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Charles Spurgeon on Living by Faith - Baptist (Galatians 2:20)

Source: Charles Spurgeon55 words

"The life I now live in the flesh I live BY FAITH in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Faith is the breath of this new life. Not by feeling, not by sight, but by faith. Faith grasps Christ; Christ lives in the believer." — Charles Spurgeon. Baptist faith-life.

Topics & Themes

faithlive by faithnot feelingnot sightgrasps Christ

Scripture References

Galatians 2:20

Emotional Tone

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Audience

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