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Romans 1:16-17 NASB
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.”

Romans 10:14-17 (NASB)
14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!” 16 However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Romans 12:3 NASB

3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.

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 is noted either Greek, Hebrew or Aramaic and their number has been added for reference.

Strong's Concordance

Greek: pistis: faith, faithfulness (Greek added)

Strongs’s Number: G4102 (Strong's number added)

Original Word: πίστις, εως, ἡ

Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine

Transliteration: pistis

Phonetic Spelling: (pis'-tis)

Definition: faith, faithfulness

Usage: faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

HELPS Word-studies

4102 pístis (from 3982/peithô, "persuade, be persuaded") – properly, persuasion (be persuaded, come to trust); faith.

Faith (4102/pistis) is always a gift from God, and never something that can be produced by people. In short, 4102/pistis ("faith") for the believer is "God's divine persuasion" – and therefore distinct from human belief (confidence), yet involving it. The Lord continuously births faith in the yielded believer so they can know what He prefers, i.e. the persuasion of His will (1 Jn 5:4).

[4102 (pistis) in secular antiquity referred to a guarantee (warranty). In Scripture, faith is God's warranty, certifying that the revelation He inbirthed will come to pass (His way).

Faith (4102/pistis) is also used collectively – of all the times God has revealed (given the persuasion of) His will, which includes the full revelation of Scripture (Jude 3). Indeed, God the Lord guarantees that all of this revelation will come to pass! Compare Mt 5:18 with 2 Tim 3:16.]

These next scriptural references are but just a few of the of the verses and passages that hopefully help address some of the questions you might have about the truth about faith and the body, the church, Church of Christ, in Christ Jesus our Lord (Mark 11:22-26, Luke 12:28, Luke 22:32, Acts 15:8-9, Acts 26:15-18, Romans 1:1-6, Romans 3:21-31, Romans 10:13-17 NASB, Romans 12:3 NASB, Romans 14:22-23, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 4:4-6 NASB, Hebrews 12:1-3 NASB, 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 John 5:1-4).

The Lord's church, the body, Church of Christ, are the faithful baptized believers in Christ that have been called out of the world to represent the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ as priests on earth (1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 5:10, Revelation 20:6) serving our Lord Christ Jesus waiting to be called home (Philippians 3:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Timothy 4:7-8) to enter the heavenly kingdom of Christ and God.

* Note in Revelation 20:6, “Thousand years” represents “the reign of Christians with Christ will be a perpetual phenomenon throughout the whole Christian age.”

(Cited from Coffman Commentaries on the Bible “Revelation Chapter 20” (verse 6).

Strong's Concordance

Greek: ekklésia: an assembly, a (religious) congregation (Greek added)

Strong’s Number: G1577 (Strong's number added)

Original Word: ἐκκλησία, ας, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: ekklésia
Phonetic Spelling: (ek-klay-see'-ah)
Definition: an assembly, a (religious) congregation
Usage: an assembly, congregation, church; the Church, the whole body of Christian believers.

HELPS Word-studies

1577 ekklēsía (from 1537 /ek, "out from and to" and 2564 /kaléō, "to call") – properly, people called out from the world and to God, the outcome being the Church (the mystical body of Christ) – i.e. the universal (total) body of believers whom God calls out from the world and into His eternal kingdom. [The English word "church" comes from the Greek word kyriakos, "belonging to the Lord" (kyrios). 1577 /ekklēsía ("church") is the root of the terms "ecclesiology" and "ecclesiastical."]

Strong's Concordance

Greek: ek or ex: from, from out of (Greek added)

Strong’s Number: G1537 (Strong's number added)

Original Word: ἐκ, ἐξ
Part of Speech: Preposition
Transliteration: ek or ex
Phonetic Spelling: (ek)
Definition: from, from out of
Usage: from out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards.

HELPS Word-studies

1537 ek (a preposition, written eks before a vowel) – properly, "out from and to" (the outcome); out from within. 1537 /ek ("out of") is one of the most under-translated (and therefore mis-translated) Greek propositions – often being confined to the meaning "by." 1537 (ek) has a two-layered meaning ("out from and to") which makes it out-come oriented (out of the depths of the source and extending to its impact on the object).

Strong's Concordance

Greek: kaleó: to call (Greek added)

Strong’s Number: G2564 (Strong's number added)

Original Word: καλέω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: kaleó

Phonetic Spelling:(kal-eh'-o)

Definition: to call

Usage: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name.

These are just some of the scriptural references to who we are to worship and who we can pray to. God the Father (John 4:21-24, Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 15:24, Philippians 3:1-11, Jude 1:20-21), the Son of God our Lord Christ Jesus (John 1:1-2, Romans 1:7, Colossians 2:9-12 KJV, Philippians 3:1-11, Hebrews 1:1-14, Jude 1:20-21), and the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:1,18, Acts 5:3-4, Acts 10:38, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 4:30, Philippians 3:1-11, Jude 1:20-21), in spirit (in utmost sincerity, reverence, understanding and fervently from the heart and as directed by the word of God) and in truth, as the bible commands it (Joshua 24:14 NASB, Psalms 145:18-20, Matthew 4:4, John 3:1-7, John 4:23-24, John 14:17,17:17, 1 Corinthians 5:8 NASB, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 NASB, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 NASB, Ephesians 1:13-14 NASB, 1 Timothy 1:5, Hebrews 5:7, Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 12:18-29, James 1:12-18).

Strong's Concordance

Greek: proskuneó: to do reverence to (Greek added)

Strong’s Number: G4352 Strong's number added)

Original Word: προσκυνέω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: proskuneó

Phonetic Spelling: (pros-koo-neh'-o)

Definition: to do reverence to

Usage: I go down on my knees to, do obeisance to, worship.

HELPS Word-studies

G4352 proskynéō (from G4314/prós, "towards" and kyneo, "to kiss") – properly, to kiss the ground when prostrating before a superior; to worship, ready "to fall down/prostrate oneself to adore on one's knees" (DNTT); to "do obeisance" (BAGD).

["The basic meaning of G4352(proskynéō), in the opinion of most scholars, is to kiss. . . . On Egyptian reliefs worshipers are represented with outstretched hand throwing a kiss to (pros-) the deity" (DNTT, 2, 875,876).

4352 (proskyneō) has been (metaphorically) described as "the kissing-ground" between believers (the Bride) and Christ (the heavenly Bridegroom). While this is true, 4352 (proskynéō) suggests the willingness to make all necessary physical gestures of obeisance.]

In the Lord’s Church we come together in unity (John 17:11, Acts 1:14,2:42,2:46,4:24,6:3-5,15:22-25, Romans 15:5-7, 1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:11-13, Philippians 2:1-5 NASB, Colossians 3:12-15), to worship God the Father, the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit on the Lord’s day in spirit and in truth (Matthew 3:16, Matthew 28:19, John 4:23-24, John 17:22-23, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Philippians 3:3), as we strive to present our bodies holy and acceptable to God (Romans 12:1-2) we strive to show God our reverence in our hearts and minds and appearance (Exodus 31:10, Revelation 1:6, Luke 8:15, 1 Timothy 2:9-10, Hebrews 8:10-13,10:8-16), as God the Father, the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit are Holy, the life we strive to live is holy (Leviticus 20:7, Psalm 29:1-2, Psalms 24:3-6, Matthew 5:8, 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:14-16), we sing praises (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:14), we pray (Acts 1:14, Acts 2:42, 1 Timothy 2:1-5 KJV), and we honor the Lord’s supper, “on that the Lord Jesus on the night when He was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” (Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:18-21, John 19:20-20:18, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, 1 Peter 1:3). The bread and fruit of the vine are symbolic representing the flesh and blood of our Saviour (John 6:27-40,48-58), we need to be thankful to God and ask God to bless the bread and the fruit of the vine (Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17). We need to partake in the bread and the cup of the Lord in a worthy manner because those who eat and drink in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord (1 Corinthians 11:27), we also need to examine ourselves then, eat of the bread and drink of the cup (1 Corinthians 11:28), and be aware that anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgement on themselves (1 Corinthians 11:29). This is why many are of you are weak and ill and why some have passed away (1 Corinthians 11:30), we need to discern ourselves and judge ourselves truthfully so that we would not be judged (1 Corinthians 11:31), if we are judged by the Lord and we will be disciplined so that we will not be condemned along with the world (1 Corinthians 11:32), so when we come together to partake of the Lord’s Supper we need to wait for one another and if anyone is hungry they need to eat at home (1 Corinthians 11:20-22) so that when we come together it will not be for judgement (1 Corinthians 11:33-34). For as often as we eat this bread and drink this cup we are proclaiming the Lord’s death until He comes (1 Corinthians 11:26).

We also learn of God's inspired word (Acts 2:42, Philippians 1:9-10, Colossians 3:16, Titus 2:11-14, 2 Peter 1:1-11) and fellowship with each other (Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Philippians 2:1-5 NASB, 1 John 1:1-10), and sharing from our prosperity for the ministry of the Gospel, to aid missionaries, to aid communities visited by calamity or disaster, and to help those outside the body in need especially those of the house of faith (Proverbs 3:27, Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 2:42, Romans 12:13, Romans 15:16, 1 Corinthians 16:2, 2 Corinthians 8:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Galatians 6:6-10, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 13:16, James 2:14-18, 1 John 3:17-18), and to strengthen others and be strengthened, to encourage and be encouraged (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11, Hebrews 10:19-25).

There is an invitation to visitors and listeners to be part of the body, the church, Church of Christ, in Christ, to begin a walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4, Romans 7:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:15, Ephesians 4:17-24, Colossians 3:5-11) being faithful until death (Matthew 16:26, Luke 8:15, Luke 21:19, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:18-25, Hebrews 10:35-39, Hebrews 12:1-17 ASV, James 1:3-4, James 5:10-11, 1 Peter 2:19-25, 1 Peter 3:14-17 KJV, Revelation 2:10-11, Revelation 3:10-11).

There is also an invitation for any brother or sister in Christ that needs encouragement, prayers, or help with coming back to the Lord (Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-22, Mark 11:25, Acts 14:22, Acts 15:30-31, 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Galatians 6:1-2, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 Thessalonians 3:2-4 NASB, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15).

The day of celebration that has been given to us as written in the New Testament consists of one day that is celebrated fifty-two times a year, known as the Lords Day, the First Day of the Week, Sunday (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-16 NASB, Luke 24:1-26, John 20:1-20, Acts 2:42-44, Acts 20:7, Romans 12:1-13, Romans 16:16, 1 Corinthians 11:17-31, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Corinthians 9:1-12, Galatians1:8-9, Hebrews 10:&24-25, Revelation 1:10).

We need to be of sound and sober mind striving to live a life closer to the honor and glory that are part of the body, the church, Church of Christ, in Christ (Romans 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, Ephesians 5:15-21, Colossians 3:1-24) and for the sake of our prayers along with keeping fervent in our spirit serving the Lord (Acts 18:25, Acts 20:19-21, Romans 12:11), and keeping fervent for our love for one another (1Peter 4:7-9 NASB).

In Matthew 5:13 our Lord Christ Jesus 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 Christ Jesus to others.

In Matthew 5:22-26 (if we have angered or someone has angered us, we are to resolve those differences and reconcile with them before we can attend worship services). We are to be at peace with one another (Isaiah 26:3, 27:5, 32:17, 57:19, Mark 9:50, Luke 1:79, John 14:27, Romans 14:17, 15:13, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 2:12-18, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Hebrews 12:14, 13:20-21, James 3:18, 1 Peter 3:8-12, 2 Peter 3:10-15).

In Matthew 18:32-35 we are told we will be tormented by the jailer if we do not show mercy and forgive from our heart as we have been shown mercy and forgiveness (Matthew 6:12-15, Romans 6:17-18, Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:12-16, Hebrews 12:14, James 2:12-13).

In 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 we need to be thankful to God for our brothers and sisters in the body as we pray for them remembering their work of faith, and labor in love, and their steadfastness in hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14 we are to respect our leaders who rule over us in the Lord in the church that admonish us and to esteem them very highly because of their work, and to be at peace among yourselves, also we are to admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak in faith, and be patient with them all.

In 1 Timothy 2:1-3 KJV we are to strive to lead a peaceful and quite life, godly and honestly in every way.

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.

In Hebrews 6:10-12 as it is written: For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

In Hebrews 13:7 we are to remember our leaders that have passed away that you heard the word of God from and consider the outcome of their life and imitate their and faith.

In Hebrews 13:17 we are to obey our leaders and submit to them, for they watch over our souls. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning.

In 3 John 1:11 we are told to not to imitate evil but what is good. The one who does good is of God. The one who does evil has not seen God. Good is referenced here as good conduct and evil as bad conduct. Good conduct is also referenced being what is right that is eternal, and what is wrong being referenced as being unreconcilable.

(Cited “Coffman Commentaries on the Bible 3 John 1” verse 11, StudyLight.org).

We also need to spend time in the word daily (Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Job 22:22, Job 32:8-9, Psalms 119:11, Psalms 119:105, Proverbs 2:6-7, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 24:36-44, Acts 16:5, Acts 17:11, Romans 15:4, 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, Ephesians 1:13, Colossians 3:8-10, Hebrews 4:12-13, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:14-17 NASB, James 1:21, 1 Peter 2:2 NASB, 2 Peter 1:19-21 NASB) so that we can learn to understand how to walk in a manner that is worthy of our calling ((Matthew 10:37-39, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 4:1-2, Philippians 1:27-28, Colossians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Hebrews 3:1-6, 1 Peter 1:14-21) that our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to walk and to hold unto the gift of eternal salvation that has been offered to us (Acts 4:10-12, Romans 1:16, Romans 11:11, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Philippians 2:12-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:10, 1 Peter 2:2-12, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Peter 3:9-14), and not to be discouraged or lose heart (Luke 18:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Galatians 6:9 NASB, Ephesians 3:11-19, Colossians 3:21).

These are just but some of the scriptural verses and passages that are given to us to support the following statements.

The early Christians had a daily religion (Acts 5:42). (Cited La Vista Church of Christ “Daily Religion”)

Our Lord requires us to follow him daily (Mark 8:34-35, Luke 9:23, John 12:25-26, Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 2:6, Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23-24).

We need to give daily of ourselves (Proverbs 14:20-22, Isaiah 58:7-12, Ezekiel 18:5-7 Matthew 25:35-40, Mark 14:7, Luke 3:11, Acts 6:1 NASB, Romans 14:8, Galatians 2:10, Colossians 3:12-17, Colossians 3:23-24, Hebrews 3:12-14 NASB, Hebrews 13:15, James 1:27, James 2:14-18, 1 John 3:17-18).

Our Lord Jesus Christ taught daily (Matthew 26:55, Mark 14:48-49, Luke 21:37, John 8:2).

We need to try to teach and encourage each other daily (Matthew 12:30, Romans 15:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 3:2 NASB, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-14 NASB, Titus 2:1-15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NASB, Hebrews 3:12-14 NASB, Hebrews 10:24-25 NASB, Hebrews 12:3-5 NASB).

On all occasions our Lord Jesus Christ prayed (Matthew 14:23 NASB, Matthew 26:36, Mark 6:45-46, Luke 6:12, Luke 9:28, John 14:26, John 17:20 ASV).

We need to be devoted to prayer daily without losing heart (Psalms 55:16-17, Proverbs 8:33-35, Daniel 6:10, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Acts 6:4, Acts 10:1-4, Romans 8:26-28, Romans 12:12 NASB, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 NASB, 1 Peter 4:7).

We need to read daily (Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:3, John 5:39, Romans 15:4, Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 NASB 2 Corinthians 1:13,3:2, Colossians 1:10, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:19-22, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Peter 2:2-5, Revelation 1:3).

The churches were established daily and grew daily (Acts 2:41, Acts 2:46-47, Acts 16:5, 1 Corinthians 15:31, Ephesians 4:16-17).

We are born in their image they are our creator (Genesis 1:26-27, Ecclesiastes

12:1, Isaiah 40:28, Romans 1:25, 1 Corinthians 15:49, Colossians 3:10).

We also need to honor and show reverence to them (Psalms 2:1-12 NASB, Psalms 34:22, Romans 14:6, Ephesians 5:15-30 NASB, Hebrews 5:7, Hebrews 11:7, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:28).

They are holy as we must be holy as they command it (2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:14-16).

Whatever we do, we need to glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31, Ephesians 5:22-30 NASB, Colossians 1:27-28 ASV, Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23. 1 Timothy 6:6-16, Titus 2:2-15, 1 Peter 4:11-19 NASB, 2 Peter 3:14-18 ).

They offer us refuge for our soul: (Psalms 2:12 NASB, Psalms 5:11, Psalms 18:2, Psalms 34:22, Psalms 46:1, Psalms 62:8, Acts 14:21-22, Hebrews 6:18).

They offer us eternal life (Matthew 19:16-21, Matthew 25:46, John 3:36, John 5:22-24, John 11:25-26, John 20:31, Romans 2:6-11, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 6:12, 1 John 5:10-13).

We need to grow in the word (Matthew 11:25-30, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 6:10-17, Philippians 4:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:14-20 KJV, Hebrews 5:12-13, 2 Peter 3:14-18, 1 John 2:14-16, the faith (Romans 12:3 NASB, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 NASB, 1 John 5:1-5, Acts 14:22, Romans 4:13-5:5, Ephesians 3:14-21, Colossians 2:1-15, James 1:2-12, Jude 1:20-26, Revelation 14:12-13), the grace (John 1:14-17, Romans 3:21-24, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, 2 Corinthians 4:13-15, Ephesians 1:7), the love (Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 10:34-39, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 NASB, Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 John 3:13-24, Jude 1:20-23), the Spirit (Romans 8:26-30, Ephesians 6:18, Jude 1:20-23) and seek a peaceful and quiet life godly and honestly in every way (1 Timothy 2:1-6 KJV).

As we grow we seek the blessings of understanding, insight and wisdom of His inspired words that come from studying the bible and through prayer (John 14:6, John 14:13-14, John 15:7, Acts 1:14, Romans 12:12, 1 Corinthians 7:5, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 1:3-11, Colossians 4:2, 1 Timothy 2:1-5 KJV, 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV, 1 Timothy 4:1-5 NASB, James 1:17-24, James 3:13-18, 1 Peter 4:7, 2 Peter 1:3-11).

As we live in this world we need to follow the words that our Lord Jesus has given to us; to deny self, take up our cross daily and follow him (Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23) to please God (Matthew 6:1-4, John 8:28-29, Acts 5:32, Romans 8:6-11, Galatians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 7:32, 1 Corinthians 7:34, 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Colossians 3:23, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 1 Timothy 2:1-6 KJV, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 12:14), and not to be part of this world (Matthew 18:7, Mark 4:19, Ephesians 2:2, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 3:13, Revelation 3:10), but to be salt and a light in the world (Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 5:13-16, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34-35, John 8:12, John 12:35-36, John 15:4-8, Ephesians 5:6-13), and to be able to bear fruit (Matthew 3:8,10, Matthew 7:19, Matthew 12:33, Matthew 13:23, Matthew 21:38-43, Luke 8:15, John 15:1-11, Romans 7:4-6, Romans 14:17-19, Galatians 5:22-23) along with the patience in well-doing, glory, honor and immortality (Romans 2:6-10) that comes from being faithful baptized believers (Mark 16:15-16).

All good things in this life come from above, from the Father of Lights (James 1:17). We need to pray and ask God the Father, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit to help us so we can grow as we walk by faith through this life as did all the saints (Luke 13:23-24, Acts 24:14-16, Romans 15:4-6, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 11:1-40, Hebrews 12:1-29, Hebrews 13:1-21, Philippines 4:19, 2 Peter 1:1-11 NASB, 1 John 5:1-5, Jude 1:3, Revelation 14:12).

Thanks be to God for these wonderful gifts (John 3:16, John 14:23, Acts 2:36-47, Acts 11:17-18, Romans 3:21-26, Roman's 5:15-21, Romans 6:19-23, Romans 10:14-17, Romans 11:29-32, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Galati.ans 5:22-23, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 4:7-8, James 1:17, 1 Peter 4:10-11).

Christian faith is not left just for Sunday. It is the foundation for every relationship and all the events of everyday life. We believe our faith should make a profound impact on our lives, including our marriages, families, jobs, resources, and decisions. (Cited from the Edmond Church of Christ).

Conclusion

The faith that we have comes from God to us as written in (Romans 10:4-17, Romans 12:3 NASB). As we become obedient to that faith as we grow in the body, the church, Church of Christ, we gather together in Christ (Isaiah 1:18-20, Acts 6:7, Romans 1:5-6, Romans 6:16-23, Romans 15:18, Romans 16:26-27, 2 Corinthians 2:9, Philippians 2:1-11, Titus 2:2-3:11, 1 Peter 1:14-23, ), and as we study and learn the inspired word of God we go through trials and tribulations that we experience as being children of God also as written in (Luke 8:9-15, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 3:7-11, James 1:2-12, 1 Peter 1:3-24, 1 Peter 4:12-19, 2 Peter 1:1-2:11).