Faith is the substance (2/4)

In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is… James 2:17

In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself.
James 2:17 faith life following
Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”
John 6:29 faith God Jesus

Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
James 1:3 faith temptation addiction
For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we are to love one another.
1 John 3:11 law love neighbor
Behold, happy is the person whom God disciplines,
So do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
Job 5:17 punishment suffering blessing
My flesh and my heart may fail,
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26 strength life dependence
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 righteousness kingdom persecution
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ.
Ephesians 4:15 love truth Jesus
Honor the Lord from your wealth,
And from the first of all your produce.
Proverbs 3:9 money sacrifice giving
And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 2:2 sin Savior forgiveness
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.
1 John 1:5 sin God light
Grandchildren are the crown of the old,
And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6 children family
And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.
Acts 5:32 obedience Spirit receiving
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7 trust faith life
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.”
Luke 22:20 wine covenant blood
In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7:12 law neighbor relationships
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 faith love gratitude
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom should I fear?
The Lord is the defense of my life;
Whom should I dread?
Psalm 27:1 safety fear light
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.
1 Corinthians 1:18 salvation strength crucifixion
In addition to all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
Colossians 3:14 love community blameless
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13 faith strength courage
But now faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13 faith love hope
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding;
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 111:10 awe wisdom worship
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17 faith evangelism listening
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.
Romans 1:16 faith evangelism salvation