Faith

Standing vs Fellowship

Standing with God is settled at faith; fellowship breaks with sin and restores with confession.

Faith alone saves; works show faith is alive, they do not buy heaven.

God declared me righteous at faith - before my obedience caught up.

The kingdom is received like a child receives care, not negotiated on a merit ladder.

Jesus' opening command: turn from self-rule and trust the good news that the kingdom is at hand.

Eternal life is Christ's gift received by faith alone, not wages for commandments, principles, or good works.