…the wages of sin is death,

but the free gift of God

is eternal life

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 6:23

…just as Christ was raised from the dead

by the glorious power of the Father,

now we also may live new lives.

Romans 6:4

…just as sin ruled over all people

and brought them to death,

now God’s wonderful grace rules instead,

giving us right standing with God

and resulting in eternal life

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:21

God decided in advance

to adopt us into his own family

by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.

This is what he wanted to do

and it gave him great pleasure.

So we praise God

for the glorious grace

he has poured out on us

who belong to his dear Son.

Ephesians 1:5-6

Even before he made the world,

God loved us

and chose us in Christ

to be holy

and without fault in his eyes.

Ephesians 1:4

…You will always harvest what you plant.

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity,

we should do good to everyone—

especially to those in the family of faith.

Galatians 6:7,10

…those who live to please the Spirit

will harvest everlasting life

from the Spirit.

So let’s not get tired

of doing what is good.

At just the right time

we will reap a harvest of blessing

if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:8-9

…the Holy Spirit

produces this kind of fruit

in our lives:

love,

joy,

peace,

patience,

kindness,

goodness,

faithfulness,

gentleness,

and self-control…

Galatians 5:22

…What is important

is faith expressing itself

in love.

Galatians 5:6

So Christ has truly set us free.

Now make sure that you stay free,

and don’t get tied up again

in slavery to the law.

Galatians 5:1