Who will be entitled to citizenship in the New Jerusalem? (Rev.22:14) Who will be barred from entering the heavenly city? (Rev.22:15) What is the consequence of living a life of disobedience to God, no matter what it involves? (Rev.22:15) What was Jesus’ method for getting His message to us? (Rev.22:16) What invitation is given by the Spirit and the bride? (Rev.22: