Living by faith means entrusting ourselves to Jesus Christ, walking with him, and becoming like him. The law is not a moral code to follow, but a reflection of God's holy character. We are naturally legalists, but faith is not about keeping a good moral code, it's about trusting in God's faithfulness and goodness. Through faith, we receive credited righteousness, the blessing of Abraham, and the promised Holy Spirit, which is God's continual presence and transforming power.
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