A life of faith

Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH."

            Faith is essential to all life. Without faith it is impossible to please God. This text shows that faith is the source, the support, and the success of life.

1.      Faith is the source of life

            “By faith.” Only by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ can one attain unto eternal life. It is believe and live. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved.” “He that believes on the Son hath eternal life.” Eternal life is possible only by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Real life begins with faith in Christ.

2.      Faith is the Support of life

            “Shall life by faith.” Faith in the Lord and in his power to help is the support of life. “Who is he that overcome the world, but he that believe that Jesus is the Son of God.” Faith is the force that supports life and sustains life unto the end. Faith enriches life. Faith enlarges life. Faith enables life. Faith increases life.

3.      Faith is the success of life

            “The righteous shall live by faith.” Faith is the force that leads on to righteousness. It is power that will appropriate the righteousness of Christ for the life of the individual in the world. Believe in Christ, appropriate His grace, and follow him is the only way to succeed in the Christian life.

            By faith live and serve. “Without faith it is impossible to please God.”