Love and Judgment

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FaithFaith vs. Unfaith

• Matthew 628-34 823-27
  1422-33 1615-12

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Hebrews 111-2(KJV)

• Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
  the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the
  elders obtained a good report.

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Hebrews 111-6(KJV)

• But without faith it is impossible to please him
  for he that cometh to God must believe that he
  is, and that he is a rewarder of them that
  diligently seek him.

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The Substance of Things Hoped For

• Faith is the substantial reality of the things
  God has promised.

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Hebrews 111

• Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
  the evidence of things not seen.

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The Substance of Things Hoped For

• Faith is the steadfast, continual evidencing as a
  substantial reality of what you hope for and what
  you cannot see.

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The Substance of Things Hoped For

• Faith is the substantial reality of the things
  God has promised.
• Faith changes the orientation of the mind.

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The Substance of Things Hoped For

• Faith a disposition of the heart that changes
  the orientation of the mind, which changes the
  orientation of our behavior, which in turn,
  revolutionizes the world.

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Faith vs. Mere Belief

• Faith goes beyond belief.
• What kind of faith do you have?
• Are you a mere believer or a person of faith?

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Faith vs. Unfaith

• Puny faith is where our faith is limited in its
  development.

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Matthew 628-34

• And why worry about your clothing? Look at the
  lilies of the field and how they grow. They dont
  work or make their clothing, 29 yet Solomon in
  all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as
  they are. 30 And if God cares so wonderfully for
  wildflowers that are here today and thrown into
  the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for
  you. Why do you have so little faith?

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Matthew 628-34

• 31 So dont worry about these things, saying,
  What will we eat? What will we drink? What will
  we wear? 32 These things dominate the thoughts
  of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already
  knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God
  above all else, and live righteously, and he will
  give you everything you need.

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Matthew 628-34

• 34 So dont worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow
  will bring its own worries. Todays trouble is
  enough for today.

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Puny Faith

• Anxiety

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Puny Faith

• Anxiety eats away at faith

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Matthew 823-27

• Then Jesus got into the boat and started across
  the lake with his disciples. 24 Suddenly, a
  fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking
  into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The
  disciples went and woke him up, shouting, Lord,
  save us! Were going to drown! 

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Matthew 823-27

• 26 Jesus responded, Why are you afraid? You have
  so little faith! Then he got up and rebuked the
  wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great
  calm.
• 27 The disciples were amazed. Who is this man?
  they asked. Even the winds and waves obey him!

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Puny Faith

• Anxiety eats away at faith
• Fear

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Puny Faith

• Anxiety eats away at faith
• Fear paralyzes faith

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Matthew 1422-33

• Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his
  disciples get back into the boat and cross to the
  other side of the lake, while he sent the people
  home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into
  the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he
  was there alone. 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were
  in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind
  had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.

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Matthew 1422-33

• 25 About three oclock in the morning Jesus came
  toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the
  disciples saw him walking on the water, they were
  terrified. In their fear, they cried out, Its a
  ghost!
• 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. Dont be
  afraid, he said. Take courage. I am here!

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Matthew 1422-33

• 28 Then Peter called to him, Lord, if its
  really you, tell me to come to you, walking on
  the water.
•  29 Yes, come, Jesus said.
• So Peter went over the side of the boat and
  walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he
  saw the strong wind and the waves, he was
  terrified and began to sink. Save me, Lord! he
  shouted.

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Matthew 1422-33

• 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him.
  You have so little faith, Jesus said. Why did
  you doubt me?
• 32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind
  stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him.
  You really are the Son of God! they exclaimed.

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Puny Faith

• Anxiety eats away at faith
• Fear paralyzes faith
• Doubt

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Puny Faith

• Anxiety eats away at faith
• Fear paralyzes faith
• Doubt weakens faith

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Matthew 165-12

• Later, after they crossed to the other side of
  the lake, the disciples discovered they had
  forgotten to bring any bread. 6 Watch out!
  Jesus warned them. Beware of the yeast of the
  Pharisees and Sadducees. 7 At this they began to
  argue with each other because they hadnt brought
  any bread.

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Matthew 165-12

• 8 Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said,
  You have so little faith! Why are you arguing
  with each other about having no bread? 9 Dont
  you understand even yet? Dont you remember the
  5,000 I fed with five loaves, and the baskets of
  leftovers you picked up?

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Matthew 165-12

• 11 Why cant you understand that Im not talking
  about bread? So again I say, Beware of the yeast
  of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
• 12 Then at last they understood that he wasnt
  speaking about the yeast in bread, but about the
  deceptive teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

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Puny Faith

• Anxiety eats away at faith
• Fear paralyzes faith
• Doubt weakens faith
• Reasoning and experience

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Puny Faith

• Anxiety eats away at faith
• Fear paralyzes faith
• Doubt weakens faith
• Reasoning and experience limits faith

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Faith vs. Unfaith

• Puny faith is where our faith is limited in its
  development.
• Developing faith.

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Developing Faith

• Intimacy

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Developing Faith

• Intimacy
• Word of God

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Romans 1017 (NKJV)

• So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by
  the word of God.

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Developing Faith

• Intimacy
• Word of God
• Wholeheartedness

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Proverbs 35-6

• Trust in the Lord with all your heart do not
  depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will
  in all you do, and he will show you which path to
  take.

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Developing Faith

• Intimacy
• Word of God
• Wholeheartedness
• Nourishment

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Developing Faith

• Intimacy
• Word of God
• Wholeheartedness
• Nourishment
• Repentance

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Romans 121-2

• And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with
  you to give your bodies to God because of all he
  has done for you. Let them be a living and holy
  sacrificethe kind he will find acceptable. This
  is truly the way to worship him.

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Romans 121-2

• 2 Dont copy the behavior and customs of this
  world, but let God transform you into a new
  person by changing the way you think. Then you
  will learn to know Gods will for you, which is
  good and pleasing and perfect.

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