Faith in Jesus Christ leads us to do good works. The Bible teaches, "Faith without works is dead" (James 2:20). This does not mean that we can be saved by good works, for no amount of good works can cleanse our souls of even a trace of sin. Salvation comes through the power of Christ’s redeeming sacrifice and the sanctifying influence of the Holy Spirit that is given to those who look to Christ as their redeemer. Those who have genuine faith in Christ will want to follow Him and do the kinds of works He did, such as helping the poor and needy, caring for the sick, visiting the lonely, and showing good will and love to all people, and sharing His gospel. Faith in Jesus Christ is a firm conviction that He is who He says He is and that He will help us when we seek Him. Faith in Christ means trusting in Him, remembering Him, and following His teachings. It is a conviction that He is the Son of God, "The way, the truth and the life" (John 14:6). As we follow His example and live according to His words, we will feel our faith growing until it becomes an active force in our lives, helping us repent of our sins and deal with our challenges. Faith in Jesus Christ isn’t a simple declaration of belief—it is a source of power we can renew every day by studying His words, praying, and by continually trying to follow His example.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Jul 2013 15:50:18 +0000
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