Full verses quoted from the ESV.
MAY 2011
1, True sorrow for sin (Acts 3:19)
Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out.
2, Sincere confession necessary ( 1 John 1:9)
Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness.
3, The meaning of forgiveness (Micah 7:18)
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.
4, Sons and daughters of God (John 1 :12)
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
5, Forgiven as we forgive (Matt 7:2)
For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.
6, Restitution is required (Ezek 33:15)
If the wicked restores the pledge, gives back what he taken by robbery, and walks in the statutes of life, not doing injustice, he shall surely live; he shall not die.
7, Come just as you are (Jer 13:23)
Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots? Then also you can do good who are accustomed to do evil.
8, A personal pardon (Ps 51:1)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
9, Union with Christ (John 15:4)
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
10, Help for the poor in spirit (Matt 5:3)
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
11, A change of heart needed (John 3:3)
Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God."
12, Blessings on the humble man (Matt 18:2, 3)
And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them
3) and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
13, A new life altogether (Eph 4:22-24)
to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,
23) and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
24) and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
14, Holiness of life (Heb 12:14)
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
15, Strengthened by the Spirit (Eph 3:16)
that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
16, Transformation of character (Ps 17:15)
As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
17, Our Lord's example (Rom 6:4)
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
18, "My beloved Son" (Matt 3:16, 17)
And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens wereopened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him ;
17) and behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
19, The first essential (John 3:5)
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."
20, Our sins died with Christ (Rom 6:3)
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?"
21, We rise with Christ (Col 3:1)
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
22, Baptism, a symbol (Acts 22:16)
"And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name."
23, The Christian's marching orders (Matt 28:19)
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
24, Changed by beholding (2 Cor 3:18)
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
25, Taking up our cross (Luke 9:23)
And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
26, Developing good habits (Ps 119:101)
I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep you word.
27, Unashamed of Jesus (Rom 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.
28, God works within us (Phil 2:13)
for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
29, Be careful when you sow (Gal 6:7)
Do not be deceived; God is not mocked , for whatever one sows , that will he also reap.
30, Don't get discouraged (Joshua 1:9)
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
31, A life insurance policy (2 Peter 1:10)
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fail.
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