John’s Favorite Scriptures

IT’S impossible for us to share John’s favorite scriptures as most of his Bible was marked up with red-pen underlines and yellow highlights. He knew God’s Word and shared it often. The following selection includes verses and passages that we knew were special to him and that we often heard him quote.

“In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.” (John 1:1)

“So faith comes from hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the [preaching of the] message concerning Christ.” (Romans 10:17)

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with youwherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

“But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.” (Isaiah 40:31)

“For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;” (Ephesians 2:8)

“Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven [standing firm and unchangeable]. Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation; You have established the earth, and it stands [securely].” (Psalm 119:89-90)

“For we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

Psalm 91 Hebrews 11 The Book of Ephesians