Bible quotes

• Bible quote for natural theology:

  "since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made" (Romans)
• Bible quote abt Church unity:

  "just as each of us has one body with many members, [...] so in Christ we, though many, form one body" (Romans)
• Bible verse supporting view saved "sola fide"

  "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works" (Ephesians)
• Bible quote for Calvin's view of Jesus as king:

  "he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority [...] and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body" (Ephesians)
• “Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands” (Ephesians 5:22)
• Bible quote for LT/BT, Jesus liberate poor:

  "he has brought down the mighty from their seats and has exalted the humble" (Luke)
• Bible quote supporting LT/BT:

  Jesus came "to proclaim good news to the poor, [...] to set the oppressed free" (Luke)
• Bible quote against LT: “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat [...] life is more than food” (Luke)
• Biblical base for eucharist:

  "And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you" (Luke 22: 19-20)
• Parable of the sheep and the goats (Matthew) - not all saved; those who don't believe in Jesus/don't follow his teachings go to Hell
• Bible quote for importance of bishops:

  "Peter, and on this rock I will build my church [...] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew)
• "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark) - Jesus' last words
• miracles that show Jesus thought he was God:

  walk on water (Mark) - control over nature

  heal blind (John) - heal physical + sin
• Biblical evidence for Trinity:

  “Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised […] the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love” (Mark)
• "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father" (John)
• “The Father is greater than I” (John) - Son lesser than Father
• Biblical evidence for Trinity: “The Father and I are one” (John)
• Bible quote against LT: “My kingdom is not of this world” (John) - Jesus not involved in politics
• Bible quote for exclusivism: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John)
• Bible verses supporting ransom theory:

  "Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people" (1 Timothy)

  "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness" (Hebrews)
• Bible evidence for Bible as word of God: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God" (2 Timothy)
• Bible quote for view of Jesus as only mediator (Calvin, Luther):

  "there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy)
• “I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man; she must be quiet.” (1 Timothy 2:12)
• Bible verse for God as passible: The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt [...] I am concerned about their suffering. (Exodus)