The gift of faith Faith is worked in the heart through the Word Faith is strengthened in the heart through the sacraments
God promises his people a faithful ruler to lead His people in obedience to Him Israel’s faithless king Israel’s faithful King
God’s gracious rewards Limited 'rewards' for the faithless Valuable rewards for the faithful in this life Valuable rewards for the faithful in the next life
The comfort of Christ’s coming justice Never avenging yourself Leaving it to God’s wrath Being comforted by Christ
Unworthy to be worthy Why you shouldn’t come How you should come In whom you come
Has Jesus left us alone? Jesus has left this earth The Spirit has come Jesus will return to earth
The advantages of Christ’s resurrection A living hope A permanent inheritance A secure salvation