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What does it mean to live faithful faith?
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Faith in Jesus is meant to be lived. The word the New Testament uses for faith, pistis, carries the sense of trust, loyalty and allegiance, so saving faith is faithful faith: trust in Jesus that gives him its allegiance as King and shows itself in obedience, love and endurance over a lifetime (James 2:17; Galatians 5:6). That allegiance reaches into every part of ordinary life, including money, marriage, sex, work, conflict, fear and suffering.
This is the largest group of answers on the site, so they are grouped by topic. They aim to show what Scripture says and how to act on it, and to be honest about where Christians are free to differ.
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Christian Living
- Are tattoos sinful? What does the Bible say about getting tattoos as a Christian?
- How should Christians prepare for emergencies—faith vs preparedness?
- How should Christians think about celebrity culture, gossip, and outrage cycles?
- Is drinking alcohol a sin? What does the Bible teach about alcohol, moderation, and drunkenness?
- Is gambling a sin? What biblical principles apply to gambling and betting?
- Is investing (or crypto) a form of gambling?
Sex & Sexuality
- Is homosexuality a sin? What does Scripture actually say about same-sex relationships?
- Is masturbation a sin? Is there any biblical teaching about it?
- Is sex before marriage a sin? What does the Bible say about premarital sex and purity?
- What does the Bible say about pornography and lust? How can I fight it?
Christian Ethics
Money & Tithing
More answers
- Bible verses for tragedy and grief: What does Scripture say when you’re hurting?
- Can a Christian lose salvation? What does the Bible teach about eternal security (“once saved, always saved”)?
- Can Christians be demon-possessed? What does the Bible say?
- Do Christians have to follow Old Testament laws? Which ones and why?
- How should Christians pray?
- Is social media addiction a sin—and how should Christians use (or quit) social media?
- Should Christians keep the Sabbath? What does the New Testament teach?
- Should Christians pray for leaders (even ones we don’t like)?
- What does the Bible say about abortion? Is abortion always a sin?
- What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? When is remarriage allowed biblically?
- What does the Bible say about fear and anxiety during storms and disasters?
- What does the Bible say about suicide? What if a Christian dies by suicide?
- What happens when a Christian sins?
- What should I do when I’m afraid at night?