We have discussed the cost of discipleship - what we must understand to
start off on the right foot as we receive Jesus Christ as Saviour (Luke
14:26-33). Better to know what is expected, like the prospective
medical student, than to unwittingly step through His door!
In my estimation, this understanding is crucial to successfully setting
your foot on the Rock.
The idea of faith is thought of in many contexts by people, generally.
The Biblical context of faith seems to be broken into 3 categories:
1) Faith as a revelation in the knowledge of God and His Kingdom
workings
2) Faith as an action based upon that revelation of His Word and Will
3) Faith which appears to be synonymous with belief.
Romans 12:3 states ..."For I say, through the grace given to me, to
everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he
ought to think, but think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a
measure of faith". In my understanding, "each one" is every human
being who is born into this world. It is the fundamental knowing that
God exists. It is from which we respond when we hear the gospel and
receive Jesus Christ as Saviour. It is that which Satan attempts to
bury under layers of carnal reasonings.
About the time Christians celebrate Jesus' birth and His death and
resurrection each year, major news sources take polls asking people if
they believe in God. In the United States, a large majority of those
asked respond that they do believe there is a God. I am sure it is the
same around the world. Although there is a divergence about who He is
and how or in what way to serve, the understanding is in there!
World-shaking events occur, and inevitably people begin to talk about
prayer and faith. Why? Because the measure of faith is in them and
people are now looking for help and rest. Most carnal, yet a
demonstration of the point.
Next time, we will continue the discussion of faith as a revelation in
the knowledge of God and how that increases from a measure,
faith's most fundamental form.
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