BIBLE VERSES WITH 1 POINT

Matthew

6:33 - “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” - Sermon on the Mount

Mark

10:45 - “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Not chronological, quick accurate view of Jesus

Luke

19:10 - “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - chronological

John

20:30-31 - “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” - Jesus is sent and sending

Acts

1:8 - “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” - Luke’s second book

Romans

1:16 - “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” - clearest picture of how the Gospel works

1 Corinthians

10:31 - “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” - Paul brings reconciliation

2 Corinthians

5:17 - “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” - reaffirms that they are reconciled

Galatians

5:22-23 - “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” - Fruit of the Spirit

Ephesians

2:8-9 - “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.” - Put on the full armor of God

Philippians

4:4-6 - “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” - focuses on joy

Colossians

3:2 - “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” - who we are in Christ

1 Thessalonians

5:16-18 “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” - one of the most positive letters

2 Thessalonians

3:3 - “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” - Addresses false teaching

1 Timothy

4:12 - “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” - Paul is about to die

2 Timothy

3:16-17 - “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” - Paul is about to die

Titus

2:7-8 - “In everything, set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.” - the Church should be different from the world

Philemon

1:12-13 - “I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you. I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel.” - argument against slavery

Hebrews

12:1-2 - “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” - Christ is greater than everyone else

James

1:5 - “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” - how to act and treat others when experiencing trials

1 Peter

5:8-9 - “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings." - calls Christians aliens

2 Peter

3:9 - “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” - Peter’s last reminder

1 John

1:9 - “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - love is on his mind

2 John

1:9 - “Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.” - Walking in love

3 John

1:4 - “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” - shortest book in the Bible

Jude

1:3 - “Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.” - Jude was the brother of Jesus

Revelation

3:20 - “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” - 7 letters to 7 churches