“Wherefore, _He is able also to save them to the uttermost_ that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.” Heb. 7:25. 12. What should we say for such a Saviour? “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” 2 Cor. 9:15. PART III. THE WAY TO CHRIST [Illustration.] The Prodigal Son. "When he came to himself, he said, ... I will arise and go to my father." Luke 15:17, 18. Faith [Illustration.] Joshua Commanding The Sun To Stand Still. "All things are possible to him that believeth." Mark 9:13. 1. What is faith declared to be? “Faith is _the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen_.” Heb. 11:1. 2. How necessary is faith? “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” Verse 6. 3. Is mere assent to divine truth sufficient? “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: _the devils also believe, and tremble_.” James 2:19. 4. What is required besides a belief in the existence of God? “For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and _that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him_.” Heb. 11:6, last part. 5. From whom does faith come? “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; _it is the gift of God_.” Eph. 2:8. 6. Why did God raise Christ from the dead? “Who by Him do believe in God, that raised Him up from the dead, and gave Him glory; _that your faith and hope might be in God_.” 1 Peter 1:21. 7. What is Christ’s relation to this faith? “Looking unto Jesus the _author_ and _finisher_ of our faith.” Heb. 12:2. 8. What is the basis of faith? “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by _the word of God_.” Rom. 10:17. 9. What relation does faith bear to knowledge? “_Through faith we understand_ that the worlds were framed by the word of God.” Heb. 11:3. 10. By what principle is genuine faith actuated? “In Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by _love_.” Gal. 5:6. 11. Of what is faith a fruit? “But _the fruit of the Spirit_ is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, _faith_.” Verse 22. 12. What in the early church showed living faith? “Remembering without ceasing your _work of faith_, and labor of love.” 1 Thess. 1:3. 13. What is necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable? “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being _mixed with faith_ in them that heard it.” Heb. 4:2. 14. What is the character of any act or service not performed in faith? “Whatsoever is not of faith is _sin_.” Rom. 14:23. 15. How does Abraham’s experience show that obedience and faith are inseparable?