Romans 10:11-17 – 11 As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” 12 Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. 13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!” 16 But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, “Lord, who has believed our message?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. (New Living Translation)

Factors Building a Vibrant Faith

▸The _____________ of biblical faith is in ________________ God

Romans 10:11 – As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” (New Living Translation)

Mark 11:22 – Jesus replied to them, “Have faith in God. (Christian Standard Bible)

Hebrews 12:2 – We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. . . . (Contemporary English Version)

Mark 9:22-24 – 22 “. . . If you can do anything, do it. Have a heart and help us!” 23 Jesus said, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.” 24 No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, “Then I believe. Help me with my doubts!” (The Message)

Psalm 9:10 – Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, . . . (New Living Translation)

▸The __________ of biblical faith is in __________________ from God

Romans 10:14, 17 – 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? . . . 17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. (New Living Translation)

Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. (New Living Translation)

▸The _______________ of biblical faith is the ____________ of God

1 John 5:14 – And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he’s listening. (The Message)

▸The _______________ of faith is ____________________ to God

Romans 10:16 – But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, “Lord, who has believed our message?” (New Living Translation)

Romans 10:21 – . . . God said, “All day long I opened my arms to them, but they were disobedient and rebellious.” (New Living Translation)

Hebrews 3:12 – Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. (New Living Translation)