Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Genuine Faith

What kind of faith avails with God? BR-ASI9 83.1

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.” Galatians 5:6. BR-ASI9 83.2

Note.—The faith which justifies is the faith which works. Those who say, and do not, are not men of faith. The obedience which is pleasing to God is the fruit of that faith which takes God at His word, and submits to the working of His power, being fully assured that what He has promised He is able also to perform. This is the faith which is reckoned for righteousness. (See Romans 4:21, 22.) BR-ASI9 83.3

For what purpose is the mystery of the gospel made manifest? BR-ASI9 83.4

“But now [the mystery] is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith.” Romans 16:26. BR-ASI9 83.5

For what purpose is the grace of Christ received? BR-ASI9 83.6

“Through whom we received grace and apostleship, unto obedience of faith among all nations, for His name’s sake.” Romans 1:5, R.V. BR-ASI9 83.7

What effect did the preaching of the apostles have upon the hearers? BR-ASI9 83.8

“And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:7. BR-ASI9 83.9

What effect did the preaching of the apostle Paul have upon the Gentiles? BR-ASI9 83.10

“For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed.” Romans 15:18. BR-ASI9 83.11

How highly does God regard obedience? BR-ASI9 83.12

“And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22. BR-ASI9 83.13