SUPPLEMENT TO
WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Reason XV

1. Define these words:
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2. What do we learn about faith from these stories?
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3. Explain how we are justified.
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4. In James 2, find four statements that assure us that faith alone is not enough.
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5. How and where does John indicate that faith alone will not save?
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6. Show seven ways in which faith is necessary.
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7. Give Scripture to show how faith is acquired:
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