The Gospel According To A King James Bible

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Through Faith Defined

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Introductory paragraphs are practically identical to chapters entitled “by faith” and “through faith”. Biblical definitions to both ‘by faith’ and ‘through faith’ are vital to this Theme Study. In fact, its content with deductions are either proved or disproved based on these definitions. Confusion and contradiction stem from beginning to end of the scriptures if these terms aren’t clearly defined and demonstrated. It is impossible to scripturally interpret much of the bible unless viewing it from the perspective of one or the other of these two. It is impossible to discern these truths using modern translations and even when the KJB is solely used, words and terms must be discerned.

 

In showing definition and distinction between God justifying the circumcision ‘by faith’ and the uncircumcision ‘through faith’, this chapter is dedicated to defining ‘through faith’.

 

Romans 3:30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

 

• through faith

 

Definitions for both ‘by faith’ and ‘through faith’ are found in Hebrews 11. A verse that is a common denominator to both definitions is verse 6.

 

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

 

• without faith it is impossible to please him

• for he that cometh to God must believe that he is

• and that he is a rewarder of them

• that diligently seek him

 

Under the Introduction to the Theme Study, faith is defined as a compound substance of hope and evidence (Heb 11:1). It was also illustrated that faith is never one-sided, which is demonstrated in verse 6. On the one side you have he, the believer that diligently seeks God. On the other side, you have God who faithfully rewards the diligent believer. It was also pointed out, in the Introduction, that there are consequences when expectations aren’t met.

 

The KJB translators meticulously used the terms ‘through faith’ and ‘by faith’ throughout this chapter. Honing in on defining ‘through faith’, the expression is used five (5) times in chapter 11, with something in common to each and that being simply a believing acceptance on behalf of those mentioned.

 

We will first zero in on Hebrews 11:11 where we find this principle, as with ‘by faith’, demonstrated in the OT.

 

Hebrews 11:11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

 

• Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed

• because she judged him faithful who had promised

 

As with ‘by faith’, the ‘faith of God’ (she judged him faithful who had promised) is referenced, but notice a drastic distinction… Sara wasn’t rewarded for something she would do via obedience, but for something she believed! From this example, immediately ‘through faith’ can be defined.

 

KJB definition: 'Through faith’ – believing (trusted) a faithful God for a reward promised.

 

We also see this definition illustrated in Hebrews 11:3, where understanding is based solely on something believed from observance.

 

Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

 

• Through faith we understand

• that the worlds were framed by the word of God

• so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear

 

One’s deduction that there is a Creator isn’t based on one’s obedience, but on something solely accepted from a message being broadcasted daily!

 

Psalms 19:1-3 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

 

• The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork

• Day unto day uttereth speech

• night unto night sheweth knowledge

• There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard

 

As with ‘by faith’, there are consequences and evidence associated to disbelief… " The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good." Psalms 53:1

 

• The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God

• Corrupt are they

• and have done abominable iniquity

• there is none that doeth good

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The KJB translators made effort in translation to convey a particular thought in using either ‘by’ or ‘through’, in being consistent within a theme that runs throughout the bible. The emphasis of ‘by faith’, points to the faithfulness of individuals demonstrated by action through obedience, while the emphasis of ‘through faith’, points at the confidence individuals had in a faithful God when simply trusting Him for reward then or future.

 

• v3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God,…

• v11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

• v28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

 

The context or emphases of verses 13, 33 - 39 isn’t righteousness or justification, but promises and a better resurrection based on a God who rewards those who seek him.

 

• v13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

• v33 Who through faith subdued…, wrought…, obtained…, stopped…,

• v34 quenched…, escaped…, were made strong…, waxed…, turned…

• v35 Women received…, others were tortured, that they might obtain a better resurrection:

• v39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

 

Through Faith Illustrated

 

This can be proven in the lives of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, when faced before a fiery furnace for not bowing down and worshiping an image set up by king Nebuchadnezzar. Held here in contrast is a warning to Israel, of personal righteousness, given by Ezekiel regarding who or who wouldn’t survive pending judgment. The two can then be held in contrast in showing difference between ‘by faith’ and ‘through faith’, as upheld in a KJB.