Where the Real News is the Good News

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
    of whom shall I be afraid?

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
    for you alone, Lord,
    make me dwell in safety.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an examplefor the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
    is God in his holy dwelling.

So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

When you pass through the waters,
    I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
    you will not be burned;
    the flames will not set you ablaze.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.