FAITH OF, OR FAITH IN JESUS – KJV GOT THIS ONE RIGHT ~ Ray E Horton

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Ever notice that the King James Version in several places talks about us having the faith OF Jesus rather than faith IN Jesus, as translated in other versions. In this case, I believe the KJV is correct. Compare this with Romans 3:22: “This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all and upon all who believe, for there is no distinction. ” Here is a good quote that explains Faith OF and faith IN Jesus:

“Look at Galatians 2:16: a man is not justified by the law ‘but by the faith OF Jesus Christ, even as we have believed IN Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith OF Christ‘ (KJV). There it is. Galatians 2:16 and Romans 3:22 cohere perfectly: we believe IN Jesus Christ in order to be saved by the faith OF Jesus Christ.

What is Paul’s point? The meritorious cause of salvation is Christ’s own faith. The reason, then, that Paul said that the righteousness of God is “from faith to faith” (Rom.1:17) is because our faith must be ratified by His faith – or we will not be saved.” ~ T.R. Kendall.

Ray E Horton

Serving the Lord as encourager, reconciler, intercessor and prophetic teacher of God's Word, primarily in person and on Facebook, as well as writer and editor. Beyond, or as part of, the Ministry of Reconciliation that we are all called to, I am serving the Lord and His people as a minister of prayer at a local church, and encouraging the brethren locally among people I know, and worldwide on Facebook

3 Comments

Reply February 12, 2020
Varnel Watson

thank you Ray E Horton there is a good point that KJV may have gotten it right on this one too; explain a bit more for Joe Absher to get it
Reply February 12, 2020
Joe Absher

you’re always good for a laugh
Reply February 13, 2020
Varnel Watson

actually the article is about a very important verse this time translated properly by KJV I wouldnt so easily disregard what Ray E Horton has written here And it is NOT one mans opinion There is a trend in translation that approves such rendering