Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebrews 11:1 Faith Faith is an integral part of who you are as a Christian. Paul in his letter to the Ephesian church tells us the importance of faith when […]
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 This verse describes the convictions, which are the deep convincing beliefs, that are a part of saving faith. These convictions are: Today’s Bible Readings: […]
For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed —a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 Who is this righteous person that Paul is talking about here and what does it mean that this person “will live by […]
Day 85 Luke 7:1-10 When He had completed all His teaching in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum. Now a centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die. When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to Him, asking Him to come and save […]
Day 53 Mark 6:1-6 In today’s focus passage Jesus has returned to his hometown after one of his three preaching circuits throughout Galilee. Jesus has been invited to speak in his local synagogue, the center of religious life in any Jewish town. In Galilee Jesus regularly taught or performed miracles in the synagogues. After the […]
Day 52 Mark 5:21-43 In today’s passage we see two people who were desperate need of the healing that Jesus could offer. The first was a woman who was suffering from prolonged vaginal bleeding, which automatically made her unclean and an outcast from society. And the second was a synagogue ruler who had a young […]
Day 24 Matthew 16:5-12 The disciples reached the other shore, and they had forgotten to take bread. Then Jesus told them, “Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” They were discussing among themselves, “We didn’t bring any bread.” Aware of this, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you […]
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews chapter 11 is known as the faith chapter. The writer of Hebrews starts off chapter 11 by giving a clear and concise definition of what true Biblical faith is and then he goes go to […]
romans.bible/romans-10-17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.-Romans 10:17 How do we acquire faith? Does it come about magically and mysteriously? No we acquire our faith through hearing and accepting the gospel message. And where do we here the gospel message? If only there were […]
http://www.bible.com/111/heb.11.6.niv And without faith is is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.-Hebrews 11:6 In Hebrews Chapter 11 the writer is defining for us and giving us examples of what true faith looks like. He begins in verse […]
