Eph 2:5-6 Novels & Stories

Mercy complained and I stuck my tongue out to annoy her. "Two?" Devil said then looked at me, I already had my eyes on him "FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND SHALL BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH. Ephesian 5:31." he said with his devilish grin and I gasped. "Did you just quote the scripture?" I asked the obvious showing how surprised I was and he just scoffed.

I could only recall a bible quotation, maybe the book of the Bible where it can be found, but not the exact reference. When I came, they had just finished a round where anyone interested would come out and quote a scripture with its exact reference. What they were doing when I came was the leader would either quote a scripture and someone would tell him where it's found or he would mention a reference and someone would tell him, the scripture there. "Galatians 2:20?" "I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me"

His eyes looked hungry when he saw me. "Come here Michael," he said quietly. "Tonight we finish your penance properly." I walked up the steps until I stood right in front of him. The altar felt cold under my hands when I touched it. Father Elias opened the Bible and turned to a page he had marked. He read the verse in his deep calm voice. "Romans 6 verse 13. Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness."

I stammered. “Praise the Lord,” he shouted again, with a small smile appearing on his face. “Hallelujah,” they chorused again. “Brethren, this is the final stage for his prosper and victory tonight. In the book of Ephesians 6:12, we are told that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places…amen.” “Amen,” the people below chanted in unison.

Timotheus snatched the Bible from Ferran’s hand and opened it as if he was so familiar with the book. “John 3:16… John 3:16…” Timotheus opened the Bible and saw the highlighted verse. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” He read. “What about the numbers 17, 18, 19, 20, 21?” Czaquira asked. “Maybe the words?” Timotheus was confused for a while.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It doesn't mistreat, it doesn't seek its interests, it doesn't get angry easily, it doesn't hold a grudge. Love does not rejoice in injustice, but rejoices in the truth. Everything suffers, everything believes, everything hopes, everything supports.” — Bible (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). Five years later Eduardo was behind his desk in his New York office, reviewing the company's monthly financial statements, when the door swung open.

"In Jeremiah 30, verse 17, he says he will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord." "Deuteronomy 31:6 also says that we should not be afraid or terrified because of them, because the Lord your God is with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you and according to Mark 10:27, Jesus glanced at them and remarked, 'With man, it is impossible, but not with God' For with God, anything is possible, so why don't you lean on Him? Things may not be going well for you right now, but strive to find peace within yourself and you will enjoy your time here on Earth."

I will trust you and honor you And I will laugh with you and cry with you. I will love you faithfully. Through the best and the worst, Through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold. So I will give you my life to keep. So help me God. The fr. added and continues to say; and according to the bible verse J, ohn 4:7-12 Dear, brothers and, sisters. Let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God—for God is love.

The voice made me remember a verse our pastor used as a sermon in the bible the last time I attended the evening bible study that always takes place every Tuesday. I can recall the verse very well that says, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Take therefore the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, with your loins girt with truth and your breastplate of righteousness on. And with the preparation of the gospel of peace on your feet;

“I’m preaching about God’s true love and compassion for mankind, for God first loved us before we loved him. Brethren, let’s not forsake such a great love. Alleluia!” “Ameeen!” roared back the congregation. “And today, we have that vine with us, the God that existed from the foundation of the world. He is also the Lord of Sabbath, and he shall grant you rest from all your sins and curses, and the labour of your soul. Look, all he needs from you is your heart, that you may love him with the whole of your heart and soul and your neighbour like unto yourself. The word of God in the book of John, chapter fifteen, verse one to five, speaks about this true vine."