Bible verse building alter in new testament

Here are some Bible verses related to building an altar in the New Testament:

  1. Matthew 5:23-24: "Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift." (NIV)

This verse emphasizes the importance of resolving conflicts and seeking forgiveness before offering sacrifices to God.

  1. Luke 12:15: "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are snarling wolves. Give them neither wine nor a welcome, nor a greeting of peace. Such people will be the first to be condemned." (NIV)

This verse highlights the importance of being mindful of our motivations and actions, lest we become like the false prophets who use their words and actions to deceive others.

  1. Hebrews 13:15-16: "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." (NIV)

This verse encourages believers to offer sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to God, as well as to do good deeds and share with others, as a way of pleasing God.

  1. 1 Peter 2:5: "You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." (NIV)

This verse describes believers as living stones being built into a spiritual house, with the purpose of offering spiritual sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ.

  1. Revelation 8:3-4: "Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all God's people, on the golden altar in front of the throne. The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the hand of the angel." (NIV)

This verse describes an angel offering incense and prayers on behalf of God's people, highlighting the importance of prayer and worship in our relationship with God.

These verses emphasize the importance of building an altar in our hearts, where we can offer sacrifices of praise, thanksgiving, and service to God. They also remind us to be mindful of our motivations and actions, and to seek forgiveness and reconciliation with others before offering sacrifices to God.