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I am crucified with Christ: neverthless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth 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.
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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Attribution contested
The letter opens by naming Paul and the catalogue records that, because it is the only claim the text itself makes. Authorship is disputed: on vocabulary, style and the situation it addresses, many scholars hold it was written in Paul's name by someone in his circle after his death. That was an ordinary practice at the time and is not the same thing as forgery — but it does mean the name on the letter is not settled.
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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
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But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Attribution contested
The letter opens by naming Paul and the catalogue records that, because it is the only claim the text itself makes. Authorship is disputed: on vocabulary, style and the situation it addresses, many scholars hold it was written in Paul's name by someone in his circle after his death. That was an ordinary practice at the time and is not the same thing as forgery — but it does mean the name on the letter is not settled.
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being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
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“Ah Lord Yahweh! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for you.
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God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
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“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
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Let’s acknowledge Yahweh. Let’s press on to know Yahweh. As surely as the sun rises, Yahweh will appear. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain that waters the earth.”
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“Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me?
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In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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For Yahweh your God is a merciful God. He will not fail you nor destroy you, nor forget the covenant of your fathers which he swore to them.
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Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!”
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Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.
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Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
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But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
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Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.
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Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.
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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
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But there is forgiveness with you, therefore you are feared.
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I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn’t hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
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But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
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Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him, to our God, for he will freely pardon.