the Simplicity of Christ

Grace is the power of God towards us, given freely without our efforts or works. Faith, on the other hand, is our response to this gift of grace. Faith is the active trust and belief in God and all that He has done for us through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.

When we receive the gift of grace, it activates our faith in God and allows us to use the tools of the Spirit to express our faith. One of these tools is the gift of tongues. Tongues is a form of personal edification, where we can speak to God in a way that transcends our own understanding. Through this prayer language, we can deepen our relationship with God and allow His grace to work in us more effectively.

It is important to note that there is a distinction between “faith” and “the faith.” Faith refers to the action of trusting and believing in God, while the faith refers to the apostles’ doctrine which outlines the direction for our faith. The faith is the foundation upon which we build our faith, providing us with the instructions and guidance necessary to live a life that is pleasing to God.

In conclusion, faith is our response to grace, and it is expressed using the tools of the Spirit, such as tongues. The faith is the foundation that guides our faith and helps us to grow in our relationship with God. By embracing the gift of grace and using our faith to respond, we can experience the fullness of the new covenant priesthood and serve God as a royal priest in the new covenant.