1. BI100 – Module 4.2 Christian Faith Justified
Becker Professional Theology Academy
BI100 – Module Christian Faith Justified
By Kathy L McFarland
Course Creator

2. Faith is activated through the sense of hearing by the Word of God
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17)
Faith is activated through the sense of hearing by the Word of God
The six standards of spiritual growth cannot be developed unless the Word of God is heard
If a person is unable to understand God’s Word, then there is NO faith and NO familiarity with Scripture
The Word of God activates spiritual hearing and faith is delivered by the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
Inerrant Scripture is the Word of God and effective for the increase off faith

3. The LORD God has great mercy and love for followers of Jesus Christ
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:4–10)
The LORD God has great mercy and love for followers of Jesus Christ
The LORD God raised up Christ and He will raise up Christians
The LORD God wants Christians to sit with His beloved Son in Heaven
The LORD God wants to show His Grace and Kindness to the followers of Christ

4. Christians are saved through faith, gift of God through God’s grace
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:4–10)
Christians are created as workmen in
Christ Jesus to walk in Christ’s works
Christians are not saved for dying with Christ But, saved through the Grace of God and resurrected with Him.
There is nothing that can be done to receive; even the greatest works of man are not enough.

5. Faith requires confession with the mouth about the Lord Jesus Christ
But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:8–10)
Belief comes from the heart
Confession of Christ with the mouth must be made before salvation comes
Righteousness is believed in the heart
It is the mouth that brings salvation to followers of Christ
Salvation is confessed by the mouth

6. The LORD God’s standard was first law, then faith
But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Galatians 3:22–29)
The LORD God’s standard was first law, then faith
The LORD God’s first children are the Jews who were ruled by His Law
The LORD God’s first children gathered in Israel, the Promised Land after their exodus
The LORD God judged His first children on how well they obeyed His Law

7. Christians receive the same promises as the Jews
But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
(Galatians 3:22–29)
Christians receive the same
promises as the Jews
Some Jews today try to follow the Law of God and pray often. Most are unable to hear the LORD God because they are spiritually deaf right now; one day they will hear Him again.
The LORD God’s Law was like a schoolmaster because it brought people into Christ
for justification by faith
Christians are adopted into the family
of the LORD GOD and are considered
siblings with the Jews by Him
The Jews have no real relationship
with the LORD God presently
The Jews had no need for faith in the beginning of their relationship with the LORD God because He was with them.
When the Jews continued to be disobedient and turn their back on the LORD God
and His Law, He left them alone
The Jews continue to be the
LORD God’s Chosen people

8. Justified by Faith Peace Tribulation Access Hope Patience Experience
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. (Romans 5:1-5)

9. Faith is able to move mountains,
The Lord Jesus Christ instructs His followers to have faith in the LORD God (Mark 11:22-24)
A Christian’s sins are forgiven by the LORD God through faith in Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection and the promise of the LORD God’s grace of forgiveness and redemption
When believers in Christ are “justified” from all things, that means they are made “innocent.” (Acts 13:39) Jews are not made innocent.
Faith is able to move mountains,
prayers to the LORD God, and the separation between followers of Christ and the LORD God (Mark 11:22-24)
A follower of Christ must believe in Jesus Christ and His Resurrection from death to receive a remission of sins (Acts 10:43)

10. The LORD God gave the world Jesus to save believers
Any person not believing in Christ is already condemned
Jesus Christ is the light that came into the world
Some people love darkness more than light so they can
hide evil deeds
People that do evil always hate the light
People that do truth come to the light
People that come to the light want their Godly works to be shown
The LORD God gave Jesus to the world, but only those that believe in Him have everlasting life
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. (John 3:16–21)

11. Any person that believes in Jesus Christ and is __________________________shall be SAVED!
Baptized
Holy Church Goer
Sin Free
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. (Mark 16:16–19)

12. Any person that does not believe in Jesus Christ will be ______________________________.
Damned
Forgiven
Sad
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. (Mark 16:16–19)

13. Five signs will follow people that believe in Jesus Christ:
Believers will cast out devils by using Jesus Christ’s name
Believers will speak with new tongues
Believers shall take up serpents
Believers will not be hurt by drinking any deadly thing
Believers will lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. (Mark 16:16–19)

14. Please proceed to the next lesson in Module 4.3