• James 2:20-22
    But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?
     
  • Hebrews 5:9
    And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,
     
  • Ephesians 2:8-10
    For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
     
  • Hebrews 10:38
    Now the just shall live by faith;
    But if anyone draws back,
    My soul has no pleasure in him."
     
  • Matthew 7:21-23
    "Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?" And then I will declare to them, "I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!"
     
  • James 2:24
    You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
     
  • Matthew 6:33
    But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Belief and Obedience


Resources

Belief with Obedience

Sermon by John O. Reid

Belief and obedience are fundamental to uniting the world through truth. Jesus Christ taught that continuing in His commandments and receiving His teaching allows one to know the truth, which brings freedom from a destructive lifestyle and false teachings propagated by satan. Living the truth aligns us with God's way, fostering …


Christian Obedience

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Many professing Christians mistakenly believe that obedience is unnecessary in New Testament Christianity, focusing solely on faith and love for the Lord. Yet, Jesus Christ clearly emphasizes the importance of obedience, using various expressions to convey this command. He instructs the rich young ruler, "But if you want to …


The True Gospel (Part 5)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus' urgent command in Mark 1:15 calls for repentance and belief in the gospel, marking the nearness of the Kingdom of God. Repentance, meaning to change or turn, requires a transformation in behavior once one is convicted of a wrong way of life, bearing visible fruits through actions that demonstrate this change. These …


Disbelief

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Can anything be more paradoxical than professing Christians not following the words of the One they claim as their Savior? In works they deny Him.


A Man of Fortitude and Conviction

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Desmond Doss was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. This Sabbath-keeping medic exemplifies total conviction.


The Providence of God (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus and Abraham rose above their emotional pulls by exercising living faith—a faith built on acts of obedience. Faith can never be separated from works.


What Kind of Faith is Required for Salvation?

Herbert W. Armstrong Booklet

Millions who say they believe in Jesus Christ have no salvation at all because they trust in the wrong kind of faith. Saving faith is largely misunderstood.


The True Gospel (Part 3)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Belief is not just agreement with Christ, but also doing what He says. If a person truly believes Christ, he will live like Him.



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