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By Faith We Live2 You Responded to “the faith”You Responded to “the faith” –Jude 1:3 Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. You became "Faithful to the Lord"You became "Faithful to the Lord" –Acts 16:15 And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.

By Faith We Live3 A local church can be called “faithful”A local church can be called “faithful” –Col 1:2 to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ {who are} at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. The church isThe church is “the household of faith” –Gal 6:10 So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

By Faith We Live4 Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17For in it {the} righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "But the righteous {man} shall live by faith."17For in it {the} righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "But the righteous {man} shall live by faith."

By Faith We Live5 Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the {life} which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me.Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the {life} which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me. 2 Cor 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight--2 Cor 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight--

By Faith We Live6 1.“Faith” involves the idea of belief; i.e., the confidence of conviction – –Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike. –Rom 10:17 So faith {comes} from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

By Faith We Live7 1.“Faith” involves the idea of belief; i.e., the confidence of conviction –John 20:30 Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; –31but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.

By Faith We Live8 2.“Faith” involves the willingness to place one's full trust in God. –Rom 4:3 For what does the Scripture say? "And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” –Rom 4:20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief, but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, –21and being fully assured that what He had promised, He was able also to perform.

By Faith We Live9 2.“Faith” involves the willingness to place one's full trust in God. –1 Pet 4:19 Therefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.

By Faith We Live10 By Faith We Live 3.“Faith” involves the idea of fidelity. –1 Cor 4:2 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy (faithful). –Rev 2:10 … Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.... –13'I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is; and you hold fast My name, and did not deny My faith, even in the days of Antipas, My witness, My faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.

By Faith We Live11 By Faith We Live 1.Living by Faith involves Confessing our Faith. –Rom 10:8 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart"-- that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, –9that if you confess with your mouth Jesus {as} Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved;

By Faith We Live12 By Faith We Live 1.Living by Faith involves Confessing our Faith. –Rom 10:10 for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. –11For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed."

By Faith We Live13 By Faith We Live 1.Living by Faith involves Confessing our Faith. –Matt 10:32 "Everyone therefore who shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. –33"But whoever shall deny Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven. Application: Matt 10:34-39Application: Matt 10:34-39

By Faith We Live14 By Faith We Live 1.Living by Faith involves Confessing our Faith. Daily confession tied to FellowshipDaily confession tied to Fellowship –1 John 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

By Faith We Live15 By Faith We Live 1.Living by Faith involves Conducting lives Trusting Him. Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the { life } which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me.Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the { life } which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me. 1 Cor 15:1-41 Cor 15:1-4

By Faith We Live16 By Faith We Live 1.Living by Faith involves Conducting lives Trusting Him. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,6whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7that being justified by His grace we might be made heirs according to {the} hope of eternal life.7that being justified by His grace we might be made heirs according to {the} hope of eternal life.

By Faith We Live17 By Faith We Live 2.Living by Faith involves Care in engaging in Good Deeds. Titus 3:8 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.Titus 3:8 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. James 2:14-26James 2:14-26

By Faith We Live18 By Faith We Live 2.Living by Faith involves Care in engaging in Good Deeds. Matt 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.Matt 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. 34"Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. {Each} day has enough trouble of its own.34"Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. {Each} day has enough trouble of its own.

By Faith We Live19 By Faith We Live 2.Living by Faith involves Care in engaging in Good Deeds. Luke 6:46 "And why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?Luke 6:46 "And why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? 47"Everyone who comes to Me, and hears My words, and acts upon them, I will show you whom he is like:47"Everyone who comes to Me, and hears My words, and acts upon them, I will show you whom he is like: 48he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation upon the rock; and when a flood rose, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.48he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation upon the rock; and when a flood rose, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.

By Faith We Live20 By Faith We Live 3.Living by Faith involves Benefiting from Faith. Blessings: joy, peace, hope, power.Blessings: joy, peace, hope, power. –Rom 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. –Eph 3:12 in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.

By Faith We Live21 By Faith We Live 3.Living by Faith involves Benefiting from Faith. Blessings: power of prayer.Blessings: power of prayer. –Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. –7And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

By Faith We Live22 By Faith We Live 3.Living by Faith involves Benefiting from Faith. Blessings: personal confidence.Blessings: personal confidence. – –Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

By Faith We Live23 By Faith We Live 4.Living by Faith involves maintaining our faith. –1 Cor 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, –2by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain.

By Faith We Live24 By Faith We Live 4.Living by Faith involves maintaining our faith. Hebews 3:12- Hebrews 4:2Hebews 3:12- Hebrews 4:2 –Heb 3:12 Take care, brethren, lest there should be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart, in falling away from the living God. –14 … if we hold fast… –19And {so} we see that they were not able to enter because of unbelief.

By Faith We Live25 By Faith We Live 4.Living by Faith involves maintaining our faith. Hebews 3:12- Hebrews 4:2Hebews 3:12- Hebrews 4:2 –Heb 4:1 Therefore, let us fear lest, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you should seem to have come short of it. –2For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard.

By Faith We Live26 By Faith We Live 4.Living by Faith involves adding Virtuous Christian Qualities. 2 Pet 1:5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in {your} moral excellence, knowledge;2 Pet 1:5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in {your} moral excellence, knowledge; 6and in {your} knowledge, self-control, and in {your} self-control, perseverance, and in {your} perseverance, godliness;6and in {your} knowledge, self-control, and in {your} self-control, perseverance, and in {your} perseverance, godliness; 7and in {your} godliness, brotherly kindness, and in {your} brotherly kindness, love.7and in {your} godliness, brotherly kindness, and in {your} brotherly kindness, love.

By Faith We Live27 By Faith We Live 4.Living by Faith involves adding Virtuous Christian Qualities. 2 Pet 1:8-112 Pet 1: Pet 3:17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness,2 Pet 3:17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness, 18but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him {be} the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.18but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him {be} the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

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