We can develop and strengthen our faith
Luke 17:5 – The apostles said to the Lord, “increase our faith.”John 20:24-29 – Thomas believed with evidence. Jesus said those who believed without seeing were blessed.Christ expects our faith to growMatthew 16:8-12; Hebrews 5:12-14Why study faith? Why build our faith?
Faith is challenging because it is under attack in our age. Some view faith as opposed to fact and reality.It is important for new Christians to help them grow.It is important to those who grew up in the church. I’ve seen many that take their faith for granted.Goals for this quarter
Study examples of faith and make application.Use these lessons to strengthen our relationship with God.John 3:16; Hebrews 11:6 – Two parts: belief and actionHebrews 10:35-39Jesus is looking for us to have faith. Will he find it? Luke 18:7-8; 17:11-19Building our faith requires action
II Peter 1:5 – This process to build our faith ends in love!Faith is active!James 2:18-19, 20-24Not just an intellectual assent to the promises laid out by God.It is an embracing of those promises in their fully glory and detail, and the effect that has on our lives!Faith is more than simple belief; it is an active trust in the future God has assured us. Hebrews 10:39Faith is active and it should be active in our lives.Faith establishes trust
Trust: the assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.Matthew 6:25-30 (worry)Matthew 14:28-31 (doubt)
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