The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” (Gal. 5:6 NIV)

A sincere faith

“The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Tim. 1:5 NIV)

Love and faith

“…because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.” (Phil. 1:5 NIV)

Exclude boasting because of the law that requires faith

“Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith.” (Rom. 3:27 NIV)

We have gained access by faith and boast of the glory of God

“…through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.” (Rom. 5:2 NIV)