Romans 5:6

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

John 10:17-18

The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.

John 7:17

Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.

John 13:13

You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.

John 18:36-37

My kingdom is not of this world...

Luke 16:16

The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing their way into it.