Author and Finisher of our Faith

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Heb. 12:2)

Names of God 

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Author and Finisher of our Faith.

Jesus is the author and and finisher of our faith

“and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.” (Acts 3:15)

Author —An author is an originator or creator, as of a theory or plan. The Greek word translated “author” in Hebrews 12:2 can also mean “captain,” “chief leader” or “prince.”

Perfector—The Greek word translated “perfecter” in in Hebrews 12:2 means literally “completer” or “finisher” and speaks of bringing something to its conclusion.

Therefore

Jesus, as God, both creates and sustains our faith. He is the originator of our faith in that He begins it, as well as the captain and prince or our faith. Jesus controls our faith, steers it as a captain steers a ship, and presides over it and cares for it as a monarch presides over and cares for his people.