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337. Faith: Its Power, Heroes, and Phases In Heb_11:32; Heb_12:1-2 1. “By Means of Faith.” The sentence “through faith,” or “by faith,” occurs many times in Hebrews 11. It would be better rendered “by means of faith.” In thus translating we are reminded that faith is not a mere assent of the mind, but a … Continue reading “0343. 337. Faith: Its Power, Heroes, and Phases”

334. Faith’s Act and Attitude Faith is the assent of the mind to the truth, that is, it is fully persuaded of its validity and reliability. Faith is the consent of the will, hence it responds to the call of God by obedience to His Word. Faith’s accent is trust, for it shows itself in … Continue reading “0340. 334. Faith’s Act and Attitude”

335. Faith’s Obedience “So Abram departed as the Lord had spoken” (Gen_12:4). He “got out” (Heb_11:8), and “removed into the land” (Act_7:4), and thus “obeyed.” We, too, obey the Lord when we “come out” of evil associations (2Co_6:17), and dwell in the fulness of the grace and love of God—Eph_3:19. Obedience to the Lord is … Continue reading “0341. 335. Faith’s Obedience”

333. Faith’s Answer—”Yes” “Upon God’s will I lay me down. As child upon its mother’s breast; No silken couch or softest bed Could ever give me such deep rest. Thy wonderful, grand will, my God, With triumph now I make it mine, And faith shall cry a joyous ‘Yes,’ To every dear command of Thine.” … Continue reading “0339. 333. Faith’s Answer—”Yes””

331. Faith and the Faith Faith’s basis is the Word of God—Rom_10:17. There is an intimate relationship between faith and the faith. Faith is the act of believing—Joh_1:12, and the faith is the truth believed. 1. The faith is the food which makes faith strong—Act_14:22. 2. The faith is the weapon which faith wields—1Ti_6:12, R.V. … Continue reading “0337. 331. Faith and the Faith”

332. Faith, Love, and Hope 1Th_1:3 The earliest of the Epistles is that written to the Church in Thessalonica, and in it we find all the truths of the Gospel, and how those truths affected the lives of the members of the Christian fraternity. 1. An Active Believer. “Your work of faith” (1Th_1:3). Faith is … Continue reading “0338. 332. Faith, Love, and Hope”

329. Faith 1. Faith is sure-footed, for it stands on The Rock—Psa_40:2. 2. Faith is eagle-eyed, for it looks to Christ—Heb_12:2. 3. Faith is quick-eared, for it hears Christ’s voice—Joh_10:27. 4. Faith is firm-holding, for it clings to Christ—Act_11:23. 5. Faith is heart-loyal, for it loves Christ—1Th_1:8. 6. Faith is resolute-willed, for it says “I … Continue reading “0335. 329. Faith”

330. Faith Faith is not concerned with itself, it is centred in Christ. 1. Christ is its object—Act_20:21. 2. The Spirit is its power—1Co_12:9; Gal_5:22. 3. The Word of God is its channel—Rom_10:17. 4. God is its Originator—Mar_11:22, margin. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

328. Faces Covered 1. A Shamed Face. “Shame hath covered my face” (Psa_69:7). 2. A Sinner’s Face. “Tamar had her face covered” (Gen_38:15). 3. A Sorrowful Face. “David covered his face” (2Sa_19:4). 4. A Schemer’s Face. “They covered Haman’s face” (Est_7:8). 5. A Servant’s Face. “With twain he covered his face” (Isa_6:2). By: DR. F. … Continue reading “0334. 328. Faces Covered”

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