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Faith In God

 

The Hebrew writer stated, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

From this verse we understand the necessity of faith. We can also ascertain how faith is generated. Paul wrote, “So then faith comes be hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17). What makes the subject of faith interesting is how quick some are to believe and how others are too quick to reject the faith altogether.

There are some like Nathanael who were very quick to believe in Jesus as the Christ. Jesus declared unto him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree’, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” (John 1:50)

Paul encountered such faithful men in Thessalonica. He wrote to them, “For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.” (1Thessalonians 1:13)

There are others who refused to believe regardless of the evidence that was presented. In John chapter 11 for example, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. He was dead and in his tomb for four days. By this time, there was already a stench. Jesus proved His deity by raising him from the dead. Because of this miracle, many believed in Jesus. However, there were still some that did not. John records for us, “But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.” (John 12:11).

There are some today that say they would believe in God if only there were more proof of His existence. However, the Scriptures are filled with examples of God displaying His great power and some men still not becoming convinced. The account of Lazarus was one such example.

The truth is that God has provided all kinds of infallible proofs that declare His existence. Luke mentions this in Acts 1:3. Paul also declares, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20)

Therefore, when it comes to faith, the problem is not a lack of evidence. The problem is a lack of desire to faithfully examine the evidence that God has bluntly put before us. When one examines the evidence apart from preconceived ideas and without an agenda, he will find all the support for the faith he needs.

God Bless each of you,

Eric Hicks

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