V3-02 Author and Perfecter
Walking Talking Bible Project
What does it mean that Jesus is “the author and perfecter of our faith”? What role do Jesus and the gospel play in our salvation? What role do Jesus and Scripture play in our sanctification? These are just some of the questions to consider in this week’s edition of the Walking Talking Bible Project.
Bible Passages
The following Scripture quotations from The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) are provided for your convenience. Please feel free to use the Bible and translation of your choice.
Memory Passage: Philippians 1:6
Philippians 1:6
6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Connection Passage #1: Ephesians 1:13–14
Ephesians 1:13–14
13 And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
14 who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
Connection Passage #2 Hebrews 12:1–2
Hebrews 12:1–2
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Connection Passage #3: Hebrews 7:23–25
Hebrews 7:23–25
23 Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.
24 But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Berean Standard Bible (BSB).