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Salvation through Born Again 14 tired in doing well, faith is the source of every work. CHAPTER 8 MY brethren, faith works in us so that the power of Christ resu- rrection may be revealed. 2Many don’t trust in the salvat- ion, which is the free gift of God, by believing in the new birth. 3 But rather they boast in their works. Therefore it is the kind plan of God to strike off the boa- stful so that everyone who comes to Christ may receive the born again experience by faith. 4 Christ lives in the hearts of sai- nts by giving courage caused by faith. 5 It is the will of God to become perfect in faith and knowledge about the Son of God. 6 Everyone should hold the shi- eld of faith and stand like a war- rior to resist the enemy. Show love and faith and save souls. 7 Brethren, Observe the stable faith which is exhibited by Phili- ppians. They received joy and growth in faith and courage duri- ng their sufferings. 8 They fought on behalf of the gospel and were one minded and rejoiced as Christ. The Salvation is the Gift of God 9 They considered the sufferings for Christ as a great privilege,as love bears all things,so also faith. 10 Many turned away by being tested in their faith. So I warn you that your faith in Christ sho- uld be worthy of behavior and spiritual. 11You are raised with Him thro- ugh faith. Therefore no one sho- uld desire to die. 12 He who sows in a prepared land will sow with faith. In the same way,realize that your labor with love will be fulfilled. 13 I labor with hope in your case that your faith should be pro- claimed all over the world like the believers of Macedonia and Achaia. 14 I stir up your minds so that your faith may be blameless, rig- hteous but not according to the manner of this world. It should be in a way approved by God and His Son Christ. 15The word of faith is the source for work. God has appointed me, who is the least in faith, unw- ise and not talented in speaking, as the teacher to warn you. 16 I wish you to live in such way so that the pagans may tell the Salvation through Born Again 15 joyous news about your faith and love. 17 If you are stable in your suffe- rings and trial like the Zion Mou- ntain, many will be comforted by looking at your faith. 18 I plead you with the love of Christ that none may live among you as faithless. 19 Because – God choose you for eternal salvation so that you may put on the shield of faith. 20 I intercession always for you that your faith may grow well and God may make you worthy of every good deed which is worthy of boast and appreciation. 21The workers of darkness roam around with hypocrisy like the sons of light. Such men make the service of God as a business and live as faithless and useless like the wrecked ship. Beware of su- ch men. 22 God accepted us as His child- ren and incorruptible heirs by redeeming us from sins through the blameless blood of Christ ac- cording to His plan of faith, glory to God forever and ever. 23 The grace and faith in Christ Jesus extended towards sinne- rs. Christ became the model for The Salvation is the Gift of God all those who believed in His Son for eternal life. 24 Many lost faith which is born in good conscience and they are living like the wondering stars. They become worse and apostate. They will be thrown into the judgment. 25They are like a broken pot in regards to faith and truth. Ever- yone, who is prepared and sta- bility in love, faith and holiness by being born again, is an heir to the eternal life. 26 Those that follow the holy conscience and mystery of faith can live with confidence and courage of Christ. 27 I say to you who are believ- ers – I warn you to give thanks to the Lord in everything. It is the will of God for you. 28 Faith is the model. Therefore you, who are believers, should labor for hope in Christ. 29 And grow in the good doc- trine related to faith and be a model like Christ. 30 Resurrection of the Lord Jesus is the source of our faith. 31 Don’t be disobedient to God and His word. Don’t behave like the covetous. Don’t use your