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Romans 13:11-14 (view passage online)
Believers must prepare their minds, stay sober, and rest their hope fully on grace. Obedient children reject their former lusts and pursue holiness because God is holy. Believers conduct themselves in fear because Christ redeemed them with His precious blood rather than corruptible things.
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1 Peter 1:13-19 (view passage online)
Prophets searched carefully about the coming grace. The Spirit of Christ testified beforehand about the sufferings of Christ and the following glories, which angels desire to understand. Believers must prepare their minds and rest their hope fully on grace.
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Colossians 1:9-12 (view passage online)
Paul prays for believers to have the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. He encourages them to walk worthy of the Lord, bear fruit, and grow strong with all might. Believers give thanks to the Father for qualifying them to share in the inheritance.
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1 Peter 1:1-12 (view passage online)
Trials test the genuineness of faith, making it more precious than perishable gold. This tested faith brings praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Believers love Jesus without seeing Him and rejoice with inexpressible joy.