What is faith without works? - Biblical definition of faith - Torben Sondergaard

Let’s come back to the Biblical definition of faith.

Satan is a liar, and is trying to destroy the church by changing words or the understanding of those words.

Was Abraham justified by works, or by faith? This is what the Bible says:

“Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?”
(James 2:21)

Hmm. The answer here is yes. Yes, Abraham was justified by works. But two verses later, we read this:

“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness.”
(James 2:23)

What? Is that not the opposite? No, it is not.

You need to understand what true faith in God is, and that faith cannot stand alone. Without works, it is dead. It was Abraham’s works that completed his faith. In the same way, it is our works (not by the law but by obeying God) that our faith becomes true saving faith.

No one is justified by faith alone, because faith cannot stand alone. We are not talking about keeping the law of Moses. We are talking about how the true Biblical definition of faith differs greatly from the understanding many have today of what faith is.

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[lorysan]

ever since I became born again this year, it is my HONOR to obey God!! It blows my mind those who "believe" but do not take it seriously. Lord, help me believe and obey more!!!! please!!!!

[felixwiselives]

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:8-9‬ ‭KJV‬‬


“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, ”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[aldinbarsaga]

Amen! How can unbelievers believe that God is good if us, His followers, don't actually show to them what we believe?

[iam.marcus]

Exactly right and exactly the way to understand the BIBLE FAITH that PLEASES the LORD JESUS CHRIST! 🎯💯 God bless you Torben!

[stevedavies]

This is correct, without works of obedience we show we are rebellious in heart, and have not truly repented from sin.

[ryanmcilwain]

Good teaching brother Torben! I thought you were preaching the law until you clarified at 14:03. Thank you for clarifying. I agree completely with the scriptures about faith that produces obedience and good works.

[josephmaldonado]

Thank you. Essential teaching for the Body of Christ. Amen!

[andrecallus]

Thank you Torben for this simple yet truthful message..

[manishabiswakarma]

Thank you my brother in Christ, for this message... Listening from India..

[andrewannabethistvan]

yes yes yes! this is confirmation to what God's been showing me

[javierarellano]

Amen brother. Faith without works (obedience) is dead. Also, many people think baptism is a work. No it’s not. Baptism is obedience, it’s not a work of the law.

[shulamite]

Wow! I love your teaching! Speaking truth in love and the love you have for Jesus can be seen in you dear brother! AND when you obey by doing Jesus Words, you show Him how much you love Him! Thank you for your teaching! God bless you so much!!!😊🙏🕊

[saffylew]

I understand what your saying. Remember people English is not his first language. This is true. Faith alone is all that Jesus requires for salvation. True saving faith SHOWS itself through the good works that the Holy Spirit helps us to do (that’s what we are saved to do!).

[juniorl.]

Amen! Obedience is key to carry out a life as a believer in Christ. #HolyWord

[tedb]

At last, a gospel that can save!! Faith based obedience has always been God’s primary requirement for mankind. To suggest that it no longer matters for believers, is crazy. Those who confuse “the law” with obedience to God, could ponder Galatians. 5:16-25. “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law”. Like most of the “ifs” in the Bible, that is a big one.

[susang]

Remember an old song including the words "trust and obey"? First we hear, then believe as an act of the mind through understanding. Once we understand, we decide with our will whether to act on what we have understood. We trust when we have decided to act in the affirmative in line with our decision to trust, and actually put action to our newly held belief.
This can be true of sitting down on a new chair that we have been told is capable of supporting our weight. If you tell me to sit down, I will go ahead and sit if I believe in you- I decide to accept your words are true and I am willing to risk trusting you, and I choose to go ahead and sit down. Until I sit, I still don't truly commit to trusting you.

[adonyisrael]

Amen! Faith in Christ = Obedience to Him!

I just read this in John Chapter 6: "and this is the WORK of God, that you BELIEVE (obey) in Him Who He has sent!"

I AGREE with what you are sharing! 😇

[janetmata]

I understand this teaching very well. I really do believe your faith in Christ will produce good fruit. Everything about you will want to serve God. You can’t only say you believe in Christ and live an ungodly life. I want to obey God with everything I have and live a life fully dedicated to my savior! I pray for the strength and the courage to do that in me and and my family! Thank you for this teaching. Have a blessed day.

[gotteskinder]

They will tell you that you can be disobedient and carnal and that this has nothing to do with salvation. Proof text is 1.Cor.3:15 and 1.Cor. 5:5. Saved but like thru fire and the spirit might be saved and the flesh will be destroyed.

[allyouneedtoknowanonymous]

you always look very happy!
you make me smile.