Walter Spires - Only Jesus Saves

Key Bible Verse(s):  “Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement ), and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet."  Acts 4: 36-37

Key Bible Verse(s):   "Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned.'"   Romans 5: 12  

Key Bible Verse(s):  (Jesus said)   "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come."  Matthew 24: 14 

Key Bible Verse(s):    "And Jesus answered and said to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many.   You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars...nation will rise against nation...there will be famines and earthquakes. But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs .  Matthew 24: 4...

Key Bible Verse(s):  " The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen."  2 Timothy 4: 18

Key Bible Verse(s):   "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. "   Galatians 2: 20 

Key Bible Verse(s):  " And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.” " Acts 26: 29

Key Bible Verse(s):  " strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. ."  Acts 14: 22

Key Bible Verse(s):   "But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved .”"   Acts 15: 1

Key Bible Verse(s):  " So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea ."  Acts 11: 29 (Read 11: 19 - 30; 13:  1-3)

Key Bible Verse(s):   "Then Paul answered, "...I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus .""  Acts 21: 13

Key Bible Verse(s):   "I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service,  even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy ..."  1 Timothy 1: 12-13a

Key Bible Verse(s):  " but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternit y,  2 Timothy 1: 9

Key Bible Verse(s):  "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst."  1 Timothy 1: 15

Key Bible Verse(s):  " ...suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; and he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he said, “Who are You, Lord?”. .."  Acts 9: 3 - 9

Key Bible Reference(s):  Acts 7: 58; Acts 9: 1

Key Bible Verse(s): "Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James... “In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts. These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit." Jude 1, 18-19

Key Bible Verse(s):  " For not even His brothers were believing in Him."   John 7: 5

Key Bible Verse(s):  (As they were stoning Stephen) Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" Having said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7: 60

Key Bible Verse: "When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. "  Revelation 1: 17

Key Bible Verse:  "J esus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.""   John 14: 6

Key Bible Verse(s):  " There was reclining on Jesus' bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. "  John 13: 23

Key Bible Verses:  " But Peter, standing up, raised his voice and said to them (a large crowd)...repent and be baptized...and that day about 3,000 souls were added to them ."  from Acts 2: 14, 38, and 41)

Key Bible Verse:   "Then Thomas, who is called the twin, said to his fellow disciples, "Let us also go that we may die with Him .""  John 11: 16

Key Bible Verse(s):    "Now (Judas) said this, not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box, he used to pilfer what was put into it. "  John 12: 6