Scottsbluff Church of Christ
Romans 4:1–8
Romans 4:1-8 ESV
Belief and...Faith!
What's the difference?
Belief and...Faith!
Someone Loves YOU,
His name is Jesus!
Belief is a State of Being
Belief is the conviction that something is true or not.
John 8:24 ESV
Acts 2:41 ESV
Belief is a State of Being
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.
James 2:19-24 ESV
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.
Ephesians 2:8 ESV
Faith is the State of Doing
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
How is Faith and Works Different?
Works of faith, are no based on merit, but obedience.
Even the sacrificial system taught this.
Romans 4:1-8 ESV
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.
James 2:21-23 ESV
Hebrews 11:8-9 ESV
Hebrews 11:17-19 ESV
Belief AND Faith is the State of or Salvation
Romans 10:5-11 ESV
Matthew 10:32-33 ESV
Belief AND Faith is the State of our Salvation
Luke 13:5 ESV
Galatians 5:24 ESV
John 3:3-5 ESV
Acts 2:38 ESV
1 Peter 3:21 ESV
Belief AND Faith is the State of our Salvation
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