WHAT TYPE OF FAITH DO YOU HAVE? revised
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WHAT TYPE OF FAITH DO YOU HAVE?
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Anxiously anticipating the quite premature delivery of our triplets, I will never forget the moment that the doctor looked at me and announced, “They’re all alive!” It was not a foregone conclusion and until that report, my wife and I were in suspense.
All of the wishful thinking—even from certified medical professionals—could not ease that suspense.
I could believe all I wanted in a successful delivery, but I had no promise to rely on, either from God or the doctors, and the intensity of my believing it had nothing to do with the state of affairs.
My confidence developed entirely on the words that the doctor uttered.
Likewise, the gospel is news because it reports a completed event.
Faith does not make something true, but embraces the truth.
1. NO FAITH—THE UNBELIEVER
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
2. LITTLE FAITH—THE DOUBTER
Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?
And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
3. GROWING FAITH—THE HEALTHY SAINT
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
4. STRONG FAITH—THE SENIOR SAINT
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
5. FULL OF FAITH—THE FEARLESS SAINT
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.