Retro

Through the incarnation, Jesus humbled Himself and emptied Himself to become like us. In His resurrection/ascension, He allows us to share in His divinity so we can become like Him. Our identity is so in union with His that, in light of Paul’s persecution of the church, Jesus asked him, “Why are you persecuting me.” […]

2 Corinthians 5:14-17 NASB  For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; [15] and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. [16] Therefore from now on

1 John 5:4-5 NASB  For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. [5] Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Revelation 3:21 NASB  He who overcomes, I will grant to him

Genesis 3:8-9 ESV  And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. [9] But the LORD God called to the man and said to

1 Thessalonians 5:16,18 AMP  REJOICE ALWAYS AND DELIGHT IN YOUR FAITH; [18] in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] BE THANKFUL AND CONTINUALLY GIVE THANKS TO GOD ; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 5:18-20 NASB  …be continually filled with the Spirit, [19] speaking to one another

Matthew 14:22-27 NASB  Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. [23] After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. [24]

Ephesians 2:10 NASB  For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Romans 16:3,7,9,12 NASB  Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, [7] Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners, who are outstanding among the

Philippians 4:11-13 NASB  Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. [12] I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NASB  Rejoice always; [17] pray without ceasing; [18] in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 5:20 NASB  always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; Sometimes, life and stress-containing circumstances come at us

Philippians 4:13 NASB  I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 AMP  I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose-I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him