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What does it mean to live by faith according to the Bible?

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Living by faith means relying on Christ's completed work for our righteousness and sustenance rather than on our ability to keep the law.

In Galatians 3:11, Paul asserts, 'the just shall live by faith,' indicating that believers’ lives are sustained through faith in Christ rather than adherence to the law. This principle underscores that justification and sanctification are the results of God's grace and the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's heart, rather than human effort. To live by faith is to continually trust in Christ’s finished work and the sanctifying power of the Spirit, understanding that it is through this faith that believers receive life—spiritually and practically—alongside the promise of eternal life.
Scripture References: Galatians 3:11, Romans 1:17, Hebrews 10:38, Habakkuk 2:4, Philippians 3:9, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 12:2

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Wayne Boyd · Jun 11, 2021
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