For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.  —Ephesians 2:8-9, ESV

And I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. —Matthew 16:18, ESV

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 

—Isaiah 9:6, ESV

A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” —Isaiah 40:3-5, ESV

“It is impossible to read the Bible without being aware of its numerous predictions of the coming of the Messiah found in both Testaments. This prophetic message was first given to Israel, and then subsequently it was shared with the whole world.”

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. —Matthew 10:8, ESV

Even in hard times, loving, generous people always default not only toward gratitude but happiness. —Randy Alcorn

“The best of the firstfruits of your ground you shall bring into the house of the Lord your God. —Exodus 23:19, ESV

“Any temporal possession can be turned into everlasting wealth. Whatever is given to Christ is immediately touched with immortality.” —A.W. Tozer

Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. —Proverbs 11:25, ESV