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Why is Jesus referred to as the author and finisher of faith?

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Jesus is called the author and finisher of faith because He initiates and completes the faith of His people.

The title of Jesus as the 'author and finisher of faith' found in Hebrews 12:2 emphasizes His role in both beginning and perfecting the faith of believers. As the author, Jesus is the source of faith, having established it through His own perfect obedience and sacrificial death. His life exemplifies the faith-filled journey, as He trusted fully in the Father’s will, even unto death. As the finisher, He brings faith to completion, ensuring that believers are sustained in their faith until the end. This doctrine highlights the intimate relationship between Christ and the believer, affirming that without Christ, we would have no faith. It is through Him that believers find both the origin and fulfillment of their faith, guaranteeing their place in God's redemptive plan.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:2

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