Importance of faith

  • My Daily Thoughts—Romans 11:19-24

    Romans 11:19-24 (WEL) You will reply then, “The branches were broken off, so I could be grafted in.” 20 Well, they were broken off because of unbelief, and you continue by faith. Don’t be arrogant but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, [take heed] lest he does not spare…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 9:21-29

    Mark 9:21-29 (NKJV) So He asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. 22 And often he has thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” 23 Jesus…

  • Brief Summary of Paul’s Letter to the Roman Believers Part 2

    Paul is writing to predominately Gentile Christians, since, apparently, all Jews were banned from Romans and forced to leave. Romans 1-8 Paul explains the doctrine of soteriology Part 2 Romans 4 Romans 4 Paul elaborates about faith. Verses 1-12 teach that faith is NOT a work (verses 3 and 9). Abraham is the example…

  • Hebrews 11:1-7

    The Hebrews writer ends chapter 10—39 But we are not those who turn back into eternal ruin but of those who have faith for preserving the soul—and now proceeds to write about faith both its definition and examples. Faith, believing God, is of upmost importance. My translation and notes on Hebrews Chapter 11:1-7 Faith Defined…

  • Hebrews 10:26-39

    The Hebrews writer continues from Messiah being the superior sacrifice and High Priest speaking of our faith, the importance of faith, and the necessity of continuing in faith. Faith is believing God. Our faith must continue to be salvation from sins, the effects of sin, and our daily life in faith must be through…