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Faith a Gift

Hebrews 12:2. Jesus is the “author and finisher of our faith.” Testimonies for the Church 5:229. BHB 150.1

John 1:1, 14. Christ is the living Word. BHB 150.2

Romans 10:17. Since Christ, the living Word, is the author of our faith, we receive faith for reading the Word. Christ’s Object Lessons, 112. BHB 150.3

Ephesians 2:8. It is a gift from God, which we receive through the channel of His word. BHB 150.4

James 2:18. Faith is shown by our works. BHB 150.5

James 2:17. Without work faith dies. BHB 150.6

James 2:22. Faith made perfect by works. Testimonies for the Church 5:200. BHB 150.7

Romans 5:1. Justified by faith. BHB 150.8

Romans 4:5. Faith counted for righteousness. BHB 150.9

Galatians 2:16. Faith, not works, justifies. BHB 150.10

James 2:24-26. Faith without works will save no one. BHB 150.11

Galatians 5:6. Faith works by love. BHB 150.12

Ephesians 3:17. Faith makes Christ’s presence a reality. The Desire of Ages, 123. BHB 150.13

Galatians 2:20. The Christian life is a life of faith. The Desire of Ages, 389. BHB 150.14