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1 John 4 8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (niv)
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Matthew 17:20
He replied,“ Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain,‘ Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (niv)
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1 Corinthians 13 3
If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. (niv)
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Matthew 21:21
Jesus replied,“ Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain,‘ Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 13 1
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. (niv)
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Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (niv)
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1 Corinthians 16 22
If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord! (niv)
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Ephesians 3:4
In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, (niv)
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Ephesians 6:19
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, (niv)
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1 Timothy 3 16
Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. (niv)
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1 John 4 20-1 John 4 21
Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. (niv)
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Galatians 5:16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 12 8-1 Corinthians 12 10
To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit,to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. (niv)
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Matthew 21:19
Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it,“ May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 14 1-1 Corinthians 14 2
Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. (niv)
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Romans 16:25
Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, (niv)
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Galatians 6:3
If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. (niv)
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Romans 11:25
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in, (niv)
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1 Corinthians 12 28
And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. (niv)
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Colossians 1:26
the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. (niv)
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Matthew 13:11
He replied,“ Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 7 19
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commands is what counts. (niv)
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Luke 17:5-6
The apostles said to the Lord,“ Increase our faith!”He replied,“ If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree,‘ Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 14 6-1 Corinthians 14 9
Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air. (niv)
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Mark 11:22-23
“ Have faith in God,” Jesus answered.“ Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain,‘ Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 8 4
So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that“ An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that“ There is no God but one.” (niv)
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Matthew 7:22-23
Many will say to me on that day,‘ Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’Then I will tell them plainly,‘ I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ (niv)
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Numbers 24:15-24
Then he spoke his message:“ The prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of one whose eye sees clearly,the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who falls prostrate, and whose eyes are opened:“ I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the people of Sheth.Edom will be conquered; Seir, his enemy, will be conquered, but Israel will grow strong.A ruler will come out of Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.”Then Balaam saw Amalek and spoke his message:“ Amalek was first among the nations, but their end will be utter destruction.”Then he saw the Kenites and spoke his message:“ Your dwelling place is secure, your nest is set in a rock;yet you Kenites will be destroyed when Ashur takes you captive.”Then he spoke his message:“ Alas! Who can live when God does this?Ships will come from the shores of Cyprus; they will subdue Ashur and Eber, but they too will come to ruin.” (niv)
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1 Corinthians 4 1
This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 14 39
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. (niv)
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2 Corinthians 12 11
I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the“ super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. (niv)