The Shield of Faith


By faith we are justified,obtaining peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; By Whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we now stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.For a man is not justified by observing the law,but by faith in Jesus Christ.We put our faith in Jesus Christ that we may be justified by faith in Him,and not by observing the law,because by observing the law no one will be justified.I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,but Christ lives in me.The life I live in the body,I live by faith in the Son of God,who loved me and gave Himself for me.So let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith,havingt our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering,for He is faithful that promised;Let us consider how we may stir up one another to love and good works,not neglecting to meet together as in the habit of some,but encouraging one another,and all the more as you see the Day approaching. As we have opportunity,let us do good to all men,especially to those of the household of faith.For as the body without the spirt is dead,so the works is dead also.Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,the evidence of things not seen. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God,so that which is seen was not made3 out of what was visible.Without faith,itis impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.Every Word of God is pure and He is a shield to them that put their trust in Him.Even though a host should encamp against me,my heart will not fear; And though war arise against me,I will be confident,for I have put my trust in God and I will not fear what man can do to me. It is better to put confidence in the Lord than put confidence in man.In fact,those who trust in the lord will be as Mount Zion ,which cannot be moved,but abides forever.So trust in the Lord with all your heart not relying on your own understanding.Acknowledge Him in everything,and He will direct your path.



THE SHIELD OF FAITH

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