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Faith –
The basic foundation of a Christian’s life
- Dr. Paul J Joseph I. Faith: Often “faith” is nothing more than a wishful thinking – “I hope everything works out all right” Definition! Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see”. “Faith is the assurance that the thing which God has said in His word is true, and that God will act according to what he said in his word…Faith is not a matter of impressions, nor of probabilities, nor of appearances” – (quoted in George Muller: Man of Faith by Basil Miller) “True Faith is Trusting God for the impossible” – John Chacha II. What God requires of men? John 6:29 - To believe in the one God has sent III. What are some of the unworthy objects that we often place our faith? a. Capability, Strength, Capacity, Wealth etc. (Psalm 33:16-17). b. Men at higher places (Psalm 146:3). c. Our strength (Prov. 8:26). d. Wisdom, Strength, Riches (Jeremiah 9:23). 1V. Who should be the object of our Faith? GOD (Mark 11:22) V. What sin can exclude us from seeing God work? Unbelief (Mathew 13:58) “The opposite of faith is not doubt; it is unbelief. Doubt only needs more facts. Unbelief is disobedience and refuses to act in accordance with what God has declared”. VI. What Faith can bring in one’s life? 1. Isaiah 28:16 - No dismay; 2. Romans 10:11 - No shame; 3. Hebrews 11:6 - Pleases GOD VII. Circumstances we must have faith in HIM. Jesus’ emphasis on faith 1. Trusting God even we were distracted by problems & pains (Mathew 14:22-31) 2. Trusting God when He doesn’t make sense in our life situations (Luke 8:22-25) 3. Trusting God when things are impossible by worldly wisdom (John 11:38-40) VIII. Conclusion: 1. With out faith we cannot pray; and with out Prayer we cannot exercise our faith. 2. If you believe you will see the Glory of God; even if you do not see the glory of God immediately would you continue to believe him? 3. Having faith in Him is not just believing Him for his blessings but trusting and submitting us to His will. Paul J. Joseph, May 17, 2003 |