Living by Faith

1. How only may we live a life which is pleasing to God?
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He rewards them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6.
A mere intellectual belief in God is not faith. (James 2:19) Faith is not merely belief in, but absolute confidence in and complete reliance upon God and His promises.

2. How is faith elsewhere defined? -
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen’.” Hebrews 11:1.
It is that quality in us which makes the future present and the unseen real

3. From whom does faith come, and in whom is it consummated?
“Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12: 2.

4. Through what means is faith generated in the heart?
“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” Romans 10:17.

5. Of what is faith also a fruit?
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.” Galatians 5: 22.

6. What blessed deliverance does faith bring to the sinner?
“For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”
Ephesians 2: 8.

7. What will by faith be reproduced in the life of the believer?
“And be found in Him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.” Philippians 3:9.
Obedience is the test of discipleship. It is the keeping of the commandments that proves the sincerity of our professions of love. When the doctrine we accept kills sin in the heart, purifies the soul from defilement, bears fruit unto holiness, we may know that it is the truth of God.

8. How inseparable are true faith and godly living?
“But wilt thou know, 0 vain man, that faith without works is dead? By works was faith made
perfect.” James 2:20-22.

9. By what does the believer henceforth walk and labor?
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7.
“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love.” 1 Thessalonians 1: 3.

10. How may we be protected from the onslaughts of the enemy?
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Ephesians 6: 16. (See also 1 Thessalonians 5: 8.)

11. Is faith only a defensive weapon in the conflict with evil?
“For whatsoever, is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5: 4.
The weakest man knows God is strong to do all things. All the might of God awaits the exercise of our faith.

12. What did the psalmist determine to do when fear crept into his heart?
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.” Psalm 56: 3.

13. How sure was Paul of the keeping power of God?
“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.” 2 Timothy 1: 12.

14. How comprehensive are God’s promises to those who seek Him in faith?
“Jesus said unto him, If thou can believe, all things are possible to him that believes.” Mark 9:23.

15. What will the testing and trying of our faith bring forth?
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:7.

16. How are those who will stand with Christ at His coming described?
“They that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful.” Revelation 17: 14.

17. What sign of victory will be given to them in that day?
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4: 7, 8.