Verses Flashcards
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth
Genesis 1:1
This is the first verse in the Bible.
Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.’ … So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them
Genesis 1:26-27
This describes the creation of man in God’s image.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness
2 Timothy 3:16-17
The importance of Scripture for teaching and correction.
…it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy’
1 Peter 1:16
The call to holiness.
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
Matthew 28:19
The Great Commission.
…that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us
John 17:21
Unity in Christ.
…I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning
Isaiah 46:9-10
God’s uniqueness and omniscience.
…he chose us in him before the foundation of the world… In love he predestined us for adoption to himself
Ephesians 1:4-5
God’s predestination and adoption.
And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new’
Revelation 21:5
God’s promise of renewal.
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit
2 Peter 1:21
The origin of prophecy.
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves
James 1:22
The importance of action.
…we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual
1 Corinthians 2:13
The role of the Spirit in understanding.
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him
Proverbs 30:5
God’s faithfulness and protection.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
Psalm 119:105
Guidance from God’s Word.
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope
Romans 15:4
The purpose of Scripture for hope.
You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me
John 5:39
The testimony of the Scriptures about Jesus.
Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’
John 14:6
The exclusivity of Jesus for salvation.
Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned
Romans 5:12
The consequences of sin.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23
The universal need for salvation.
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour
1 Peter 5:8
The warning against spiritual attack.
For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous
Romans 5:19
The contrast between Adam and Jesus.
And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds
Colossians 1:21
The state of humanity without Christ.
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men
Romans 1:18
The judgment of God against sin.
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ
Ephesians 2:4-5
God’s grace and love towards sinners.