Faith 2024/2025 Discussion Board 1

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Discuss the theme: “Faith in the Finished Work of Christ” showing what four vital things faith in the finished work of Christ entails and how to utilize this faith. Is there another kind of faith for the believer? If there is, then what it is?

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Faith in the Finished Work of Christ

Introduction

Understanding Faith in the Finished Work

The Christian life begins and is sustained by faith—not merely in doctrines, but in a Person and His completed work: the Lord Jesus Christ. The phrase “the finished work of Christ” refers to all that Jesus accomplished through His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension. In John 19:30, Jesus cried out, “It is finished,” signifying that the demands of justice were satisfied, the power of sin was broken, and the way to the Father was fully opened. According to Vine’s Dictionary, the Greek word for faith—“pistis”—means a firm persuasion, a conviction based upon hearing (Romans 10:17). It is not vague belief but a trust anchored in divine revelation.

To walk in the reality of this finished work, the believer must understand and appropriate what it entails. Let us now explore four vital things that faith in Christ’s finished work entails, followed by how this faith is utilized, and finally, we will examine if there is another kind of faith available to the believer.

I. Four Vital Things Faith in the Finished Work Entails:

1. Justification by Faith (Romans 5:1)

Faith in the finished work brings justification—a legal standing before God as righteous. The word “justified” comes from the Greek “dikaioó,” meaning to declare righteous. This righteousness is not earned but received by trusting in Christ’s substitutionary death. The Exhaustive Concordance references Romans 4:24–25, which teaches that Jesus was delivered for our offences and raised again for our justification. When we believe, we are treated as though we never sinned.

2. Freedom from Condemnation and Sin (Romans 8:1–2)

Faith in Christ’s work sets us free from guilt, shame, and condemnation. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.” The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made us free. The Greek word “katakrima” (condemnation) is a judicial term meaning a damnatory sentence. Faith removes that sentence permanently.

3. Access to Divine Inheritance (Ephesians 1:11; Galatians 3:29)

Through faith in Christ’s work, the believer becomes a joint heir with Him. Galatians 3:14 says that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles through Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. The Vine’s Dictionary defines inheritance (klēronomia) as what is received by lot, meaning we are legally entitled to all spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Eph. 1:3).

4. Victory through Christ’s Righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Jesus became sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. This is positional victory—we reign not because of our performance but because we have received His righteousness by faith. This changes how we approach life, prayer, spiritual warfare, and even suffering.

II. How to Utilize This Faith

1. By Meditating and Declaring the Word

Faith grows through constant hearing (Romans 10:17). We meditate on the Word (Joshua 1:8) and speak it out to renew our minds and align our hearts with what Christ has done.

2. Walking in Spiritual Identity

We must consciously walk as sons, not slaves (Galatians 4:7). Identity shapes behavior. When you know you’re justified, redeemed, and accepted, you live from victory.

3. Exercising Authority Over the Enemy

Luke 10:19 assures us of authority over serpents and scorpions. Faith in the finished work means we enforce Christ’s triumph over Satan, not plead for it.

4. Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:11 declares that the same Spirit that raised Jesus dwells in us. Faith gives us access to this resurrection life daily. Faith is the channel by which grace flows (Ephesians 2:8).

III. Is There Another Kind of Faith for the Believer?

Yes, the believer also lives by “the faith of the Son of God.”

Galatians 2:20 says: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”

Vine’s Dictionary points out that the Greek construct “pistis Iēsou Christou” is a genitive of origin—meaning this is not just faith in Christ but faith that comes from Christ, i.e., His own faith infused in the believer. This faith:

-Is divine in nature (2 Peter 1:1 calls it like precious faith)

-Operates by love (Galatians 5:6)

-Cannot fail (Luke 22:32, where Jesus said to Peter: “I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not”).

-This kind of faith enables believers to go beyond intellectual belief and function in Christ’s ability—healing the sick, raising the dead, overcoming temptation, and enduring trials.

Conclusion

Faith in the finished work of Christ is not passive—it is the believer’s foundation, identity, and power source. It justifies us, frees us from sin, grants us inheritance, and gives us victory. This faith is activated daily through Word meditation, spiritual identity, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Beyond this, the believer is empowered with the faith of the Son of God—a divine impartation that enables supernatural living. Thus, our walk with God is not by sight but by faith—faith in what Christ has done, and faith by which Christ lives in us.

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Faith in the Finished Work of Christ
Faith in the finished work of Christ is the foundation of the Christian life. The finished work refers to Christ’s atoning sacrifice on the cross, His resurrection, and the complete salvation He secured for all who believe. As Jesus declared, “It is finished”, He fully accomplished redemption and reconciliation for mankind. Faith in this finished work is not merely intellectual agreement but a heart conviction, trusting fully in what Christ has done rather than in human effort. According to Hebrews 11:1, “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” meaning it is the spiritual reality and assurance that connects believers to God’s promises.
Four Vital Things Faith in the Finished Work of Christ Entails
Faith Entails Believing in Christ’s Complete Sacrifice.
True faith acknowledges that salvation and righteousness are gifts, not earned by works but received through Christ’s finished work on the cross. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” This faith rests on the understanding that nothing can be added to what Christ has already accomplished.

Faith Entails Confession of the Word.
Faith speaks. Romans 10:10 states, “For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” As seen in Mark 11:22-24, faith is expressed by speaking God’s promises, believing that what is declared in alignment with God’s Word will come to pass. Faith in Christ’s work must be vocal, continually declaring the truth of redemption, healing, provision, and victory.

Faith Entails Action.
Faith is demonstrated through obedience and action. James 2:17 says, “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” Acting on the Word is how believers manifest faith in the finished work of Christ. For example, trusting God’s provision leads to steps of faith such as sowing seeds of generosity or standing firm during trials, knowing Christ has already secured victory.

Faith Entails Rest.
Faith means resting in what God has done through Christ rather than striving in human strength. Hebrews 4:10 explains that “he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.” Faith in the finished work brings peace, knowing that every blessing, from forgiveness to eternal life, has been secured through Jesus’ victory.

To utilize faith in the finished work of Christ, believers must:
Hear and Meditate on God’s Word: Faith grows by consistently hearing, believing, and internalizing the truth of Scripture.

Confess the Word of Faith Daily: Speaking God’s promises strengthens belief and creates the reality of victory in a believer’s life.

Act on the Word: This could mean praying with authority, resisting fear, and walking in obedience even when circumstances seem contrary.

Guard Against Unbelief. Like Jesus taught in Matthew 17:20, unbelief can hinder faith. Staying in fellowship with God and aligning with His Word helps silence doubt.

Is There Another Kind of Faith for the Believer?
Yes, beyond saving faith, believers are called to live by the God-kind of faith. This faith operates by believing, speaking, and acting on the Word just as Jesus did during His earthly ministry. Galatians 2:20 says, “The life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God.” This means that believers have access to a supernatural, divine quality of faith, the very faith Jesus demonstrated when He spoke to storms, healed the sick, and raised the dead.
There is also the “gift of faith” listed among the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:9, which empowers believers to trust God for extraordinary, miraculous outcomes beyond normal belief. While all believers live by faith, this gift operates in specific, Spirit inspired moments.
In summary, Faith in the finished work of Christ is a vital aspect of the Christian walk. It entails believing fully in Christ’s sacrifice, speaking and acting on God’s promises, and resting in the assurance of salvation and victory. By hearing and applying the Word, believers grow in this faith, living by the God kind of faith that overcomes the world. Beyond saving faith, the Spirit empowers believers with supernatural faith for extraordinary works.

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