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NASB | Romans 12:3 ¶ For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:3 ¶ For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service]. |
Bible Question:
What are the marks or evidences of true saving faith within the individual? |
Bible Answer: New Creature, Wonderful question! Thank you for letting me share my new Kenneth Copeland Reference Edition Bible with all of you. Bless God and God Bless! I will try to shorten the many pages into a few key references. First, Who has Real Bible Faith? Eph 2:10 For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].(AMP) Gal 3:22-26, But the Scriptures [picture all mankind as sinners] shut up and imprisoned by sin, so that [the inheritance, blessing] which was promised through faith in Jesus Christ (the Messiah) might be given (released, delivered, and committed) to [all] those who believe [who adhere to and trust in and rely on Him]. Now before the faith came, we were perpetually guarded under the Law, kept in custody in preparation for the faith that was destined to be revealed (unveiled, disclosed), So that the Law served [1] [to us Jews] as our trainer [our guardian, our guide to Christ, to lead us] until Christ [came], that we might be justified (declared righteous, put in right standing with God) by and through faith. But now that the faith has come, we are no longer under a trainer (the guardian of our childhood). For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith. Second, The God kind of faith will work for Whosoever, (Mark 11:23) Third, There is Nothing wrong with your faith. Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith,(Hebrews 12:2). Fourth, Faith will not work in an unforgiving heart. When you stand praying, Forgive (Mark 11:25-26). Fifth Faith works by Love (Gal 5:6). Love is the primary force that drives all faith. 1 Cor 13:1-3 is a picture of the failure of sense-knowledge Christianity. Faith is of the heart, not of the head. with the heart, man believes (Rom 10:8-10) 2 Cor 4:16 tells us the inward man has nothing to do with the mind or the body concerning believing. The senses control what the mind believes until the spirit man becomes dominant in a believers life. How can we walk in constant faith? 1Tim 6:12, Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold of the eternal life to which you were summoned and [for which] you confessed the good confession [of faith] before many witnesses. Colossians 1:23 [And this He will do] provided that you continue to stay with and in the faith [in Christ], well-grounded and settled and steadfast, not shifting or moving away from the hope [which rests on and is inspired by] the glad tidings (the Gospel), which you heard and which has been preached [as being designed for and offered without restrictions] to every person under heaven, and of which [Gospel] I, Paul, became a minister. Now, some verses to look up, What does it mean to be a new creature? (2 Cor 5:17 ; 6:14). In God's eyes, (Col 1:21-23) In the world's eyes, (Phil 2:15) We have been reborn, (1Pet 1:5) We are kings and priests, (Rev 1:4-6 ; 1Pet 2:9) We are more than conquerers, (Rom 8:35) I hope this is a help, there is more for the asking. In the grip of His grace, Tim |