'Faith' Tagged Posts (Page 3)
Is doubt a part of a healthy Christian life?
Doubt should not necessarily be viewed as a bad thing. In itself, it should not be condemned in our lives. Rather, it is our response to doubt that is important. How we respond to it will highlight where God stands in our lives, and the true nature of our hearts before God and others.
How Did People go to Heaven Before Jesus’ Death and Resurrection? (re-posted)
OT people were saved by faith in God. They believed God’s word as much as was revealed to them, and knew their own sinfulness. In fact, the reason they would carry out the sacrifices, and the reason they would do all the things God told them to do was an outworking of an inward faith. It was not to…
Obeying God even when it makes no sense
I was reading over the account of Noah this morning and was struck by the amount of faith that he showed in obeying God in building the ark for the pending floods despite the lack of evidence to naturally do so. Although the Bible doesn’t specifically say it, there’s the possibility that it had never rained before. Genesis 2:6 says that a mist was going up…
No Power in Faith
I acquired a Kindle this past Spring. It has been one of the best technology purchases I’ve made in recent years – not so much because of the technology, but because it has opened the door to the writings of men of God. I have loaded the works of men like Bunyan, G.K. Chesterson, John Calvin, D.A.Carson, John Owen, Charels Stanley, Wayne Gruden, Martin Luther,…
5 Easy Ways to Totally Spoil the Gospel
“…there are many ways in which the faith of Christ may be marred and spoiled, without being positively denied. And here we venture to think is the very reason that so much religion called Christian, is not truly Evangelical. The Gospel in fact is a most curiously and delicately compounded medicine, and a medicine that is very easily spoiled.” Rev. J. C. Ryle D.D.…
Our Faithful Shepherd
In responding to God’s call for us to obey and live for Him, we are faced with daily struggles and the opposition of our sinful nature, Satan, and this depraved world. We should not expect to be exempt from troubles, but know that God is always with us and will deliver us from them as we follow Him. That is a hope that all Christians can claim with absolute confidence!…
11 Biblical Tests of Genuine Salvation
What characteristics are indicative of genuine salvation? Are these characteristics evident in your life? I came across the this list which was useful for me to evaluate the health of my relationship with God.
We Don’t Walk Alone
Life can be frightening when we don’t know what lies ahead. However Jesus challenges us to trust in Him and follow obediently, knowing that He will hold us afloat in the storms of life that come our way.
The Myth of Circumstantial Freedom
MOST PEOPLE say that they believe in “free will.” Do you have any idea what that means? I believe that you will find a great deal of superstition on this subject. The will is saluted as the grand power of the human soul which is completely free to direct our lives. But from what is it free? And what is its power?
Answered Prayer
I recently read an interesting story about a church that was trying to impact their community for the Glory of the Lord. However, their reaction was sadly telling when God answered their prayers. It appears that this story is more than likely an urban legend but the story is still funny. ____________________________ In a small Texas town, Drummond’s bar began…