FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 8:29: For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
The believer never need faint in times of suffering and trial because he knows that God is at work in the world, and that He has a perfect plan (Rom. 8:29). God has two purposes in that plan: our good and His glory. Ultimately, He will make us like Jesus Christ! Best of all, God’s plan is going to succeed! It started in eternity past when He chose us in Christ. He predetermined that one day we would be like His Son. Predestination applies only to saved people. Nowhere are we taught that God predestines people to be eternally condemned. If they are condemned, it is because of their refusal to trust Christ. Those whom He chose, He called; when they responded to His call, He justified them, and He also glorified them. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him… 1 John 3:2
We are all so ready for revelation of Jesus Christ in the air. He will soon be appearing in all His glory. Lift your heart and lift your head. We will soon be leaving planet earth and meeting Jesus and His church in the heavens. This is the good news we need to think about everyday as the world prepares for the coming tribulation.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
He knew me before I knew Him, and yet He still wanted to save me. – TWEET IT
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will. Ephesians 1:11
Dear Father, even though I do not understand, I do believe….in Jesus’ name. Amen.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 541). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
