Scottsbluff Church of Christ
Belief and Faith
Romans 4:1–8
Locations & Times
1919 Ave N Scottsbluff, NE 69361
1919 Avenue N, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
Welcome!!
It does not matter if you are joining us in person or in our virtual setting we are glad you are here.
Belief and...Faith!
What's the difference?
What's the difference?
Belief and...Faith!
Someone Loves YOU,
His name is Jesus!
Someone Loves YOU,
His name is Jesus!
Belief is a State of Being
Belief is the conviction that something is true or not.
Belief is the conviction that something is true or not.
Belief is a State of Being
Joel's prophecy included Salvation and Judgment.
Joel's prophecy included Salvation and Judgment.
Belief is a State of Being
the cloud of judgement doesn't leave us until we have made peace with God.
the choice of not believing Jesus or His words is a serious one.
the cloud of judgement doesn't leave us until we have made peace with God.
the choice of not believing Jesus or His words is a serious one.
Why Belief is NOT Faith
James 2:19-24
1. Even the demons believe
2. "Faith Alone" is only used in Scripture here. James says that Faith alone DOESN'T save us.
3. Action demonstrates faith.
James 2:19-24
1. Even the demons believe
2. "Faith Alone" is only used in Scripture here. James says that Faith alone DOESN'T save us.
3. Action demonstrates faith.
Faith is the State of Doing
Grace if God's part. Faith is our part.
Grace if God's part. Faith is our part.
How is Faith and Works Different?
Romans and Galatians
Save by Faith and not "works"
The "works" Paul refers to are the works of the law
Romans and Galatians
Save by Faith and not "works"
The "works" Paul refers to are the works of the law
How is Faith and Works Different?
Works of faith, are no based on merit, but obedience.
Even the sacrificial system taught this.
Works of faith, are no based on merit, but obedience.
Even the sacrificial system taught this.
How is Faith and Works Different?
Romans 4:1-8: Two test Cases
Abraham (before the Law)
David (under the Law)
Both saved by Grace, through obedient faith.
Romans 4:1-8: Two test Cases
Abraham (before the Law)
David (under the Law)
Both saved by Grace, through obedient faith.
Belief AND Faith is the State of or Salvation
Belief AND Faith is the State of our Salvation
Belief AND Faith is the State of our Salvation
If we remove any of these parts of faith, we make the salvation process incomplete.
If we remove any of these parts of faith, we make the salvation process incomplete.
Belief AND Faith is the State of our Salvation
Faithful obedience also is seen in:
1. Our forgiving others
2. Our loving others
3. Our humbling ourselves
4. Growing in Love, Peace, Joy, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
Faithful obedience also is seen in:
1. Our forgiving others
2. Our loving others
3. Our humbling ourselves
4. Growing in Love, Peace, Joy, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
How can we serve you today?
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https://www.scottsbluffchurchofchrist.org/contact-us/