Hebrews 6:1
So come on, let's leave the preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art. Grow up in Christ.
Philippians 1:6
And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue untill* the day* of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you.
Hebrews 12:2
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Ephesisans 2:8
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Ephesisans 1:13-14
In Him you also who have heard *the Word of Truth, the glad tidings *(Gospel) of your salvation, and have believed in and relied on Him, were stamped with the seal of the long-promised Holy Spirit. That [Spirit] is the guarantee of our inheritance [the firstfruits, the pledge and foretaste, the down payment on our heritage], in anticipation of its full redemption and our acquiring [complete] possession of it-to the praise of His glory.