Tag Archives: faith

August 10, 2012


James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. This verse is the capstone on James’ reasoned argument from verse 14 on, and as such is extremely to the point. Martin Luther disliked … Continue reading

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August 5, 2012


Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Everything we receive from God is pure grace – that is, we can’t really earn it … Continue reading

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August 4, 2012


Hebrews 4:2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Evidently this isn’t … Continue reading

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July 21, 2012


1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. This verse ties together three intangibles – faith, … Continue reading

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July 7, 2012


Ephesians 1:13-14 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing … Continue reading

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July 6, 2012


Galatians 3:26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. We are again back to the matter of faith. This verse is exactly what John wrote about in John 1:12-13: “Yet to all who received Him, to … Continue reading

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July 5, 2012


Galatians 3:22 But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. As came out in yesterday’s reading, … Continue reading

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July 4, 2012


Galatians 3:9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Galatians is often thought of as a letter about legalism, but it is actually about faith, in contrast to legalism and any other form … Continue reading

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June 28, 2012


2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Virtually every heresy has some root … Continue reading

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June 26, 2012


2 Corinthians 5:8-9 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body … Continue reading

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