Discussion question: At the end of our series, why would you say you have faith in Christ? Context Faith in Christ is about a certainty of God’s universal plans. These plans include all who call on the name of the Lord to be saved. The plans, according to the bible, are not simply for those … Continue reading Study 8- Faith speaks to the world – Colossians 4:1-7 →

Discussion question: What should we be praying for? Context We’re going to discuss prayer this week. A religious person may pray in earnest and intensity, with words that only a prayer would use in order for God to hear them. A person with faith in Christ, however, comes to God on the basis that they … Continue reading Study 7 – Faith Speaks to God – Luke 18:1-8 →

Discussion question: Name the topics and passages linked to those topics that we’ve covered in this series. Try to show understanding in your recollection! Eg, Week 1 = What faith looks like (Hebrews 11:1). Context God is our maker and judge. Since we are unworthy to stand before him (I heard it said recently, “although … Continue reading Study 6 – Faith Directs Our Work – Colossians 3.22-4.1 →

Discussion question If someone looked at your bank and credit card statements this year, would they see Jesus‘ kingdom as the one thing you treasure the most? Context Our investigation into ‘faith’ has taken the following shape. FAITH… is being sure of what we believe  FAITH… is observable (faith produces works) FAITH… is about entry … Continue reading Study 5 of 6 – Faith goes “all in” – Matthew 6:19-24 →

Discussion question What are some key markers of a Christian? Ie, what can you observe? Context Our series about the word and worth of ‘faith’ has taken us on the following tour: 1) faith is not a mystical feeling but a confidence in a message, 2) faith is never alone but is visible in the … Continue reading Study 4 of 6 – Faith Produces Love – Colossians 1:3-9 →

Discuss this quote:  “faith … is the hand of the soul, to lay hold of all the graces, excellencies, and high perfections of Christ.” (Richard Sibbes circa. 1600). Context Our study on “faith” has, so far, taught us that faith is not about feelings but about a certain hope (Hebrews 11:1). That is, we don’t … Continue reading Study 3 – Faith Grants Eternal Life – Luke 23:32-43 →

Discussion opener: A problem: We noted last week that the Reformers, back in the 16th century, fought for faith as the only way for salvation – not by works! And Ephesians 2:8-9 declares this clearly. And yet, in James 2:24 we read, “…a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith … Continue reading Study 2 of 6 – How Faith Works – James 2:14-26 →

Introduction In Term 4 of 2020 we aim to spend 6 weeks on the purpose of faith. You’ll find the program listed under the resources page: The reformation celebrated that we are saved by faith alone and stood firm against the notions that we our ‘works’ do anything to save us. The gift of God … Continue reading Study 1 of 6 Working on faith – Hebrews 11:1-2 →