In God's Word, believers are reminded of their identity and purpose, being called a chosen people and a royal priesthood. The apostle Peter writes to encourage the faithful, while Jesus prays for His followers to be sanctified in truth, as seen in John 17:17. The Psalms, such as Psalms 23 and Psalms 119, offer powerful affirmations of God's guidance and presence, highlighting His role as Shepherd and the importance of His Word as a lamp to our feet. Additionally, 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love, further affirming our position in Him.
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.