This Thing Called 'Faith' -Michelle Scott
Something To Ponder:
We can contend for the faith by knowing the truth. We do that by reading and studying our Bible. Don't ever imagine that pastors and seminary professors hold a monopoly on this task. Without study, you can not know what to defend. You have to understand the basic doctrine of the faith so that you can recognize false doctrines and prevent wrong teachings from undermining your faith.
We can contend for the faith as we grow personally with Christ. While knowledge is important our personal relationship with Christ is essential. Through that relationship, God has given you the Holy Spirit as a teacher. Unattached from God, you may know everything, but understand nothing! Attached to Christ, you are given spiritual understanding as well as experiences with Christ that underscore your faith.
We can contend for the faith by remaining unified on the essentials. While Christians can certainly disagree on many nonessentials (music in worship, method of worship, methods of outreach), we must always defend the truth of the basics of our faith as found in God's Word.
We can contend for the faith by knowing the truth. We do that by reading and studying our Bible. Don't ever imagine that pastors and seminary professors hold a monopoly on this task. Without study, you can not know what to defend. You have to understand the basic doctrine of the faith so that you can recognize false doctrines and prevent wrong teachings from undermining your faith.
We can contend for the faith as we grow personally with Christ. While knowledge is important our personal relationship with Christ is essential. Through that relationship, God has given you the Holy Spirit as a teacher. Unattached from God, you may know everything, but understand nothing! Attached to Christ, you are given spiritual understanding as well as experiences with Christ that underscore your faith.
We can contend for the faith by remaining unified on the essentials. While Christians can certainly disagree on many nonessentials (music in worship, method of worship, methods of outreach), we must always defend the truth of the basics of our faith as found in God's Word.
Please Read:
Jude 1-16 KJV
#Yeshua-isLord!
The Sin And Doom
Of Ungodly People!
Amein!
Jude 1-16 KJV
#Yeshua-isLord!
The Sin And Doom
Of Ungodly People!
Amein!
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