Title: The Possibility of Faith
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The possibility of faith (Psalm 37:5-6)
If you look at the Christian faith in the statistical way of looking at its possibilities, you will find that it is more likely than anything else in the world. We don't invest in things that are impossible in the world. Because the future is doubtful and there is a risk of accidents, there are cases where you have to purchase multiple insurances voluntarily, and in some cases, even compulsory insurance for the public interest.
The possibility of its value and ability when living in the world with Christian faith has been confirmed within 2,000 years of history. In a few ways, we would like to consider the Word with the theme of the possibility of faith.
It is presumed that the text is probably a psalm of faith engraved in the midst of tribulation, while David was hated by Saul, the first king of Israel, for no reason. When we believe in Jesus and live in the world, the evil spirit of the world already opposes God and children, so as believers, we sometimes face difficulties with the evil one.
How should we solve the process when we try to win this through faith?
We want to examine the possibility of victory through faith.
1. The Covenant of Truth Makes Possible
Christianity is a religion that believes in the gospel ideas of the Bible.
So, when the church thought was dark, the Reformers started a movement to return to the Bible. Reformation is a movement to return to the Bible. The system of the world and the values that the times seek to understand will be criticized when another generation changes, but the truth does not change.
According to the Bible of truth that God the Creator created the heavens and the earth, scientific studies and human experiences will eventually lead to a situation in which we have no choice but to acknowledge. Religion in general is not right.
Because a man-made religion can eventually be criticized and destroyed by man, but Christianity based on the revealed word of God does not collapse.
Matthew 5:18 “Truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one jot or tittle of the law will pass away, but all will be fulfilled.”
Here, the word one dot and one tittle refers to the fact that there are dots and strokes in the Hebrew text. Therefore, he emphasized the fact that it is the absolute truth that is fulfilled without any omission.
When we look at the history of people who have contributed to science, culture, and political society according to the principles of the Bible, it has shown a glorious image that is completely different from people in the general world. Therefore, the church should always rely on the Bible rather than social views and make decisions based on the Bible. Believe in common sense and human notions and try to handle church affairs freely, but lose the essence of the church. The Bible says about Jesus,
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “I first told you what I received, because Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, 4 was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures”
The word of God is a prophecy of the power to carry out blessings as they are.
Deuteronomy 28:2-6 “All these blessings will come upon you and come upon you if you obey the word of the LORD your God. 3 You will be blessed in the city, and you will be blessed in the field, 4 and the offspring of your body and the fruit of your land. Blessed will be the young of your animals and the offspring of your sheep, 5 blessed will be your basket and bread bowl, 6 blessed will be when you come in, and blessed will be when you go out.”
If you trust in the truth of the Bible and the ideology of the gospel and live according to its will, it will surely work. The Jews lived history by the law. They were blessed when they kept the law and learned and obeyed God's Word. Even now, they have produced world-class scholars and wealthy people in politics, culture and economics. After the introduction of the biblical thought, Joseon changed and the era of enlightenment began. Finally made Korea in the world.
In a common sense, this Korean society could not exist without the introduction of foreign cultures. The missionaries taught the Bible and created a new world through education and medical missions. All of these things happened because of biblical thought. Even now, the truth of the Bible makes miracles happen for individuals, families and society and reveals new history.
2. There is a possibility that it will be easily released by airway
Prayer is a way to overcome our problems by relying on God and supplying strength from God. Prayer is the basic frame of life of faith. Without prayer, we cannot live a life of faith.
Church is not a place to go, but a gathering to pray to God.
In the Old Testament, Israel lived a religious life centered on the temple.
This temple is now the temple of our hearts in Christ. The building is just as good as it gets. There is no reason to make it flashy. The chapel, the place of worship, should not be luxurious, but the saints in and out of it should be luxurious.
The possibility of Christian faith can be tasted when we pray.
Mark 11:17 "Then he taught and said, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer of all peoples... (Isaiah 56:7 ...my house shall be called the house of prayer of all peoples)
There are cases where they become discouraged and leave the church after becoming Christians, and the common characteristic of these people is that they are frustrated by simply trying to understand the church without praying.
The church is also a place where people gather, so many problems arise.
Even the great characters in the Bible have many faults.
The father of faith is Abraham, who has a concubine, and therefore the world is noisy every day because of the Arab world, who is descended from that concubine. Moses was also disciplined by God because of his fierce temper, and David, Solomon, the prophet Jonah, and Jesus Even the disciple Peter... It is humans who make many mistakes.
Hebrews 7:28 “For the law appointed priests with weakness, but the word of the oath after the law appointed a son perfected forever.”
Romans 15:1 “We who are strong ought to bear the weakness of the weak, and not please ourselves.”
Therefore, all things must be solved through prayer.
Text 5 “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will do it.”
This is the basis of faith. Entrusting everything to God is the will of a believer in life. You should do that in all your life.
The Hebrew word garal (ll'G:), which means to rely here, also means to roll, roll down, and it means an easy way to roll a heavy stone down a mountain and move it down.
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” It means to give your problems to God.
Proverbs 16:3 “Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will come to pass.”
1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxieties on the Lord, for he counsels you.” Casting your anxieties on the Lord is possible through prayer. Those who pray receive the possibility of receiving God's miracles. Just knowing is not faith. You must pray to receive God's work.
3. It is possible with the guidance of the Holy Spirit
The possibility of Christian faith is certain because the Holy Spirit works.
When the Holy Spirit works on things that humans cannot do, God's miracles will happen. Even if people are frustrated, when the Holy Spirit comes, they will give you a sense of freedom in any situation.
Romans 8:2 “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
The Christian ideology can overcome the world because the Holy Spirit comes upon us through prayers of the saints, and the revelation and power of the Holy Spirit come upon us.
1 Corinthians 2:10 “But God has revealed these things to us by the Holy Spirit, who searches all things, even the deep things of God.”
After all, there cannot be a normal church without the Holy Spirit.
The church is a place where you hear the voice of the Holy Spirit, not a speech. So worship must also be offered with the Holy Spirit.
Revelation 2:29 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
John 4:24 “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Neither the service of love nor prayer must be attempted by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:30 “I beseech you, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Holy Spirit…”
Ephesians 6:18 “with all prayer and supplication, praying continually in the Holy Spirit…”
Even those who do not understand will eventually come to know if there is the influence of the Spirit.
John 14:26 “The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and will remind you of all that I have said to you.”
The possibility of evangelism is also at work by the Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Meekyea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Because of the work of the Holy Spirit, Christianity continues its work and is victorious in the midst of all kinds of persecution in the world. If you receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you will receive all the secrets of being victorious in all things through patience and self-control.
Christian thought is not due to the relative abundance of things compared to the culture of the world. Our goals and ideals are in heaven, so we may face a situation where we may be ridiculed by the world at times, but we will have a peace that only us know. This is the charm of Christianity.
The wicked persecute and the people of the world make a lot of money and prosper in their sins, but believers who have the conviction that the truth will prevail in the end should not be tested in such things.
Proverbs 16:9 “A man plans his way in his heart, but the Lord directs his steps.”
We as believers must adjust our minds under the influence of the Holy Spirit.
When we face anxiety, displeasure, and trouble, we need to give our spirit of faith to Jehovah, rely on him, and do a good job of laying down our burdens. Then the Holy Spirit will come and guard our hearts.
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.”
In the world of sin that Christians met, the suffering that David suffered continues. We believe it is possible because God's covenant of the unchanging Word is clear. We have experienced that we can solve problems through prayer. Because we know the work of the Holy Spirit, we are confident that problems will be solved as long as the Holy Spirit comes upon us.
Therefore, what we need to worry about is not the problem that the world challenges us, but rather the problem of not believing in the authority of God's Word, laziness not praying, or distrust of ignoring the work of the Holy Spirit. This is more serious than the problem of the world. .
It is not because the world is too difficult and the environment is so difficult that Christian thought is impossible, but because the Word, prayer, and the work of the Holy Spirit are lacking. Following the Lord who conquered the world, we are called and have faith as those who can overcome the world through faith.
Therefore, I want to admit that I am a person with the potential to achieve anything in the world and want to be able to exercise it. As the Lord overcame the world, I pray that you and I will be able to overcome by laying down our burdens by entrusting everything to God.
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