Transformation into the Image of Christ
- Romans 8:29 (ESV)“For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.”
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”
- Colossians 3:9-10 (ESV)“Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.”
- Philippians 3:20-21 (ESV)“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.”
Seated at the Right Hand of God
- Ephesians 2:6 (ESV)“And raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
- Colossians 3:1 (ESV)“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”
- Hebrews 12:2 (ESV)“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Spiritual Gifts and Power
- 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (ESV)“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.”
- Ephesians 4:11-13 (ESV)“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”
- Romans 12:6-8 (ESV)“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.”
Effectual Power of Christ
- Ephesians 1:19-21 (ESV)“And what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.”
- Philippians 3:10-11 (ESV)“That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”
- Colossians 1:11 (ESV)“Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.”
These scriptures collectively cover the transformation into Christ’s image, the exalted position with Him, and the empowerment through spiritual gifts and His effectual power.
Spiritual Keys
- Matthew 16:19 (ESV)“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
- Isaiah 22:22 (ESV)“And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David. He shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.”
Asking and Receiving
- Matthew 7:7-8 (ESV)“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”
- John 14:13-14 (ESV)“Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.”
- John 15:7 (ESV)“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
- John 16:24 (ESV)“Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”
Faith and Courage
- 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
- Joshua 1:9 (ESV)“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Building Up
- Nehemiah 2:18 (ESV)“And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, ‘Let us rise up and build.’ So they strengthened their hands for the good work.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”
- Ephesians 4:12 (ESV)“To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”
These verses collectively address spiritual authority (keys), the principle of asking and receiving, encouragement to live without fear, and the call to build and strengthen each other in faith.