Faith Alone: A Daily Devotional

When you believe in him, then he is with you and close to you.

Your true sword is remaining strong and firm in the faith.

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15

You must rely on these and similar verses with your whole heart. The more your conscience torments you, the more you must rely on them.

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 1 John 2:1

We must preach to those who want to remain in the vine, put their trust in Christ, and put their faith into action in their everyday lives.

Verses about coming to faith, such as Psalm 51:5; John 1:29; Romans 4:25; and Romans 5:12, are like gold coins for that little pouch. Let the pouch of love be a silver one. The verses about doing good, such as Matthew 5:11; Matthew 25:40; Galatians 5:13; and Hebrews 12:6, are like silver coins for this pouch.

SINFUL DESIRES For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. Galatians 5:17

BITTEN BY SIN If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives. 1 John 1:10