So, what are we chatting about this time?
Well, Alanpanameno9508 suggested we chat about genuine faith and how we can be genuine in faith, especially when we have doubts, which in part stem from repeating the same sins and an abuse of the Grace of God.
It’s a big topic and a most worthy one. I find many who have this same question. And I that is one of the first things we need to recognize; this is a common experience among Christians.
Authentic, genuine faith. What is it? As you know, we look at everything through the lens of what it means to be a Christian. And you know, I find our definition of this to be a perfect explanation. Genuine faith is a following of Jesus that involves a relationship with him, leading to studentship from him, leading to a life lived for him based on everything learned. This never has been a bunch of nice-sounding religious words. It is both authentic faith and how growth in that faith happens.
Scripture Referenced:
1 Timothy 1:15, 16 – Paul, the worst of sinners and the reason he was shown mercy. That Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who believe in him.
1 John 1:8, 9 - if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make God to be a liar, and his word is not in us.
Matthew 18:3 – unless we come to him like little children, we will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
John 13:33 – Jesus calls his disciples ‘little children’.
1 Corinthians 3:1 – Paul addresses the Corinthians as infants in Christ.
2 Corinthians 7:8-11 – Godly sorrow leads to repentance, leading to salvation (restoration of a relationship with him).
Hebrews 4:15 – Jesus our high priest who what tempted in every way we are but was without sin.
1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation seizes on you that is not one common to others. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, and he will provide an escape so you can stand up under it.
Here are some links to:
My favorite YouTube apologists: Mike Winger , Frank Turek
My favorite online church service: Alistair Begg
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Chapters:
00:00 – 00:28 – intro
00:29 – 03:13 – Genuine Faith, Doubts, Failures
03:14 – 7:36 – Jesus and little Children
07:37 – 08:20– Who removes Sin
08:21– 10:46– Genuine Faith Looks Like
10:47 – 14:07– Odds, Ends, & Conclusion
