Bible Commentaries

Romans 4:12 — And the father of circumcision to them who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham which he had in uncircumcision. Who also walk after the steps of that faith of our father Abraham ... These words mean "who have an obedient faith like Abraham." Abrahamic faith was not any such thing as faith ONLY, but it

Romans 4:16 — For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace; to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. For four definitions of "seed,"

Romans 4:16 — For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace; to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. For four definitions of "seed," see

Romans 4:16 — For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace; to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. For four definitions of "seed," see

Romans 8:25 — without hope, there could not be the patience which is required to prevent the child of God from falling into discouragement. The Christian’s salvation lies altogether within an area of what the world speaks of as "intangibles." It is a faithful trusting in "things not seen as yet" (see my Commentary on Hebrews, p. 250). Hope is far more than a mere wish that something might exist or be possessed; it is a valid claim, supported by faith, and grounded in confidence that the

Romans 8:25 — hope, because, without hope, there could not be the patience which is required to prevent the child of God from falling into discouragement. The Christian's salvation lies altogether within an area of what the world speaks of as "intangibles." It is a faithful trusting in "things not seen as yet" (see my Commentary on Hebrews, p. 250). Hope is far more than a mere wish that something might exist or be possessed; it is a valid claim, supported by faith, and grounded in confidence that the Lord is able

Romans 8:25 — hope, because, without hope, there could not be the patience which is required to prevent the child of God from falling into discouragement. The Christian's salvation lies altogether within an area of what the world speaks of as "intangibles." It is a faithful trusting in "things not seen as yet" (see my Commentary on Hebrews, p. 250). Hope is far more than a mere wish that something might exist or be possessed; it is a valid claim, supported by faith, and grounded in confidence that the Lord is able

Galatians 5:5 — For we through the Spirit by faith wait for the hope of righteousness. Through the Spirit ... The Holy Spirit is conferred upon all baptized believers, according to the promise of Acts 2:38, thus identifying those who "by faith" were waiting for the hope of righteousness. By

2 Thessalonians 1:11 — To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power; Every work of faith … See under 2 Thessalonians 1:3, above, for discussion of "the work of faith"; the new thought here is that even when Christians do the works required by faith it is actually God who supplies the spiritual energy for them to do it, thus referring all the glory unto God.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 — To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power; Every work of faith ... See under 2 Thessalonians 1:3, above, for discussion of "the work of faith"; the new thought here is that even when Christians do the works required by faith it is actually God who supplies the spiritual energy for them to do it, thus referring all the glory unto God.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 — To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power; Every work of faith ... See under 2 Thessalonians 1:3, above, for discussion of "the work of faith"; the new thought here is that even when Christians do the works required by faith it is actually God who supplies the spiritual energy for them to do it, thus referring all the glory unto God.

1 Timothy 1:14 — and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Which is in Christ Jesus … indicates the theater where the grace, love and faith (all three) are available for sinners. Paul did not receive grace outside of Christ, but inside; and the faith that saves

1 Timothy 1:14 — and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Which is in Christ Jesus ... indicates the theater where the grace, love and faith (all three) are available for sinners. Paul did not receive grace outside of Christ, but inside; and the faith that saves is

1 Timothy 1:14 — and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Which is in Christ Jesus ... indicates the theater where the grace, love and faith (all three) are available for sinners. Paul did not receive grace outside of Christ, but inside; and the faith that saves is

Hebrews 11:27 — By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. Here is another instance of the recurring theme of this chapter, "the invisible." Even the creation was made of things "invisible"

Hebrews 11:27 — By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. Here is another instance of the recurring theme of this chapter, "the invisible." Even the creation was made of things "invisible" (Hebrews 11:3);

Hebrews 11:27 — By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. Here is another instance of the recurring theme of this chapter, "the invisible." Even the creation was made of things "invisible" (Hebrews 11:3);

James 1:6 — But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed. Again, James gives the teaching of Christ, who said, "Whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them"

James 1:6 — But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed. Again, James gives the teaching of Christ, who said, "Whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" (Mark

James 1:6 — But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed. Again, James gives the teaching of Christ, who said, "Whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" (Mark