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Faith

Be a Child of God

Faith begins when God opens our eyes and we surrender to Christ. It changes how we live, feeds on Scripture and prayer, grows among believers, and holds on through every trial.

“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.” — Romans 8:16-17

In practice
12 attributes

God transforms us as we read His Word and trust in Christ. We pray, worship God and engage in church.

The attributes of Faith
KJV
1 Corinthians 2:14
14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast.
John 6:44
44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Matthew 16:17
17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
John 16:8
8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Acts 16:14
14And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
Titus 3:5
5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Acts 3:19
19Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Isaiah 66:2
2For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
Luke 18:13-14
13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Mark 1:15
15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Ephesians 2:8-10
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Romans 3:23-28
23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Romans 4:5
5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Romans 5:1
1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Galatians 2:16
16Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Titus 3:5-7
5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Philippians 3:9
9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Life's Big Questions · a mentoring walk
Why did Jesus have to die?
1 Peter 3:18
If God loves everyone, why a cross? Why not just forgive? Because forgiveness is never free; somebody always pays.
This walk is about another statement, and touches this one.
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2 Corinthians 5:17
17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Galatians 2:20
20I am crucified with Christ: neverthless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
James 2:17
17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
Romans 6:6-7
6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7For he that is dead is freed from sin.
1 John 2:3-6
3And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 6He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
1 John 3:9
9Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
John 14:15
15If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Matthew 7:16-20
16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Life's Big Questions · a mentoring walk
Why so many hypocrites and churches?
Ephesians 4:4-6
Whether the people who follow Jesus disprove Him, and why one Spirit has produced so many churches.
This walk is about another statement, and touches this one.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
John 17:17
17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Psalm 119:105
105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Romans 10:17
17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
17Pray without ceasing.
Hebrews 4:16
16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Philippians 4:6-7
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Psalm 62:8
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Matthew 6:16-18
16Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 17But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Acts 13:2-3
2As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. 3And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14For the body is not one member, but many. 15If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 17If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 18But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 23And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. 24For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked. 25That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 27Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
Acts 2:42
42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Ephesians 4:15-16
15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Hebrews 10:24-25
24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Ephesians 1:22-23
22And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Ephesians 5:25-27
25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Colossians 1:18
18And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
1 Timothy 3:15
15But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Life's Big Questions · a mentoring walk
Why so many hypocrites and churches?
Ephesians 4:4-6
Whether the people who follow Jesus disprove Him, and why one Spirit has produced so many churches.
This walk is about another statement, and touches this one.
Walk it with a young person

Topics in the Bible reader’s index that teach this statement. Open one to read its verses.

Fellowship 113Union with Christ 62Communion of Saints 46The Excellency and Glory of the Church 28Unity of the Righteous 14Church Discipline 10Church Growth 10 alsoChurch Leadership 10Church Membership 10Coming Together as One 10Commitment to Church 10Community 10Encouragement to Others 10 alsoEncouragement to Pastors 10Encouraging One Another 10Encouraging Others 10 alsoGathering Together 10Going to Church 10Oneness 10 alsoOrder in the Church 10Qualifications of Elders 10Serving the Church 10 alsoShunning 10Solidarity 10Taking Care of the Pastor 10The Body of Christ 10Togetherness 10Unity 10Unity in the Church 10Women in Ministry 10Not Going to Church 9Purpose of the Church 9Regular Church Attendance 9Being An Encourager 8 alsoChristian Fellowship 8Encourage 8 alsoThe Importance of Church 8Why Go to Church 8Reverence for Servants of God 7Suing your Brother 7 alsoIsolation 6Arguments in the Church 5Attending Church 5Being a Deacon 5 alsoChurch Fellowship 5Joining the Local Church 5Leadership in the Church 5No Other Foundation 5 alsoParts of the Body 5 alsoSpiritual Leadership 5The Local Church 5Church Attendance 4Communion of Saints is With 4Finding a Church 4Joining Church 4Being One 3Church Conflict 3Church Government 3Church Leaders 3Church Relationship 3Church Structure 3Iron Sharpens Iron 3 alsoOrganized Religion 3 alsoProtecting the Church 3Unity Among Beleivers 3Fellowshipping 2Protection is Afforded to The Church 2Spiritual Families 2 also
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Matthew 28:19-20
19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Acts 2:38-41
38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call. 40And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 8:36-38
36And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Romans 6:3-4
3Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Colossians 2:12
12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Galatians 3:27
27For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
1 Peter 3:21
21The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Topics in the Bible reader’s index that teach this statement. Open one to read its verses.

Baptism 77Infant Baptism 10Infant and Adult Baptism 7Baptizing Children 6 alsoBeing Baptized 5Baptizing Infants 4Baptisms 3
Topical index: OpenBible.info Topical Bible (CC BY 4.0), Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (public domain).
1 Peter 1:6-7
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Hebrews 12:2
2Looking 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 is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Matthew 24:13
13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Philippians 1:6
6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
1 Timothy 2:5
5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Hebrews 4:14-16
14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 7:25
25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
Romans 8:34
34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Acts 4:12
12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
John 14:6
6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Acts 1:9-11
9And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
The world says
All religions are paths up the same mountain; what matters is that you are sincere.
— From Life's Big Questions · Is Jesus the only way?
God says
There is one God and one Mediator between God and men; Jesus is the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but by Him.
John 14:6
Life's Big Questions · a mentoring walk
Is Jesus the only way?
John 14:6
Every religion cannot be true at once; they contradict each other about God, death and how to be saved. So which one?
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Topics in the Bible reader’s index that teach this statement. Open one to read its verses.

Intercession 81Access to God 51Jesus with Us Now 10Praying to Mary 10Praying to Saints 9Access 7Worshiping Mary 7Praying to the Dead 6Exaltation of Christ 5
Topical index: OpenBible.info Topical Bible (CC BY 4.0), Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (public domain).
Luke 22:19-20
19And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
1 Corinthians 11:28
28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

Topics in the Bible reader’s index that teach this statement. Open one to read its verses.

Holy Communion 10Lord's Supper 10Eucharist (The Lord's Supper) 9Remembrance 9
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John 4:23-24
23But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Psalm 95:1-7
1O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 4In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. 5The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. 6O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. 7For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,
Psalm 100
1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Colossians 3:16
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:19-20
19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Hebrews 13:15
15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
Romans 12:1
1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Topics in the Bible reader’s index that teach this statement. Open one to read its verses.

Worship 88Praise for God's Attributes 29Thanksgiving 18 alsoPraise in Heaven 16Praise for God's Goodness to Individuals 12Honoring God 10 alsoMusic in Worship 10Praising God 10Shouting in Joy and Praise 10Singing 10Thanking God 10 alsoTrue Worship 10Adoration 9Praise for God's Goodness to Righteous Men 9Worshiping God 9Shouting 8Singing New Songs 5Glorifying God 4Praise is a Part of Public Worship 4Praise is Due to God on Account of His Goodness 4Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy 4Praise is Due to God on Account of His Salvation 4Praising the Lord 4Sacrifices of Praise 4Orderly Worship 3Praise is Due to God on Account of His Wonderful Works 3Praise is Due to God on Account of all Spiritual Blessings 2Praise is Due to God on Account of all Temporal Blessings 2 alsoPraise is Due to God on Account of Answering Prayer 2Praise is Due to God on Account of Deliverance 2Praise is Due to God on Account of His Consolation 2Praise is Due to God on Account of His Counsel 2Praise is Due to God on Account of His Excellency 2Praise is Due to God on Account of His Glory 2Praise is Due to God on Account of His Greatness 2Praise is Due to God on Account of His Holiness 2Praise is Due to God on Account of His Majesty 2Praise is Due to God on Account of His Wisdom 2Praise is Due to God on Account of Pardon of Sin 2Praise is Due to God on Account of Protection 2Praise is Due to God on Account of The Hope of Glory 2Reverence for God's House 2 alsoDelighting in God 1Praise is Due to God on Account of Constant Preservation 1Praise is Due to God on Account of Fulfilling of his Promises 1Praise is Due to God on Account of His Faithfulness and Truth 1Praise is Due to God on Account of His Judgment 1Praise is Due to God on Account of His Loving-Kindness and Truth 1Praise is Due to God on Account of His Power 1Praise is Due to God on Account of Spiritual Health 1Praise is Due to God on Account of The Continuance of Blessings 1
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