Here's a basic element of faith: the belief that in the beginning only God existed. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," and that before the universe12existed, there was no matter. That everything came about by God's creation,13something from nothing (ex nihilo). ...
Yes, he wants you to sense his presence, but he’s more concerned that you trust him than that you feel him. Faith, not feelings, pleases God. 使得,他想要你感知到他的存在,但是更关心你对他的信心强于你对他的感觉。凭信心不凭感觉,这是蒙神悦纳的。 The situations that will stretch your ...
James emphasizes that faith without corresponding actions is dead (James 2:17). Faith operates through love to produce concrete evidence of its existence in a person's life (Gal. 5:6). In other words, the obedience that pleases God is the result of faith (Rom 1:5; 16:26) rather th...
We know that faith pleases God. “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” (Heb. 11:6). Will He not give you what you need to please Him? Of course He wi...
The essence of the Christian lifestyle is faith in God's promises. But what is "Faith"? "Faith is being certain of what we hope for and sure of what we do not see." Heb 11:1 Certainty is the essence of faith. If a person doubts, that gives evidence that He does not believe. ...
But…you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and He can take me back anytime He pleases. And…that's why I believe in God. Faith in God - Christ's Perspective The simple perspective of a child's faith in God is a key principle in...
This means that the entire nation was celebrating the anniversary of God’s covenant with Israel – on the same day God fulfilled His promise to send the Holy Spirit. The parallels between the giving of the Torah and God’s gift of the Holy Spirit reinforce the significance of the arrival ...
Just what makes that little old ant Think he’ll move that rubber tree plant Anyone knows an ant, can’t Move a rubber tree plant” My hopes haven’t always been high. I’ve always been a “realist” even as I prayed to God for the miracles I sought. It is only in the past fou...
3) That we should pray for all people. Our friends and our opponents. The leaders and the followers… everybody and everyone because “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:3-4) ...
I encourage you to receive God’s gift of faith. Allow your belief to flow from your groundedness in faith. Enjoy the communion with God knowing that your faith pleases him. Rest assured that your prayers are transported directly into God’s presence. Give voice to your faith. ...