Faith is the substance (2/4)

Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:3

Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:3	Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. faith temptation addiction
My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26	My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. strength life dependence

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. Romans 14:1	Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not to have quarrels over opinions. faith community
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. Proverbs 3:13	Blessed is a person who finds wisdom, And one who obtains understanding. wisdom mind understanding
Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. Job 5:17	Behold, happy is the person whom God disciplines, So do not reject the discipline of the Almighty. punishment suffering blessing
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 5:10	Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. righteousness kingdom persecution
But speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him who is the head, Christ. Ephesians 4:15	But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ. love truth Jesus
Let no one therefore judge you in eating or drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day, which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s. Colossians 2:16-17	Therefore, no one is to act as your judge in regard to food and drink, or in respect to a festival or a new moon, or a Sabbath day— things which are only a shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. food sabbath judgment
Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. James 2:17	In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. faith life following
And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world. 1 John 2:2	And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. sin Savior forgiveness
This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5	This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. sin God light
The earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it. Psalm 24:1	The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, The world, and those who live in it. God life almighty
We are his witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him. Acts 5:32	And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him. obedience Spirit receiving
Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3	Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. worship understanding almighty
Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” Luke 22:20	And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant in My blood.” wine covenant blood
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents. Proverbs 17:6	Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers. children family
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7	For we walk by faith, not by sight. trust faith life
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:14	In addition to all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. love community blameless
Therefore, whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12	In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. law neighbor relationships
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18	For the word 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
Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1	The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread? safety fear light
Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong! 1 Corinthians 16:13	Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. faith strength courage
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17	So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. faith evangelism listening
But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13	But now faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. faith love hope
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Psalm 111:10	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. awe wisdom worship

He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.

He is also the head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything.