I agree with the person above...
Answer:
It means by which we declare our faith in God and qualify ourselves to receive the powers of heaven.
"Obedience of faith” means bowing the knee in trusting submission to Jesus the Lord, both at the start and in the continuation of the Christian life.
Use as an adverb.. Painted is the verb.
1st person because if they use "I' it is first. Good way to remember it
Indirect characterization is implied by the author
