FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 5:17: For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
Because of Adam’s disobedience, death reigned. Genesis 5 records the solemn repetition of the phrase “and he died.” Because sin was reigning in men’s lives, death was also reigning. But in Jesus Christ we enter a new kingdom: “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Rom. 14:17). “Therefore being justified by faith” we are declared righteous, we have peace with God, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. In Adam we lost our kingship, but in Jesus Christ we reign as kings. And we reign “much more!” 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? James 2:5
Jesus, thank You for all the abundant blessings that You have bestowed upon our lives. You saved us and You keep saving us everyday on this journey called life. We were dead and You gave us life. We once served the kingdom of darkness, but now we serve the King and His Kingdom of light. You have given us peace, joy, and hope.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Grace is known as a gift that flows with an unmeasurable abundance.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9
Dear Father, thank You for all the multiplied blessings…in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 529). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
