FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God

Romans 16:21–22: Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord. – Romans 16:21–22


FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God

Some faithful servants to honor. What a roll call of heroes! Timothy was mentioned often in the Book of Acts and the Epistles. He was Paul’s “son in the faith” and labored with Paul in many difficult places. Lucius was a fellow Jew, as were Jason and Sosipater. We have no proof that this is the same Jason who protected Paul in Thessalonica (Acts 17:1–9). That Jason was probably a Gentile. Tertius was the secretary who wrote the letter as Paul dictated it. 1

FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God

Read the true qualities of a disciple of Jesus in Philippians 2:19-24. Do you serve with the same like-mindedness of your pastor? Do you seek what’s best for you, or what’s best for others? Can you say that you have demonstrated a “proven character” that can be trusted with greater ministry responsibility because of your proven faithfulness? Does your service for Jesus encourage others to serve wholeheartedly?

FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God

Proven character is developed on a daily basis. – TWEET IT

FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God

Lord, help me to become more fruitful for your glory.


1. Morris, L. (1988). The Epistle to the Romans. Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: W.B. Eerdmans; Inter-Varsity Press.

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Tommy Blumberg

Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.