Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Day 44 - faith and works

Extreme Faith Workout
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What kind of faith does Paul count as genuine faith (Galatians 5:6)?
Faith working through love

According to John, what is a crucial piece of evidence that we "belong to the truth" and are children of God (I John 3:10,17-19)?
practicing righteousness - doing the right thing; and loving others

What does Jesus say about faith and works in Matthew 7:15-23; 25:31-46?
If you have true faith, your life will show it. God is not looking for verbal assent but a life dedicated to doing His will.

How does James show agreement with Paul and John (James 1:27; 2:14-17)?
James emphasizes the evidence part, the works part, of demonstrating true faith; not just talking about it.

How does Paul agree or disagree with James in Romans 13:8-10; Galatians 5:22-25; and Philippians2:12,13?
Paul agrees with James, that we must "work out our salvation" by living the right way, and loving others.

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