Live By Faith
Text: Romans 1
12 October 2008
(I) The Concept Of Living By Faith
1. Defining a Biblical concept
a) It involves history
b) It is universal
c) It contains doctrine
d) It pertains to life and godliness
2. The just live by faith
“…’The just shall live by faith.’ ” Romans 1:17
a) Who are the just?
i) Sinners who believe in God
ii) Sinners who exercised faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
b) How did they become “just” ?
i) It is by faith that they became just
ii) They were justified by faith, not by works
c) How do the just live?
i) Faith became the means in which they live their lives
ii) It is by faith that new life is given
iii) It is by faith that the new life is lived
(II) The Basis In Which The Concept Is Drawn
1. Authority Of Scriptures
“…as it is written…” Romans 1:17
2. Assurance From History
“…from faith to faith…” Romans 1:17
(III) The Sources To Which We Live By Faith
1. The gospel of Christ
“…the gospel of Christ…” Romans 1:16
2. The power of God
“…it is the power of God to salvation…” Romans 1:16
3. The righteousness of God
“…righteousness of God is revealed…” Romans 1:17
(IV) The Example Of The Apostle Paul
1. His lived his life by faith
2. He became an example to us
(V) The Challenge
1. To apply our faith in every circumstance of our daily lives
2. To emulate in the example of the Apostle Paul