John 8:31-32

The Truth Will Set You Free

31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, aIf you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will bknow the truth, and the truth cwill set you free.”

John 15:5-10

5I am the vine; dyou are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that ebears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not abide in me fhe is thrown away like a branch and withers; gand the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7If hyou abide in me, and my words abide in you, iask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 jBy this my Father is glorified, that you kbear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 lAs the Father has loved me, mso have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 nIf you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as oI have kept pmy Father’s commandments and abide in his love.

Acts 11:23

23When he came and saw qthe grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord rwith steadfast purpose,

Acts 14:22

22 sstrengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them tto continue in uthe faith, and saying that vthrough many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 19:8

8And whe entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them xabout the kingdom of God.

Acts 28:23

23When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening yhe expounded to them, testifying to zthe kingdom of God and aatrying to convince them about Jesus abboth from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.

2 Corinthians 5:11

The Ministry of Reconciliation

11Therefore, knowing acthe fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But adwhat we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.

2 Corinthians 6:1

1 aeWorking together with him, then, afwe appeal to you agnot to receive the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 5:1

Christ Has Set Us Free

1For ahfreedom Christ has aiset us free; ajstand firm therefore, and do not submit again to aka yoke of alslavery.

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