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	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. food sabbath judgment
So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17	So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 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	Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. 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	And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for 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	We are his witnesses of these things; and so also 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 which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 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 your own selves, whether you are in the faith. Test your own selves. Or don’t you know about your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. faith salvation Jesus
But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive! Psalm 54:4	Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul. 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	We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds. faith love gratitude
Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law. Romans 13:10	Love doesn’t harm a neighbor. Love therefore 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 righteousness to everyone who believes. 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	Therefore, whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for 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	Oh taste and see that Yahweh 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	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. 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 Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! awe wisdom worship
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13	Watch! 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	Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is 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	Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. 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	My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength 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, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence. church Jesus resurrection
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13	But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. 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	Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening 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 Good News of Christ, because it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first, and also for the Greek. 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	For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 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 let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed. 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 in him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily, and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power.