Topical Bible: Faith: The Objects of, Are: Christ

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Faith, within the Christian tradition, is fundamentally centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ. This focus is evident throughout the New Testament, where Christ is presented as the primary object of faith for believers. The Berean Standard Bible provides numerous passages that highlight this centrality.

1. Christ as the Author and Perfecter of Faith: Hebrews 12:2 states, "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." This verse underscores the role of Christ not only as the initiator of faith but also as the one who brings it to completion. Believers are encouraged to focus their faith on Him, recognizing His pivotal role in their spiritual journey.

2. Faith in Christ for Salvation: The New Testament consistently teaches that salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ. Acts 16:31 records the apostles' response to the Philippian jailer, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." This declaration emphasizes that faith in Christ is the means by which individuals receive salvation, highlighting His unique role as Savior.

3. Christ as the Object of Justifying Faith: Romans 3:22 affirms, "And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe." Here, the apostle Paul articulates that righteousness, a right standing before God, is granted through faith in Christ. This righteousness is not based on human effort but is a gift received through trusting in Jesus.

4. Faith in Christ's Resurrection: The resurrection of Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian faith. Romans 10:9 declares, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Faith in the resurrection is essential, as it affirms Christ's victory over sin and death, providing the foundation for the believer's hope and future resurrection.

5. Christ as the Mediator of Faith: 1 Timothy 2:5 states, "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." This verse highlights Christ's unique role as the mediator who bridges the gap between humanity and God. Faith in Christ acknowledges His mediatorial work, which is central to the believer's relationship with God.

6. Faith in Christ's Promises: Believers are called to trust in the promises of Christ, as seen in John 14:1 , "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me." Jesus invites His followers to place their faith in Him, assuring them of His faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.

7. Christ as the Object of Enduring Faith: Colossians 2:6-7 encourages believers, "Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." This passage calls for a continual, enduring faith in Christ, emphasizing growth and stability in the Christian life.

In summary, the New Testament presents Jesus Christ as the central object of faith for believers. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He fulfills the role of Savior, Mediator, and Lord, inviting all to place their trust in Him for salvation and eternal life.

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John 6:29
Jesus answered and said to them, This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent.
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Acts 20:21
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
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What is Justifying Faith?
... as we speak of justifying faith, we must keep in mind that these three objects concur:
the promise, and that, too, gratuitous, and the merits of Christ, as the ...
/.../the apology of the augsburg confession/part 3 what is justifying.htm

Its Objects
... and that the only difference their faith made was ... the purpose of his grace, and the
objects of justification ... say of all spiritual blessings in Christ, what is ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/7 its objects.htm

Victory Over the World through Faith
... by it that their time-serving policy is virtually renouncing Christ and serving ... up
of the mind to be interested and controlled by these objects of faith. ...
/.../finney/sermons on gospel themes/xxii victory over the world.htm

Three Aspects of Faith
... So, then, true Christian faith is the flight of the ... dower of every spirit that truly
trusts in Christ. All other aims and objects are limited, transient, and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/three aspects of faith.htm

Faith in God and Christ
... How comes it that these two objects blend into one, like two figures in a stereoscope;
and that the faith which flows to Jesus Christ rests upon God? ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/faith in god and christ.htm

The Action of Jesus Christ in the Souls of Men.
... While helping the Church to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, He writes His own
Gospel ... Mysteries can neither be seen nor felt, they are objects of faith. ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/section v the action of jesus.htm

What the Scriptures Principally Teach: the Ruin and Recovery of ...
... law that before condemned you is now by Christ put in ... the compend of all
graces,"as the objects of them are the abridgment of the Scriptures,"faith and love ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture vi what the scriptures.htm

Faith the Foundation of all Knowledge.
... For the latter is conversant about objects that are susceptible of ... period as possible;
for he is a man of faith. ... Now those who have believed in Christ both are ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter iv faith the foundation of.htm

On the Discoveries of Faith
... this sense extends only to a small number of objects. ... Faith discovers to us the souls
of the righteous, immediately ... all this, he shall be with Christ, in a ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 110 on the discoveries.htm

A Defence of the Doctrine of Justification, by Faith in Jesus ...
... I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which
is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a defence of the doctrine.htm