FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 10:3: For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
This was true of Israel, and it is true of the average church member today. Dr. Griffith Thomas commented on this lack of discernment. “Is it not marvelous that people can read the Bible and all the time fail to see its essential teaching and its personal application to themselves? There is scarcely anything more surprising and saddening than the presence of intellectual knowledge of God’s Word with an utter failure to appreciate its spiritual meaning and force.” I have seen men, officers of the church, who carry such big Bibles under their arms that they leaned in that direction when they walked down the street. I watched them for twenty–one years and saw no spiritual growth. They just did not grow. They had no discernment whatsoever. So many church people have no real discernment of what it really means to be saved. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and Your salvation all the day, for I do not know their limits. I will go in the strength of the Lord God; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only. Psalm 71:15–16
May your lips express the gratitude of your heart in His abiding presence all day long.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
The right thing to do is to be declared righteous by Jesus Christ, because you trusted in Him alone for your salvation. – TWEET IT
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Jesus said, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts…Luke 16:15
Dear Father, please humble my heart in Your justifying grace, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, p. 42). Nashville.
