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Pleasant Words from the Gospel

approval]; and even though you do not see him now, you believe
in him [as a prophet of God] and are filled with an inexpressible
and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the

salvation of your souls. (1 Peter, 1:5-9)

My message and my preaching were not with wise and persua-
sive words, but with a demonstration of His power [God's Reve-
lation], so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but
on God's power. (1 Corinthians, 2:4-5)

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her
great mercy, and they shared her joy. (Luke, 1:58)

And the disciples were filled with joy and with God's Spirit.
(Acts, 13:52)

Rejoice in the Lord [your faith in God] always. I will say it
again: Rejoice! (Philippians, 4:4)

I have been reminded of your sincere faith... I remind you to
fan into flame [increase] the gift of God... (2 Timothy, 1:5-6)

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But
one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind [what I did in the past]

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