Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Holy Spirit
John 14: 26
"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
Discipleship
Mat 9: 37, 38
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."
Worldliness
1 John 2: 15 - 17
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world passes away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides for ever.
Worldly Relatives
Mark 6: 4
And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house."
Backsliders
2 Peter 2: 20
For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overpowered, the last state has become worse for them than the first
Our Job
John 12: 32
"And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself"
The Word
Psalm 119: 11
I have laid up thy word in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Love
1 Peter 4: 8
Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.
It's Only Jesus
2 Cor 4: 7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us.
Faith
2 Cor 5: 7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Prayer
Mark 11: 24, 25
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against any one; so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Healing
2 Kings 20: 5 b
"I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will heal you."
Freedom From Fear
John 14: 27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
Overcoming Attacks
1 Tim 6: 12
Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Trials and Tests
1 Cor 10: 13
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Chastening
Prov 15: 32
He who ignores instruction despises himself, but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.
Persecution
Phil 1: 29
For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake
Thankfulness and Murmuring
Eph 5: 20
Always and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
Faithfulness
1 Cor 4: 2
Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Obedience
James 1: 22
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Yieldedness
Romans 6: 13
Do not yield your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but yield yourselves to God as men who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments of righteousness.
Leaders
Mat 23: 11
"He who is greatest among you shall be your servant."
Fruitfulness
John 12: 24
"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
Money / Giving
Psalm 84: 11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the Lord withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Other Verses
Phil 4: 8
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
