My Identity in Christ part 4: The Power of Faith in Truth.

Having Faith is key to living the Christian life. the author of Hebrews said

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
Hebrews 11:6 – NLT

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three keys to living by faith

1. Faith needs an object. You can’t simply place your faith in faith–

• (8) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
  Hebrews 13:8 – NLT
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2. How much you faith you have depends on how well you know the object of your faith

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• (17) So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.
  Romans 10:17 – NLT

3. Faith is an action.

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4. Distortions of Faith–

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5. Living by Faith in Our identity in Christ

• consider the following verses. these are a small sample of truths about we who are in Christ.
  • (13) For I can do everything through Christ,  who gives me strength.
    Philippians 4:13 – NLT
  • (19) And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
    Philippians 4:19 – NLT
  • (7) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
    2 Timothy 1:7 – NLT

6.What happens when I stumble in my Walk of Faith?

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7. God’s love for you is not based on your actions but his character

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• • (1) My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. (2) He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.
    1 John 2:1-2 – NLT