Ephesians 6:15. "...and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace..."

Hebrews 12:1-2. "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."

2 Corinthians 4:13. "It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak."

1 Peter 3:15. "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."