The Truth About Faith The Gospel Of Salvation

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Together we need to grow in the teachings and commandments of our Lord Christ Jesus that He has given us (Matthew 7:21-27, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 1:1-4, John 14:15, Acts 1:1-4), and his Apostles teachings (Acts 1:1-2, Acts 2:42, Romans 1:1-6), and the Hebrews writer (Hebrews 1:1-4), and the Lord’s brothers James and Jude (James 1:1, Jude 1:1), and the former teachings and examples of the Old Testament revealed by the Holy Spirit (John 16:5-15, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:19-21 NASB). 

Strong’s Concordance is being used through-out the pages on this site to show the meaning of the Aramaic, Hebrew and or Greek word used, sometimes the meanings are different from Aramaic, Hebrew and or Greek translated to English. Each Strong’s concordance number has also been added for reference. 

Strong's Concordance

Greek: auxanó: to make to grow, to grow (Greek added)

Strong’s Number: G837 (Strong's number added)

Original Word: αὐξάνω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: auxanó

Phonetic Spelling: (owx-an'-o)

Definition: to make to grow, to grow

Usage: (a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow.

HELPS Word-studies

837 auksánō – properly, grow (increase); become greater in size (maturity, etc.). 837/auksánō ("to grow") is key to authentic discipleship. Indeed, the Lord requires non-stop progress (development) in the life of faith.

After hearing and believing the inspired word of God (the word of truth) about Christ Jesus the gospel of your salvation Mark 1:1 and believing in him (Matthew 4:23,935,11:5,24:14, Acts 15:7, Romans 1:16, than receiving an alloted measure of faith that comes from God (Romans 12:3 NASB) and repenting your sins, confessing Jesus is the Christ the Son of the Living God and being baptized (Acts 2:38) receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit and having an appeal to God for a good conscience (1 Peter 3:21), and becoming obedient to the faith (Romans 1:1-6 NASB, Romans 6:16-17 NASB, Romans 15:18 NASB), we can begin our walk-in newness of life (2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:3-4, Romans 7:4-6, Romans 8:10-11), and be the children of God that God wants us to be (John 1:12, Romans 8:16-17, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 5:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11, 1 Peter 2:2-5).

Our Lord Christ Jesus tells us that we are not to be part of this world, but be salt of the earth and a light in this world (Matthew 4:16, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:22-23, John 8:12, John 12:46, John 17:1-26, Acts 13:47, Acts 26:18).

The Apostle Paul tells us that we are light of the Lord and to walk as children of light and shine as lights in the world (Ephesians 5:8-9, Philippians 2:12-16).

The Apostle John tells us that we are children of God and that we are not to love this world for all that is in the world, the lust (desire) of the flesh, the lust (desire) of the eyes and the pride (boastful) of life (1 John 2:15-17), that this is not from the Father but is from the world and we are to do the will of the father, and place our Hope in him (Romans 5:2,12, 1 Peter 1:21) abide in Lord Jesus (John 8:31, John 15:15, 1 John 2:24, and overcome the world with our Faith. (1 John 3:1-8, 1 John 5:1-5). 

One of the Lords’ brother’s James tells us that “Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” (James 4:4)

Strong's Concordance

Greek: epithumia: desire, passionate longing, lust (Greek added)

Strong’s number: G1939 (Strong’s number added)

Original Word:ἐπιθυμία, ας, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: epithumia
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah)
Definition: desire, passionate longing, lust
Usage: desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1939 epithymía (from 1909 /epí, "focused on" and 2372 /thymós, "passionate desire") – properly, passion built on strong feelings (urges). These can be positive or negative, depending on whether the desire is inspired by faith (God's inbirthed persuasion). See 1937 (epithymeō).

Strong's Concordance

alazoneia: boastfulness

Strong’s number: G212 (Strong’s number added

Original Word: ἀλαζονεία, ας, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine

Transliteration: alazoneia
Phonetic Spelling: (al-ad-zon-i'-a)
Definition: boastfulness
Usage: boasting, show, arrogant display, ostentation; plur:   occasions of ostentation.

HELPS Word-studies

212 alazoneía (a feminine noun derived from alē, "wandering, roaming") –   properly, a vagabond ("quack"), making empty boasts about having "cures" to rid people of all their ills (even by producing "wonders," etc.).

There are many things for us to learn to understand as we seek to grow closer to God the Father, Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour, and the Holy Spirit. In these next couple of scriptural passages are just but some of the teachings for us to understand and learn. 

In Matthew 5:13, our Lord Jesus Christ has given us guidance about being the salt of the earth.

In Matthew 5:14-16 we are to become the light of our Lord Jesus Christ to others. 

In Luke 9:23, our Lord Jesus Christ commands us to deny-self, take up our cross daily and follow him.

In 1 Timothy 6:11-12 NASB, we are to pursue righteous, godliness, faith, love and perseverance and gentleness, to fight the good fight of faith, take hold of the eternal life of which you were called. 

In Titus 2:11-15 NASB, we are instructed to deny ungodliness and worldly desires, to live sensibly, righteously and godly in this present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. 

We need to be self-controlled and of sober mind along with being sound in our faith striving to live a life closer to the honor and glory that is part of the body, the church, Church of Christ, in Christ, for the sake of our prayers along with keeping fervent in spirit serving the Lord (Romans 12:11, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, Ephesians 5:15-21, Colossians 3:1-24, 2 Timothy 1:13-14, Titus 1:9,13,2:2, 1 Peter 4:7-9). 

The words of our Lord Jesus Christ tell us that “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12). 

The Apostle Paul tells us that whatever you do in word or deed do it the name of Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him (Colossians 3:17), and that whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ (Colossians 3:23-24).

We are to be subjects to the governing authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready for every good deed, to speak evil of no one, and to be peaceable and patient, showing every consideration for all men for this is the will of God (Romans 13:1-4, Titus 3:1-2 NASB, 1 Peter 2:13-16), we are also to honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king and always obey God rather than men (Psalms 2:1-12 NASB, Acts 4:19, Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:17  NASB). 

The Apostle Paul tells us “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord” (Romans 12:9-11).

We are to "strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord and see it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; (Hebrews 12:14-15).

The words of our Lord Jesus Christ tell us to “love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44), and “You shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, all thy soul, all thy mind and all thy strength and love thy neighbor as thyself” (Matthew 22:37-40).

The Apostle Peter asked “And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good? But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled; “but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear: having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ. For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing” (1 Peter 3:13-17 ASV).
 

The Apostle Paul tells us that one of the fruits of the spirit that we all need to bear is meekness, as we share our faith in Christ Jesus (Galatians 5:22-23 ASV) is to be humble (Proverbs 3:33-34, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5-6), and conduct ourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity as we try to persuade others to become Christians, we need to pray that that our speech is always gracious, as though seasoned with salt so that we will know how to respond to each person (Colossians 4:6), and strive to always trying to have a good conscience, so that when we are slandered, those who revile our good behavior in Christ may be put to shame (1 Peter 3:16).
 

Revelation 1:6

6 and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Conclusion 

There are many things for us to learn to understand as we seek to grow closer to God the Father, Jesus our Lord and Savior, and the Holy Spirit. Our faith and love will be tested, and we need to realize that the suffering that we go through in our lives are tests to determine where we go either to heaven or to hell when we leave here. This was also part of the Old Testament examples written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come (1 Corinthians 10:1-12), and for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope (Romans 15:4).

Our endurance will be tested (Matthew12:33, Luke 21:19, Romans 5:1-5, Hebrews 10:35-36, Hebrews 12:1-8, James 1:3-4, James 5:11).

Our faith and love will be tested (Psalms 26:2, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Hebrews 6:10-12, Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:23-39, James 1:12 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 John 4:1-3).

To be the children of God, we need to be the salt of the earth and the light of our Lord Jesus Christ carrying the message of the gospel pointing to Lord Jesus Christ through our words and deeds in truth and in love (Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:34-35, Acts 4:4 NASB, Galatians 5:13,6:1-2, Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 4:6, James 2:15-18, 1 John 3:18).

In Philippians 3:13-18 NASB the Apostle Paul tells us to forget the past and strive forward for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus to let go of the past good and bad and continue to strive forward for the reward of spiritual perfection in Christ. To follow their examples and to finish the race that is set before us to receive prize of the crown of life. 

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