Faith is the substance (2/4)

So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink… Colossians 2:16-17

So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. For these rules are only shadows of the reality yet to come. And Christ himself is that reality. Colossians 2:16-17	Therefore, do not allow anyone to pass judgment on you in regard to what you eat or drink, or about the observance of Festivals, New Moons, or Sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come. The reality is Christ. food sabbath judgment
So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17	So then, faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. faith evangelism listening

Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. Romans 14:1	Welcome anyone whose faith is weak, but do not get into arguments about doubts. faith community
He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. 1 John 2:2	He is himself the sacrifice for our sins— and not only for our sins but also for the sins of the whole world. sin Savior forgiveness
We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him. Acts 5:32	And we are witnesses to these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him. obedience Spirit receiving
This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. 1 John 1:5	This is the message that we have heard from him and that we declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him. sin God light
Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. 2 Corinthians 13:5	Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? If he is not, then you have failed the test. faith salvation Jesus
But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive! Psalm 54:4	Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the one who sustains me. life dependence equipment
Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3	Brethren, we must always give thanks to God for you, and it is only right that we do so. For your faith grows ever more, and the love that all of you have for one another continues to increase. faith love gratitude
Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law. Romans 13:10	Love cannot result in any harm to the neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the Law. law love neighbor
For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God. Romans 10:4	For Christ is the fulfillment of the Law for the justification of all who believe. faith law righteousness
Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12	In everything, deal with others as you would like them to deal with you. This is the Law and the Prophets. law neighbor relationships
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! Psalm 34:8	Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. God blessing rest
The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18	Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. salvation strength crucifixion
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! Psalm 111:10	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; those who are guided by it will grow in understanding. His praise will last forever. awe wisdom worship
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13	Keep alert; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. faith strength courage
After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.” Luke 22:20	And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be poured out for you.” wine covenant blood
So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. James 2:17	In the same way, faith by itself is dead if it does not have works. faith life following
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:26	Even should my heart and my flesh fail, God is the rock of my heart and my portion forever. strength life dependence
Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So he is first in everything. Colossians 1:18	He is the head of the body, that is, the Church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that in every way he should be supreme. church Jesus resurrection
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13	Thus there are three things that endure: faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love. faith love hope
But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin. Job 5:17	Blessed is the man whom God reproves. Therefore, do not reject the discipline of the Almighty. punishment suffering blessing
For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. Romans 1:16	For I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is the power of God that offers salvation to everyone who has faith—to Jews first, and then to Gentiles as well. faith evangelism salvation
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10	The love of money is the root of all evils, and in their desire for it some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many serious wounds. money evil greed
But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6	But he is to ask with faith, without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the wind. trust faith prayer

For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

For it is in him that the entire fullness of deity dwells in bodily form, and you share this fullness in him who is the head of every ruler and power.