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These principles are derived from the teachings and commandments found in Scripture and serve as the foundation for Christian living and moral decision-making.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundation</b><br><br>The Bible is replete with principles that are meant to guide believers in their daily lives. These principles are not merely rules but are rooted in the character of God and His design for humanity. For instance, the principle of love is central to the Christian faith. Jesus emphasized this in <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-39</a> : "Jesus declared, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Principles</b><br><br>The Bible provides numerous moral and ethical principles that are timeless and applicable to all areas of life. The Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20.htm">Exodus 20:1-17</a>) are a classic example, offering principles that govern human relationships with God and with one another. These commandments include principles of honesty, integrity, and respect for life and property.<br><br>In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul often expounds on principles that should govern Christian conduct. In <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> , he writes, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This verse highlights the principle of transformation and renewal, urging believers to align their lives with God's will rather than worldly standards.<br><br><b>Principles of Faith and Doctrine</b><br><br>Principles also underpin the core doctrines of the Christian faith. The principle of salvation by grace through faith is a cornerstone of Christian theology. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> states, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." This principle emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human effort.<br><br>Another key principle is the sovereignty of God, which affirms that God is in control of all things. <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a> reflects this principle: "Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail." This principle reassures believers of God's ultimate authority and purpose in the world.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>The principles found in Scripture are not merely theoretical but are intended for practical application in the life of a believer. <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22</a> exhorts, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves." This principle calls for active obedience to God's Word, encouraging believers to live out their faith in tangible ways.<br><br>The principle of stewardship is another practical application, where believers are called to manage their resources wisely. In <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> , it is written, "As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another." This principle encourages the responsible use of one's talents and resources for the benefit of others and the glory of God.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "principle" frequently, the concept is woven throughout its teachings. These principles serve as a guide for believers, helping them to navigate the complexities of life with wisdom and faithfulness. By adhering to biblical principles, Christians are equipped to live lives that honor God and reflect His character to the world.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A source, or origin; a fundamental truth, proposition or law.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) Beginning; commencement.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) An original faculty or endowment.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A fundamental truth; a comprehensive law or doctrine, from which others are derived, or on which others are founded; a general truth; an elementary proposition; a maxim; an axiom; a postulate.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) A settled rule of action; a governing law of conduct; an opinion or belief which exercises a directing influence on the life and behavior; a rule (usually, a right rule) of conduct consistently directing one's actions; as, a person of no principle.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) Any original inherent constituent which characterizes a substance, or gives it its essential properties, and which can usually be separated by analysis; -- applied especially to drugs, plant extracts, etc.<p>7. (<I>v. t.</I>) To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet, or rule of conduct, good or ill.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1349.htm"><span class="l">1349. dike -- right (as self-evident), justice (the <b>principle</b>, a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> right (as self-evident), justice (the <b>principle</b>, a decision or its execution). Part<br> of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: dike Phonetic Spelling: (dee'-kay <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1349.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3551.htm"><span class="l">3551. nomos -- that which is assigned, hence usage, law</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3551 ("law") then can refer to "the ," or "" as a general <b>principle</b> (or ).<br> The particular sense(s) of 3551 () is determined by the . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3551.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4747.htm"><span class="l">4747. stoicheion -- one of a row, hence a letter (of the alphabet) <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> on) Short Definition: a heavenly body, an element Definition: (a) plur: the heavenly<br> bodies, (b) a rudiment, an element, a rudimentary <b>principle</b>, an elementary <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4747.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/746.htm"><span class="l">746. arche -- beginning, origin</span></a> <br><b>...</b> rulers (6). magistrate, power, principality, <b>principle</b>, rule. From archomai;<br> (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/746.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4102.htm"><span class="l">4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [The meaning of the definite article in this construction is "the <b>principle</b> of faith<br> at work in you," "the operating-<b>principle</b> of faith in them," etc. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 18k</font><p><a href="/greek/709.htm"><span class="l">709. aristao -- to breakfast, hence to take a meal</span></a> <br><b>...</b> dine. From ariston; to take the <b>principle</b> meal -- dine. see GREEK ariston. (aristesate)<br> -- 1 Occurrence. (aristese) -- 1 Occurrence. (eristesan) -- 1 Occurrence <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/709.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/754.htm"><span class="l">754. architelones -- a chief tax collector</span></a> <br><b>...</b> chief among the publicans. From arche and telones; a <b>principle</b> tax-gatherer --<br> chief among the publicans. see GREEK arche. see GREEK telones. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/754.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2213.htm"><span class="l">2213. zetema -- an inquiry</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2213 ("a controversial question") focuses on at stake (the ). [2214 (a noun) however<br> focuses on a particular "brand" (type of) <b>principle</b> working out .]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2213.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5590.htm"><span class="l">5590. psuche -- breath, the soul</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From psucho; breath, ie (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal<br> sentient <b>principle</b> only; thus distinguished on the one hand from pneuma <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5590.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/4265.htm"><span class="l">4265. problepo -- to foresee</span></a> <br><b>...</b> following is a fuller rendering of the Greek text of Heb 11:39,40: "And all these<br> [OT believers], having gained divine approval through the (<b>principle</b> of) faith <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4265.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4156.htm"><span class="l">4156. moetsah -- counsel, plan, <b>principle</b>, device</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4155, 4156. moetsah. 4157 . counsel, plan, <b>principle</b>, device. Transliteration:<br> moetsah Phonetic Spelling: (mo-ay-tsaw') Short Definition: devices. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4156.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_matthew/8_the_principle_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Principle</b> of the Reckoning.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book XIV. 8. The <b>Principle</b> of the Reckoning. But you will here inquire whether<br> all men can be called servants of the king, or some <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/8 the principle of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hayward/the_book_of_religions/six-principle_baptists.htm"><span class="l">Six-<b>Principle</b> Baptists.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> SIX-<b>PRINCIPLE</b> BAPTISTS. This appellation is given to those who hold the<br> imposition of hands, subsequent to baptism, and generally <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/hayward/the book of religions/six-principle baptists.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/article_four_whether_grace_is_3.htm"><span class="l">Whether Grace is the <b>Principle</b> of Merit through Charity More <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Article Four Whether Grace is the <b>Principle</b> of Merit through Charity more<br> Principally than through Other Virtues. Whether Grace is <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article four whether grace is 3.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/of_the_principle_act_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Principle</b> Act of Charity, which is to Love (Eight Articles)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE <b>PRINCIPLE</b> ACT OF CHARITY, WHICH IS TO LOVE (EIGHT ARTICLES). We must<br> now consider the act of charity, and (1) the principal <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of the principle act of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_intellectual_principle_is.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Intellectual <b>Principle</b> is United to the Body as Its <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE UNION OF BODY AND SOUL (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the intellectual<br> <b>principle</b> is united to the body as its form? Objection 1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the intellectual principle is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/45_this_principle_of_nature.htm"><span class="l">This <b>Principle</b> of Nature</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FOURTH CENTURY 45 This <b>principle</b> of nature. This <b>principle</b> of nature,<br> when you remove the rust it hath contracted by corruption <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/45 this principle of nature.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/v_the_principle_of_life.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Principle</b> of Life in the Creature.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE CREATION. V. The <b>Principle</b> of Life in the Creature. <b>...</b> From the unfathomable depths<br> of all an inward, hidden <b>principle</b> works upward and outward. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/v the principle of life.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_grace_is_the_principle.htm"><span class="l">Whether Grace is the <b>Principle</b> of Merit through Charity Rather <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF MERIT (TEN ARTICLES) Whether grace is the <b>principle</b> of merit through charity<br> rather than the other virtues? Objection 1: It would <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether grace is the principle.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_v_the_dual_principle_falls.htm"><span class="l">The Dual <b>Principle</b> Falls to the Ground; Plurality of Gods, of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book I. Wherein is described the god of Marcion. Chapter V."The Dual <b>Principle</b> Falls<br> to the Ground; Plurality of Gods, of Whatever Number, More Consistent. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the five books against marcion/chapter v the dual principle falls.htm</font><p><a href="/library/plotinus/the_six_enneads/ninth_tractate_the_intellectual-principle_the.htm"><span class="l">Ninth Tractate. The Intellectual-<b>Principle</b>, the Ideas, and the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE INTELLECTUAL-<b>PRINCIPLE</b>, THE IDEAS, AND THE AUTHENTIC EXISTENCE. <b>...</b> The question<br> thus becomes, "What <b>principle</b> is the giver of wisdom to the soul? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../plotinus/the six enneads/ninth tractate the intellectual-principle the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/principle.htm"><span class="l"><b>Principle</b> (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> a directing influence on the life and behavior; a rule (usually, a right rule) of<br> conduct consistently directing one's actions; as, a person of no <b>principle</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/principle.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/commandment.htm"><span class="l">Commandment (209 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. <b>Principle</b> instead of Law: Whey the law realizes itself as love for God and<br> man in men's hearts, it ceases to bear the aspect of a command. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/commandment.htm - 47k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/charity.htm"><span class="l">Charity (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. A New Ideal: It is a significant evidence of the sense of a new ideal and <b>principle</b><br> of life that permeated the Christian consciousness of the earliest <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/charity.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/breathing.htm"><span class="l">Breathing (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> one may say that of the two neshamah is employed preferably of breath regarded<br> physiologically: "vital breath," hence, the vital <b>principle</b>, "Soul (animal) life <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/breathing.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/breathe.htm"><span class="l">Breathe (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> one may say that of the two neshamah is employed preferably of breath regarded<br> physiologically: "vital breath," hence, the vital <b>principle</b>, "Soul (animal) life <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/breathe.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/breath.htm"><span class="l">Breath (95 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> one may say that of the two neshamah is employed preferably of breath regarded<br> physiologically: "vital breath," hence, the vital <b>principle</b>, "Soul (animal) life <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/breath.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nature.htm"><span class="l">Nature (80 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and of a "natural body" (1 Corinthians 15:44 twice), the Greek word being psuchikos,<br> "of the soul" (psuche), the animal, natural, <b>principle</b>, as contrasted with <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nature.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/allegory.htm"><span class="l">Allegory (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> This whole false hermeneutical <b>principle</b> and its application originated doubtless<br> in an unhistorical conception of what the Scriptures are and how they <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/allegory.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/soul.htm"><span class="l">Soul (554 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> As anima, "soul," the life inherent in the body, the animating <b>principle</b> in the<br> blood is denoted (compare Deuteronomy 12:23, 24, `Only be sure that thou eat <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/soul.htm - 47k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/logos.htm"><span class="l">Logos</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the Greeks were occupied with the world of Nature, and the first attempts at<br> philosophy take the shape of a search for some unitary <b>principle</b> to explain the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/logos.htm - 38k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/principle-of-sufficient-reason.html">What is the principle of sufficient reason? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/regulative-normative-worship.html">Regulative vs. normative principle of worship'which viewpoint is correct? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/anthropic-principle.html">What is the Anthropic Principle? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/principle.htm">Principle: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Principle (32 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Romans 1:17</a></span><br />for righteousness of God is revealed therein, on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith, to faith: according as it is written, But the just shall live by faith.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Romans 3:27</a></span><br />Where then is there room for your boasting? It is for ever shut out. On what <span class="boldtext">principle</span>? On the ground of merit? No, but on the ground of faith.<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Romans 3:30</a></span><br />since indeed it is one God who shall justify the circumcision on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith, and uncircumcision by faith.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Romans 4:2</a></span><br />For if Abraham has been justified on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Romans 4:16</a></span><br />Therefore it is on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith, that it might be according to grace, in order to the promise being sure to all the seed, not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of Abraham's faith, who is father of us all,<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Therefore having been justified on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith, we have peace towards God through our Lord Jesus Christ;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/7-21.htm">Romans 7:21</a></span><br />I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30</a></span><br />What then shall we say? That they of the nations, who did not follow after righteousness, have attained righteousness, but the righteousness that is on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Romans 9:32</a></span><br />Wherefore? Because it was not on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith, but as of works. They have stumbled at the stumblingstone,<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3</a></span><br />For even the Christ did not seek His own pleasure. His <span class="boldtext">principle</span> was, "The reproaches which they addressed to Thee have fallen on me."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14</a></span><br />but on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of equality; in the present time your abundance for their lack, that their abundance may be for your lack, so that there should be equality.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a></span><br />but knowing that a man is not justified on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works of law nor but by the faith of Jesus Christ, we also have believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified on the principle of the faith of Christ; and not of works of law; because on the principle of works of law no flesh shall be justified.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-2.htm">Galatians 3:2</a></span><br />This only I wish to learn of you, Have ye received the Spirit on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works of law, or of the report of faith?<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Galatians 3:5</a></span><br />He therefore who ministers to you the Spirit, and works miracles among you, is it on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works of law, or of the report of faith?<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-7.htm">Galatians 3:7</a></span><br />Know then that they that are on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith, these are Abraham's sons;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8</a></span><br />and the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the nations on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith, announced beforehand the glad tidings to Abraham: In thee all the nations shall be blessed.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-9.htm">Galatians 3:9</a></span><br />So that they who are on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. <br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">Galatians 3:10</a></span><br />For as many as are on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works of law are under curse. For it is written, Cursed is every one who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Galatians 3:11</a></span><br />but that by law no one is justified with God is evident, because The just shall live on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-12.htm">Galatians 3:12</a></span><br />but the law is not on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith; but, He that shall have done these things shall live by them.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-18.htm">Galatians 3:18</a></span><br />For if the inheritance be on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of law, it is no longer on the principle of promise; but God gave it in grace to Abraham by promise.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-21.htm">Galatians 3:21</a></span><br />Is then the law against the promises of God? Far be the thought. For if a law had been given able to quicken, then indeed righteousness were on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of law;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Galatians 3:22</a></span><br />but the scripture has shut up all things under sin, that the promise, on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith of Jesus Christ, should be given to those that believe.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a></span><br />So that the law has been our tutor up to Christ, that we might be justified on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/5-5.htm">Galatians 5:5</a></span><br />For we, by the Spirit, on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of faith, await the hope of righteousness.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Galatians 6:16</a></span><br />And all who shall regulate their lives by this <span class="boldtext">principle</span>--may peace and mercy be given to them--and to the true Israel of God. <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/2-9.htm">Ephesians 2:9</a></span><br />not on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works, that no one might boast.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a></span><br />and that I may be found in him, not having my righteousness, which would be on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of law, but that which is by faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God through faith,<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</a></span><br />not on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works which have been done in righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/2-24.htm">James 2:24</a></span><br />Ye see that a man is justified on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works, and not on the principle of faith only.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/2-25.htm">James 2:25</a></span><br />But was not in like manner also Rahab the harlot justified on the <span class="boldtext">principle</span> of works, when she had received the messengers and put them forth by another way?<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4</a></span><br />For every child of God overcomes the world; and the victorious <span class="boldtext">principle</span> which has overcome the world is our faith. <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div 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