![]() We must be hearing the Word and living accordingly. This means our salvation and growth are dependent on the Bible. Our “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of God.” ( Romans 10:17) He has invited you to relationship with Him through His Word and the teaching of the Holy Spirit. The obvious answer is, “YES!” But He has a plan for your salvation and spiritual growth. So, if you are a follower of Jesus, is He still working on you? Jesus changes us… and Jesus continues to change us. Salvation is the impossible work of God, given freely by Jesus on our behalf, so that we might become something entirely new. And this is not your own doing it is the gift of God.” ( Ephesians 2:8) ![]() Where does this faith come from? “For by grace you have been saved through faith. THAT’S THE POINT! “Without faith, it is impossible to please God.” ( Hebrews 11:6) Jesus walks up to the lifeless corpse, leans over and says, “Get up!” And, the person in the casket opens his eyes and steps out of death into life. The better illustration is a funeral parlor. He reaches out for salvation.Īccording to the Bible, we were “dead in our trespasses and sins.” ( Ephesians 2:1) When suddenly, a boat appears on the horizon. When Christians talk about their faith, one of the terms we often use to describe the experience is “getting saved.” Using that language, we might think about a person stranded in the middle of the ocean… strength is failing… barely able to keep his head above water. ![]() “When life cuts us, we want to bleed God’s Word.” J.D.
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