Faith cannot simply be belief – in God, or in a set of teachings – for “even the demons believe and tremble” (James 2:19). In this show, we discern what faith is, by looking at what it isn’t.
This show is from the previous LOVE the Word® series, the Entrust episode, available here.
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Kyrie, Eleison – Lord, Have Mercy
….‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’ Luke 18:13
“Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.”
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What We Discussed | Show Notes
This show is from the previous LOVE the Word® series, the Entrust episode, available here.
Overview:
Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Faith in our amount of faith, trying to manipulate God with our “faith,” is not real faith
Minutes 12:01-24:00 – Faith in what we want or think should happen is not real faith
Minutes 24:01-36:00 – Faith is not my ability to discern or know God’s will
Minutes 36:01-48:00 – Faith is not in my timing; faith is in the Person if the Holy Trinity, His goodness
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