We all want to be operating in strong faith, but faith is not evident by results. Yes, we want to see the results of our faith but we must not judge our faith (or anyone else’s) by results. Faith is evident by something else… and we will look at that in a moment but first, […]
How do you know if you’ve got faith? The logical conclusion is that you obviously have faith when you see the result of your faith, but that is incorrect. Mark 11:24 New King James Version (NKJV)“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will […]
“But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.”2 Timothy 2:20-21 […]
This is a true saying: If a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work. A church leader must be…”1 Timothy 3:1-2 GNB Paul (the apostle of grace) is writing to Timothy (a young church leader) and is setting requirements for leadership. He is using the words “a church leader […]
“Moreover it is required in stewards (a manager), that a man be found faithful.”1 Corinthians 4:2 KJV Brackets mine Faithfulness is the number one requirement for a steward (someone who represents someone else and looks after their affairs or assets). It’s something you need to do – being faithful is a choice and a continuous action – […]
Romans 4:18-20 King James Version (KJV)18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither […]
Romans 1:17 New King James Version (NKJV)For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” Those who are justified (Romans 5:1) shall live by faith. This is the key to living the normal Christian life: living by faith! Living by faith […]
Romans 4:18 New King James Version (NKJV)18 who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” Abram became Abraham. God changed his name after promising him that he’d be the father of many nations. Abraham believes God’s promise […]
Mark 9:23 New King James Version (NKJV)“If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” All things are possible with faith! Faith can move mountains, heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers and even forgive those who have wronged you and love them unconditionally. You may feel that you don’t […]
Romans 1:17 New King James Version (NKJV)“The just shall live by faith.” The Christian is “just”. By faith, we have been justified – made just as if we’ve never sinned; perfectly righteous before God – and the Bible says that the just (those who are justified) will live by faith. As believers, we need to […]