Aug 13, 2012
My Five Most Important Posts On Faith
Why so important?
Why is faith in Christ so important?
Faith in Christ is the means by which we are justified (Rom 5:1).
Without faith in Christ it is impossible to please God (Heb 11:6).
Faith in Christ produces love for others (Gal 5:6).
By faith in Christ we overcome the sinful pull of the world (1 John 5:4).
Faith in Christ produces joy and peace (Rom 15:13).
It is through faith in Christ that God provides us with the work of the Spirit (Gal 3:5).
Faith in Christ is the shield by which we can extinguish every flaming dart of the evil one (Eph 6:16).
So — since faith in Christ is so crucial — I thought I’d collect my most important posts on faith — so you can read or review them —
My five most important posts on faith
George Michael says he’s got faith. So does Oprah — and Dr. Phil. But what does it really mean to have faith? Here are three essentials — summed up in 12 words — that can change your life.
How Faith in Christ Changes Us
Lacking joy, love, or obedience? These come through faith in Christ. But don’t let that be a cliche — here’s how it really works.
God’s Word says faith produces peace, love, and obedience. So if I am trusting Christ, why am I still fearful, angry, or gossiping? And what can I do about it?
Discovering What You Are Really Trusting
Here are two questions that help us see when we are trusting Christ — and when we are trusting something else. This is a crucial step in fighting the fight of faith.
How to Fight the Fight of Faith
“Just have more faith.” OK — but how? What can I do? What steps can I take? Here’s what I have learned about fighting the fight of faith.
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