Known by Obedience
According to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith.
Romans 16:26
Did you know it’s not faith plus obedience that equals salvation, but obedient faith that equals salvation? True faith is verified in your obedience to God.
Because Jesus is Lord, He demands obedience. There is no faith without obedience. Paul said to the Roman Christians, “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world” (Rom 1:8). And why was their faith spoken of throughout the world? Romans 16:19 explains: “Your obedience has become known to all.” In the beginning, it is your faith that is spread abroad, but in the end it is your obedience.
Faith that excludes obedience won’t save anyone. The delusion that it will causes many people to take the broad road that leads to destruction (Matt. 7:13–14). That’s like building a religious super–structure on sand (Mat 7:21-29).
Build your life in obedience to Christ. Then you’ll know that you belong to Him.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 30). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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Romans 16:26
Did you know it’s not faith plus obedience that equals salvation, but obedient faith that equals salvation? True faith is verified in your obedience to God.
Because Jesus is Lord, He demands obedience. There is no faith without obedience. Paul said to the Roman Christians, “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world” (Rom 1:8). And why was their faith spoken of throughout the world? Romans 16:19 explains: “Your obedience has become known to all.” In the beginning, it is your faith that is spread abroad, but in the end it is your obedience.
Faith that excludes obedience won’t save anyone. The delusion that it will causes many people to take the broad road that leads to destruction (Matt. 7:13–14). That’s like building a religious super–structure on sand (Mat 7:21-29).
Build your life in obedience to Christ. Then you’ll know that you belong to Him.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 30). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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