In order for us to build up the most holy faith, we must seek the word. In today's message, as we focus on the dynamics of faith and word, we will learn to seek the word faithfully and effectively.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
We are called to build and live by the Most Holy Faith (Jude v. 17)
Reality of Living by Faith:
A Time to develop Radical Faith in the radically changing world
Three Major Problems
1) Uncontrolled Emotion
2) Therapeutic Culture
3) Misconception about God
How can we stay active in faith?
The Concept of Word
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
God's Word
Psalm 119:9
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
II Peter 1:19
19 Andwe have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attentionas to a lamp shining in a dark place, untilthe daydawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,
Our Word
Psalm 42:5
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
People's Word
Ecclesiastes 7:20-21
20Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. 21Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken
Church's Word
I Thessalonians 5:11
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Word of Obedience
Matthew 7:24
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”