FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 11:19–21: You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
The “olive tree” is a picture of the nation Israel, and the “wild olive” is the church. Everything you and I have is rooted in the fact that God called Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and that out of the nation Israel He brought Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Lord. The important thing is that they were set aside because of their unbelief. My Christian friend, you do not stand before God on your merit, church membership, or your good life. You stand on one basis alone: your faith in Jesus Christ. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6–7
By the grace of God, we are now grafted into the Vine. This is a holy place of fellowship and devotion. The more we receive from Him, the more we will be established in the faith. We should express our praise and thanksgiving to Him each day. Does your Christian walk reflect the fact that your have been with Jesus?
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
The closer you are to Him, the further from sin you will be.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12
Dear Father, may my walk with You be filled with faith, in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, pp. 57–58). Nashville.
