Philly Verses to memorize

Romans 3:24

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Isiah 53:5

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities

Ezekiel 18:4

The souls who sins shall die

Luke 13:3

Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish

1 John 1:8

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us

Psalms 1:2

His delight is in the Law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night

1 Corinthians 5:7

For indeed Christ, our Passover was sacrificed for us

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith

1 Timothy 1:13

But I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief

Proverbs 17:15

He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord

James 2:26

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will give to me on that day

Matthew 5:17-18

"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one not or one tittle will by no means pass from the law until all is fulfilled

John 3:36

He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.

Matthew 25:46

And these will go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Psalms 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Philippians 2:12

Work out your salvation with fear and trembling

Matthew 3:10

Every tree which does not bear Fruit is cut down and thrown into the Fire

1 John 1:8

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 Peter 4:18

If the righteous one is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?

Ephesians 2:8

not of yourselves; it is the gift of God

Hebrews 10:31 — Divine Judgment "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." — Refutes the claim that God never executes directly punitive judgment against sin.

2 Timothy 3:16 — Inspiration of Scripture "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." — Defends the divine origin and complete authority of the Book of Genesis.

Hebrews 9:22 — Necessity of Blood Sacrifices "And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission." — Establishes that sin is an infinite offense against God requiring a blood sacrifice.

Romans 5:9 — Deliverance from Divine Wrath "Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him." — Proves that God's holy wrath against sin is real and that Christ delivers us from it.

Psalm 85:10 — Harmony of Justice and Mercy "Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed." — Demonstrates that Divine Justice and Divine Mercy are unified at the Cross.

Galatians 2:21 — Insufficiency of Repentance Alone "I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain." — Refutes the heresy that repentance alone satisfies divine justice without the Cross.

1 Corinthians 15:3 — Substitutionary Atonement ("For Us") "For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures." — Confirms the biblical and liturgical reality that Christ died in our exact legal place.

Ephesians 5:2 — Ransom Paid to Divine Justice "And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet

smelling aroma." — Proves Christ offered Himself as a ransom sacrifice to God the Father, not Satan.

2 Corinthians 5:14 — Universal Substitutionary Penalty "For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died." — Cited alongside Church Fathers (Athanasius & Cyril) to prove Christ took the place of all.

Philippians 2:12 — Subjective Application of Salvation "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." — Refutes automatic universalism by emphasizing human effort and sacramental participation.

2 Peter 1:4 — True Meaning of Partakers of Divine Nature "...that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." — Explains that believers share in God's virtues/grace, not His uncreated essence.

Hebrews 9:28 — Uniqueness of the Incarnation "So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation." — Refutes the heresy that the Church is a physical "extension of the Incarnation."

1 Peter 2:24 — Bearing Sins on the Tree "Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed." — Affirms the physical reality of Christ carrying our penalty as our substitute.

John 13:30 — Departure of Judas Before the Eucharist "Having received the piece of bread, he then went out immediately. And it was night." — Proves Judas only received the Passover sop and left before Christ consecrated the Eucharist.

1 Peter 4:1 — Impassibility of the Divine Nature "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind..." — Shows that suffering occurred in Christ's human nature while Divinity remained impassible.

2 Peter 1:21 — Exclusivity of Biblical Inspiration "For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." — Refutes the claim that modern preaching/interpretation is equal in authority to Scripture.

Psalm 51:4 — Gravity of Sin Against God "Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight..." — Proves that sin is fundamentally directed against God's infinite authority.

Mark 10:45 — Purpose of the Ransom "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." — Used across Chapters 7 & 8 to validate the term "ransom" as explicit teaching of Jesus.

Romans 3:26 — Righteous Demonstration of Justice "...to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." — Highlights how the Cross upholds God's perfect justice while justifying sinners.

Isaiah 53:5 — Old Testament Substitution Prophecy "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." — Establishes that substitutionary atonement was foretold in Old Testament prophecy.

2 Timothy 4:8 — God as the Righteous Judge "Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day..." — Counteracts assertions that calling God a "judge" is merely human projection.

John 3:36 — Reality of Divine Wrath on Unbelief "He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." — Proves that God's wrath is an active state abiding on unrepentant disobedience.

Galatians 1:8 — Supreme Authority of Apostolic Preaching "But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed." — Establishes the fixed standard of Scripture and Apostolic Tradition against modern innovation.

1 Timothy 2:5

6 — One Mediator and Ransom "For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all..." — Emphasizes both the humanity of Christ and the substitutionary payment of His ransom.

Mark 16:16 — Required Human Response for Salvation "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." — Demonstrates why objective redemption on the Cross requires subjective application.

1 Corinthians 12:27 — Mystical Nature of the Church "Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually." — Defines the Church as a spiritual, mystical body rather than a hypostatic extension of the Incarnation.

Isaiah 14:14 — Temptation of Self

Deification "I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High." — Identifies the prideful desire to become equal to God in essence as Satan's original downfall.

Acts 12:23 — Direct Divine Punishment in New Testament "Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory. And he was eaten by worms and died." — Provides clear New Testament evidence that God executes direct judgment upon wickedness.

Hebrews 9:12 — Eternal Redemption by Blood "Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption." — Highlights the necessity of Christ's blood to achieve real redemption before God's justice.

Malachi 3:6 — Unchangeability of God "For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob." — Affirms that God's divine nature is immutable and incapable of suffering or changing.