• Hebrews 10:37-39
    "For yet a little while,
    And He who is coming will come and will not tarry.
    Now the just shall live by faith;
    But if anyone draws back,
    My soul has no pleasure in him." But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.
     
  • John 6:29
    Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent."
     
  • John 15:5
    "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
     
  • 2 Corinthians 5:7
    For we walk by faith, not by sight.
     
  • Ephesians 2:10
    For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
     
  • Hebrews 3:12
    Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God;
     
  • Hebrews 12:1
    Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Living by Faith


Resources

Living by Faith and Humility

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Living by faith requires a solid perception that God exists and is absolutely supreme in ruling over His creation. He is supreme in power, authority, intelligence, and all attributes of His character, such as love, wisdom, mercy, kindness, patience, goodness, and purpose. His awareness of each of us is also supreme, guiding us …


Living by Faith: Humility and God's Justice

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Living by faith requires a deep awareness of God's sovereignty in every aspect of life, providing the standard against which we evaluate our conduct and attitudes. Pride, sourced from satan and his world, perpetually lurks within, driving resistance against God. Humility, however, grows over time to neutralize this evil pride …


Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Living by faith is deeply connected to understanding God's grace as an unmerited gift that empowers us for spiritual growth and salvation. Salvation is accomplished through God's benevolence from beginning to end, as He rescues and saves us freely, not out of obligation or constraint. Grace is given because it is in His nature …


Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Living by faith is foundational to our relationship with God, as it requires complete trust in His judgments, even when they seem beyond our understanding. We must recognize that God's justice is rooted in His holy character, which is unchanging and always righteous. He cannot render an unfair judgment, for to do so would be …


Living By Faith: Humility

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Living by faith requires a foundation rooted in the recognition of God's supreme nature. He is supreme in power, authority, intelligence, and in the attributes of His character, such as love, wisdom, mercy, kindness, patience, and goodness. His awareness of each individual is profound, and His purpose and plan are unmatched. To …


Living By Faith and God's Grace

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

At this critical juncture, we must adopt a determined mindset to live the rest of our lives by faith, submitting to God to fulfill our role in His purpose for us. As we journey through this life, we will discover that God's grace supports and meets our needs every step of the way. However, we must remain vigilant, as it is …


Living By Faith and God's Grace (Part Two)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Living by faith is a profound journey of trusting in the grace freely given by God through Jesus Christ. This grace, an unmerited gift, empowers us to meet the spiritual needs and responsibilities set before us as we strive to be created in God's image. It is not earned through works, for if it were, pride could distort our …


Living By Faith: God's Justice

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Living by faith is a continuous challenge, as human nature naturally pulls us toward living by sight, which is a state of unbelief in relation to God. Unlike the ease of merely believing in a creator God, living day by day by faith is unnatural and requires God to graciously and miraculously initiate it through calling us. The …



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