FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 11:28–29: Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
The gifts of grace and the calling of God are without repentance—without a change of mind. Paul is summing up the preceding discussion. There have been two lines of thought which are seemingly in conflict and contradictory, although both are true. In the first place, Israel is regarded as an enemy for the sake of the Gentiles—that is, so the gospel can go to the Gentiles. On the other hand, they are beloved for the sake of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Therefore, a Christian cannot indulge in any form of anti–Semitism—that is a point I have made before, and continue to make it. The failure of Israel and our failure likewise do not alter the plan and purpose of God. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
“For I am the Lord, I do not change…” Malachi 3:6
He never changes. He never has. His gospel never changes. It never has. His calling on your life has never changed. That is why He is called the Faithful One. What needs to change is you and me. We need to stop ignoring His call, and start committing to His purposes for our life. Time is short. Do not waste the gift He has given to you.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
His saving grace is always saving us.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
For the Lord your God is a merciful God, He will not forsake you nor destroy you, nor forget the covenant of your fathers which He swore to them. Deuteronomy 4:31
Dear Father, thank you for Your faithfulness and steadfast love for me, even when I am faithless towards You. Amen.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, pp. 61–62). Nashville.
