Habakkuk 2:4 contrasts the proud with the righteous who live by faith. This teaching explains that salvation has always been by faith—Paul quotes Habakkuk in Romans 1:17 and Galatians 3:11 to show that no one is justified by works. Faith means trusting God’s promises and walking humbly rather than relying on our own righteousness.
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Salvation is by grace through faith, yet true faith produces obedience. This teaching explains justification (being declared righteous by faith), sanctification (growing in obedience), and ultimate salvation. Faith means believing God’s Word, committing to follow it, and doing what it says.
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Faith and works, two topics relating to justification that some say James and Paul disagree on. Is what Paul says in Romans 3:28 at odds with James 2:24? How can we reconcile what James and Paul say about faith and works? Or are they really at odds with one another and the Bible has a problem?
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What exactly are the “good works” believers are created for? This teaching shows how the Torah defines and equips good works (2 Tim 3:16–17), why Yeshua upholds the Law (Matt 5:17–19), and how the Spirit empowers obedience (Ezek 36:27; Rom 8:4). Scriptures (4–6): Ephesians 2:8–10; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Matthew 5:16–19; Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 8:4; Revelation 14:12 Takeaway (1–2 sentences): We’re not saved by works—we’re saved for works Scripture defines. In Yeshua, by the Spirit, we walk in Torah-shaped love (John 14:15; 1 John 5:3). #goodworks #CreatedForGoodWorks #119Ministries #TestEverything #Bible
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Justification is the act by which God declares a sinner righteous through faith. This teaching explains that we are justified by God’s grace through faith, not by our own works, yet true faith produces obedience. It distinguishes justification from sanctification and shows how both relate to salvation.
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