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John Wesley on Faith That Works - Wesleyan (Hebrews 11:1)

Source: John Wesley49 words

"True faith—the faith that is substance and evidence—is a living faith that works through love. It is not mere assent but active trust that transforms life. The faith defined in Hebrews 11 is the faith demonstrated in Hebrews 11: faith that acts." — John Wesley. Wesleyan: living, active faith.

Topics & Themes

living faithworks through loveactive trusttransformsfaith that acts

Scripture References

Hebrews 11:1Galatians 5:6

Emotional Tone

hopelovetrust

Audience

adults

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