Good morning,
Last week we looked at Who Does God Use? This week we will look at how God uses people. What characteristics does God develop in His servants? Our study will be in Hebrews 11.
Definition of FAITH
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb 11:1)
Source document for faith
WORD OF GOD v3
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Our salvation and growth in the Lord are contingent on two things. First the word of God, the Bible, and second, faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross at Calvary.
We only know of God, His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, through the reading or hearing of God’s word. Once we hear and the Spirit of God draws us to Jesus, then by faith we repent of our sins and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Jesus took our sin debt upon Himself and we now walk in newness of life.
This week we will see how God used ordinary people to accomplish His plan.
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com