FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 15:9: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy, as it is written: “For this reason I will confess to You among the Gentiles, And sing to Your name.”
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
The Apostle Paul quoted four Old Testament passages, introducing the series with the formula, As it is written (perf. tense, “it stands written”). Significantly these quotations are taken from all three divisions of the Old Testament—“the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms” (Luke 24:44)—and from three great Jewish heroes: Moses, David, and Isaiah. The first quotation (Rom. 15:9) is from David’s song of deliverance (2 Sam. 22:50; Ps. 18:49); the second (Rom. 15:10), from Moses’ valedictory song to the people of Israel (Deut. 32:43); the third (Rom. 15:11), from both the shortest and the middle chapter of the Bible (Ps. 117:1); and the fourth (Rom. 15:12), from Isaiah’s messianic prophecy (Isa. 11:10). 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Why should you believe the “written word?” – The Bible was written over nearly 1,550 years, with about 40 human writers, from varying backgrounds (king, fisherman, tax collector, shepherd, etc.) and written in (desert, prison, royal court, etc.). Despite covering controversial subjects, it carries one unified message. Are you trusting His Word or is your trust in the governing leaders?
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Since His Word is eternal, we should be trusting everyone Word He has spoken.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Lord, I am hungry for Your word, because it will change my life and the world.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary.
