{"id":558,"date":"2024-05-04T21:46:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T21:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/?p=558"},"modified":"2025-01-13T21:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T21:48:10","slug":"only-by-faith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/2024\/05\/04\/only-by-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"Only By Faith!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sermon Notes: Only By Faith!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Scriptures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hebrews 11:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 John 4:8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hebrews 11:17-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main Themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition of Faith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faith as the &#8220;substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,&#8221; involving trust in God&#8217;s truth, righteousness, and the promise of God&#8217;s plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Adventist Perspective of Faith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faith requires action and responsibility, not merely belief. Faith involves active engagement in God&#8217;s mission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implications of Faithful Living<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faith is experiential and practical, demonstrated through the lives of Biblical figures like Abraham, proving that faithful living is impactful and grounded in God&#8217;s reality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflection on Our Message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does the definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1 challenge our current understanding of faith in daily life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In what ways does Ellen White&#8217;s definition of faith (&#8220;Faith is trusting in God &#8211; believing that He loves us, and knows what is for our best good.&#8221;) influence our view of God&#8217;s role in our lives?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflection on Our Conduct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the Adventist perspective that &#8220;faith without works is dead,&#8221; how should our daily actions reflect our faith?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are practical ways we can demonstrate our faith in community and work settings?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practical Application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What responsibilities or &#8216;God-commanded duties&#8217; do you feel are being neglected in your community that faith could address?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can we use our understanding of faith as a motivation to engage more actively in our local church or community service?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal Commitment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflect on a time when your faith led to a tangible outcome or decision. What was the situation and what did you learn about God through it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commit to one actionable step this week to demonstrate your faith through service or witness. What will that step be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prayer Points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strength in Faith &#8211; Pray for the fortitude to live out our faith actively, integrating belief with action as demonstrated by the faithful in Hebrews 11.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding &#8211; Ask for deeper understanding and personal experiences that affirm the evidence of God\u2019s presence and promises in our lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Impact &#8211; Seek God\u2019s guidance in how we can effectively witness to our faith in our daily interactions, making a real difference in the lives of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sermon Notes: Only By Faith! 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