Message: “Faith Words Actions” from Joe Summers

Faith, Words, Action Lesson Objective: Faith, words, and action are three words that must be interdependent in our lives. This lesson will review how they relate to each other and how they all together will enhance the spiritual growth of the Christian. Scripture:   Genesis 1: 1-4  In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. John 1:1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God The importance of faith in our lives Definition of Faith Hebrews 11: 1 says, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen Faith is necessary to please God- Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Faith dictates our actions- James 2:26 says, "For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. Saved by Grace through Faith Ephesians 2: 8-10 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them Faith comes from the heart Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved The importance of words. Why is Christ the Word?--John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Interesting in that the first 3 words are the same as Genesis. God spoke the world into existence. Genesis 1: 1-4 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness Numbers 20: 8-11   “Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink.”9 So Moses took the staff from the Lord’s presence, just as he commanded him. 10 He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them, “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” 11 Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank. We will be judged by our words Matthew : 12:36-37  I tell you, son the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words, you will be condemned Actions are based on faith and words Abraham is known for his faith by his actions Hebrews 11: 8-10 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.  By faith, he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God Centurion’s faith Luke 7: 9-10 When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, ‘I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.’ And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well. Examples of faith, words and actions Person Faith Words Action Daniel and Hebrew boys Followed their beliefs in diet Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. They did not eat from the King’ table Peter and John After receiving the Holy Spirit. They preached But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! 20 As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” They continued to preach Summary Faith, words and actions can define our relationship with God. Faith starts with our hearing and believing Romans 10:17 Our words reflect our faith in our hearts. Our actions dictate our true faith.      

Scripture References: Genesis 1:1-4

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