Grace, Faith & Obedience: Understanding the Relationship | Part 1

It's critical to understand three terms if we are going to understand Scripture. Grace, faith, and obedience. In part 1 we defined the terms and saw how the important role obedience has in our faith. Here in part 2 we will continue our discussion of these terms, and solidify their relationship to each other and their relevance to believers, followers of Messiah, today.

Justification, Sanctification, and Salvation explores how Scripture connects these three essential aspects of the believer’s walk. This short teaching explains how justification changes our status before God, how sanctification shapes our ongoing obedience, and how salvation is the final outcome secured by Messiah and displayed through a transformed life. Together, they reveal the beautiful harmony between faith, obedience, and eternal hope. Scriptures referenced: Romans 3:28; 1 John 5:2–3; Matthew 7:16; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Romans 6:22; Ezekiel 36:27. Takeaway: Understanding the biblical relationship between justification, sanctification, and salvation helps us walk in both grace and truth—trusting in Yeshua’s finished work while growing in the obedience that flows from genuine faith.

In part 2 of What is the Gospel? we look at the gospel according to Paul. What is it and what is the righteousness that is by faith? We then take a look at the gospel message of obedience. Join us as we examine these questions in further detail continuing our journey in understanding all of the gospel. (Please Note: This is now Part 2 of 5, different from the original version of the What is the Gospel Teaching)

In part 3 of What is the Gospel? we look at the gospel as revealed in the blessings and curses of obedience and disobedience to the Torah. We also see the gospel as it relates to the reunification of the whole nation of Israel, returning the House of Israel and merging it with the House of Judah with the new covenant.