And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: and lo a voice
Our Lord’s Example
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4. Jesus did
Strengthened by the Spirit
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. Ephesians 3:16. Jesus says, “What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive
Holiness of Life
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14. No one who claims holiness is really holy. Those who are registered as holy in the books of heaven are not aware of
Help for the Poor in Spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3. All who have a sense of their deep soul poverty, who feel that they have nothing good in themselves, may find righteousness and strength by
Sincere Confession Essential
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. The apostle says, “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that
Faith Is the Victory
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4. The Christian’s life should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in God. “Whatsoever is